The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa yesterday (18) made a bold promise to become Sri Lanka’s first “volunteer President” during his final campaign rally in Maradana ahead of the 21 September 2024 election.
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa says that the injustice faced by the children who sat for the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination this year will be rectified under his government.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that a crucial discussion between the Government of Sri Lanka and international sovereign bondholders will take place today (19).
"This election is not about choosing the best speaker, entertainer, or announcer. It’s about creating a free and safe country, easing the burden of taxes, securing a bright future for your children, and improving business prospects for the future," presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa said in a rally organized in Ratnapura yesterday (18).
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says he will not flee from his responsibilities under any circumstances.
Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) MP S. Noharathalingam extended his support to president Ranil Wickremesinghe today (18).
In response to criticism regarding the Ceylon Workers' Congress (CWC) support for Gotabaya Rajapaksa in the 2019 presidential election, Minister Jeevan Thondaman took to X (formerly Twitter) to explain the rationale behind their decision.
With propaganda events for the presidential polls due to end at midnight today (18), all media should end their reporting by noon tomorrow, said the Election Commission.
The presidential candidate of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera urged voters to make use of this opportunity to bring about the change desired by the people.
