The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has requested all political parties and independent groups to submit details of the ...

With the ban on Awami League as a political party confirmed, we take a look at the history of political bans across the world, exploring a few of those.   1933 - Nazis rise, communists fall in Germany ...

Following the May 6 election, Sri Lankan parties are negotiating to form coalitions for local councils. Despite the ruling ...

Over 65,000 Sri Lankan police officers have been deployed for election duties to maintain law and order. Local media reports ...

The local government elections that took place last week saw a consolidation of the democratic system in the country.  The ...

As Sri Lanka marks the 26th anniversary of its dream-like triumph over terrorism, some of those who spearheaded the ...

Although the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) achieved a decisive victory by winning 266 out of 339 local councils, its ...

Over 75,000 candidates from 49 political parties and 257 independent groups are contesting for 4-year terms in the local ...

Sri Lanka’s local civic polls, held on May 6, have thrown up several surprises, indicating a shift in ground reality.

Opposed to any mobilisation of the working class to defend its wages and conditions, the Tamil Progressive Alliance is ...

In line with International Workers' Day, political parties across Sri Lanka have commenced their May Day rallies. The ...