The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is gearing up for the upcoming Presidential election, but the party is yet to finalize a candidate for the presidency, according to statements made by SLPP founder Basil Rajapaksa today.
Speaking to reporters during the inauguration of the party's election office, Rajapaksa revealed that President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected…
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In a recent meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss proposals of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), parliamentarian MA Sumanthiran expressed significant reservations about the measures imposed by the IMF. Sumanthiran highlighted that, in his view, the majority of these measures disproportionately affect the poor and vulnerable while allowing the rich and powerful to escape…
President Ranil Wickremesinghe called for a crucial meeting between representatives of the opposition and himself to discuss proposals of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address Sri Lanka's economic crisis. However, notable absentees from the People's Liberation Front and the United People's Power have raised questions about the opposition's comprehensive plan to tackle the economic…
In a recent undisclosed meeting at the Presidential Secretariat, political heavyweights President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and Basil Rajapaksa convened behind closed doors, leaving the media and the public curious about the content of their discussion. The meeting, shrouded in secrecy, has sparked intrigue and speculation about the political landscape in Sri Lanka,…
A tree that fell across Duplication Road near the Bagatalle Road junction on Monday morning caused severe traffic congestion between Kollupitiya and Bambalapitiya.
The authorities quickly cleared the tree, and traffic has since resumed.
Motorists are advised to use caution when driving in the area, as there may still be some residual traffic congestion.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised serious concerns about the state of the country's health sector, saying that there is a serious risk of the system collapsing due to a lack of proper management of human resources.
Premadasa pointed to the fact that doctors are leaving the country without prior notice, specialist doctors who study…
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has said that he does not believe that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is likely to return to power.
Sirisena, who is the leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), made the remarks while speaking to the media after a meeting at the SLFP headquarters. He said that the…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) — A Select Committee of Parliament has been appointed to control the drug menace.
The committee, chaired by Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles, met with the Sri Lanka Police, National Dangerous Drugs Control Board, and National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol to discuss measures to address the issue.…