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Sajith appoints seven district leaders, Harsha left out

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has appointed several of its MPs to lead political activities in seven districts. Accordingly, these new appointments have...

Politics

Naveen appointed as UNP Deputy Chairman

Naveen Dissanayake has been appointed as the new Deputy Chairman of the United National Party (UNP). This was approved at the party’s working...

Politics

UNP to contest under ‘Elephant’ in Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and Nuwara Eliya

The United National Party (UNP) has decided to contest for the municipal councils of Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and Nuwara Eliya under the ‘Elephant’...

Politics

A week of political maneuvering and accusations

By Our Political Editor President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent speech at the World Governments Summit 2025 in the UAE should have been a...

Politics

‘Clean Sri Lanka’ – NPP MPs contradict each other

Two MPs of the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) expressed contradicting opinions as to whether the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ project is in precise...

Opinion

Breaking the cycle of old politics in Sri Lanka

By Neil DeVotta The election of new Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna-led National People’s Power alliance’s parliamentary...

Politics

FSP raises concern over high defence budget

Propaganda Secretary of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Duminda Nagamuwa said that it is unnecessary to spend such a huge amount on defense...

Politics

SJB bigwig opposes UNP merger

A group from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is reportedly obstructing discussions exploring the possibility of a merger with the United National Party....