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Non participation in BRICS summit: Did President succumb to any pressure?: SJS

16 Oct 2024

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Sri Lanka’s main opposition party, the Samagi Jana Sandanaya (SJS) today questioned as to whether President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath have decided not to participate in the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) summit 2024 due to pressure by any foreign force.

Ranil to make special statement on Thursday

15 Oct 2024

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to make a special statement on Thursday, October 17.

Shani’s appointment politically motivated: Former SJB MP

15 Oct 2024

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The appointment of Shani Abeysekera as the Director of Crimes is a politically motivated one, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) former MP said today.

Ajith Mannaperuma withdraws from election

12 Oct 2024

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Gampaha district candidate Ajith Mannaperuma has withdrawn from the general elections as he has been removed as the electoral organiser of the SJB.

Tamil party fields two Buddhist monks to contest General Election

12 Oct 2024

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Eelam Peoples’ Democratic Party (EPDP), a Tamil party led by former Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda, has created history by fielding two Buddhist monks and thus becoming the first Tamil party to field a Buddhist monk.

Ruwan to contest Gampaha from New Democratic Front

10 Oct 2024

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United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader and Gampaha District Leader Ruwan Wijewardene is to contest the General Elections under the gas cylinder symbol of the New Democratic Front.

More artistes take to active politics

09 Oct 2024

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Sri Lanka is to see the common phenomenon of artistes entering into politics at this year’s General Elections as well with a number of artistes entering the fray for the first time.

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Ranjan and T M Dilshan announce formation of United Democratic Voice

09 Oct 2024

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Actor-turned-politician Ranjan Ramanayake and former Sri Lankan cricketer T.M. Dilshan announced the forming of a new political party, the United Democratic Voice (UDV), a short while ago.

Ranjan to quit SJB?

09 Oct 2024

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Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake who was imprisoned for contempt of court and granted pardon is likely shift sides and contest for the General Election from a new party if his civic rights are restored.

Most SJB seniors to enter Parliament through national list this year

08 Oct 2024

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Most of the senior members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) are expected to enter Parliament through the national list this year, a former MP from the party said today.

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RW has not asked for foreign chefs and additional security: Ruwan

07 Oct 2024

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has not asked for foreign chefs, foreign food and additional security, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said today.

Committee to look into MPs’ perks is a useless exercise: Former SJB MP

03 Oct 2024

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The appointment of a committee by incumbent President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to look into MPs’ perks is a useless exercise, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) former MP Mujibur Rahman said today.

Easter Sunday’s attack commission report missing - Fr. Cyril Gamini

03 Oct 2024

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Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando, Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Colombo, said that the Presidential Commission report, which investigated the allegations made by the UK’s Channel 4 regarding the 2019 Easter Sunday attack, has gone missing.

Future SJS government will cooperate with AKD

02 Oct 2024

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A future Samagi Jana Sandanaya (SJS) government will cooperate with incumbent President Anura Kmara Dissanayake in the event it secures a majority in Parliament at the General elections, its leaders said today.

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Porsche vehicle given to me originally imported ten years ago: Rosy

02 Oct 2024

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The Porsche vehicle, which was given to her during her tenure as Presidential Advisor, was originally imported ten years ago, Rosy Senanayake, Adviser to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Sajith could be the PM candidate if he agrees to a grand opposition alliance: Pro Ranil group

02 Oct 2024

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The UNP and other opposition groups are willing to accept Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa as the Prime Ministerial candidate if he agrees to a common opposition alliance under a common symbol ahead of the General Election 2024, a former MP said yesterday.

Welgama’s death due to injuries caused by Aragalaya people: Former MP

01 Oct 2024

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Nawa Sri Lanka Nidahas Pakshaya leader Kumara Welgama’s death was caused by the injuries he sustained during the commotion on May 9, 2022, a former MP said.

Ranjan wants new President to restore his civic rights

01 Oct 2024

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Actor-turned-politician Ranjan Ramanayake who was given a conditional pardon by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe for contempt of court in 2022 yesterday said he would make a fresh appeal to incumbent President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to grant him full pardon and to restore his civic rights.

SJB insists that Ranil should step down from UNP leadership

01 Oct 2024

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) insists that United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe should step down as a condition for an electoral alliance with it in view of the General Election.

Sajith calls for end to confontational politics

30 Sep 2024

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa today stressed the need for ending confrontational politics.