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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka's financial situation will remain precarious for the next few years, emphasizing India's continuous support as essential to mitigate the country's massive debt crisis. In an exclusive interview with Indian media network NDTV, Premadasa subtly but strongly criticized the current government's foreign policy and economic management.

Clear signals indicate a significant erosion of government power across the country, following a triple defeat in grassroots political battles, including cooperative elections and local council budgets.

The common opposition is gearing up to launch a massive political offensive against the current National People's Power (NPP) government, with former Minister Harin Fernando assigned a pivotal role within the United National Party (UNP) to lead the charge.

Pradeep Nilanga Dela was re-elected as the Diyawadana Nilame (lay custodian) of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy for a third term, following a landslide victory in a recent election. His term of office will be 10 years.

Disna Niranjala Kumari, a National People's Power (NPP) Councilor for the Peliyagoda Urban Council, has resigned from her position after her husband and son were arrested on drug charges. The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) announced her resignation, stating that Ms. Kumari was deeply shocked by the incident. Her decision was made in support of legal proceedings and to contribute to the "Malimawa's" program for establishing a positive political culture in the country. She has submitted her letter of resignation to the Gampaha District Returning Officer.

A major controversy has erupted across the island following revelations that the family of Disna Niranjala, a Municipal Councilor representing the National People's Power (NPP) in Peliyagoda, maintains close family ties with Kosgoda Sujee, a notorious underworld leader and major drug trafficker hiding in Dubai. Ms. Niranjala, the wife of a principal recently arrested with a large consignment of heroin, is at the center of these accusations.