Colombo (News 1st): Concerns were raised whether the SLFP - SLPP coalition attempts would stall as a result of an issue on the party symbol. Speaking to the media UPFA MP Kanaka Herath noted that they are continuing with their discussions. He added that the seventh round of talks ended and the ne...

Colombo (News 1st): What did the SLPP propose to the SLFP to jointly contest the Presidential Election? Parliamentarian Mahindananda Aluthgamage revealing the details today (September 11) noted that the SLPP has worked according to the requests made by the SLFP. He said now Dayasiri Jayasekara is...

Colombo (News 1st): JVP Politburo member K.D. Lalkantha said the JVP would support a proposal which proposes a parliamentary system. He noted this when journalists questioned about the rumours on an attempt to re-establish a Prime Ministerial system. Lalkantha noted that they prefer a Parliamenta...

Colombo (News 1st): UNP MP Professor Ashu Marasinghe speaking at Temple Trees commented on attempts to abolish the Executive Presidency. He noted that the country experienced various issues as a result of decisions made by the Executive President. Therefore, he noted that the UNP candidate once e...

Colombo (News 1st): A special discussion was held at Minister Rajitha Senaratne's official residence this afternoon (September 11). According to News 1st correspondent at the location, the meeting commenced at around 2 pm and was attended by several UNP MPs and Ministers. Following this meeting, ...