Petition filed in Supreme Court over delay in holding polls

Maithripala, Dullas, Wimal form Freedom People’s Alliance

A new coalition, the Freedom People’s Alliance, consisting of 12 political parties, including those led by former President Maithripala Sirisena, MPs Dullas Alaheppruma and Wimal Weerawansa, was launched today. Former MP Thilanga Sumathipala will function as the General Secretary of the new alliance. Party leaders said that they had formed the new alliance to face the current administration at future elections. Former President Maithripala Sirisena said that the new alliance was formed to fre

11 Jan, 2023

Parliament approves appointment of three new Ambassadors

The Parliament Committee on High Posts has approved the appointment of three new Ambassadors. Acting Secretary General of Parliament Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera said that Committee on High Posts approved the appointment of Kapila Susantha Jayaweera as the new Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Lebanon. The committee also approved the appointment of Mrs. H.M.G.R.R.K Wijeratne Mendis as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Acting Secretary General noted that the Commi

11 Jan, 2023

Hizbullah back with the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress

Former Minister M.L.A.M. Hizbullah re-joined the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) today. Hizbullah re-joined the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress in the presence of party leader Rauff Hakeem, in Oddamawadi ,Valaichenai, today (10). Hizbullah was part of the SLMC but left and re-joined the party on a number of occasions. He was also a Minister in the Mahinda Rajapaksa administration. (Colombo Gazette)

10 Jan, 2023