No breeze, more heat in Sri Lanka

13 Feb 2024

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Declining wind flow in some parts of the country had resulted in people in Western, and Sabaragamuwa and Southern Provinces feeling the heat more than usual, a spokesman from the Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

SJB divided on constitutional reforms

12 Feb 2024

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Divisions within the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) on constitutional reforms was witnessed today when MP Rajitha Senaratne stated that the Executive Presidency should be abolished immidately while the party General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara insisted that a Presidential election should be held first and the reforms should come next.

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NPP trying to become the main opposition: SJB MP

12 Feb 2024

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National People’s Power (NPP) was trying to become the main opposition in the country, Samagi Jana Balawegaya Spokesman and Member of Parliament S. M. Marikar said today.

Sri Lanka cannot depend on other nations for ever: Ruwan

11 Feb 2024

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Sri Lanka cannot depend on other countries every day and it is high time the nation stands up on its own with pride, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said over the weekend.

Harsha de Silva re-appointed as Chair of Committee on Public Finance

09 Feb 2024

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SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has been re-appointed to serve as the Chairman of Committee on Public Finance.

Anura Kumara’s visit to India a welcome move: Vajira

08 Feb 2024

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The visit of National People’s Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to India is a welcome move and it is expected that his party will work with the present government, UNP MP and Chairman Vajira Abeywardena said today.

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Opposition alleges move to postpone Presidential Election

08 Feb 2024

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In a heated parliamentary session today, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament, Lakshman Kiriella, accused the government of orchestrating a delay of the upcoming Presidential Election.

We don’t need a foreign player to answer our problems -Ravi Karunanayake

08 Feb 2024

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Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake in an interview with the Daily Mirror said that he is still actively involved in politics and hopes to make his contributions to put the debt-ridden country back on the right path. He also spoke of reinventing the party using the experienced hands and also by bringing in new faces. He added that moves are underway to restore people’s confidence in the UNP. Excerpts of the interview:

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Former Navy Commander Daya Sandagiri joins SJB

07 Feb 2024

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Former Sri Lanka Navy Commander Daya Sandagiri obtained membership of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from party leader Sajith Premadasa a shortwhile ago.

Death becomes a costly affair for Colombo dwellers

07 Feb 2024

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Death had become a costly affair for Colombo city dwellers as the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has increased the charges for a grave (two square feet) to Rs 180,000.

I am the mother of cannabis baby: Diana

06 Feb 2024

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Criticizing State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Sisira Jayakody whom she said had falsely claimed that he had submitted papers to the cabinet to seek approval for getting foreign investors for cannabis plantation, State Minister Diana Gamage said she is the mother of the cannabis baby.

No authority to accept or reject amendments to Online Safety Act: Speaker

06 Feb 2024

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Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana today said he has no authority to accept or reject any amendments from anyone including the Supreme Court to the Online Safety Act and that the sole authority of such exercise is vested with Parliament.

President invited me for Urumya land distribution ceremony: Gayantha

06 Feb 2024

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Gayantha Karunathileke said he attended the state ceremony to distribute land to the poor following an official invitation he had received from President Ranil Wickremeisnghe.

President to visit Australia on Thursday

06 Feb 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe will leave for Australia on an official visit on Thursday, a spokesman from the President’s office said.

Fonseka justifies his action to criticize SJB leadership

05 Feb 2024

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Justifying his earlier verbal attack on Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa, the party Chairman Sarath Fonseka said he did not have any other option but to voice his grievances in public when the party higher-ups are making unilateral decisions.

Action against Keheliya - SJB MPs contradict each other

05 Feb 2024

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Samagi Jana Balawegya (SJB) Members of Parliament contradicted each other on the party’s position regarding action that has to be taken against Minister keheliya Rambukwella, who is in remand prison at the moment.

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Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith calls for new class of leadership in Sri Lanka

04 Feb 2024

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Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today urged Sri Lankan people to be courageous enough to handover the nation to a new class of leadership.

SJB to take disciplinary action against SF?

04 Feb 2024

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Taking an offensive stance against Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, Leader of the Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa said he will not hesitate to take displinary action against those who criticise decisions taken by him and his party.

SJB to bring in second No Faith motion against Keheliya

02 Feb 2024

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is to bring in another No Confidence motion against Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Member of Parliament Kavinda Jayawardene said today.

General Daya Ratnayake has not left SJB: Party official

01 Feb 2024

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The report which said the former Army Commander had left Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is false, an official statement from the party said.