Rathupaswala Protest Leader Theripaha Siridhamma Thera Joins Electoral battle
Theripaha Siridhamma Thera, who was at the forefront of the protest action at Rathupaswala, has entered the electoral battle…
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UNP Inaugural Election Rally in Kandy Tomorrow
The inaugural election rally of the United National Party (UNP) will be held tomorrow at Kandy with the participation…
Tissa Attanayake Given UPFA National List Slot (SEE FULL LIST)
Former Health Minister Tissa Attanayake has been nominated in the United People’s Freedom Alliance National List which was handed…
Two Monks of JHU Included In UNP National List (SEE FULL LIST)
Two monks from the Jathika Hela Urumaya are among those who were given positions in the United National Party…
Upeksha Swarnamali Granted UPFA Nomination from Gampaha
Popular actress and former Parliamentarian Upeksha Swarnamali has been granted nomination from the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) in…
Saudi’s King Salman shuffles government again
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Monday named a new housing minister and replaced the head of the royal court…
Marquez runs rings round rivals in Germany
Two-time defending world champion Marc Marquez’ extraordinary record at the Sachsenring continued on Sunday as he won the German…
Swiss FIFA inquiry receives more ‘suspicious activity’ reports
Switzerland now has 81 reports of suspicious financial activity linked to FIFA’s decisions to let Russia and Qatar run…
Mahinda Rajapaksa leads UPFA into Kurunegala battlefield
The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) ended all speculation conclusively by naming former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as their lead candidate…
Objections filed against Allahapperuma and Sirisena rejected
Objections filed by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and Ape Jathika Peramuna (AJP) against United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) nominees…
JVP names strong National List nominees
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) nominated a strong list of 29 contenders for the National list seats the party will…
Indonesia keen to learn Sri Lanka’s experience in rehabilitating rebels
An Indonesian delegation visiting Sri Lanka has expressed keen interest in learning about Sri Lanka’s successful rehabilitation of former LTTE…
Greece debt crisis: Eurozone summit reaches agreement
Eurozone leaders have reached a “unanimous” agreement over a third Greek bailout after marathon talks. EU chairman Donald Tusk said leaders…
Civil rights activists write open letter addressing political parties
13th July, 2015 Open Letter to all Political Parties – Key Pledges to be included in Manifestos We the…
Manhunt for Mexican Drug Lord
Mexican drug lord Joaquin Guzman, known as El Chapo or “Shorty”, used an elaborate tunnel to break out of a…