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.
A crucial meeting is due today (28) between president Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sri Lanka Podujana Permauna founder Basil Rajapaksa where a decision is expected with regard to the presidential polls.
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that legal action will be taken against shopkeepers who fail to display the reduced price of a 450-gram loaf of bread, which has been decreased by Rs. 10.
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has condemned the recent government actions aimed at undermining the Supreme Court’s interim order concerning the appointment of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon.
The Ilankai Thamil Arasu Katchchi (ITAK) will not nominate a candidate for the upcoming Presidential Election, said Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP M.A. Sumanthiran.
During the “Ekwa Jaya Gamu – Api Galle” public rally held yesterday (27) at the Galle Municipal Council Stadium, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced for the first time that he will run in the upcoming presidential election and has already deposited the money.
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ishak Rahuman, National Congress leader A.L.M. Athaulla and former Colombo deputy mayor Azath Salley joined president Ranil Wickremesinghe on stage at the ‘Ekwa Jayagamu’ rally in Galle.
