Sports

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.

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.