#Political Column
Dramas, diversions and betrayals
By Vox Civis Thanks to its wily politicians, Sri Lanka has never been short of entertainment on its political stage. In fact, politics...
The Final Crossroads
By Vox Civis For nearly half a century, Ranil Wickremesinghe has been a fixture in Sri Lankan politics. Thirty-one of those years he...
A week of controversy, fear and contrasts
By Our Political Editor It was a week marked by drama and tension in Sri Lankan politics as established institutions were again under...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
