Opposition MP says Sri Lankan travellers have encountered problems overseas; Government rejects allegations over the quality of the newly issued documents COLOMBO, Sunday – Questions […]
Category: Politics
Reporting and analysis on Sri Lankan politics, governance, public policy, elections, and political institutions.
22A Is Now in Black and White
Government gazettes constitutional amendment extending judges’ retirement ages – the argument now moves from policy to Parliament, and perhaps ultimately to the Supreme Court COLOMBO, […]
More than a Ceremonial Office
The appointment of a new Central Province Governor highlights the continuing constitutional importance of an often-misunderstood office COLOMBO, Friday – The appointment of Consultant Physician […]
Unity or Unintended Consequences?
Tamil-speaking parties move towards common platform, but could the strategy ultimately reduce minority influence? COLOMBO, Tuesday – The announcement by several Tamil-speaking political parties that […]
Singha Steps In
Chief Prelates urge President to reconsider plan to extend judges’ retirement age COLOMBO, Tuesday – Sri Lanka’s debate over the proposed extension of the retirement […]
Court to Rule on September 22 in Gotabaya Writ Petition
COLOMBO, Monday – The Court of Appeal has concluded hearing the writ petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeking judicial intervention to prevent his […]
The Politics of a Prison Crisis
The violence at Mahara Prison has quickly moved beyond a prison management issue to become a political test for the Government, with opposition parties questioning […]
Opinions Divided Over Equivalent Sentences
COLOMBO, Saturday – The landmark convictions of former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundera have prompted differing views among […]
Judiciary, Cricket and Crime: Three Tests for the President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake finds himself confronting three entirely different challenges which, taken together, amount to perhaps the most significant test yet of his administration’s […]
Retirement Age Debate Moves To Centre Stage
Judicial reforms expected to face continued legal and constitutional scrutiny The debate surrounding proposed changes to the retirement age of senior judges has rapidly become […]
AIADMK Takes Row National
The AIADMK has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged irregularities involving Palani Mutt land, arguing that only an independent investigation can restore […]
National Integrity Week Begins
Standfirst: The Government has launched National Integrity Week under the theme “A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka”, placing ethics, transparency and accountability […]
Can Vijay Deliver?
Public expectations rise as Government approaches its first major milestones The euphoria that accompanied the election of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has begun to […]
The Opposition Finds Its Voice
DMK steps into unfamiliar role as Assembly politics gathers momentum For the first time in well over a decade, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam finds itself […]
Vijay’s First Budget
New Government prepares for defining economic test The first Budget of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s Government is expected to be presented during the first […]
One Plus Year On
Is the NPP Still the Agent of Change… or Is Frustration Beginning to Replace Hope? When the National People’s Power swept into office, it did […]
Justice at 67?
Cabinet Clears Path for Two-Year Extension of Judges Retirement Age The Government has taken one of its most consequential decisions affecting the judiciary in recent […]
Tamil Nadu Pushes Harder For Greater State Autonomy
The relationship between New Delhi and Chennai continues to be tested as the Tamil Nadu Government intensifies its campaign for greater autonomy on a range […]
