Lack of proper industrial policies pushing industries out of Sri Lanka - UNP MP

Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa says that the lack of proper industrial policies has compelled industries to move out of the country to other countries in the region.

MP of Sri Lanka main opposition says government accepts only a few chosen court rulings

Sri Lanka main opposition United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa says that the current government accepts only a few rulings by the Supreme Court and ignores the rest.

Sri Lanka facing a constitutional crisis - UNP deputy leader

Deputy Leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP), Sajith Premadasa says the country's constitution has been violated.

Pro-reformists of Sri Lanka main opposition hold sathyagraha despite roadblocks

Despite many obstacles, the pro-reforms group of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) held their sathyagraha (protest) today at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo to demand the party leader Ranil Wickremasinghe to step down and hand over the leadership to deputy leader Karu Jayasuriya.

Sajith Premadasa accepts deputy leader post of Sri Lanka opposition party

Hambanthota District parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa has accepted the post of Deputy Leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) during the Working Committee meeting held today at the party headquarters SiriKotha.

Sri Lankan government minister questions UNP MP's funding sources

A senior Sri Lankan government minister has today raised doubts over the funding received by main opposition United National Party (UNP) Hambanthota District parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa.

Sri Lanka's major opposition in turmoil again as Premadasa facing disciplinary action

Sri Lanka's major opposition United National Party (UNP) is in turmoil again with conflicts brewing among its senior party members ahead of the approaching local government elections.

Former MPs of Sri Lanka's main opposition pledges support to Premadasa

Several former parliamentarians of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) have pledged their support to UNP Hambantota District parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa to take over the party leadership.

Sajith Premadasa calls for Sri Lankan people to unite to create a new era

Sri Lanka main opposition United National Party (UNP) senior and Hambanthota District parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa called for the masses of the country to unite to strengthen economic and social standards of the common people and create a new era.

Sajith Premadasa to run for leadership of Sri Lanka's main opposition party

Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian for Hambantota District Sajith Premadasa is to meet the current UNP leader Ranil Wickremasinghe this week to inform his intention to run for the party leadership.

Sri Lanka opposition party's prospective leader says special convention was a critical turning point

The prospective leader of Sri Lanka's opposition United National Party (UNP) leader, Sajith Premadasa said he believes that yesterday's special UNP convention was a 'critical turning point' in the party's political history.

Sri Lanka opposition MP says LTTE committed war crimes

Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) Hambanthota District parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa today said that only LTTE committed war crimes in Sri Lanka.

Lawyers, opposition leaders of Sri Lanka protest calling for Fonseka's release

Sri Lanka's opposition party leaders and lawyers staged a protest in front of the Colombo Fort Magistrate court today calling for the release of imprisoned Democratic National Alliance leader and former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka.

Sajith Premadasa says vote must be taken to elect a new leader of Sri Lanka opposition party

Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) Hambantota District MP Sajith Premadasa says a vote must be taken to elect a new leader for the main opposition United National Party (UNP). Joining the UNP's Grama Charika grassroots campaign today in Kundasale, Premadasa has said

Sajith Premadasa says he is ready to give leadership to Sri Lanka's main opposition party

Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party Hambantota District parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa says he is prepared to give the leadership to the party to make it a winning force once again.

Sajith Premadasa calls for unconditional release of Sri Lanka's imprisoned Army Commander

Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) Hambantota District MP Sajith Premadasa says the right place for the former army commander and Democratic National Alliance leader Sarath Fonseka is not the jail but the Sri Lankan parliament.

Local UNP government members of Sri Lanka extend their support to Premadasa

The leadership hopeful of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP), Hambantota District MP Sajith Premadasa has received the support of local government members in several districts.

Sri Lanka police record statement from UNP MP on activist's self immolation

Sri Lanka police today recorded a statement from Sri Lanka's opposition United National Party Hambantota District parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa over the recent suicide of a party activist.

UNP MP calls for more involvement of local government members and organizers in the party

Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa today said the party should consult its local government members and organizers on any future changes in the party.

Late Sri Lankan President's son vying for party and country leadership

Sajith Premadasa, son of late President of Sri Lanka Ranasinghe Premadasa says that he expects not only the leadership of his party, United National Party (UNP) but also of the nation.
Party activists lobby for Sajith Premadasa to be appointed to the leadership. But Premadasa said he would bow to party's decision and would work for its good. He added that the present party leader Ranil Wickremasinghe should decide whether to stay in the leadership or to quit.