‘Sarvajana Balaya’ has launched the first draft of its strategy for a dialogue in society.
Leader of the United Republic Front (URF) Patali Champika Ranawaka says he will decide whether to contest the presidential polls on the basis of the decision to be taken by an extensive alliance to be formed to face the election.
Renowned administrator, diplomat and former northeast governor Lionel Fernando has passed away, aged 88.
The Election Commission has ruled out holding elections for Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha for now, claiming the winner can gain a wave of support.
Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe will definitely contest for the Presidency, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene declared today (06).
Winning elections by dividing rival parties is an outdated strategy that is valid no more, said national organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Namal Rajapaksa.
The country cannot remain suspended forever in the perilous vine bridge, said UNP national secretary Ravi Karunanayake.
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has seized a luxury BMW registered on model Piyumi Hansamali"s name from a garage in Nawala. The car was found at a two-storied house belonging to a businessman arrested for importing kush and cocaine worth over Rs. 60 million via airmail.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe informed the Maha Nayaka of the Ramagna Maha Nikaya Most Ven. Makulewe Wimala Thera that he had informed the Election Commissioner of the need to hold the Presidential election on the scheduled date.
Three petitions for intervention have been filed with regard to the Fundamental Rights petition recently filed by businessman C.D. Lenawa seeking to delay the announcement of the presidential election, until the Supreme Court delivers its interpretation on the date of the Presidential poll.
