Certain sections of Telecommunication Amendment Bill inconsistent with Constitution: SC

18 Jun 2024

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The Supreme Court has informed that some sections of the Telecommunication Amendment Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced in Parliament today.

Will sing for all political parties: Ranjan

17 Jun 2024

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Former Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake who hit the news after appearing at a meeting organized by Minister Harin Fernando, said today that he only went and performed at the meeting as a singer.

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Nalin Bandara expresses regret over fatal accident involving his vehicle

14 Jun 2024

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha expressed his regrets to the family of the young man who was killed in a recent road accident involving his vehicle.

Sajith would have faced same fate as Gota if elected President in 2019: Ashu

13 Jun 2024

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa would have faced the same fate as that of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa if he had been elected as President in 2019, Presidential Advisor Ashu Marasinghe said today.

Ranil in New Delhi tomorrow to attend Modi’s swearing in ceremony

08 Jun 2024

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his third term tomorrow in New Delhi and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to reach New Delhi tomorrow to participate in Modi’s swearing in ceremony.

Anura, Sajith debate becomes a non-event

07 Jun 2024

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The public debate which was to be held between National Peoples Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa became a non-event last night as Premadasa did not turn up for it.

Catholic Church has nothing to do with extension of AG’s term

06 Jun 2024

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The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka (CBCSL) announced today that the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka had no involvement in the extension of the Attorney General’s term.

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TNA will talk to all candidates before making final decision

05 Jun 2024

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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) will decide on whom to support at the next Presidential election only after discussions with all candidates, MP M.A. Sumanthiran said.

Some 800 tons of plastic products thrown into rivers in Sri Lanka

05 Jun 2024

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Some 800 tons of plastic products are thrown into Sri Lanka’s rivers annually, Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, MP Ajith Mannapperuma said today.

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Range Bandara justifies his call for referendum to extend President’s term

03 Jun 2024

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Justifying his call for a referendum to extend the terms of Parliament and the President, United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara today requested other political parties to come up with their stand on this matter.

Deal to release Duminda Silva

’SJB will have to decide whether it wants me or not’:Hirunika

02 Jun 2024

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Former MP Hirunika Premachandra said today that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will have to decide whether it wants her or not if it gets into a deal to grant a pardon to Duminda Silva.

Handover Sirikotha to SJB: SJB tells Ranil

01 Jun 2024

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday demanded President Ranil Wickremesinghe to hand over the UNP headquarters Sirikotha to the SJB.

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Extending term of President and P’ment is an option- Presidential Adviser

30 May 2024

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Whilst United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said he will explain his proposal of extending the terms of the President and Parliament on Monday, Presidential

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Extending President’s term - will explain on Monday: Range Bandara

30 May 2024

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United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said today he will explain on Monday his proposal of extending the terms of the President and Parliament by two years.

Our pleas ignored but we will not give up: Cardinal

29 May 2024

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The request by the church to conduct a proper investigation into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks is being ignored by the authorities. But they will renew their struggle and will fight for justice, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said.

SJB ready for debate even with government leaders

29 May 2024

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today said it is ready to have a public debate even with government leaders other than the National Peoples Power (NPP).

Woman injured in Easter Sunday bomb attack succumbs to injuries

28 May 2024

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Tilina Harshani who was seriously injured in the blast that took place in Katuwapitiya on Easter Sunday five years ago succumbed to her injuries on Monday night.

Hold referendum to extend terms of President, Parliament: UNP

28 May 2024

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United National Party (UNP) headed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today suggested holding a referendum to extend the term of the President and Parliament for two more years.

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Sri Lanka hopes to launch Starlink satellite internet service within three months: Ruwan

28 May 2024

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Sri Lanka is hoping to launch Starlink satellite internet service founded by billionaire Elon Musk within three months’ time, Senior Presidential Advisor Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

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Lalkantha trying to prevent Anura’s success: Marikar

27 May 2024

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National People’s Power (NPP) member K.D. Lalkantha trying to prevent his party from coming into power, SJB MP S.M. Marikar said today.