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Chamal Rajapaksa to contest LG polls

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3 months ago

March 10, 2025

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Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa has announced his candidacy for the upcoming Local Government Elections under the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) ticket from Hambantota District.

Rajapaksa, who is a former Speaker of Parliament and the elder brother of former Presidents – Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Responding to queries by media, as to why he, as a former Speaker, is contesting the Local Government Elections, Rajapaksa had stated, “That’s very normal. We have our ups and downs – so, I am starting again from the beginning.”

He had also added that the SLPP candidate list includes young candidates, women and senior politicians.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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3 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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6 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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6 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.