Maithripala Sirisena has stepped down as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), paving the way for Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC, to assume the role following a unanimous vote by the SLFP Executive Committee. This significant decision came during a meeting held at a hotel in Kotte, where Dr. Rajapakshe was

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary, MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara, addressed recent allegations surrounding Diana Gamage’s court verdict, clarifying that the verdict against Gamage would not affect the status of all SJB MPs. Emphasizing the organizational structure of the SJB with a party leader and General Secretary in place, Madduma Bandara dismissed claims that

Following Former President Maithripala Sirisena’s resignation as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), the party’s Executive Committee has made a unanimous decision. Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has been appointed as the new Chairman of the SLFP. This development marks a significant change in leadership within the party, with Minister Rajapakshe assuming the responsibility

According to a communique issued by Director Administration / Director Communication (Acting) of Parliament, Janakantha Silva, the Parliamentary debate on the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill (Second Reading), which includes provisions for the suspension of Parate Law until December 15, is set to take place on May 7. Secretary General of

During a press conference at the Presidential Media Centre, Vadivel Suresh, General Secretary of the Lanka Jathika Estate Workers’ Union, emphasized the joint responsibility of the Government and the Plantation Employers’ Association in providing wage increases to plantation workers. Suresh highlighted the vital role played by these workers in upholding the esteemed reputation of ‘Ceylon

State Minister of Finance Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has lauded the impressive performance of the Sri Lanka Rupee, asserting its position as one of the fastest-growing currencies globally. Highlighting its exceptional growth in the first four months of this year, Dr. Siyambalapitiya noted significant gains against major currencies worldwide. The Rupee has surged by 9.1 percent

United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara has refuted claims by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) regarding statements allegedly made at the May Day rally held at Maligawatta. Speaking at a media briefing at Sirikotha, the UNP headquarters, Bandara clarified that he did not make any such statements about a group of SJB

Representatives from the United National Party (UNP) and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) recently engaged in an interactive discussion with India’s ruling Bharatiya Janatha Party (BJP) to gain insights into the party’s election campaign strategies and the electoral process in India. This meeting, part of the BJP’s “Know BJP” initiative, saw BJP President Jagat

Minister Jeevan Thondaman, the General Secretary of the Ceylon Worker’s Congress (CWC), expressed satisfaction with the government’s efforts in addressing the concerns of plantation sector workers. Speaking at the CWC’s May Day rally held at the Kotagala Public Ground, Thondaman highlighted the concessions provided to the workers under President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s administration, noting that the

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who currently leads the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), emphasized the party’s longstanding support for the working community of Sri Lanka. He noted that unlike some political parties that only acknowledge labor issues on May Day, the SLPP has consistently stood by the working class both during its time in power