Sri Lanka governing party candidate stresses security
The presidential candidate of Sri Lanka’s governing party said Thursday he will put a former army chief in charge of national security if he wins, an apparent move to counter front-runner Gotabaya Rajapaksa, whose campaign centers on security following last Easter’s deadly suicide bombings.
Sri Lanka Army turns 70 years of age
Sri Lanka Army, the much-sought service provider and the Nation’s most formidable land force with unmatched records of gallantry, dedication and selfless commitment turns 70 years of age today (October 10) and commemorates the milestone with a series of military formalities.
‘Learned will initiate an economic revolution’
MP Shantha Abeysekara remanded
MoU between SLFP and SLPP inked
Gotabaya is the saviour: Rathana Thera
MP Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera yesterday said SLPP presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa was the leader who can salvage the country from the abyss it has fallen into. The prelate, who joined Mr. Rajapaksa at the latter’s election rally which was held in Salgado Stadium in Anuradhapura, said the country yearns for a new leader who is not a traditional politician.
USD 40 million project launched in Polonnaruwa to export manioc products
The first ever large scale Green Investment Project to introduce local manioc (cassava) products to the international market through the Foreign Direct Investment worth US Dollar 40 million got underway on Tuesday (8) with President Maithripala Sirisena laying the foundation stone for the industrial complex to be set up in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa.
Sri Lanka ex-defense chief launches presidential campaign, pledges safer nation
HC rejects bail for Pujith, Hemasiri, orders re-remand
SLFP decides to support Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Mahesh claims 30 civil society organisations backing him
Convicts awaiting return of the Rajapaksas – Rajitha
Some persons imprisoned for murder were awaiting the return of Rajapaksas, Minister of Health, Rajitha Senaratne said yesterday taking part in an event to mark the 8th death anniversary of MP Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra in Kolonnawa. The commemoration took place near the Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra statue.
Rohana Lakshman appointed Acting SLFP Chairman
False rumors spread over PM’s absence – Akila
General Secretary of United National Party Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has charged several rumours are being circulated by certain groups over his and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s absence, during the submission of the nomination of United National Front led alliance Presidential Candidate Minister Sajith Premadasa for the Presidential election.
SLFP to take final decision tomorrow
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