Power grows out of the Barrel of a gun

?Why do major powers arise? At a time when we talk about the rise of China and India, the said weakening of the US and the European Union, and the thwarted ambitions of Russia; it is a good time to ponder this question. 

Election campaign emerging as A model for Lanka - EDITORIAL

The most important and inspiring feature of the ongoing campaign for the general elections on August 17 is that, to a large extent the rule of law is reigning while the incidents of election violence and violations of election laws have been reduced significantly. 

Election: mid-term report of the melee : Unrecognisable candidates are doing ‘hakas’ on the election

Candidates made up, with make up, show pretty faces, virtually unrecognisable from their harassed appearances. Trick photography using Photoshop makes them look younger and leaner.

“Ours is a country battered by imperialism” - Tilvin Silva

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva, in an interview with the Dailymirror , said his party opts for socialism with modern characteristics rather than deviating from the party’s original principles, policies and objectives.  Excerpts of the interview:

Recall of past general elections violence – CMEV

After introducing a new constitution in 1978, the seventh parliament has prematurely been dissolved this year.

Check whether the candidate is on the drug mafia list - EDITORIAL

Tragically, the smuggling or trading in heroin and other narcotics has become a key    issue in the campaign for the crucial general election on August 17.

“I apologize for defecting unexpectedly”

Upeksha Swarnamali, popularly known as ‘Paba’ is a woman striving to make a change in the political arena.

Value commitments of our next Cabinet should change

I trust that most of you will no doubt hope, agree and commit to ensure, that the next parliamentary elections in August 2015,...

Sri Lanka’s ISIS militant: Why we should be (very) worried

After a nearly three-decade-long war waged by radicalized Tamils, the last thing Sri Lanka needs is its Muslims to be radicalized

Don’t be fooled by election promises - EDITORIAL

Several main political parties have launched their manifestos for the August 17 general election.

Destined to the Streets

They are on the streets, wearing tight-fit clothes, a handbag and an umbrella waiting for a vehicle to stop by them. Busy streets, dodgy brothels, stingy brokers are part of their everyday lives. Prostitution; a heavily......

Perilous parallels: Will the UNP win?

Winning only 50 seats out of a total of 146 elected members, but with no single party receiving the minimum requirement of 70 the [winning party benefitted with 6 appointees] at March 1960 General elections, Dudley......

Vacancies for clean and capable parliamentarians! Be wise!

Prior to the last presidential elections,  with the usual braggadocio,  we, Sri Lankans, were made to believe that we as a nation were on a journey upwards to become – ‘the miracle of Asia’ and ‘the......

Are our students ready for the Asian Century? - EDITORIAL

With just three weeks to go for the crucial General Election on August 17, the United National Front for Good Governance (UNFGG) and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) in their policy plans.....

The North Korean Bomb

A big sigh of relief. The UN Security Council has approved the deal on Iran’s nuclear endeavours...

Stop the abuse of Lankan mothers and girls - EDITORIAL

Today is Orange Day, a day to raise awareness and take action on the crisis of violence against women and girls.

Obama: Pacifist or prisoner of the system?

International relations are a dynamic field of study. With the change in perceptions of national interest...

EDITORIAL : The shameful trade in human misery

In our Editorial yesterday, the Daily Mirror highlighted the link between the catastrophic global...

I will practise equality as my main principle - Udara Ratnayake

Politics is a platform that opens doors to budding individuals striving to make a change. Today we see...

At times identifying your boss is tricky

I am sure you may be thinking of the reasons behind this open letter. Since we are friends...

I did not demand pm post for MR, i remained neutral: Thilanga

The former Deputy Minister of Skills Development and Vocational training, Thilanga Sumathipala in an interview with the Dailymirror stated that Sri Lanka need to pay attention on a skilled labour force.

Climate change linked to poverty - EDITORIAL

Some sixty governors and mayors from around the world held a brainstorming summit in the Vatican on Tuesday and yesterday to work out ways to combat climate change and its effects on society’s most vulnerable people. 

‘Here’s another election result...’

“Here is an election result…UPFA led by Mahinda Rajapaksa (MR) secured the largest number...

How do leaders abandon their conscience?

Towards the end of my presidency, a large number of ‘Big Projects’ were envisioned, ...

Despite threats and assurances, An armada of trawlers fish freely in Lankan waters

The Prime Minister told the Indian press he would shoot the poachers.

Total revision of 1978 constitution - EDITORIAL

With the two major alliances and other parties campaigning intensively on a level playing....

UPFA Rearranging Furniture on the Titanic

Ever since the country rejected Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Presidential Election, he thought he had only one course of action; to come back to the UPFA and contest with his cohorts.

Parameters of EC’s order should be clearer - EDITORIAL

The country is witnessing a different kind of election after decades. Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya seems to be too tough in implementing not only of the relevant laws but also a level playing field.

Even President seems to vote for UNP

Finally, the president has spoken. And by renouncing the granting of nomination to his predecessor, the President has effectively disassociated himself from the election campaign of the UPFA/SLFP, of which he.....

The choice is ours

‘Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide, in the strife of truth with falsehood for the good or evil side’.  This well-known......