Climate change; It is our turn to lead - EDITORIAL

In the aftermath of Nepal’s Himalayan earthquake, which has left up to 2,500 people dead with millions displaced or injured, we need to deeply reflect and take effective steps – collectively and individually.....

“Taraki” Sivaram: From Gun Toting Militant to Pen Wielding Journalist

The tenth death anniversary  of  well-known columnist  D.P. Sivaram  who wrote under the  pseudonym  of “Taraki” falls this week.

A new era for Lanka - EDITORIAL

President Maithripala Sirisena, in what many analysts saw as a landmark speech to mark the 100th day of the new Yahapalanaya government, underlined some important facets of wisdom that we need to learn from world history.

The big bomb questions

Rightly the debate over a way to end the Iranian nuclear (bomb?) crisis is now the number one issue in Western foreign policy. Compared with that the partial civil war in Ukraine seems to be trivial, one that could be solved in a week if only the West....

Our foreign policy is based on practical realities, not on ideological fantasies

Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera, in an interview with the , said the new government...

Reviving the Bandung spirit of 1955

Some 70 world leaders, including China’s President Xi Jinping and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo...

EDITORIAL : Protests and the rule of law

The breakdown of the rule of law and the serious damage caused to the independence of the judiciary...

An election is on the horizon Without a party is MR geared for one?

I didn’t waste Mahinda Rajapaksa’s time by seeking appointments when he was the President! But when he lost,...

Lawyers of Democracy on the Rule of Law Speaker has no legal or moral right to interfere in an on-go

‘Lawyers for Democracy’ condemns the attempt by some members of Parliament to interfere ...

MINIMISING FRAUD, CORRUPTION AND RESTORING ETHICS

Corruption is the misuse of political or bureaucratic power.

The RTI as a constitutional guarantee - EDITORIAL

The new government, led by President Maithripala Sirisena promised the country in general and the journalists in particular,..

‘That was the time I thought I should flee’

Dhanuna Thilakarathne the former son-in-law of Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka who was on the ‘run’ for over five years, and re-surfaced last December in an interview with the Dailymirror speaks about his time in ‘hiding’...

IMMEDIATELY IMPLEMENTABLE AND SUITABLE ELECTORAL REFORMS

?There is the very high  probability  that the 19th Amendment to the Constitution  would face a favourable response in the immediate future, after having given due consideration to the verdict of the....

Will ‘all or nothing’ wreck reforms? - EDITORIAL

M?uttiah Muralitharan knew when to retire.  Sanath Jayasuriya did not.  That’s the way it is in cricket, in sports and in many other fields, politics included.  Some quit when on top, some hang on and are eventually asked or made to leave.  

The art of mishandling the economy

?Amidst the Avurudu festivities and resultant hangovers, there is at least one item of bad news. Our economic growth forecasts have been downgraded for the second time. 

Playing with the lives of hapless masses

?People in this country voted out the previous regime a few months back hoping for radical political reforms that would make the State more democratic, government more transparent and responsive and political leaders more accountable. 

Jaathika Anduwa Some Reflective Thoughts

?However, the way the National Government is being conceptualised and explained raises some fundamental questions about its possible political consequences for democratic governance in this country.

Lead the way for 19A - EDITORIAL

This week, significantly placed between the National New Year and the thrice-blessed day of Vesak, may turn out to be a vital week in Sri Lanka’s history. We join the people of Sri Lanka in hoping for and urging political leaders and lawmakers to ...

The“Weeping Widow” who became World’s First Woman PM

Friday April 17th was the 99th birth anniversary of Sirima Ratwatte Dias Bandaranaike who created history as  the world’s first woman Prime Minister. The 55th anniversary of her  being appointed as the then Ceylon’s Premier falls on.....

Will Iran kill the nuclear bomb deal?

Iran will find it easier to kill the nuclear bomb deal than will the Republicans in Congress. Why? Because the Republicans need some Democratic senators on their side to overide a veto by President.....

Losing grip? - EDITORIAL

President Maithripala Sirisena who completes 100 days in office tomorrow seems to be struggling with his back against the wall not only to fulfil his election promises, but also.....

Some of the officials still in the system are being directed by the avatars of the past

In an interview with , the Deputy Minister of Minister of Economic Development and Policy Implementation...

What should come first; individuals or the nation?

The most talked about keywords within contemporary political circles are the Executive...

Obama: From Bay of Pigs to peace-prize diplomacy

The United States President Barack Obama is on a diplomatic drive to turn foes into friends. Apart from...

EDITORIAL : Avurudu text and unanswered questions

It appears that the previous president’s shoes are too big to fill. Mahinda Rajapaksa had set...

We have no intention of lessening attention on the vital issue of National security

As a former Prime Minister, General Sir John Kotelawala was one of the most brave, honest, capable and benevolent leaders in the modern political history of our country. He had faced many challenges in his life......

…a perfect launching pad for racial and religious harmony

One of the oldest national festivals of the world is the Sinhala-Hindu New Year- the customs, traditions and rituals of celebrations bring the two major communities together. It is Sinhala.....

Dawn of a New Year and a new era - EDITORIAL

Millions of Sri Lankans and others in several parts of the world will celebrate their National New Year or the festival of the Sun when the star at the centre of the Solar System moves......

Avurudhu: Season for everybody

Avurudhu is a season to be happy, Some would say Avurudhu is commercialised; yet with our life styles those commercialised goods too add a bit of colour to Avurudhu. It feels so good.....

This Avurudu is different !

This Avurudu is different because after a long hiatus, Sri Lanka has both peace and democracy. Those two attributes are important for they have a soothing effect even for the least political man and woman, though he or she may.....