Politics

Despite their mandate to operate independently, several governors have recently been observed actively participating in political campaigns in support of the President. Notably, North Western Governor Naseer Ahmed, Southern Governor Lakshman Yapa, Central Province Governor Lalith Gamage, Sabaragamuwa Governor Navin...

https://youtu.be/slbElasx-oA Gayan de Mel, son of Sirinal de Mel, clarified that MP Marikkar did not have any secret discussions with the President during his father’s funeral. He further clarified that the rumors being spread by the JVP, portraying the event...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has revealed that preparations are being made for a meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Premadasa hinted at the possibility of an upcoming dialogue between the two political...

A major political breakthrough is anticipated today, marking an unprecedented moment in the nation’s political landscape. According to reliable political sources, a significant event is poised to take place that could reshape the course of the current presidential election. This...

Mr. Nalin Bandara has revealed that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has allocated approximately 3 billion rupees to influence social media platforms. This significant expenditure is aimed at leveraging various modern tools to shape public opinion. In a recent statement,...

In a notable development, State Minister for Urban Development and Housing, Mr. Arundika Fernando, has announced his decision to operate independently in Parliament. This move marks a significant shift as another key figure previously aligned with President Ranil Wickremesinghe now...

The main Opposition deludes itself by speculating about a snap presidential election and expressing willingness to support Constitutional amendments to make that possible. Instead, it should be convening a roundtable of all political parties in and outside parliament to campaign...

Ranil deprived the Opposition of a local authorities election. The Opposition could have retaliated by voting against his IMF agreement at the parliamentary debate or linking its response to a verifiable guarantee of elections.  By its vote it could have...

“In our part of the world, Adam Smith needs Mussolini” - Eduardo Galeano - The doyen of international economists familiar with Sri Lanka, Emeritus Professor Mick Moore OBE, has broken the facts of financial life to us gently. The IMF...

What happens when the state is totally subtracted from production and the market, in effect, from the economy? What remains? Obviously the private sector. This gives the private sector, local and foreign, a monopoly, and eliminates all balance. Everything is...