Two arrested with over 1kg of heroin in Kaduwela

Samagi Jana Balavegaya launched

The Samagi Jana Balavegaya led by United National Party (UNP) Parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa was officially launched today. Five political parties and at least 10 more organizations signed the National Accord with MP Sajith Premadasa. The signing of the MOUs and the official launch of the party took place at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo this morning. General Secretary of the party MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara said 95% of UNP electoral organizers were in attendance of

02 Mar, 2020

Ranil to boycott Samagi Jana Balavegaya launch

United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is to boycott the launch of the Samagi Jana Balavegaya in Colombo tomorrow (Monday). Wickremesinghe told reporters today that he had been invited to attend the event but he will not as outstanding issues over the alliance have not yet been resolved. The official signing of agreements between the Samagi Jana Balavegaya, minor political parties and civil society organizations is scheduled to take place tomorrow. The official signing of agr

01 Mar, 2020

President does not want his photographs displayed

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has issued instructions not to display his photographs and portraits in public. The President’s Office said that it has been observed that the President?s portraits and photographs are displayed on the sides of the road and locations of ceremonies without proper supervision. While expressing his gratitude to the people who create his portraits the President has said that it is appropriate to avoid such actions. He further says that he does not appreciate the promot

01 Mar, 2020