The Jathika Jana Balawegaya (NPP)-led administration of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) suffered a devastating defeat today (December 22nd). The budget proposal for the year 2026 was defeated by a majority of 03 votes, creating a serious crisis regarding the governance of the city of Colombo.

Despite being elected on a promise of "System Change," the current government is facing serious scrutiny as several incidents reveal that injustice to ordinary citizens and honest officials continues unabated.

United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Harin Fernando has issued a stark warning, predicting that Sri Lanka will face a severe economic crisis by the Sinhala New Year (April 2026) due to the new government's inefficiency in managing the aftermath of the 'Dithwa' cyclone disaster.

Dr. Hemakumara Nanayakkara, a figure often described as a 'revolutionary' in Sri Lankan politics and a former Minister of Agriculture, has announced an "historic decision" to withdraw from the senior leadership of the Sarvajana Balaya political alliance. He has further resolved not to join any political party henceforth, choosing instead to dedicate his full-time efforts to the "dignity, pride of the nation, and the upliftment of Buddhism."

The Sri Lanka Grama Niladhari Union has leveled a severe allegation against ruling party politicians, accusing them of forcibly interfering in the process of distributing relief to victims of the recent severe disaster, and pressuring state officials.

A horrific road accident in the Denimala area of Sapugaskanda today (11) involving a jeep belonging to former Speaker and current Member of Parliament Ashoka Ranwala has raised serious questions about the conduct of politically powerful individuals.

While the current National People's Power (NPP) government’s widely publicised 'Disaster Relief Packages' remain trapped in bureaucratic files and promises, reports indicate that Harin Fernando, a prominent leader of the United National Party (UNP), has provided direct relief to flood-affected residents in the Badulla District, the area he long represented.