MKDS Gunawardana's son Nalin Gunawardana pledges support to RW

31 Aug 2024

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Seruwawila organiser Nalin Gunawardena, son of late Minister M. K. D. S. Gunawardena and T. Bahardeen, a former Municipal councillor of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) have expressed their support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential election.

‘One rank one pay’ system for police: Sajith

31 Aug 2024

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Highlighting his commitment to creating a respectable police service, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa announced yesterday that he would introduce a ‘One Rank One Pay’ system to address pay anomalies.

Not been informed of removal: Range Bandara

30 Aug 2024

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United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said today that he has not been informed of his removal by the party leadership.

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Sajith Premadasa launches “A Win For All” Presidential manifesto

29 Aug 2024

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) presidential candidate and opposition leader, Sajith Premadasa, has launched his presidential election manifesto today.

Range Bandara denies crossover claims

29 Aug 2024

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UNP General Secretary Range Bandara today denied a news report that he had resigned from his post in the party and is going to cross over.

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Govt in dicussion with IMF to revise PAYE tax:RW

28 Aug 2024

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The Government is in the process of initiating a discussion with IMF to revise Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

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Legal action against those who initiated forced cremations during Covid-19 pandemic: Sajith

28 Aug 2024

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa pledged to take legal action against those who initiated forced cremations during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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NPP manifesto will reduce state revenue by Rs 200 billion: President

28 Aug 2024

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Pledges made by National Peoples Power (NPP) if implemented will reduce annual state revenue by Rs 200 billion, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

Ranil’s manifesto to be launched on Thursday

27 Aug 2024

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The manifesto of independent Presidential candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe is to be launched on Thursday August 29 2024, National Secretary of the UNP Ravi Karunanayake said today.

SJB ready to talk with IMF any time: Harsha

27 Aug 2024

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is ready for the challenge posed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe for a live dicussion with the IMF, MP Harsha De Silva said today.

Ranil and Sajith should unite: Rajitha

27 Aug 2024

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While stating that former MP Thalatha Athukorala was correct in calling for unity between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sajith Premadasa, MP Rajitha Senaratne said today that this is the best course of action for the country.

Namal scoffs at election promise for Rs.25,000 salary hike

26 Aug 2024

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The government is bound to serve the interests of the people of this country, not only those of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB), Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential Candidate Namal Rajapaksa said.

Sajith pledges new poverty alleviation programme, relief for farmers

26 Aug 2024

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today pledged to come up with a new poverty alleviation programme under which each poor family will be granted Rs 20,000 for empowerment.

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Laws are now in place to root out corruption: President

26 Aug 2024

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Whilst highlighting that eradicating corruption during the Yahapalana government was a success to some extent while there were failures at the same time, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said over the weekend that laws are now in place to rectify the shortcomings.

Government must respect judiciary: Cardinal

26 Aug 2024

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Whilst highlighting that he is deeply disturbed by the recent statement by the government that criticised the judiciary, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said no one should interfere with the activities of a judge.

Vote for wise, courageous leader: Catholic Bishops’ Conference

26 Aug 2024

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The Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Sri Lanka urged the voters to elect a wise and courageous leader who can bring about the long awaited system change and eradicate corruption and one who will introduce a new political culture.

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RW invites SP, AKD for live discussion with IMF

25 Aug 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe invited his rival candidates Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake for a live dicussion with IMF officials and see how they will react to ammendments they have proposed to the agreement which Sri Lanka has signed with the donor agency.

Giving lifeblood to people not a violation of human rights: President

24 Aug 2024

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Giving life blood and easing their suffering is not a violation of human rights, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Digambaram unmoved over brawl with MP Velu Kumar

24 Aug 2024

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Referring to his recent episode with MP Velu Kumar at a political talk show telecast over a private TV channel, MP P. Digambaram said he got annoyed with the former as he was making false allegations.

Will treat Sinhalese, Muslims, Tamils equally: Ranil

23 Aug 2024

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Whilst stating that he will treat all ethnic groups in the country equally if elected President next month, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told the people in the eastern city of Akkaraipattu to think of the nation when voting at the Presidential election.