Politics
Politicians under fire for corruption seek blessings at religious sites
Over fifty individuals, including former ministers, senior government officials, and politicians, have recently made pilgrimages to religious sites across the country to invoke...
A comeback fueled by justice, but economy still shadows the AKD Govt
For the first time in nearly eight months, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government has outpaced the opposition, seizing the political momentum with a...
Several NPP local councillors to support SJB’s Colombo mayoral candidate?
A group of local councilors from the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) is expected to support the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) nominee for...
SJB’s Colombo mayoral candidate faces corruption allegations
A complaint has been lodged with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against Riza Zarook, who is tipped to...
Cabinet reshuffle to bring two new ministers, including Muslim representation
A Cabinet reshuffle is expected to take place within the next two weeks, increasing the number of ministers from 23 to 25, government...
Independent member claims he was offered Rs. 8 million by NPP
The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) stands accused of having offered Rs. eight million to an independent member to gain control of Matugama...
Grief, politics, and justice: A week of contrasts in Sri Lanka
By Our Political Editor The passing of veteran actress Malini Fonseka cast a long emotional shadow over the nation last week. Known as...
SJB accuses NPP of political bribery
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has accused the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) of engaging in political bribery by offering financial provisions to...
