Anura Dissanayake was officially sworn in as the 9th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka this morning. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya
‘This is the first election in Sri Lanka where one cannot predict a winner…’ This observation comes from an expert who conducts election polls in Sri Lanka, and it is a valid
More
by Laxman Aravind The political faction led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake has convinced itself that capturing power at this juncture is a national imperative. In doing so, many have been swept into
More
by Our Political Affairs Correspondent Tensions are escalating within Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power (NPP) as factions vie for influence ahead of the upcoming presidential election scheduled for September 21. Reliable sources
More
Editorial Since the British handed power to a select group of their loyalists—wealthy opportunists who gained their status by oppressing indigenous communities—Sri Lankan leadership has been driven by lineage and chance, not
More
The latest update from the Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey (SLOTS) for July 2024 reveals that National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith
More
by A Special Political Affairs Correspondent As the presidential election in Sri Lanka approaches on September 21, 2024, independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe has unveiled a comprehensive manifesto titled “Five-year Mission Possible Sri
More
When a politician promises to give you something for nothing, they must first confiscate that wealth from you — either by direct taxes, indirect tax, or by inflationary pricing arising from more
More
In a critical development ahead of Sri Lanka’s upcoming presidential election on 21 September 2024, Member of Parliament Wimal Weerawansa has issued a bold statement, accusing Ranil Wickremesinghe of aligning with the
More
President Wickremesinghe Criticises NPP’s Tax Reduction Promises In a recent rally in Mawanella, President Ranil Wickremesinghe warned that the National People’s Power (NPP) promises could cut state revenue by Rs 200 billion
More A position paper, authored by a diverse coalition of Sri Lankan leaders from religious, civil society, and academic backgrounds, has been presented to the country’s presidential candidates. This document, the result of
More
by Our Political Affairs Correspondent As Sri Lanka’s presidential election approaches, the government’s latest gambit—inviting tech magnate Elon Musk to the country on September 15th, just a week before the polls—has ignited
More In the latest development of Sri Lanka’s presidential race, reliable sources have revealed that candidates are investing enormous sums into social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and other channels. Notably, the ruling
More
Mr. Wickramasinghe, answer the accusations against you. Sixty thousand deaths, deaths in Bataland, children buried at Suriyakande in Embilipitiya, death of Gamini Athukorala, death of Gamini Dissanayake, death of Lalith Athulathmudali. Ranil
More
It would be a big surprise if Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) from the National People’s Power (NPP) fails to win the presidential elections due to be held on 21 September. This is
More
As Sri Lanka approaches its crucial presidential election on September 21, 2024, transparency and accountability are at the forefront of public discourse. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has
More