Two suspects detained with heroin in Rajagiriya

President assures end to racism and justice for victims of crimes

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured an end to racism and justice for victims of high-profile crimes. Making his maiden Throne Speech in Parliament, the President said that Sri Lanka now has a good opportunity to meet public expectations for National unity. Dissanayake assured that he intends to put an end to religious extremism and racial politics. The President also said that politicians will not be above the law and the law will be equal to all. He assured justice for the victims an

21 Nov, 2024

SLPP picks Namal to enter Parliament through National List

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has picked Namal Rajapaksa from the National List to enter Parliament. SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said the party took the decision following the outcome of the just concluded Parliament election. The SLPP suffered a humiliating defeat at the Parliament election, being reduced to just 3 MPs, including a National List MP. Chanaka Sampath and D.V. Chanaka are the only SLPP members elected to Parliament at the 2024 Parliament elections which w

16 Nov, 2024

Mahindananda Aluthgamage retires after polls loss

Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has decided to retire from politics after losing the just concluded Parliament elections. Aluthgamage said that he respects the decision taken by the voters in his electorate. The former Minister met his supporters in Nawalapitiya and formally announced his retirement. Aluthgamage was a member of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) in the last Parliament but decided to back Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential polls and contested under the gas c

16 Nov, 2024