US election: Not a battle between good and evil

The most unfortunate outcome of the November 8 election for the White House is that one of the 

Government faces credibility crisis

The political atmosphere in the country has seen some significant change during the last month or 

Thank you for the music, for the songs we are singing

Rising beyond political or other differences, Sri Lanka yesterday bade farewell to Pandit W.D. Amaradeva, whom the equally famous cinema legend, Dr. Lester James Peris described as a man 

English-speaking Tamils created what is called ‘ethnic problem’ -Nalin de Silva

An academic with a strong national bent Dr. Nalin De Silva, who has done extensive research 

Mangala’s Palestine dilemma

Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera first faced criticism -- even detrimental to his political career-- over his stand taken regarding a Palestine issue way back when he held the same post during the early part of the 2005/2010 government of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. He was even stripped of his portfolios, prompting him to choose a new path in politics.

The two Wickramaratnes and the learning curves of Yahapalanaya

Eran Wickramaratne has said the Government was ready to amend existing laws to enable the recovery of losses incurred in the controversial sale of Central Bank bonds. This is good. Some may talk of closing stable doors after horses have bolted, but then again, there are other horses that can bolt if stable doors are weak or non-existent, so they have to be strengthened or made anew as the case may be.   

Let us care more for these caring, wonderful people

One of the most underrated often undermined overworked and often unpaid though vitally important sections of the population are the housewives.

Anukampa Project mission to Establish Bhikkuni presence in Europe

There appears to be an increased interest in the status and changeability of social roles of both men and women across cultures. By and large, research indicates that traditional patterns of social behaviour persist where gender specific roles are concerned. There is also evidence that despite certain shifts in public perception in society, the establishment of conventional roles in Asian cultures begins almost from infancy and continues into old

Green light for tender racket

The Railways Department’s effort to procure 200 sets of colour lights, to be installed in unprotected 

DG vacancy is causing significant case delays

THE COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF BRIBERY OR CORRUPTION ACT, No. 

Bee-fences as solution to human-elephant conflict

Sri Lanka’s so-called human-elephant conflict has become a major human and environmental crisis, 

LET’S PROVE KUVENI WRONG

Recently I wrote an article for another publication titled, ‘Curse of Kuveni’. I wrote this article being convinced

Deeds pertaining to property rights, gender inequality and discrimination

The law relating to land rights and land contracts in Sri Lanka have been embedded in a complex web 

Buddhists heritage of Tamil Nadu and links with SL

The cultural affinities between Tamil Nadu, our closest neighbour and Sri  Lanka are many but little is known of the religious ties....

Cricket stars Sanga and Mahela voice against violence

Two of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated cricketing legends on Thursday pledged their support towards creating awareness on....

CB Bond Scandal What COPE members have to say

The Central Bank bond issue undoubtedly shook the Yahapalana government which promised to uphold a corruption-free....

the Constitution’s tricky issues: Prof. Suri Ratnapala

Constitutional reforms have been a significant highlight in any government. During the previous regime much power was vested upon....

Telecommunications Industry is flourishing, but ….. for whom ?

In the sobering aftermath of the telecommunications boom of the end of 1990s, perhaps the positive lesson being drawn by the....

AFTERMATH OF THE BOND SCAM REPORT... - EDITORIAL

It is interesting to note that the much hyped report presented to the parliament by the Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises....

Murder of Mel Gunasekera: Closing in on a killer

When senior financial journalist Mel Gunasekera’s murder trial was called for hearing on October 17 it was her....

VIRAGAYA: Forgotten Classic of 1956

This literary wonder stands parallel with the other two master-pieces of Maname and Rekhava. Coincidentally all three.......

SRI LANKA: THE PINT-SIZED GLOBAL POLLUTER OF THE OCEAN

There can be few more beautiful sights than watching the sun rise at Batticaloa or Trincomalee in the 

ALLEGED ATTACK ON OLD COUPLE AND SON BY A NAVAL RATING

It was also alleged that initially the Police did not arrest the culprits as one of the assailants was in the Navy. However, the Theldeniya Police have now started investigating the matter. The main victim 

President’s speech will have Multiple ramifications: -J. C. Weliamuna

President Maithripala Sirisena’s comment during a speech at ‘Sathviru Heritage’ function at 

UTOPIA IS AROUND THE CORNER FOR POLITICOS

Sri Lanka has been a politically independent country for nearly seven decades. We cannot be happy, 

Controversial Shooting of two Jaffna undergrads by policemen in Kokkuvil.

Last week’s shooting incident in Jaffna in which two male Jaffna varsity undergraduates lost their lives because of alleged police firing has given rise to a raging political controversy. Initially it was announced officially that the deaths were due to an accident but subsequently it was stated that the police had to open fire on a motorcycle with two persons as they had disobeyed instructions to stop. 

Yahapalanaya needs to wake up

Yahapalanaya as the term suggests must work for the well-being of Sri Lankan people. It must seek justice and development for the people. But what is often heard from the mouths of Yahapalanaya leaders are promises. The President and the Prime Minister are often abroad trying to get investors to come and start industries and generate more jobs for Sri Lankans,

‘Ruins’ – A tale of tangled relationships

With his debut novel ‘Ruins,’ Rajith Savanadasa joins that increasingly-long list of Sri Lankan expatriate writers which includes names like Michael Ondaatje and Romesh Gunasekara. 

Deepavali The triumph of good over evil

More than eight hundred million Hindus across the world celebrate the Deepavali festival in a bid to fulfill their spiritual needs and to also enjoy their secular lives. Deepavali, which is purely a religious festival that also provides the opportunity for jubilation, is celebrated by all irrespective of religious, social or ethnic differences to ward off the darkness of evil, thereby embracing and welcoming the light of fortune and prosperity. T

COPE report; new hope instead of bioscope

During the past two years, the national government has come in for severe criticism by opposition members, civic action groups and the people for its failure to take legal action against those involved in the Central Bank’s multi-billion rupee bond scam.