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Executive overreach: TNA rebukes President’s remarks as ‘corrupt use of power’

Former MP M.A. Sumanthiran yesterday slammed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, accusing him of veiled threats and a worrying display of executive overreach. Sumanthiran,...

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Government silent as civil society demands action on reform

The new Sri Lankan government led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been criticised for failing to address concerns from civil society about his...

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The rise and fall of Anura’s mirage

By Upul Joseph Fernando Ranil’s UNP won the 2001 general election but fell short of securing the majority required to form a stable...

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2–3 years of collective sacrifice required to provide relief – President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged citizens and public officials alike to commit to two to three years of collective, dedicated efforts in...

Politics

President again issues veiled threat to LG bodies over funding

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has once again issued a veiled threat to local government bodies whose power will go to a party other...

Politics

AKD declares conditional funding policy for LG bodies

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivered a firm message during a public rally in Kantale over the weekend, declaring that only local government bodies...

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President urged to remove his top economic advisor

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been urged to remove his economic affairs advisor Duminda Hulangamuwa from the position. The United Labour Conference and...

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10,000 cops, hundreds of escort vehicles gave protection to president in Kandy, claims Patali

State expenses under incumbent president Anura Kumara Dissanayake is Rs. 10,00,000 million more than his predecessors Ranil Wickremesinghe and Mahinda Rajapaksa, charged ex-MP...