Local election monitor Campaign for Free and Fair election (CAFFE) has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against the National People's Power over its campaign meeting with nurses.
The Treasury is prepared to provide the necessary funds, for the upcoming Presidential Election, as requested by the Election Commission and there would be no issues in providing the money, even though the estimated cost of the election has increased, State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.
Leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Mahinda Rajapaksa said he would agree wholeheartedly if the party decides to support incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe at the presidential polls.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the issue regarding the appointment of the Inspector General of Police will be resolved within a week through consultation with the Speaker and the Chief Justice.
Veteran voiceover artist Mangala Premadasa passed away yesterday (28), aged 72, following an illness.
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Dhammika Perera said he was well prepared to contest for the presidency, if the party gives him the opportunity.
Citing that the continuing deterioration of the rule of law in Sri Lanka is a serious issue, the National People’s Power (NPP) yesterday (28) charged that if everyone was considered equal before the law, those who have been convicted of offences should not be in high positions in the political system.
President's Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma says the cabinet has no legal authority to question the Supreme Court imposed injunction that prevents Deshabandu Tennakoon from functioning as the police chief.
Only those who are capable of being truthful to the country can join with president Ranil Wickremesinghe, said the leader of a government affiliate alliance.