#Politics
President engaged in ‘Temple Politics’ to court elderly voters – Prof. Dewasiri
Professor Nirmal Ranjith Dewasiri, a staunch supporter of the National People’s Power (NPP), has drawn parallels between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s current political...
‘Intimidation and a threat’ from the NPP election campaign
A cash incentive repeatedly offered by Sri Lanka’s President – who is also the Minister of Finance, in addition to the Prime Minister,...
Opposition complains to president against “monitor in the House”
Several opposition MPs have complained to president Anura Kumara Dissanayake against a senior minister who disregards their requests in the House and urged...
President again issues veiled threat to LG bodies over funding
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has once again issued a veiled threat to local government bodies whose power will go to a party other...
Sri Lanka’s moment: Victory, criticism, and a growing crisis
By our Political Editor This past week was one of the significant developments and challenging questions for Sri Lanka. On the one hand,...
Sri Lanka: The JVP/NPP’s bogus local government election campaign
By Wasantha Rupasinghe Sri Lanka’s ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna/National People’s Power (JVP/NPP) is campaigning for the May 6 local government elections on the...
Modi holds talks with Opposition Leader and Tamil Parties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, met with Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in...
The national crisis nobody wants
By our Political Editor A national crisis isn’t just brewing, it’s already here. While the headlines are still dominated by local political brawls...
