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Latest update on UNP-SJB unification talks

The much-anticipated resumption of talks between the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) regarding the potential unification of the...

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A government on the defensive as political turmoil intensifies

By Our Political Editor The past week in Sri Lanka’s political landscape has been nothing short of turbulent, with the government finding itself...

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Dilith challenges AKD’s travel expenses

The leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, MP Dilith Jayaweera, has raised concerns over the foreign travel expenses of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, which...

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Election Commission announces registration of new political parties

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the commencement of registration for new political parties ahead of the 2025 elections. Issuing a...

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What will happen to NPP govt. after LG polls? – Ideas Front

A reduced vote of between 35 or 40 per cent for the National People’s Power (NPP) at the upcoming local government polls will...

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Prime Minister calls out Deputy Minister over insulting remarks

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has expressed her views on the controversial remarks made by a Deputy Minister of the ruling National People’s Power...

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NPP will be toppled at LG polls, says Digambaram

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will secure a victory at the upcoming local government elections by toppling the ruling National People’s Power (NPP)...

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Sri Lankan MP criticizes Govt’s defence budget

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP Sivagnanam Shritharan criticized the government’s decision to allocate a staggering Rs 432 billion for defence in the...