Politics

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has released a special statement asserting that President Ranil Wickramasinghe is expected to finish in third or fourth place in the upcoming presidential election, resulting in a likely defeat. The announcement further cautions voters, claiming...

Mr. Sanjeeva Ranatunga, a prominent member of the Ranatunga family, encountered some challenges during a recent appearance on Sirasa TV, where he questioned the presidential candidates. While engaging with Mr. Wijayadasa Rajapakshe, Sanjeeva raised accusations involving his brother, Arjuna Ranatunga,...

Dhanish Ali, a prominent figure in the struggle, has filed a formal complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department regarding a statement made by himself. In the statement, Ali accused Jagath Manuvarna of hurling stones with the intent to harm the...

Mr. Wijayadasa Rajapaksa has stated that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed an individual, previously dismissed from a ministerial position under former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for allegedly soliciting bribes from Japanese investors, to two new ministerial posts.

Mr. Sajith Premadasa, the presidential candidate from the Samagi Jana Balavegaya, and Mr. Anura Dissanayake, the presidential candidate from the National Jana Balavegaya, both took part in televised discussions broadcast simultaneously on two different channels. Mr. Premadasa appeared on Hiru...

Mr. Sanjeeva Ranatunga, a prominent member of the Ranatunga family, faced difficulties during his appearance on Sirasa TV, where he questioned presidential candidates. During his interrogation of Mr. Wijayadasa Rajapaksa, Mr. Ranatunga made allegations against Arjuna Ranatunga. Additionally, while questioning...

Mr. Wijayadasa Rajapakshe has claimed that the current President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has appointed an individual to two ministerial positions who had previously been dismissed from a ministerial role under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. This dismissal was due to allegations of soliciting...

Former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya has warned that individuals intending to incite violence during vote counting are spreading fear by suggesting such incidents may occur. He emphasized that to prevent such a situation, all candidates should publicly commit to refraining...

Opposition Leader Mr. Sajith Premadasa has announced that, upon being sworn in as President on the 22nd, his first official act will be to revoke all illegal liquor licenses.

The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) has officially announced its support for Sajith Premadasa, the presidential candidate from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), in the forthcoming presidential election. In a press statement following a special meeting of the party's political...