It’s time for the Prime Minister and others in government to ‘walk the talk’ on women’s rights. Politicians at school functions: Govt breaking its rulesWalking the talk on other issues is also not something Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has managed to do on education-related matters either. She led the International Division of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. National Day: Concerns over cost of event structuresWhile the government has pledged to spend less on Independence Day celebrations, the ongoing arrangements show a different picture. 100 million from the 2026 budget for the National Day celebrations but expects to spend only around Rs.

Source: Sunday Times February 01, 2026 01:34 UTC