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CIABOC to probe Speaker

09 Feb 2026

3

The Commission to Investigate Allegations on Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has decided to probe the complaint against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne lodged by former Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatane.

UNP preparing for new generation leadership: Ranil

05 Feb 2026

7

The United National Party (UNP) is preparing for new generation leadership that would embrace smart politics, Party Leader, Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

Opposition urges Government to engage in dialogue on new constitution

05 Feb 2026

4

Opposition politicians representing several political parties have called on the government to initiate and actively participate in a national dialogue aimed at drafting a new constitution.

Ministers in present government insulting Buddhist monks and clergy: Cardinal

05 Feb 2026

9

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday alleged that several ministers in the present government are among those who insult Buddhist monks and other members of the clergy.

UNP preparing for new generation leadership: Ranil

04 Feb 2026

8

The United National Party (UNP) is preparing for a new generation leadership that would embrace smart politics, party leader former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Colonialism has become active in a different form today: Sajith

04 Feb 2026

13

Colonialism has become active in a different form in Sri Lanka and other countries in the Southern Hemisphere, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

Pope Leo appoints new Vatican Ambassador to Sri Lanka

02 Feb 2026

1

Pope Leo has appointed Monsignor Andrez Jozwowlez as the new Apostolic Nuncio (Vatican Ambassador) of Sri Lanka.

Starlink assisted digitalization for UNP

02 Feb 2026

8

The United National Party (UNP) is to embark on a mission to digitalize the party activities with a special digitalized process assisted by Starlink, Party General Secretary Harin Fernando said today.

Sri Lankans should strive for full freedom which is yet to be achieved: Cardinal

02 Feb 2026

4

Sri Lankans should strive for full freedom, which is yet to be achieved through strengthening the rule of law, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom Ranjith said today.

No moves to field Namal as common opposition candidate for Presidential poll 2029: MP

02 Feb 2026

6

There is no move to field SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa as the common opposition candidate for the Presidential Election in 2029, an opposition MP said today.

Ditwah continues to affect vegetable prices: Trader

31 Jan 2026

0

Cyclone Ditwah still continues to affect vegetable prices as they are higher than the usual rates, which have been at this time of the year in the past, a senior trader attached to Manning Market said yesterday.

Real issue behind education reforms is competence not mentality: Sajith

30 Jan 2026

7

With regard to the recent remarks made by Minister Nalinda Jayatissa that the government should examine the Opposition Leader’s mental stability before implementing education reforms, the latter said the issue with regard to the situation is the competence of the Minister.

CID failed to record statements from University of Wolverhampton officials: Lawyers allege

30 Jan 2026

14

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) team that visited the United Kingdom to probe the authenticity of an invitation received by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe failed to record statements from officials of the University of Wolverhampton, lawyers representing the former President alleged yesterday.

Sajith visits HMGICS Singapore

29 Jan 2026

2

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa visited the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre, Singapore (HMGICS) during his current tour to Singapore. Premadasa said the visit to HMGICS Singapore was a part of a fact-finding mission.

Colombo Mayor supports Stephanie

29 Jan 2026

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Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar, who came out in defense of Stephanie Siriwardhana following her appointment to the six-member Prison Observation Committee, said women like herself must speak louder and more clearly against bullying on social media.

Migration of Mahaweli, Irrigation managers worsened Ditwah impact: Former Minister

28 Jan 2026

7

Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has warned that the migration of experienced middle-level managers from institutions such as the Mahaweli Authority and the Department of Irrigation may have contributed to the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah.

Opposition demands cancellation of coal purchase contract

28 Jan 2026

5

Opposition MPs who visited the Lakwijeya Power Plant in Norochcholai have urged the government to cancel the contract for purchasing coal, citing procedural norms and concerns over coal quality.

Opposition conferring on bringing no faith motion against Speaker

28 Jan 2026

6

Political parties in the Opposition are conferring on bringing a no-confident motion against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary and national list MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara said today.

Issues in coal has reduced the capacity of Norochcholai plant: Official

28 Jan 2026

3

The capacity of generating power in the Lakvijaya Power Plant, Norochcholai has affected as a result of inferior quality coal, Plant Manager P. W. Bamunusinghe revealed yesterday.

Authorities refuse Opposition MPs’ entry to Lakvijeya Power Plant

27 Jan 2026

3

The authorities of Lakvijeya Power Plant showed reluctance to allow the Opposition MPs to enter the plant together with journalists but showed some kind of flexibility after they explained the situation.

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