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NPP grabs Colombo but fails to secure absolute majority

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured the most number of seats in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) at the Local Government Election, but failed to secure absolute majority. The NPP secured 48 seats in the Colombo Municipal Council and won the polls in Colombo. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) secured 29 seats, the United National Party (UNP) 13 seats, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) 5 seats and the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) 4 seats. The opposition and independent groups c

07 May, 2025

President expects peaceful atmosphere to continue

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expects the peaceful atmosphere in Sri Lanka to continue, similar to what was seen after the previous two elections. Speaking to reporters after casting his vote, the President said that a new political culture has been established in Sri Lanka after the Presidential and Parliament election. Anura Kumara Dissanayake cast his vote at the Abesingharama Saikoji Preschool in Panchikawatta, Maradana, for the Local Government Election 2025. Speaking to the media a

06 May, 2025

PM ready to face consequences if she violated polls laws

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says she is prepared to face the consequences if she violated the election laws. The Prime Minister was accused of attempting to instigate her supporters to promote the ruling party even when the period allocated for election campaigning ended. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told reporters on Tuesday that she had no intention of violating election laws. She said that if she had violated the law then the Election Commission can take action on her. Prime Minister

06 May, 2025