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Will not contest presidential polls; President reportedly tells cabinet
President Maithripala Sirisena has reportedly told the ministerial cabinet yesterday (Jun 4) that he would not contest the upcoming presidential polls.
Mr. Sirisena is reported to have told the United National Front (UNF) ministers to field a new candidate for the upcoming polls.
He had also said that he was willing to support the UNF candidate if required.
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- July 24, 2024 - 251 - 0
SC issues Interim Order preventing Deshabandu functioning as IGP
An interim order prohibiting Deshabandu Tennakoon from carrying out his duties as Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been issued by the Supreme Court.
- July 26, 2024 - 226 - 0
Presidential election on Sep 21
The Presidential election will be held on September 21, the Commission of Elections has decided.
- July 25, 2024 - 219 - 0
Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne no more
The former leader of the New Sama Samaja Party (NSSP) and the New Left Front and well-known figure in left-wing politics in Sri Lanka, Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne, passed away at the age of 81.
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