Local councils : NPP secures 219, Opposition holds 87
2025-07-01
The National People’s Power (NPP) has established control in over 219 local government institutions across Sri Lanka, it was reported.Continue Reading
SJB secures local councils in Vavuniya and Ratnapura
2025-06-25
The opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has established power in the Vengalacheddikulam Pradeshiya Sabha in the Vavuniya District and theContinue Reading
NPP secures control of 200 local councils – JVP
2025-06-24
The National People’s Power (NPP) has established power in the Balangoda Urban Council and the Thanamalvila Pradeshiya Sabha. The NPPContinue Reading
CWC & NPP in talks to form certain local councils
2025-06-17
The leadership of the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) has decided to extend support to and obtain the help of theContinue Reading
SJB forms two more local councils
2025-06-17
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has established power in the Kinniya Urban Council and the Neluwa Pradeshiya Sabha, securing aContinue Reading
“We got more votes” : Ranil credits committee after UNP’s 4.69%
2025-05-29
UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for the introduction of new faces to revitalize the party, following its performance atContinue Reading
President’s unbelievable hurry led to Local Council mess – Mano
2025-05-27
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader MP Mano Ganesan says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake must blame himself for the current powerContinue Reading
Local councils : Joint statement from SJB & UNP
2025-05-19
The Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) have held discussions today on establishing power inContinue Reading
Investigative units to combat corruption at Local Councils
2025-05-15
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has approved the establishment of investigative units to combat corruption and irregularities in local government institutions. Continue Reading
Dilith refutes UNP statement on joining opposition party meeting
2025-05-15
Sarvajana Balaya Leader, MP Dilith Jayaweera, says he has requested the United National Party (UNP) to correct their statement mentioningContinue Reading
Mayors, Deputy Mayors & Chairmen of Local Councils : Update from EC
2025-05-14
The official term of local councils, for which members were elected in the recently held 2025 Local Government Elections, willContinue Reading
Forming councils : NPP to approach, good, capable independent & other party candidates
2025-05-08
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says there are capable and community-focused individuals among independent groups and opposition party candidates who wereContinue Reading
“Abuse of office” : Sajith takes on President AKD
2025-04-21
The President hinting at withholding funds before an election is not just unethical, it is an abuse of office, OppositionContinue Reading
Local Council polls : Over 17 million eligible to vote
2025-03-09
Over 17 million voters are eligible to cast ballots in the Local Government Elections, Commissioner General of Elections Saman SriContinue Reading
Local council elections 2025 : Probable timeline revealed
2025-01-27
The government expects to hold the Local Government Elections in April this year, Minister Bimal Rathnayake said. According to theContinue Reading
Local Council Elections : Update from Minister
2025-01-08
The Draft Bill for the Amendment of the Local Authorities Elections Act to enable the cancellation of nominations submitted forContinue Reading
“Govt Money allocated for local councils targeting elections” Sajith gives new suggestion
2024-05-13
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has requested the government to provide computers to schools from the Rs. 10 million eachContinue Reading
Speaker announces SC decision on three Local Council Bills
2023-08-08
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has determined that it is necessary to pass three Bills titled “Pradeshiya Sabha (Amendment),Continue Reading