S. Shritharan, Member of Parliament (MP), Tamil National Alliance (TNA), from the Jaffna district, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (01). During the meeting, former MP Shritharan congratulated President Dissanayake on his election as the ninth Executive President of Sri Lanka, reflecting the will of the people. The two also engaged in a warm and …
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Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the 9th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka today (23). He was ceremonially sworn in before Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. Following the swearing in ceremony, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed the nation; “The most fundamental aspect of democracy in our country is …
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The campaigning period for the upcoming Presidential election will end at midnight tomorrow (18). According to Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayaka, strict regulations are in place to ensure a fair and free election process. “Once the campaigning period concludes, no further public rallies, distribution of promotional materials or door-to-door canvassing will be allowed. The police have been advised …
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The Election Commission (EC) has disallowed diplomats of European Union (EU) missions in Colombo to be part of its monitoring team during next week’s presidential election. Election Commission Chairman R.M.A.L. Ratnayake told a request was turned down and the local embassy staff of the EU could not be deployed on election observation activities. A senior election officer explained that diplomats based …
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The Election Commission has issued a directive for the immediate removal of election campaign stickers displayed on vehicles. This decision follows a spate of complaints about political slogans and stickers being placed on private buses and three-wheelers. According to the Presidential Elections Act, displaying such materials is a violation of election laws, the Commission said in a statement. Further, it …
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The new alliance formed by the combination of all political parties and MPs backing incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming presidential election has been launched today (05). The event was held at the Water’s Edge Hotel in Battaramulla this morning, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. Allies of the new alliance include a section of the SLPP, …
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Mujibur Rahman today ruled out a possible political marriage between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa before the Presidential election. Explaining the facts further in this regard, the MP also stated as follows. “Some say that SJB will go for a political marriage between SJB and President Ranil Wickremesinghe. This is far from the truth. There is …
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Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi – ITAK senior leader Mavai Senathirajah clarified yesterday that the party has not officially decided to support Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in the upcoming Presidential Election. He stated that the decision to back Premadasa was made independently by MP M. A. Sumanthiran, and not by the party as a whole. He said that key party leaders, …
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Palitha Range Bandara is to be removed from his position as general secretary of the UNP, party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided. According to reliable sources, the decision is prompted by serious accusations that have been levelled against Bandara. Reports say Bandara had not reported for duty at Sirikotha for the past few days. The party constitution allows the leader …
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