Local Authorities Elections (Amendment) ACT Polls Chief wants Act amended
BY Methmalie Dissanayake Speaking at a media briefing, EC Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said, in some Local Authorities, the party which…
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Australia issues deportation order for Sri Lankan LTTE suspect seeking asylum
Australian authorities have ordered the deportation of a Sri Lankan LTTE suspect, who is seeking asylum in Australia, next week.…
Maldives: Why Are We Ignoring The Key Narrative?
By Avijit Goel Since the outbreak of the crisis in Maldives less than a fortnight ago, Indian opinion stands firmly…
Crunch talks to check coalition crack
Final decision on Unity Government at Cabinet meeting today. UNP ministers and UNFGG affiliates hold together; agree PM should stay…
Flush with victory, Mahinda demands snap parliamentary polls
By Dharisha Bastians Jubilant after his party swept local government polls on 10 February, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stepped up…
FCID GIVING ITS BEST TO BRING UDAYANGA HOME AMIDST DOUBTS
A high powered delegation from Sri Lanka who arrived in the UAE to have discussions with the government of the…
Udayanga released as per UAE law and ‘Blue Notice’ rules Foreign Ministry confirms ex-envoy’s release
The speculations surrounding the release of former Ambassador to Russia and Ukraine, Udayanga Weeratunga, by a Dubai Court was confirmed…
Voting begins in Sri Lanka local government elections
Sri Lankans began voting in the much awaited local government elections on Saturday at over 13,000 polling centers across the…
Udayanga roams free, Govt., Sagala in the dark!
By Skandha Gunasekara The country’s authorities were in the dark regarding the planned arrest of wanted former diplomat, Udayaga Weeratunga,…
PM pledges Parliament power over public debt
By Uditha Jayasinghe Taking a break from his campaigning, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday underscored the importance of putting Parliament…