Politics
SJB hints at unified front with UNP
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa has taken responsibility for exploring a potential alliance between his party and the United National Party...
Unravelling of the NPP’s reformist image
By Vox Civis Few political movements in Sri Lanka have mastered the art of the public rally quite like the JVP, now rebranded...
Padiyatalawa PS budget defeated again
The 2026 budget for the NPP-run Padiyatalawa Pradeshiya Sabha has been defeated for a second time. At a vote, it was rejected by...
Election Commission says returning to previous system could speed up PC polls
Sri Lanka’s long-delayed Provincial Council (PC) Elections could be held sooner if conducted under the previous proportional representation system, the Election Commission (EC)...
Many opposition parties snub Namal-led Nugegoda rally
Uncertainty surrounded participation by Sri Lanka’s opposition leaders in the “Mahajana Handa” (People’s Voice) protest rally on Friday (21), with some senior figures...
Mahinda Rajapaksa says he will attend Nugegoda protest
Sri Lanka’s former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to join an opposition-led rally in Nugegoda on Friday (21), organisers said, marking one of...
Disciplinary action against SLFP MPs who supported NPP budgets
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) said on Tuesday it will take strict disciplinary action against party members who supported the National People’s...
‘Crown’ remark sparks UNP warning over threat to multi-party democracy
The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s remarks at the 36th Il Maha Viru Samaruma, particularly his...
