Politics

Group from Aragalaya to contest from Minister Tiran’s party A group of activists who were part of the ‘Aragalaya’ People’s Movement has decided to contest the upcoming Local Government elections. The group will contest under the United People’s Party headed…

Cabinet nod to provide rice to 2 mn. low-income families   The Cabinet paper presented by President Ranil Wickremesinghe for the provision of  10 kg of rice per month for two million low income families, including Samurdhi beneficiaries for a…

SLFP decides on how to contest LG polls The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has decided to go solo in the majority of Local Government bodies at the upcoming elections. However, the party has also decided to contest the remaining…

I have no funds to pay Rs 100mn, will collect from friends: Maithripala   Former President Maithripala Sirisena said today that he will collect and pay the compensation to the victims of Easter Sunday attacks, as ordered by the Supreme…

MP Mujibur Rahman to be SJB’s Colombo Mayor candidate   Samagi Jana Balawegaya has decided to nominate SJB MP Mujibur Rahman as the Mayor candidate for Colombo Municipal Council. SJB leader Sajith Premadasa has informed the SJB working committee about…

Group of Aragalaya activists to contest under ‘Balloon’ symbol A group of activists of the ‘Aragalaya’ people’s movement is set to contest the Local Government elections under the ‘balloon’ symbol. Speaking to reporters, activist Danesh Ali said that the aim…

SL given another 6 months to settle Bangladeshi loan!   In response to a request made by Sri Lanka, Bangladesh has given another six months to settle the loans obtained by Sri Lanka. Bangladesh said the extension was given due…

LG polls to go ahead   The National Election Commission on Friday (13) informed the Supreme Court that the Local Government Election will go ahead as planned. The Election Commission informed the Supreme Court about this matter when a petition…

Poultry farmers cry out for help, oppose govt. move to import eggs All-Island Poultry Farmers’ Association chairman Ajith Gunasekara yesterday urged retailers to adhere to maintain the retail price of eggs at Rs. 55 each and to work together to…

Maithri-Dullas-Wimal-Gammanpila led alliance under Helicopter symbol The ‘Freedom People’s Alliance’, a new coalition formed by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) together with several other political parties and the Group of Independent MPs in Parliament was unveiled today. The new…