Publicity cannot be obtained by threats

Police Special Task Force (STF) Commandant DIG Ranjith Perera’s outburst against the journalists apparently for not.....

Turning Parliament upside down is a must

Parliament, in a representative democracy, according to John Stuart Mill (1862) acts as the eyes, ears and

COPPED, FOR WHAT? I REALLY DON’T KNOW

Theoretically, policemen are custodians of the law and we have plenty of them around to do that job. However

WORLD REFUGEE DAY: Hang your heads in shame

A day, we the people living on this planet, need to hang our collective heads in shame. For even as this editorial

The NOBLE COLOSSUS OF SRI LANKAN POLITICS

The late Dudley Senanayake was famed far and wide as the political colossus of his time. Thoughts of him

Buses or bullies?

So much has been written, discussed and debated on the suffering faced by the general public, when they use

Dhamma is not for ‘Learning’

The Poson Full-moon Day is significant to the Sri Lankans as the day on which the Arahat Mahinda, Emperor Asoka’s son, introduced Buddha Dhamma to the nation in the 3rd century B.C. Arhant Thero Mahinda converted the ruler, King 

The Noble Eightfold Path: A pathway to unity

In the aftermath of two disasters within a month, we mark tomorrow the hallowed day of Poson which was the most significant turning point in Sri Lanka’s history when Arahat Mahinda, the son of India’s emperor 

POSON Dedication by all for a common cause

We know from history that the Buddha personally came here on three occasions. First he came to Mahiyangana, then to Nagadeepa and finally to Kelaniya. But the spread of his teaching throughout the island took 

Purging One’s Sins A Slave’s Immortal Message

Absolving guilt and cleansing one’s sins have remained the most compelling notions of man from the day 

Sri Lanka’s “Textile Revolution” Ushered in by Ukku Banda Wijekoon

“Kollanta Pavement, Kellanta Garment” was a humorous saying frequently repeated during the days of former President Ranasinghe Premadasa. It was an allusion made in lighter vein about the proliferation of garment factories employing girls in most parts of the country during President Premadasas’s rule. The inference was that while young women were being gainfully employed at the garment factories ,the young men left unemployed w

Orlando terror: The answer is blowing in the wind

A deranged mind and easy accessibility to guns form a lethal combination.  What has religion got to...

EDITORIAL : Open the gates for the cow

Despite widespread criticism on the failure to reduce the cost of living and prosecute former VIPs...

Implementation of RTI Act, “every public institution will be legally bound to provide information”

The Right to Information Act is to be debated in Parliament on the 23rd June. The subject has been...

What made Wigneswaran ask students to learn Sinhala?

Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran who has been provoking the Southern politicians...

‘No Confidence’ defeat and JO’s political instability

The government, a combination of the United National Party (UNP) and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP),

Speaking for unity

In this holy season between Vesak and Poson, Sri Lanka’s people need to reflect deeply on the need for inter-religious

Cometh the hour, where’s the man?

There’s a term that even those who use it at every turn these days hadn’t heard or understood not too long ago.

Cries in Kithulgala

The sad plight of development projects are that they are driven by a single minded purpose. They do not fully consider the consequences. The relevant authorities have forgotten that the longer we pursue unsustainable development,

WHO IS AFRAID OF ARJUNA MAHENDRAN?

Dedicated UNP supporters loathe Arjuna Mahendran, as much as Mervyn Silva was by SLFP’s rank and file;

Two-year-old brutally murdered in Nawagamuwa

The act of murder has become a habit for some. The psychotic actions of certain people who eventually become criminals are quite absurd at time. It won’t be before long when even newborn infants will become party to these horrible crimes that living in this world today has become quite uncertain. As the crime rate is exponentially on the rise, every day some innocent soul sacrifices his or her life to a brutal crime. Following is the story

betrayed the rights of the whole…

The Western World, particularly the United States of America (USA) and Western Europe, can well afford to boast about human rights and their vehement protection on international platforms and fora. 

don’t Insult the heroic armed forces by spreading rumours

The inferno in Kosgama recently had raised several questions.  In this backdrop our sister newspaper Sunday Lankadeepa inviewed State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene to ascertain the causes of this destruction and the steps taken by the government to compensate those affected.  

A simple way to lasting joy explained by Ajahn Brahm

I started reading this book after a close friend of mine – a buddy I have known for more than three fourths of my life - convinced me to do so. He is a deeply religious type, unlike me. He encouraged me to read this not because we were pals, nor for his religious zeal, but rather due to his outlook on life and the essence of happiness he tends to carry with his person or his countenance. I felt that, maybe, he was trying to pass a strong me

Politics and Foreign Policy: A Presidential Event at the BMICH

On the 13th of June, the Policy Evaluation Unit of the Presidential Secretariat and the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies with the distinguished participation of President MaithripalaSirisena hosted a dialogue on, “Sri Lanka in Global Affairs: The Journey since January 2015.” The dialogue began with a short film on the President on the international stage, followed by a keynote address by Dr. Ram Manikkalingam and a stella

A tribute to real heroes

In an era where people live with no respect for  humanity, it was indeed a privilege to witness individuals bringing out the true meaning of compassion without letting bravery remain as a mere tale. To admire the people who risked their lives to help others, the Foundation of Civilian Bravery in collaboration with Janashakthi Insurance PLC organised the 22nd National Civilian Bravery Awards ceremony recently. 

A time to change… a time to hope

Even as details of the June 13, Orlando massacre were unfolding, the gunman responsible for the attack – a 29-year-old US citizen of Afghan origin -- Omar Mateen called 911 to pledge allegiance to the Islamic State while he was cold-bloodedly killing innocents at the ‘Pulse’ a gay club.In fact just a few days earlier the ISIS called for such lone wolf attacks in the western countries and the U.S.   Two weeks ago ISIS spokes

suggested gota as a level two leader - John

With the controversial statement made by Minister John  Senevirathne  suggesting that Gotabhaya Rajapaksa be appointed as the.....

Musings from Ramallah and the Politics of Sacred Space

I met Isra on the bus travelling from Jerusalem to Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, a short bus ride of about 45 minutes. She....

Journalist attacked within MC premises

Sri Lanka has been ranked by the Committee to Protect Journalists’ Impunity Index as the 4th worst country in the world for attacks on.....