Politics
UNP and SJB agree to administer local bodies with opposition parties
The United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have announced an agreement to collaborate in administering local government bodies where...
President to hold talks with independent groups to form CMC administration
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to hold a special discussion today with members of five independent groups that secured seats in the...
SJB needs a new leadership, says Chaminda Wijesiri
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) needs a new leadership, says its MP Chaminda Wijesiri. The party needs to be reorganized while its unity...
JVP at 60: celebrations amid a political deadlock
By our Political Editor On 14 May 2025, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) marked its 60th anniversary with grandeur, pride, and defiance. A...
No govt funds for illegitimate power blocs, says Bimal
Minister Bimal Rathnayake has warned that the central government will withhold funding from any council that comes to power through political backroom deals...
Possible ouster of PM Amarasuriya amid JVP-NPP clash?
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) is reportedly grappling with internal discord within the National People’s Power (NPP) alliance, with mounting criticism of its...
Opposition risks retaliation by hindering formation of LG bodies, warns Tilvin
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva has warned opposition parties not to obstruct the formation of local government (LG) bodies in...
No coalition, but consensus: UNP in talks with opposition parties to gain control of CMC
The United National Party (UNP) has confirmed that it is in talks with opposition parties to jointly establish control over the Colombo Municipal...
