Kamal Jayamanna

MP Bandula decries privatisation of education

President Maithripala Sirisena should be concerned about the government’s efforts to privatise education, Parliamentarian Bandula Gunawardena said.Speaking at a press conference of the Economic...

President took decisions in interest of country - Gammanpila

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya Leader Parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila said President Maithripala Sirisena would work in cooperation with the Parliamentary group represented by him...
All set for silver glory

The creatively rich, diverse line-up of Sri Lankan films in the global context suggests that the ambitions of the country’s film folks remain high, even...
People, the best umpires to solve current crisis - Dilshan

Former national cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan said a General Election is the only solution to the current political impasse the country faces now.He said this at a media...
People, the best umpires to solve current crisis - Dilshan

Former national cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan said a General Election is the only solution to the current political impasse facing the country.He said this at a media...

Communist Party anniversary on Nov. 10

The 75th anniversary of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka will be held on November 10 at Uyanwatte Stadium, Matara.The party's General Secretary and former Minister D. E. W. Gunasekara will deliver...
JO to present alternative economic programme

The Joint Opposition (JO) will present an alternative Economic programme when the Government presents the budget next month, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna(SLPP) Chairman, Prof. G.L. Peiris said....
MR appoints Committee to look into present issues

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has appointed a Committee to look into the issues that led to the present economic crisis in the country,Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa said.He was responding to...
Sizable section within JO opposed to ‘Caretaker Government’- Vasu

There is a sizable section within the Joint Opposition (JO) who are opposed to the idea of a Caretaker Government by SLFP, JO and other stakeholders, Parliamentarian Vasudeva Nanayakkara yesterday...
Bandula on Economic Management

Foreign investers have removed nearly Rs.10.000 million within a week from the stock market. This shows how the level of trust the investors have in our country, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)...
MR will be given SLPP leadership in November - GL

The leadership of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will be handed over to former President and Kurunegala District MP Mahinda Rajapaksa in November, said former External Affairs Minister and...
Sugar Importers Association states...

Sugar Importers Association Deputy President Hemaka Fernando said the government’s moves will increase sugar prices in the local market.He said that the retail price of a kilo of sugar will go up to...
Vasudeva strikes different chord

Parliamentarian Vasudeva Nanayakkara striking a different chord said he does not agree to fielding a brother of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the forthcoming Presidential poll.However, he...
Prof. Vitharana invites Viggy to join LSSP

Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP) Leader Prof. Tissa Vitharana invited Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Vigneswaran to join his party, yesterday.He was addressing the media at the N.M. Perera...
Joint Opposition calls for General Election now

The Joint Opposition challenged the Government for a General Election if they claim Wednesday's protest to be unsuccessful.The Janabalaya Kolambata protest was the most successful protest campaign...
JO protest a success, says MR

Former President and Kurunegala District MP Mahinda Rajapaksa speaking to the media during the Janabalaya Kolambata protest yesterday said that it was a success and would go on till dawn. He said...
JO accuses Govt. over protest venue

The Joint Opposition(JO) yesterday pointed the finger at the Government over cancelling reservations for four grounds that the JO had booked for their protest rally “Janabalaya Kolambata” slated to...