Politics

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) seat organizers have advised Mr. Sajith Premadasa not to be misled by statements made by Ruwan Wijewardene, the son-in-law of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Wijewardene had claimed that Mr. Wickremesinghe would not contest future parliamentary elections or...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Member of Parliament Harini Amarasuriya as the new Prime Minister. Amarasuriya was sworn in as Prime Minister during a formal ceremony held at the President's Office, in the presence of President Dissanayake.

Mr. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) could potentially unite if Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe steps down as leader of the UNP and hands over the leadership to Mr. Sajith Premadasa. He...

The Nimal Siripala faction of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, which previously supported former President Ranil Wickremesinghe during the presidential election, has announced its decision to withdraw support from him. The group met with Mr. Wickremesinghe yesterday afternoon to communicate...

Newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has already sparked controversy with his first key appointments. On his first day in office, Dissanayake assigned several close friends and associates to prominent government positions, raising concerns over the ethical consistency...

Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has reportedly traveled to Nepal following the swearing-in of newly elected leftist President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo. The Nepalese news outlet Khabarhub broke the story, revealing the details of Rajapaksa’s trip. According to...

Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe, Secretary General of the National People's Power, announced that President Anura Dissanayake is set to nominate the new Prime Minister today. He confirmed that the official gazette notification regarding the appointment will be issued within the day....

Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, has expressed that he sees no reason to resign from his position despite the recent defeat of President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Saturday's election. Leading presidential candidates Sajith Premadasa and Anura...

Sajaba MP Harshana Rajakaruna stated that the party does not anticipate any changes in the leadership of Mr. Sajith Premadasa. Speaking to the media after today's party group meeting, he emphasized that the public is not expecting such a shift....

A list detailing the ministries anticipated to be included in the four ministerial positions appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently circulating on social media.