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Talking of his decision for retaining the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Colombo District leadership for himself in addition to his party leadership, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said he has no issue with MP Harsha de Silva. “I have no issue with Harsha and my decision to keep the SJB Colombo District leadership has…
Colombo, Feb 14 (LankaNow) – Former Minister and Sabaragamuwa Province Governor Navin Dissanayake has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the United National Party (UNP). A seasoned politician, Dissanayake has held key ministerial portfolios in Sports, Tourism, and Plantation Industries, bringing extensive experience to his new role. He is a graduate of Sussex University…
Colombo, Feb 15 (LankaNow) – Former Presidents Maithripala Sirisena and Ranil Wickremesinghe have once again engaged in political discussions alongside opposition party leaders to assess the country’s current political landscape and future direction. The meeting included UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardena, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila, and former Ministers Anura Priyadharshana Yapa, Susil Premajayantha,…
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has criticized the National People’s Power (NPP) government, highlighting an apparent shift in its stance on agreements with Indian and Chinese companies. While commending President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for successfully engaging with India and China during recent official visits, Rajapaksa pointed out the irony of the NPP now signing deals with…