Commemoration of Prof. Senaka Bibile: His assassins have a hand in robbing us in ‘Broad Day Light’?

Is it going to actually benefit patients or is it only a political gimmick?’ Questions the Dailly Mirror  Editorial on 26th.....

Local Election Results: Forerunner to National Elections?

Elections to local authorities was to raise the flag of the ruling party to establish its longevity effected with the vote...

Joseph Shelton Fernando: My model father, philosopher and friend

My father Joseph Shelton Fernando taught me about the principles of honesty and integrity when I was only a....

Book Review: Revisiting the foundation of our heritage to look towards the future

Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekera’s book, “Towards a Civilization State”, addresses the very opportune task of examining the....

Room to Read: Issues of language learning

It is widely known that children struggle with reading. Reading is a key factor which determines literacy....

A test for Yahapalanaya

The leaders of the former regime, their relatives, associates, cronies and their cronies’ cronies are currently being paraded before the....

President’s move for reconciliation - EDITORIAL

In what could be a turning point in Sri Lanka’s history, President Maithripala Sirisena last week sought cabinet approval....

Bus Concerts: Why are Sri Lankans crying all the time?

Having to make a quick journey to Kurunegala, I decided to take the bus. This is usually my last option after road....

3000 year old burial site unearthed

A clay cist burial site dating 3000 years, back to proto–history has been unearthed from Ananda Maha Vidayala premises....

Does SAARC serve its purpose?

The first SAARC summit comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka was held in   

Do we have good leaders?

The defenders of the 18th Amendment argued that in order to achieve economic development and to eradicate poverty, a stronger executive as facilitated by the 18th Amendment was a 

OMP and the International convention on enforced disappearances

The concept of sovereignty of the people as stated in the 1978 Constitution means the authority of the Government is created by the consent of the people.   

Balancing STEM with Social and Cultural Knowledge

Increasing emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) within the 

Multifaceted education to give wings to children

Famous authors have given us gems about the greatness of children. For instance best selling American author Denis Waitley has said the greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. American cultural anthropologist and writer Margaret Mead has said children must be taught how to think, not what to think, while Russian philosopher Fyodor Dostoyevsky goes deeper by saying the soul is healed b

We owe our best to our children

Naturally everyone born in this world has to pass through a number of stages such as infancy, childhood, youth, middle age and old age provided of course one remains alive without facing death prematurely. During infancy and feeble old age one has to depend on others for survival. Life cycle is such that in the human world and the world of animals the babies depend on their parents for their survival. Old and feeble grandfathers and grandmothers

More war or more peace?

The last war in the Western hemisphere came to an end yesterday with the signing of the formal peace treaty between Colombia and the FARC rebels, a conflict that has raged on and off for 50 years. Fortunately, the cities have been spared overt destruction -- it was the army and individuals who were targeted. In Syria, even though the war has lasted only five years, in some cities, such as Aleppo, the bombing and fighting have wrought almost total

UN-legalised illegal wars: Remains party to wars and war crimes

In the closing days of the Second World War five countries -- the United States, Soviet Union, France, Britain and China – met in Washington between August and October 1944, to establish the United Nations in place of the League of Nations.   

What the Bible, Gospel and Christian faith are all about

No book in history has been more twisted, misinterpreted, misunderstood and perverted than the Holy Bible, the book that all Christians - Catholics, Mainstream and Evangelical Protestants - believe to be the inspired Word of God. In the context of the events of the last 20 years, and especially today, a conflict also rages particularly in the Middle East and the West, over the interpretation of the Quran. Today, we see a divide between Islam and

Stop Cancer before it Starts!

Although it is extremely vital to have a check or screening on every woman over 20 years of age for breast cancer (especially those above 45), a majority of women in Sri Lanka are extremely reluctant to undergo this practice, thus resulting in mounting numbers of patients with breast cancer.  This backward thinking among Sri Lankan women has hampered the early detection of cancer causing agents – carcinogen in breasts. 

Is something wrong with Sri Lanka’s ‘disciplinary’ entities?

We refer to the article titled “Colombo International Financial City - Can Sri Lanka prevent money 

The escape valve called Karma “Sexual Violence & Impunity” in (Sinhala Buddhist) Sri Lanka

It is a frightening picture that is drawn on a full canvas by the probing essays in “The Search for 

Eluga what?

If the motive behind the “Eluga Thamil” or “Rise up Tamils” procession and the rally organized by the 

Let SAARC die; Lanka must make fresh bid to join ASEAN

In July this year, the world economy was shaken to its foundations when Britain voted to leave the 

Following the promotion of Deputy General Manager to the post of General Manager Attempts to hide a

In accordance with an agreement entered into by the Sri Lankan government and the Exim Bank of China on September 9, 2010, the Ceylon Electricity Board initiated the Uthuru Wasanthaya Project. Under this loan agreement, the cost of the project was estimated at USD 37,246,343.32. In terms of this loan agreement, the  Sri Lankan government has to repay this loan in 10 years. The Ceylon Electricity Board does not make any payment in this regard

The quiet and shout of racism

The Chief Minister of the Central Province has stated that Hindu and Muslim encroachment as well as Christianization have to end. Right now. The Chief Minister of the Western Province, not to be outdone, has echoed the same sentiments. Rev. Galagodaththe Gnanasara Thera, pointing out that a) the archaeological record clearly indicates that the Northern and Eastern Provinces (along with the North Central and Uva) was the heartland of the island&rs

Five vital factors to decide on drug imports

Last Tuesday, the  in our editorial quoted Senaka Bibile policy experts as saying that the Health Minister’s announcement on September 23 giving maximum retail prices of 47 drugs was largely irrational and not scientific. They said Minister Rajitha Senaratne’s annoncment appeared to be more of a political gimmick and was not likely to help in achieving Prof. Senaka Bibile’s goal of providing quality drugs to the people at a

War of words Sarath Fonseka’s take on his critics in the Army

Taking credit for the outcome of the war is continuing and with the launch of a book by Maj. Gen. Kamal Guneratne recently, the war victory has once again taken centrestage. In reply to our queries about Maj. Gen. Guneratne’s war effort as narrated in his book, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, who was the Army Commander at that time, had this to share with us.  

ETCA talks accelerated amidst concerns by local exporters

The relative lull over the debate on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India was broken with the two-day visit of India’s Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss it.   

Ban Ki-moon’s “New Union” for Sri Lanka

You’ve heard of the “We Tamils” (who beat up High Commissioner Ansar). Now we have the “E-Tamils”–the “Eluga/Ezhuga Tamils” (or simply Eelam Tamils?). They shut down Jaffna, took over its 

‘Eluga Thamil’ is a Distraction, not a help to resolve National Question

Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran is under fire both from North and the South over