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.

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.