Sajith not summoned by CID: SJB MP

04 Sep 2025

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has not been summoned by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), according to Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harshana Rajakaruna.

JVP, FLSP in verbal clash over Yakkala office dispute

03 Sep 2025

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A heated dispute has erupted between the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) over the alleged takeover of a party office in Yakkala, with both parties offering conflicting claims regarding ownership and political intent.

Don’t use ICCPR to suppress opponents: Sajith tells government

03 Sep 2025

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government not to suppress opponents by using the International Convention of Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

UNP convention postponed

02 Sep 2025

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The United National Party (UNP) convention which was to be held on Saturday (September 6) has been postponed, UNP General Secretary Thalatha Athukorala said today.

SL in essential need for new climate laws to save economy: Sajith

02 Sep 2025

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Sri Lanka is in essential need of new climate related laws to reduce the anticipated adverse impact on its climate, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

UNP can join SJB as an ally: Nalin Bandara

02 Sep 2025

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the United National Party (UNP) can join the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and work as one of its allies, an SJB MP said today.

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Ranil thanks everyone who backed him during his arrest

01 Sep 2025

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in a short special statement, thanked everyone including online media channels who backed him during his recent arrest.

SL will go bankrupt again in 2028: Sajith

01 Sep 2025

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Sri Lanka will go bankrupt again in 2028 as it has failed to maintain adequate economic growth to earn the USD 5.5 billion needed to repay loans annually from 2028, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

University of Wolverhampton says invitations sent to RW was official

01 Sep 2025

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Secretary of the University of Wolverhampton Christine Fraser, in a letter addressed to the office of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has confirmed that Mr. Wickremesinghe and his spouse were officially invited to the event held in 2023.

TPA, ITAK & SLMC discuss economic, political issues with US Congressional staff

29 Aug 2025

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The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) and the Illangai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) discussed economic and political reforms with the US Congressional staff in Colombo, TPA leader Mano Ganesan said today.

Ranil discharged

29 Aug 2025

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been discharged from hospital this afternoon, former President’s office said.

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Ranil transferred to normal ward

29 Aug 2025

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital, Colombo, has been transferred to a normal ward, UNP Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam told the media.

Approval must for UNPers to participate in media talk shows

28 Aug 2025

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UNPers will not be allowed to participate in media talk shows without the approval of party General Secretary Thalatha Athukorala, an official statement said today.

SL needs more tariff concessions to stabilise economy: Sajith tells US delegation

27 Aug 2025

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Sri Lanka needs more tariff concessions from the US to further stabilise the economy, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told a US delegation who met him in Colombo today.

Joint opposition decides to appoint legal team to deal with political victimisations

27 Aug 2025

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Joint opposition parties which met at the Opposition Leader’s office decided to appoint a legal team to deal with political victimisations, the Opposition Leader’s office said.

Chief suspect in container scam appointed as Customs DG: SJB MP

27 Aug 2025

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The main Opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has strongly criticised the government’s decision to appoint Seevali Arukgoda as the new Director General of Sri Lanka Customs, alleging his involvement in a recent container scam.

Supporters commend Ranil Wickremesinghe’s release

27 Aug 2025

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What began as a tense and emotionally charged protest turned into a scene of jubilation yesterday at the Fort Magistrate’s Court, as news broke that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe had been granted bail in a case related to the alleged misuse of public funds.

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Policeman injured during protest at Fort Magistrate’s Court

26 Aug 2025

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A policeman on duty near the Fort Magistrate’s Court sustained injuries a short while ago after being struck by a bottle hurled by an agitated protester.

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Compelled to go to Pelawatte and shout ’Anura, Anura’: Hirunika

26 Aug 2025

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I am compelled to go to the JVP headquarters and shout Anura, Anura, former MP Hirunika Premachandra said today.

Refrain from disturbing peace, law and order: Ruwan

26 Aug 2025

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United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene today urged those who have gathered in support of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to refrain from disturbing the peace, law and order.