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Category: LOCAL

2nd preference deal between Ranil & Anura – Sajith
LOCALMain Story

2nd preference deal between Ranil & Anura – Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that President Ranil Wickremesinghe and NPP leader Anura Dissanayake have struck a deal regarding the…

byCeylon Independent10/09/2024
School holidays for Election: Update from Education Ministry
LOCALMain Story

School holidays for Election: Update from Education Ministry

All Government schools will close on 20th September (Friday) due to the Presidential election. Schools used as polling & counting…

byCeylon Independent10/09/2024
Eight injured due to firecrackers at SJB Kandy rally
LOCALMain Story

Eight injured due to firecrackers at SJB Kandy rally

Eight persons, including six Police officers, have sustained injuries due to firecrackers set alight by supporters of Samagi Jana Balawegaya…

byCeylon Independent10/09/202410/09/2024
State Minister Geetha Kumarasinghe extends support for Sajith
LOCALMain Story

State Minister Geetha Kumarasinghe extends support for Sajith

State Minister Geetha Kumarasinghe has extended her support to Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Presidential Candidate Sajith Premadasa in the 2024…

byCeylon Independent10/09/2024
“He questions in Welimada, I respond in Anamaduwa” — AKD challenges President to debate
LOCALMain Story

“He questions in Welimada, I respond in Anamaduwa” — AKD challenges President to debate

National People’s Power Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has challenged President Ranil Wickremesinghe to a debate, assuring that all of Wickremesinghe’s…

byCeylon Independent10/09/2024
SriLankan Airlines & flydubai announce new Interline Agreement
LOCALMain Story

SriLankan Airlines & flydubai announce new Interline Agreement

SriLankan Airlines and flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, have announced today an interline agreement commencing from 09 September 2024, introducing more…

byCeylon Independent10/09/2024
Former Finance Minister
LOCALMain StoryTURNING POINT with FARAZ

Former Finance Minister

byCeylon Independent05/09/2024
All Island threewheel driver’s Union
LOCALMain StoryTURNING POINT with FARAZ

All Island threewheel driver’s Union

byCeylon Independent05/09/202405/09/2024
“Government Announces Crop Loan Write-Off for Farmers”
LOCALMain StoryTOP STORY

“Government Announces Crop Loan Write-Off for Farmers”

In a major relief for the agricultural sector, the government has announced a write-off of crop loans for farmers across…

byCeylon Independent03/09/2024
Discussion among Sajith’s & Ranil’s second tier to unite to defeat NPP – AKD
LOCALMain Story

Discussion among Sajith’s & Ranil’s second tier to unite to defeat NPP – AKD

National People’s Power (NPP) Leader and Presidential candidate MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake alleges that there are discussions between the camps…

byCeylon Independent02/09/2024

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