Politics

Sri Lanka opposition’s toppling bid runs into snags

ECONOMYNEXT - Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa has announced  he will topple the government before the “next poya day,” but the…

6 years ago

Sri Lanka’s economy is strong, will not collapse, Finance Minister assures

Sri Lanka's Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala Samaraweera stresses that there will be no room for the country's…

6 years ago

PRESIDENT WILL NOT ALLOW THE RETURN OF STATE TERROR – SAJITH

President Maithripala Sirisena, who risked his own life to save the country from despotism, will never betray the people’s mandate…

6 years ago

Sri Lanka’s ex-minister Basil gets bro’s nod for presidential nomination

Sri Lanka’s former secretary to the defence ministry, Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Tuesday suggested his former Economic Development minister Basil as the…

6 years ago

Thalatha, Chamal to Constitutional Council?

Justice Minister Thalatha Athukorale and former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa are likely to be appointed as members of the Constitutional Council,…

6 years ago

Naming Ravi as a suspect in CID investigation ruled unlawful

Colombo Chief Magistrate Ranga Dissanayake today (09) ruled that, at the moment it is illegal to name MP Ravi Karunanayake…

6 years ago

Alleged youth abduction case: Hirunika to plead guilty

Defence Counsel appearing on behalf of Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra informed the Colombo High Court that his client is expecting to…

6 years ago

PM, Sampanthan to finalize CC appointments

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan will hold talks soon to finalize the appointment of members to…

6 years ago

Desperate Attempts To Retain Presidency After 2020: President Turns To JO With A Proposal For MR-led ‘Caretaker Government’

In a desperate attempt to retain the presidency after 2020, President Maithripala Sirisena has pitched an idea to the Joint…

6 years ago

Vajira Abeywardena disappointed with media

Home Affairs Minister Vajira Abeywardena says that the United National Party (UNP) is ready for any election and will announce…

6 years ago