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Chaos, warnings, and the waiting game on corruption

By our Political Editor The 16th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s War Victory Day on 18 May was meant to be a moment of...

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UNP sets strict selection criteria for Local Government members

The United National Party (UNP) has announced its decision to appoint representatives to local government bodies solely based on the percentage of votes...

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No coalition, but consensus: UNP in talks with opposition parties to gain control of CMC

The United National Party (UNP) has confirmed that it is in talks with opposition parties to jointly establish control over the Colombo Municipal...

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Govt’s failure to imprison opposition politicians led to decline in NPP vote base – Lakmali

National List MP of the ruling National People’s Power (NPP), Lakmali Hemachandra, has attributed her party’s underperformance in the recent local government elections...

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Dilith hails Sarvajana Balaya’s electoral progress despite short political history

Dilith Jayaweera, founder and leader of Sarvajana Balaya, held a press conference yesterday (07) to discuss his party’s performance in the recently concluded...

Sri Lanka

Alleged violation of election laws: Video surfaces of Govt MP holding meeting during silent period

A video circulating on social media has sparked controversy, allegedly showing a government Member of Parliament organising a political meeting during the legally...

Politics

NPP victory stemmed from voter discontent, not party strength – Deputy Minister

In a candid admission at a recent public meeting, Deputy Minister of Housing, T.B. Sarath, asserted that the NPP’s victory in the last...

Sri Lanka

Sajith abandons workers for TV spotlight

A shocking display of political arrogance has left the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in turmoil. Party insiders now openly question Sajith Premadasa’s fitness...