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Sri Lanka’s moment: Victory, criticism, and a growing crisis

By our Political Editor This past week was one of the significant developments and challenging questions for Sri Lanka. On the one hand,...

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NPP claims credit for Ranil’s work

Deputy Minister Nalin Hewage made a bold statement at a National People’s Power (NPP) rally held at the Samanala Stadium in Galle, claiming...

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Parliament announces vacancy following death of NPP MP

A vacancy in Parliament has occurred following the death of Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera, MP for the Kegalle Electoral District. Deputy Speaker Dr. Mohamed...

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If USA had a leftist movement, Trump would be gone – NPP Minister

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti says that President Donald Trump’s new tax policy could have severe repercussions for the United...

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The national crisis nobody wants

By our Political Editor A national crisis isn’t just brewing, it’s already here. While the headlines are still dominated by local political brawls...

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PM’s Office – Harini out – Bimal in ?

A former Western Provincial Councilor has claimed that the government is planning to change the positions of Prime Minister and the Deputy Minister...

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Namal tells SLPP to focus on policy and refrain from personal attacks

National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), MP Namal Rajapaksa, has urged the party’s local government election candidates to focus on...

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UNP welcomes PM Modi’s visit

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Party (UNP) on Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Sri Lanka this week. Modi...