Politics

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Politics

Opposition says Govt mishandled Cyclone Ditwah, seeks joint recovery plan

A group of Opposition political parties have called for a unified national response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, stating that failures...

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Existing budget can fund immediate relief – Harsha

Sri Lanka already has sufficient fiscal room to deliver urgent cyclone relief without presenting a new budget, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr....

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Opposition to file criminal case against Govt – SJB

The opposition plans to file a criminal case against the government over its handling of the recent disaster, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP...

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Opposition objects to late-night budget debate

Opposition lawmakers and parliamentary staff have raised strong objections to the continuation of the budget debate in Parliament until midnight on Monday and...

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Catastrophe foretold and the state looked away

By Vox Civis Three months before his election as President last year, Anura Kumara Dissanayake made a striking promise at a public rally....

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UNP chairman urges parties to unite for national interest

United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardena urged Sri Lanka’s political parties to set aside partisan differences and work together in the interest...

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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...

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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...