Politics

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Politics

Ranil rules out legal action over loss of former Presidents’ privileges

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed the United National Party (UNP) that he will not pursue legal action over the recent withdrawal of...

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Former Speaker urges Govt to reconsider MP pension cuts

Sri Lanka’s former Speaker of Parliament, Karu Jayasuriya, has urged the government to reconsider its decision to slash pensions for retired Members of...

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No media engagement for party reps without General Secretary’s approval – UNP

The United National Party (UNP) has introduced new guidelines requiring all party representatives and MPs to obtain prior approval from the party’s General...

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Navin calls for Wasantha’s resignation over PM row

Former Minister Navin Dissanayake has called on Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to resign from the Cabinet, for breaching the principle of collective Cabinet responsibility...

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NPP’s sluice gate spectacle

An opening ceremony for a newly constructed sluice gate in a reservoir was held recently under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Agriculture...

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Opposition parties to hold ‘unity talks’ tomorrow

A special discussion among several opposition political parties is set to take place tomorrow (14), with the aim of fostering greater unity among...

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UNP reaffirms commitment to two-state solution for Israel-Palestine conflict

The United National Party (UNP) has once again affirmed its firm stance that Israel and Palestine should be recognised as two sovereign states,...

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Rumours swirl over PM ouster

Social media reports have surfaced suggesting that discussions are underway within political circles to remove Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya from office, potentially...