Politics

A Fundamental Rights petition was submitted to the Supreme Court today, challenging the alleged illegal issuance of a casino license by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe during the presidential election period, which reportedly resulted in significant financial losses to the government....

Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe, Secretary of the National People's Power, confidently stated that the Malima Party is poised to secure an even greater victory in the upcoming general election compared to previous successes. He further emphasized that there is no need...

The 2024 presidential election in Sri Lanka has concluded, and a new president has been appointed. The Election Commission of Sri Lanka led the entire process, despite facing numerous challenges and criticisms. Nonetheless, the Commission’s effort to ensure a peaceful...

Mr. Wasantha Samarasinghe has alleged that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe summoned liquor tax commissioners and distributed liquor licenses on the eve of the presidential election. He further stated that he has obtained all relevant information on the matter and plans...

Samagi Jana Balawegaya General Secretary, Ranjith Maddumabandara, has stated that he is closely monitoring whether the National People's Power will honor the promises made to the public during the election campaign.

Former Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksa has stated that he is prepared to face any form of punishment if it is proven that he issued a liquor license in his name or in the name of his brother for Kataragama. He...

Organizers within the SJB Party have reportedly decided to urge party leadership to ensure that individuals involved in questionable dealings with former President Ranil Wickramasinghe—specifically those who obtained liquor licenses, licenses for liquor production companies, and decentralized funds—are not nominated...

Former Member of Parliament, Mr. Patali Champika Ranawaka, has expressed his expectation that the current President will initiate an investigation into the alleged fraudulent activities that took place under former President Ranil Wickremesinghe's administration.

A report has surfaced indicating that a list of opposition members who allegedly received substantial funds from the government's decentralized fund through secret arrangements with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to be revealed in the coming days. These decentralized...

Former Minister Kanchana Wijesekera has expressed his belief that fuel prices will be reduced by the 30th of this month, in line with the statement made by Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a recent election campaign.