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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...

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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...

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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...

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The sugar rush is over: Sri Lanka’s election high fades into political uncertainty

The election cycle that has consumed Sri Lanka for the past nine months has finally ended. What began with hope, noise, and political...

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A week of missed moments

By our Political Editor It was a week that began with hope but ended in disappointment. The political focus across the country was...

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Political Column: A week of political chaos and rising tensions ahead of local government elections

It was a week marked by uncertainty and chaos on Sri Lanka’s political stage, as key developments tested the government’s resolve and challenged...

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From the Political Desk: Sri Lanka prepares for local government elections amid political chaos

According to the Chairman of the Election Commission, R.M.A.L. Ratnayake, Sri Lanka will hold its local government elections on 06 May 2025. About...

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A government on the defensive as political turmoil intensifies

By Our Political Editor The past week in Sri Lanka’s political landscape has been nothing short of turbulent, with the government finding itself...