Why can't you? : Matara citizenry questions Mangala
At a time where the possible candidates for the upcoming Presidential election are being discussed, in a recent video uploaded on social media, Minister of Finance Mangala Samaraweera said Sajith Premadasa would be put forward as the United National Party's presidential candidate with the blessings of its leader Ranil Wickremesinghe.
No longer a US citizen, will claim diplomatic immunity - Gota
Former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has made several arguments as to why the case filed against him by Ms. Ahimsa Wickrematunge in the United States (US) should be dismissed which include the claim that he was no longer a US citizen and that he could claim diplomatic immunity since the actions in question were during his tenure as Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary.
Ranil throws in the towel: Gives false hopes to 3 Ministers
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is said to have informed three Ministers separately to prepare themselves to contest as the United National Front's (UNF) presidential candidate, The Leader reliably learns.
Another violation of the Constitution by the first citizen?
The validity of the findings of the committee appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena to probe the Easter Sunday attacks is now in doubt due to the legal concerns over the appointment of the committee in the first place.
Students ridiculed in Sri Lanka for using brand targeted in anti-Muslim boycott: Official
Students in Sri Lanka's education system are being ridiculed and are facing 'punishment' for using stationary produced by a firm caught in an anti-Muslim boycott, an official said.
Illegal Arrests: Acting IGP warned
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has warned the Acting Chief of Police against arbitrary and illegal arrests being carried out by the Police following the April 21 attacks.
The crumbling courthouse: Justice Ministry turns a blind eye
The Colombo District Court complex is in a severely dilapidated state and is on the verge of collapse in some areas.
President stands by his power to sign death penalty
Re-enforcing the death penalty on judgments given by the judiciary is a power vested with the executive, says President Maithripala Sirisena.
Death Penalty: Maithri offended by Ranil and Mahinda’s statements
President Maithripala Sirisena has questioned those who have not supported the eradication of the drug menace but now are slamming his decision to reintroduce the death penalty.
'Will make Sajith the President with Ranil’s blessings’ - Mangala (Video)
Minister of Finance Mangala Samaraweera says Sajith Premadasa should be presented as the United National Party’s candidate for the upcoming Presidential elections.