Iranian President’s visit:

Sri Lanka cannot be pushed into global conflict: SJB MP

16 Apr 2024

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Sri Lanka cannot be pushed and bumped into a global conflict and therefore it should be diligent in its dealings with various nations, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP said today.

Debt restructuring with bondholders hits a snag with disagreement on two areas

16 Apr 2024

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Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process with private bondholders is stuck with two aspects of disagreement, whereas it is well underway with bilateral creditors, a top official said yesterday.

All presidential candidates should reveal their educational qualifications: Navin Dissanayake

13 Apr 2024

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All presidential candidates should show the public their apparent qualifications, whether they engage in public debates or not, former Minister Navin Dissanayake said.

RW can successfully implement reforms though own mandate: Prelate

11 Apr 2024

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The Chief Prelate (Mahanayake) of the Kotte Sri Kalayani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of the Siyam Maha Nikaya, Ven. Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Anu Nayake Maha Thera said incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe can implement reforms successfully if he receives a mandate of his own at a future presidential election.

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Kavinda tells CID to repatriate Maithripala and hold investigations

11 Apr 2024

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kavinda Jayawardene today lodged a complaint with the CID that former President Maithripala Sirisena’s departure to Thailand was suspicious.

Four former Presidents should bow out of politics: Dullas

10 Apr 2024

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The four former Presidents who are in active politics should bow out for their own benefit and for the sake of the people, MP Dullas Alahapperuma said today.

Sajith not ready for Presidential debate hosted by Daily Mirror?

09 Apr 2024

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The participation of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa for a Presidential debate together with President Ranil Wickremesinghe and NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake hosted by the Daily Mirror is uncertain with SJB Manager Nalin Banadara Jayamaha stating that it is unbelievable that Dissanayake has agreed to it.

Ranil likely to contest presidential election under new symbol: Presidential advisor

09 Apr 2024

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Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe is likely to contest the Presidential election under an entirely new symbol other than the elephant or flower bud, Senior Presidential Advisor and UNP senior Ashu Marasinghe said.

SJB leaders won’t be able to hold their positions if party membership loses faith: Fonseka

08 Apr 2024

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leaders will not be able to hold on to their positions for long if the membership lose their faith in them, MP Sarath Fonseka said today.

Tissa cautions SJB Leadership on whom to associate with

08 Apr 2024

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National Organizer Tissa Attanayake over the weekend cautioned his leader Sajith Premadasa on whom the party should associate with.

Tomorrow’s total solar eclipse not visible to Sri Lanka

07 Apr 2024

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Though there are two lunar eclipses and two solar eclipses this year, Sri Lankans will not be able to see any of them said Prof. Chandana Jayaratne, the Director of the Astronomy and Space Science Unit, Department of Physics, Colombo University, and the Chairman of the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies.

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SJB signs MOU with section of Nidahasa Janatha Sabawa

05 Apr 2024

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A section of the Nidahasa Janatha Sabawa signed an MOU with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya to form an alliance, SJB Smspokesman S.M. Markar told journalists today.

Sajith says ready for debate with Anura

03 Apr 2024

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Responding to the challenge by National Peoples Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake for a public debate, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said he is prepared for it.

Easter Sunday attacks

Cardinal Ranjith never received prior warnings: Fr. Cyril Gamini

03 Apr 2024

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Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith never received any prior warnings on the Easter Sunday attacks, the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka said today.

Almost 60 percent of voters still undecided: Akila

03 Apr 2024

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Research conducted by the government has revealed that more than 60 percent of the voters in Sri Lanka are still undecided on whom they should vote for, UNP Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said yesterday.

Wijeyadasa’s presence at SLFP meeting creates stir

01 Apr 2024

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Presence of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe at the SLFP central committee meeting over the weekend surprised many. Responding to journalists as to whether he intends joining SLFP, the Minister said he will make a political decision later.

Abolition of corporal punishment problematic in Sri Lanka: NCPA

30 Mar 2024

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Abolition of corporal punishment in Sri Lanka is problematic because of the attitude of children, parents and the teachers, said the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA).

Catholic Bishops Conference calls for change of governing system

28 Mar 2024

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The Catholic Bishops Conference in its Easter message called for a change of the governing system in Sri Lanka in order to find solutions to the social, economic and political crisis faced by the nation.

MPs rally for snap general election amidst President’s push for Presidential poll

28 Mar 2024

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Following the exclusive revelation by the Daily Mirror on Tuesday that the presidential election will be conducted in the first week of October, MPs from across the divide - except those from the National People’s Power (NPP) - have ramped up efforts to prevail upon President Ranil Wickremesinghe to declare a snap general election as early as possible.

No-faith motion on Speaker: Resolution to seek cost from opposition

26 Mar 2024

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An idea has been mooted by the ruling party to bring in a resolution to claim expenditure incurred for the three day debate on the no-faith motion which was brought against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, a government MP said.