Former Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara have been appointed as Presidential advisors by President Ranil Wickremesinghe as per the power vested with him under Article 41(1) of the Constitution.
More than Rs 200 million worth ongoing development projects secured by All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) leader and Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen in six districts have been put on hold with immediate effect following directives issued by the Presidential Secretariat.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday (18) pledged to abolish the Executive Presidency if he is elected President next month.
The ‘Aragalaya’ in 2022 had ‘Gota go home’ as their main slogan irrespective whoever the makers of that people’s struggle were, said presidential candidate Nuwan Bopage.
A new theme song was introduced at the presidential election campaign rally of incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe in Anuradhapura on 17 August.
We all are a united nation of Sri Lankans, and are without a Sinhala majority or a Tamil minority, said Sarvajana Balaya presidential candidate Dilith Jayaweera.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has pledged to expose the truth behind the Easter Sunday terror attacks, fulfilling the expectations of the people, particularly the country’s Catholic community.
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate, Namal Rajapaksa stated that Bangladesh Prime Minister had to step down after attempting to quell protests and protect the government, leading to the collapse of the State. In contrast, Sri Lanka managed to secure its State by strategically relinquishing power, he added.
The Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) has decided to pledge its support to President Ranil Wickramasinghe due to the programmes carried out by him within the last two years and his concern regarding the people of the upcountry.
