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Lack of market transparency main reason for vegetable price hike

17 Jan 2024

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A lack of market transparency and a host of other issues has led to the increase of vegetable prices, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP said today.

Online Safety

Future SJB government will introduce new Bill: Harsha

16 Jan 2024

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’’We are Committed to true Online Safety. Therefore we will introduce a new law addressing issues like child porn and other serious online crimes with the collaboration of major platforms. It is crucial for the wellbeing of Sri Lankan society. Let us prioritize effective solutions over hasty decisions,’’ SJB MP Harsha De Silva said.

Unauthorized buildings blocking canals to be relocated: CMC

16 Jan 2024

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Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is to relocate 500 unauthorized buildings constructed blocking the canals in Colombo City, Commissioner Badrani Jayawardene told the media yesterday.

Yukthiya operation should be handled diligently to avoid international intervention: SJB

15 Jan 2024

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The Government as a whole and the police should handle the Yukthiya operation diligently to avoid international intervention which may lead to its end, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Tissa Attanayake said today.

President to visit Uganda

15 Jan 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to visit Uganda to attend the Non-Alligned Summit scheduled to be held in the Ugandan capital of Kampala.

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Resolve local affairs before safeguarding international seas: Cardinal

14 Jan 2024

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Criticising the government’s move to send in a naval ship to ensure the safety of international sea routes, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said local affairs have been neglected by the authorities.

Japan wants Sri Lanka to settle initial part spent on LRT project

14 Jan 2024

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Japanese Minister of Finance Shun’ichi Suzuki and his delegation informed Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and SJB MPs that Sri Lanka should settle the amount which it has already spent on the initial part of the LRT project before its cancellation, SJB MP Harsha De Silva said.

UNP’s Management Committee decides to field Ranil for Presidency

10 Jan 2024

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The UNP Management Committee today decided to field incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe as the candidate for the Presidential election which is to be held in September this year.

SL Navy already conducting surveillance on international seas

09 Jan 2024

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The Sri Lankan Navy is already conducting surveillance on international seas, State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennekoon told Parliament.

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SJB Badulla District MP Chaminda Wijesiri resigns from Parliament

09 Jan 2024

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SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri announced his decision to resign from Parliament a short while ago.

MPs can be suspended for three months if found guilty of any offence

09 Jan 2024

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The Attorney General has informed Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena that Members of Parliament can be suspended for a maximum of three months if they are found guilty of any offence.

Existing SJBers should not be sidelined when accommodating newcomers: SF

08 Jan 2024

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Existing members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) should not be sidelined when accommodating those who crossover, Party Chairman Sarath Fonseka said.

Hirunika questions ’Yukthiya’ operation

07 Jan 2024

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Former MP Hirunika Premachandra who questioned the genuineness of the Yukthiya operation alleged that raids to apprehend drug traffickers are not being conducted in selected areas.

There will be changes in SJB soon: Madduma Bandara

05 Jan 2024

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There will be changes in the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) soon with more to join hands with the party, its General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said today.

SJB grassroot level members unhappy about newcomers?

05 Jan 2024

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Questions are being asked on how the grassroots level members of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have taken the latest situation where outsiders keep joining the party and some newcomers being appointed as organizers.

SJB says not every Tom, Dick and Harry are welcome to the party

03 Jan 2024

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Voicing their opinion on the recent crossovers of some MPs to the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), two members of Parliament from the party Dr. Harsha de Silva and Eran Wickramaratne said those who are responsible for the economic debacle will not be welcomed to their party.

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Grateful to SLPP for not giving in to international community during Aragalaya: Vajira

02 Jan 2024

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While stating that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) had not bowed to the international community during the Aragalaya, UNP’s solitary MP Vajira Abeywardene said today that his party is grateful to SLPP for the message given to the world during the turmoil in 2022.

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GL, Dilan to join SJB-led alliance in newest political somersault

02 Jan 2024

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Two MPs who recently parted ways with the SLPP government along with the group led by MP Dullas Alahapperuma- Professor G. L. Peiris and Dilan Perera- convened at the opposition leader’s office and declared their move to form a grand political alliance in view of the Presidential Elections.

UNP to form grand political alliance to back Ranil at Presidential Polls

02 Jan 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has embarked on forming a grand alliance to back him at the Presidential Elections in the New Year, UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said yesterday.

2024 another year of long weekends

01 Jan 2024

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Like last year, the New Year 2024 will be one with long holidays, since most Public holidays will fall either on Fridays or Mondays.