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Ranil discharged

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been discharged from hospital this afternoon, former President's office said. He was transferred to a normal ward from the ICU this mor... Read More


TPA, ITAK discuss economic, political issues with US Congressional staff

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) and the Illangai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) discussed economic and political reforms with the US Congressional staff in Colombo, TPA leader M... Read More


Chief suspect in container scam appointed as Customs DG: SJB MP

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The main Opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has strongly criticised the government's decision to appoint Seevali Arukgoda as the new Director General of Sri Lanka Cu... Read More


Joint opposition decides to appoint legal team to deal with political victimisations

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Joint opposition parties which met at the Opposition Leader's office decided to appoint a legal team to deal with political victimisations, the Opposition Leader's office said. ... Read More


SL needs more tariff concessions to stabilise economy: Sajith tells US delegation

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Sri Lanka needs more tariff concessions from the US to further stabilise the economy, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told a US delegation who met him in Colombo today. The ... Read More


Opposition plans to draw crowds tomorrow over Ranil's case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A coalition of youth wings from several opposition political parties and civil society groups have announced plans to gather supporters in Colombo tomorrow, coinciding with the c... Read More


A group of party leaders in discussion with Sajith

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A group of party leaders including former President Maithripala Sirisena and UNP seniors are currently having a discussion with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at his office. ... Read More


Democratic Party raises concern over arrest of Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Party has expressed deep concern over the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, warning that it signals a dangerous trend of "vindictive and destructive... Read More


Third party has interfered into enforcement of rule of law: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- A third party has interfered into the enforcement of the rule of law, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today. He came up with this remark after visiting former President... Read More


Joint Opposition vows to fight for Ranil Wickremesinghe's release

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Senior leaders of the United National Party (UNP) have called for a united opposition campaign to secure the release of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was remanded by... Read More