Major incidents, controversies and delivered outcomes under the current government, each labelled by evidence strength: a confirmed failure is not an allegation, an allegation is not guilt, and positive outcomes sit in the same record as failures. Records without a citable source are among those held out of publication. How the labels work · How the records connect
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A complaint was lodged over statements by Minister K.D.
An allegation, arrest or indictment is not treated as guilt. This record documents that the allegation exists and how it was handled, not that it is true.
A Budget 2026 proposal for a state-funded daily attendance incentive for private-sector estate workers was described by COPF as unlawful, triggering a political/legal dispute.
Import delays and weather contributed to a nationwide salt shortage; the government first approved 30,000 MT of imports and later said more was needed.
FactCheck.lk found the narrow claim that no new borrowing was needed at allocation time was correct, but the broader claim that the spending involved no borrowing was not.
Renewable-energy stakeholders criticised CEB moves to curtail rooftop/solar generation during low-demand periods.
BASL warned the President that Attorney-General decisions in criminal matters should not be reviewed by political authorities.
The government repeatedly used the Essential Public Services Act and emergency-related powers to maintain services during periods of industrial action and disaster response.
The government moved toward amendments but later faced criticism that repeal/amendment commitments were slowing or backtracking.
FactCheck.lk found false the claim that PC-election funds had been reallocated to Cyclone Ditwah recovery and that lack of money legally prevented the election.
A tourism initiative associated with LGBTIQ tourism generated religious and political backlash; the President later distanced government policy from the initiative.
Commentary questioned whether Sri Lanka's security relationships with the US, India and others were consistent with its stated neutrality during the Iran conflict.
Agriculture Minister K.D. Lalkantha said farmers could take steps against crop-damaging wildlife without legal implications, prompting environmental groups to demand withdrawal/clarification.
Media reported that the post-Ditwah reconstruction fund had not yet been utilised while displaced people remained in temporary accommodation.
The government secured and implemented changes that raised the PAYE tax-free threshold, delivering part of its promised tax relief.
The government gazetted legislation to abolish pensions paid to former MPs.
A Kurunegala NPP municipal councillor resigned, citing alleged corruption, administrative failures and poor governance within the council.
An allegation, arrest or indictment is not treated as guilt. This record documents that the allegation exists and how it was handled, not that it is true.
The Education Ministry Secretary's public defence of the reforms included remarks that became part of the media narrative about weak oversight.
Media continued to focus on the burden of indirect taxation and cost-of-living pressure despite the change of government.
Media and legal commentary raised concerns about government approaches to independent commissions and good-governance safeguards.
Opposition and internal parliamentary disputes generated allegations that Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne acted in a partisan manner.
An allegation, arrest or indictment is not treated as guilt. This record documents that the allegation exists and how it was handled, not that it is true.