Tag: Samagi Jana Balawegaya

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In a swift move to inject new dynamism into Sri Lanka's political landscape, the United National Party (UNP) has created a significant new position, appointing former Minister Harin Fernando as the Deputy Secretary General of Political Mobilization. This decision, according to close party sources, was made with the direct and personal approval of party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, reportedly despite some internal reservations among close confidantes.

Accusations arose from youth leaders and politicians across many districts that the government’s political authority and certain representatives intervened in the selection of district leaders who participated in the National Youth Service Council (NYSC) Youth Convention, thereby politicizing the process. Despite the selection of youth leaders through various methods, the ‘Youth Club’ National Youth Convention, organized by the National Youth Service Council (NYSC), was held on August 12, 2025, at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo, presided over by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is grappling with severe internal conflicts as its Anuradhapura District Leader, MP Rohana Bandara, along with all district organizers, has temporarily withdrawn from party organizational activities and vowed to boycott all meetings attended by party leader Sajith Premadasa. This decisive action stems from alleged interference by the party headquarters in the appointment of councilors to the Anuradhapura Municipal Council.

Kurunegala High Court Judge Tikiri Jayathilaka ordered the release of former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugedara on bail yesterday (14), delivering a scathing criticism of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for its handling of the arrest.

Accusations arose from youth leaders and politicians across many districts that the government’s political authority and certain representatives intervened in the selection of district leaders who participated in the National Youth Service Council (NYSC) Youth Convention, thereby politicizing the process. Despite the selection of youth leaders through various methods, the ‘Youth Club’ National Youth Convention, organized by the National Youth Service Council (NYSC), was held on August 12, 2025, at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo, presided over by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Global credit rating agency Moody's recently reported that while Sri Lanka's economic recovery is largely on the right track, several key risks continue to challenge its progress.