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Politicians must not denigrate religions – PM

editorJun 23, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Demeaning comments against any religion or religious leaders marks the beginning of an individual’s own personal degeneration, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa

Politicians should ensure no health guidelines are violated during election: GMOA

editorJun 14, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said all candidates contesting the upcoming General Elections and all political party leaders should sign

Rival Libyan politicians meet for peace talks in Geneva

editorFeb 27, 20200

(UTV|GENEVA) – Rival Libyan politicians met on Wednesday for UN-sponsored political talks in Geneva aimed at ending the latest round of fighting over the country’s

Politicians shouldn’t chase after positions: Kiriella

editorJan 22, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Referring to the prevailing UNP leadership crisis, MP Lakshman Kiriella said they, as politicians, should not chase after positions, but positions should come

“Politicians empower drug dealers” – President

editorAug 3, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena says those against the prevention of extremist terrorist movements, are engaged in attempts to introduce laws in Parliament against the death

“Politicians instigating violence must be punished” – MP Wijepala Hettiarachchi

editorApr 30, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – United National Party (UNP) Parliamentarian Wijepala Hettiarachchi says politicians who instigate violence, propagating rumours and those instil fear amongst people through statements should be