Ruwan, Thalatha meet Asgiriya Mahanayaka Thera to brief on Ranil

26 Aug 2025

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Deputy Leader of the United National Party (UNP) Ruwan Wijewardene, Party General Secretary Thalatha Athukorala, and several senior party members called on the Mahanayaka of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siam Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thera, at the Asgiriya Maha Viharaya this morning (26).

A group of party leaders in discussion with Sajith

25 Aug 2025

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A group of party leaders including former President Maithripala Sirisena and UNP seniors are currently having a discussion with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at his office.

Opposition plans to draw crowds tomorrow over Ranil’s case

25 Aug 2025

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A coalition of youth wings from several opposition political parties and civil society groups have announced plans to gather supporters in Colombo tomorrow, coinciding with the court hearing involving former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Govt. suppression threatens democracy – Opposition

25 Aug 2025

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Whilst alleging that the government is out to suppress the opposition, opposition parties in a joint statement today warned that such suppression will bring about the atrophy and collapse of basic institutions which sustain the democratic system.

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Country’s democracy being buried: Maithri

24 Aug 2025

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Former President Maithripala Sirisena today said the burying of Sri Lanka’s democracy has begun with the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Real face of present administration uncovered: Ranil

23 Aug 2025

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The real face of the present administration has been uncovered today, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was heard saying minutes before he was arrested on Friday.

Joint Opposition vows to fight for Ranil Wickremesinghe’s release

23 Aug 2025

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Senior leaders of the United National Party (UNP) have called for a united opposition campaign to secure the release of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was remanded by the Fort Magistrate’s Court till August 26.

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Third party has interfered into enforcement of rule of law: Sajith

23 Aug 2025

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A third party has interfered into the enforcement of the rule of law, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

Will see what can be done on 26th: Ruwan

22 Aug 2025

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Indicating that the party will fight the case, United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said today that his party will see what could be done about party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe being remanded till August 26.

UNP lawyers filed a complaint against YouTuber

22 Aug 2025

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United National Party (UNP) lawyers filed a complaint against Youtuber Sudantha Tilakasiri who uploaded a post saying former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to be arrested and was to be remanded for 14 days.

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’Don’t worry, I’ll control the situation’: Ranil tells crowd gathered at court

22 Aug 2025

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’’Don’t worry I’ll control the situation,’’ former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was heard telling the crowd that gathered at the Fort Magistrate’s Court when he was brought there.

Ranil summoned before FCID tomorrow

21 Aug 2025

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been called before the FCID tomorrow for a statement to be recorded on his tour to London.

Some senior SJB office bearers should be removed: Chaminda Wijesiri

20 Aug 2025

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Some senior office bearers of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) should be removed from their posts in order to ensure the future electoral success of the party, MP Chaminda Wijesiri said today.

Nearly 71 percent of families depend on Aswesuma: Minister

20 Aug 2025

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Nearly 71 percent of Sri Lankan families depend on the Aswesuma, the current Sri Lankan poverty aliviation programme, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Upali Panilage told Parliament today.

International driving licence issuing counter at BIA prevents large scam: Minister

20 Aug 2025

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The international driving licence issuing counter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) prevents a large scale scam where certain persons who claim to be brokers charge around USD 100 from foreigners for mediatiing to obtain international driving licences, Minister Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today.

Gambling Bill defines school raffles, funeral card games, temple auctions as ‘gaming’

20 Aug 2025

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In response to a question raised by an opposition MP, Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha informed Parliament yesterday that activities such as school raffle draws, playing cards during funerals, and the auctioning of flower trays offered at temples are included under the definition of ’’gaming’’ in the proposed Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill.

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Sinister move to allow gender transformation, homosexually in Sri Lanka: Cardinal

15 Aug 2025

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There is a sinister move to allow gender transformation and allow homosexuality in Sri Lanka by certain organisations with the blessings of some political leaders, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said.

Minister Wasantha Samarasighe should be removed from Cabinet: Navin

13 Aug 2025

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Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe should be removed from the Cabinet for violating the collective responsibility of the Cabinet, Navin Dissanayake, a senior UNPer said today.

Opposition hands over no-confidence motion against Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekera

12 Aug 2025

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The Opposition in Parliament handed over the no-confidence motion against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today.

Sajith ready to form government with progressive MPs from NPP

11 Aug 2025

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa is ready to form a new government together with progressive factions of the National People’s Power (NPP), Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sujith Sanjaya Perera said today.