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Ditwah, debt and fiscal blind spot: Will disaster politics push Sri Lanka back to the brink?

By Vox Civis Sri Lanka’s post-Cyclone Ditwah response is fast becoming a case study in how not to manage a national emergency in...

Politics

Ratnapura MC rejects NPP-led budget for second time

The 2026 budget of the Ratnapura Municipal Council, controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated for a second time yesterday. The...

Politics

The consequences of deferred accountability

By Vox Civis In the months leading up to last year’s election, one slogan towered above the rest, repeated with the force of...

Sri Lanka

Uncaring remark by Asoka Ranwala’s son over father’s accident

An infant remains in serious condition following a road accident involving MP Asoka Ranwala, as the six-month-old’s father and relatives question as to...

Politics

NPP-led local councils face budget defeats in Dambulla and Puttalam

The Dambulla Pradeshiya Sabha, led by the National People’s Power (NPP), saw its budget rejected for the second time on Monday, with 14...

Sri Lanka

Disaster relief applications need recommendation by Praja Shakthi committees

Applications for disaster relief assistance should be submitted to the respective divisional secretary on recommendation by the Praja Shakthi committee and on approval...

Sri Lanka

NPP accused of pressuring officials over disaster relief payments

The Sri Lanka Grama Seva Niladharis’ Association says they are facing political interference in the distribution of disaster compensation. Speaking at a media...

Politics

NPP MP asks police to be lenient to arrested suspect

National People’s Power (NPP) MP Kitnan Selvaraj has influenced the police after the arrest of a man accused of illegal tree felling, according...