Politics

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Politics

NPP files writ petitions challenging rejection of nomination papers

The National People’s Power (NPP), the ruling party of Sri Lanka, has filed three separate writ petitions contesting the rejection of their nomination...

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Every promise cannot be fulfilled by budget – NPP Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has rejected allegations that the National People’s Power lied to obtain power. The basis...

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Political Column: A week of political chaos and rising tensions ahead of local government elections

It was a week marked by uncertainty and chaos on Sri Lanka’s political stage, as key developments tested the government’s resolve and challenged...

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Lalkantha praises Ranil as a visionary leader

Former president Ranil Wickremesinghe is the politician in Sri Lankan society to have propagated neoliberalism and furthermore, he has a vision of his...

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US envoy visits Sirikotha

The US ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, visited Sirikotha, the headquarters of the United National Party (UNP), on Thursday (27). UNP Chairman...

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Police officers are being transferred for removing NPP posters, Says Patali

United Republic Front leader, Patali Champika Ranawaka, stated that the government is exerting severe pressure on the independence of the National Police Commission,...

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Ranil warns of economic setback as Adani’s renewable energy projects Face cancellation

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has criticized the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) government for halting...

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Sri Lanka’s debt set to increase by $2.6 billion – FSP

Sri Lanka’s national debt is expected to rise by an additional $2.6 billion through this year’s budget, said the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP)....