The National People's Power (NPP), which rode to power on the promise of "change," is now engaging in any sordid political game to cling to power, a fact clearly confirmed by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) budget vote. After suffering a major defeat by a margin of 3 votes in the first budget vote held on the 22nd, Malimawa secured a victory in their second attempt today (31st) by setting aside democratic principles and resorting to "poaching" opposition councilors and engaging in political conspiracies.

A lawyer from Kandy has filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court, claiming that the failure of the National People's Power (NPP/JVP) government to prevent or minimise the severe destruction caused by Cyclone "Ditwah" has violated his basic human rights.

The National People's Power (NPP) government, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is facing fierce criticism over its proposed "State Security (Counter-Terrorism) Bill" (PSTA), which opponents argue is an attempt to establish a repressive regime in the country. The collective "Dinana Dakuna" (Winning South) describes the bill, introduced under the guise of preventing terrorism, as a "double-edged sword"—an extremely dangerous and draconian legal framework. The organization highlights the profound irony (paradox) that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), which protested against repressive laws like the PTA, CTA, and ATA under various governments since 1979, is now introducing a similarly restrictive legal structure after coming to power.

Hemapriya Kaviratne, the Co-Organizer for Maharagama of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and a veteran lecturer in Political Science, has unveiled a groundbreaking political strategy, moving away from old conventions that dominate the country’s political culture.

Committing his personal celebrations to the greater public good, Attorney-at-Law Tharaka Nanayakkara has made a remarkable contribution to fulfilling the educational dreams of children in celebration of his 40th birthday. He arranged for the donation of essential school supply kits to 2,000 students at Sri Siddhartha Maha Vidyalaya in Dikkuubura, Galle, and also oversaw the construction of a much-needed sanitation and toilet system for the school. The total expenditure for this initiative exceeds Rs. 1.8 million.

Today, December 22, 2025, marks the one-quarter point, 15 months of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s five-year term. As 25% of the valuable time entrusted by the public with the "hope for change" expires, fierce criticism is erupting nationwide that all the massive promises made by the JVP-led government remain confined solely to files.

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.