“If I had some deal with the Rajapaksas, I would be with them today”

Danuna Tillakaratne, The former son-in-law of Field Marshall Sarath Fonseka who was on the run for five years due to what he claims...

“Father should not have left UNP”

Former Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne’s son Chathura Senarathne, Democratic National Movement Leader and Pivithuru Hetak National Movement

‘‘I will always respect and support the party’s decision’’

Malsha Kumaranatunga, a candidate representing the evergreen Kumaranatunga family, is contesting from the betel leaf from the Colombo District. 

“My goal is to get competent people to the Parliament”

Shaveen Bandaranayake, the son of former Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake who was caught in a whirlwind of controversy, is contesting at the upcoming General Election as an independent candidate. 

A SECOND CHANCE or the Last Chance?

The announcement of the Parliamentary Elections this July on the heels of the Presidential Election, has resulted in a surge of crossovers, active campaigning and a flood of accusations. 

When the races are blended and the voice of strife is dumb

The month of August is upon us and in a few days it will be Monday the 17th, when millions of Sri Lankans will make their way to the polling booths to cast their decisive votes. 

Requiem: One has to lose - Other has to win

One has to lose - the other has to win; to say the obvious. Who’s going to be the fallen guy - Ranil or Mahinda – in electing the Lord of the Throne for the Negatives? Picking the loser is a less.....

Seasonal patriotism - EDITORIAL

The patriotism professed by Sri Lankan politicians seems to be at a time seasonal while at another party based. They talk about secessionist threats during elections and then maintain......

“No government has delivered what we did in 100 days” - Rosy Senanayake

Rosy Senanayake, State Minister of Children’s Affairs has been an active woman politician for many years. Contesting from the United National Party from the Colombo District for the upcoming general elections ...

“When the 100-day programme was announced it was fully backed by the Opposition” - D.E.W Gunasekar

A veteran leftist politician and former COPE Chairman D.E.W Gunasekara spoke of the economic policies of former governments and the controversial COPE report on the bond scam which was never published. Following are some excerpts.

The new generation are clamouring for a change

?The secretary of the Democratic Party and wife of Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka the leader of the Democratic Party, Ms Anoma Fonseka was interviewed recently on the role she plays as a candidate from the Gampaha District representing the Democratic Party.

We want to improve the lives of underprivileged women and children

Ferouza Muzammil, the first lady to be appointed as a Colombo District Organizer from the United National Party is a hardworking candidate. Through the ‘Kantha Saviya’ programme she has been a light in the dark for the poor...

The Ballot is stronger than the Bullet

President Abraham Lincoln had said “The Ballot is stronger than the Bullet.   Sri Lankans using the ballot elected the present President - for a change - to establish good governance and rule of law as a “peace dividend”   for the betterment of the people. 

Opposition trying to defame me: John Amaratunga

John Amaratunga, Minister of Public Order and Christian Affairs and Leader of the Gampaha district, is another popular contestant at the upcoming general elections. In a candid interview......

Mahinda a national figure, says Johnston Fernando

In a wide ranging interview Kurunegala UPFA candidate Johnston Fernando said  that the UNP was trying to use the Goebbels Theory in tarnishing the image of the former regime. He charged that a future......

Gota’s (other) War

The former Defence Secretary and the former president’s brother, Gotabaya Rajapaksa is touted for giving leadership to defeat the Tamil Tigers. After the then government jailed and stripped military.....

Now is the hour for Sri Lanka - EDITORIAL

As political parties move into the last lap of their campaign for the August 17 general elections, the most notable feature is that the Rule of Law is reigning while the Elections Commissioner’s Department, the.....

“Get up + Vote – Our Country, Our Time”

A workshop titled “Get up + Vote – Our Country. Our Time”, a non partisan initiative organized by the Circle for Democracy in collaboration with Sri Lanka UNITES and TNL Radio will be hosted on August 9, Sunday, 2015 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute from 1.30 - 6.30 p.m.

“Some parties compelled to safeguard corrupt politicians to protect themselves”

Having served as the Former Auditor General, Sarath Chandrasiri Mayadunne is leading the JVP National List at the forthcoming general elections.

Tigers as Spiders! Ex – LTTE Cadres Contesting as Independent Group in Jaffna

A total of 6,151 candidates from 21 registered political parties and 201 independent groups are contesting the Sri Lankan Parliamentary elections scheduled for August 17, 2015...

Getting Russia right

Even today in many different ways the US and Russia remain close. There is cooperation in space, not least the International Space Station. The US regularly hires Russian rockets to launch its crews to the Station and to launch satellites.

Lae Kiri Karala: Don’t deprive babies of their lifeblood - EDITORIAL

Newborn babies have only three needs. They are -- warmth in the arms of the mother, food from her breasts and security in the comfort of her presence. 

Some thoughts before the elections

Though the General Election is around the corner, the divisions among religions, parties, colour...

EDITORIAL - Nuclear weapons; the world needs a Mandela

While Sri Lankans focus mainly on the August 17 general election, we also need to look...

‘Laws are to be broken’ appears to be campaign theme

The reason is not the lack of enthusiasm or vigorous campaigning by political parties...

From hardline radicalism to moderate statesmanship

I was watching an interview featuring Patali Champika Ranawaka on a private television...

Give me five years

The Prime Minister of the country and leader of the United National Party (UNP)

“My hands are clean" I HAVE NOT ROBBED NOR HAVE I MURDERED ANYONE”

FORMER PRESIDENT AND UPFA CANDIDATE FROM THE KURUNEGALA DISTRICT, MAHINDA RAJAPAKSA IN A COMMON INTERVIEW

Challenges for new government JUSTICE FOR WOMEN

Article 12(1) and (2) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka categorically states that all citizens are equal before the law and that no one shall be discriminated against, among others, on grounds of sex.

Image of leaders not on cutouts but remain in the hearts of the people

Sarvodaya leader Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne is an eminent social worker and a keen observer with a political vision of his own. During his long career as a social worker and a social reformist he has closely associated with political leaders of this country.