#Local Government
Seethawaka PS proceedings postponed indefinitely
The election to appoint a new Chairman for the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha, which commenced on Tuesday (17) under the leadership of Western Provincial...
NPP profits from Sarvajana Balaya’s stand
The National People’s Power (NPP) is profiting from the Sarvajana Balaya’s independent stand in several local government bodies which are without a clear...
Ganeshan accuses NPP of buying two PS members
The National People’s Power (NPP) has bought two members of the Tamil Progressive Alliance for its chairman nominee for Haldummulla Pradeshiya Sabha, charged...
UNP councillor refuses to vote for ‘corrupt’ mayor-nominee
United National Party (UNP) councillor-elect Ramsi Tony has refused to support the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) Colombo mayoral nominee Riza Zarook. Writing to...
LG bodies without capable leadership risk mirroring parliamentary failures – Wajira
United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said that the appointment of inexperienced individuals to lead local government bodies risks plunging them into...
Deadlock at Colombo Municipal Council as NPP, SJB scramble for control
With just ten days to go before the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is set to elect its new mayor and deputy mayor, the...
Several NPP local councillors to support SJB’s Colombo mayoral candidate?
A group of local councilors from the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) is expected to support the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) nominee for...
Independent member claims he was offered Rs. 8 million by NPP
The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) stands accused of having offered Rs. eight million to an independent member to gain control of Matugama...
