Beginning of The End of Sri Lanka’s Free Healthcare Service? – Dr Ajith Amarasinghe

With the dawn of the new year, the government unveiled what may be described as two “revolutionary” Cabinet decisions. While public attention was largely absorbed by controversies surrounding social media scandals, crime, and political drama, Cabinet Decisions No. 4 and 5 issued on 5 January 2026 went almost unnoticed.

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The Promise of Change and the Reality – A Balance Sheet; Mandate for Transformation | Lionel Bopage

Part 1 This article comprises three-parts. Part 1 focuses on the electoral mandate of the National People’s Power (NPP) in Sri Lanka, the paradox of continuing IMF policies despite campaign promises, achievements and challenges in the first year, and the symbolic versus substantive nature of anti-corruption efforts. Part II will examine economic realities including persistent poverty, the impact of Cyclone …

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