Aims, goals and obstacles in HR development

At least during the past three periods of Parliamentary Elections articles were presented focusing the need for a single Ministry for Human Resources Development....

Right of reply: Collective criticism against article on law College students

This ‘right of reply’ is sent with regard to the article published on July 30, 2020, entitled ‘An unusual increase in students belonging to one community at Law College in 2012: PCoI reports’.

Polls today: Democracy will rise superior to money power - EDITORIAL

The United States’ legendary president Abraham Lincoln is admired worldwide as the godfather of democracy.

The Vote is our paint brush on the national political canvas!

The General Election 2020 to elect representatives of the people to the Parliament was delayed due to the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic.

Vote for those who respect people’s mandate

Some 100 years ago when the demands for the franchise in Sri Lanka was gaining ground slowly, the British rulers had reportedly attempted to reject it on the grounds that Sri Lankan masses then were not matured

Against all odds, how to make your vote ‘meaningful’?

As Sri Lanka goes to polls tomorrow, its outcome is a foregone conclusion. This is one of the most uneven elections in recent history, not least due to the fratricidal struggle within the UNP, and the fragmented opposition. Rather, the Sri Lan

My time is up – Mahinda Deshapriya

With just hours to go before the 2020 Parliamentary Election, Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya spoke to the Daily Mirror online on the preparations for the polls, concerns and his future plans Excerpts

To vote or not, now a voter’s dilemma!

Sri Lanka is in the throes of a parliamentary election soon to be held on 5 August amidst challenges being faced like never before. These challenges come in the form of an inherited weak economy worsened by a global COVID-19 pandemic.

Sri Lanka should be cautious about parties connected to FETO - Turkish envoy

Turkish ambassador Rakibe Demet Şekercioğlu, in an interview with Daily Mirror, speaks about Fetullahist Terrorist Organization, commonly known as FETO....

Bills and Boomers: Cyber safety in the 21st Century

A short conversation with my parents is enough to remind me just how technologically illiterate even the smartest of people in the older generation are.

Postponing US elections - A failed trump card - EDITORIAL

On July 30, 2020, US President Donald Trump floated an idea/threat of postponing the US Presidential election, until people could “properly, securely and safely” vote.

Understanding PR system and call for reforms 2/3 Majority - a non reality?

A total of 225 lawmakers will comprise the next parliament, 196 of whom will be elected through popular vote while the remaining 29 will be picked from the so-called National List.

Youth taking leadership in crusade for social justice worldwide

The Covid-19 catastrophe is producing some blessings also. Worldwide we see youth-led movements launching the biggest ever crusades to bring about racial equality,

Is 13 A to go along with 19 A?

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna led by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa wants a political blank cheque from the people, in the form of two thirds majority Parliamentary power, at the next Wednesday’s election. It would be a blank cheque because the party has not specifically told the people as to what they would do with that special power.

Family traditions in politics - EDITORIAL

The Parliamentary Elections are just five days away and those whose franchise is labelled as floating votes would be thinking hard about whom to vote.

Protect democracy and walk tall on the world stage

It is a foregone conclusion that the August 5 general election will be won by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).

Mahinda must update himself!

We like Mahinda Rajapaksa for many reasons. The veteran politician can turn the tide when the ships are down.

UNP turns hard on SJB ahead of polling day

The election campaign has reached its tail end. The Election Commission is in full swing laying emphasis on arrangements for the conduct of polls....

Covid-19 escapee not infectious after all - EDITORIAL

This year`s election originally to have been held on April 25 but postponed to June 20 would be finally held on August 5 under unusual circumstances with the COVID-19....

Let’s wish Yasmin Sooka truth and justice (for a change)

Some years ago, the then Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon appointed ‘a panel of experts’ to advise him on Sri Lanka’s....

Why EC needs to come clean on its working arrangement with FB

In the run up to last year’s Presidential Elections, Facebook visibly increased its interactions in Sri Lanka. Officials from the social media platform were in the island meeting with government officials as well as those working outside of government.

COVID-19 pandemic: The mafias behind it

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues with an upsurge mainly in the United States and largely because of President Donald Trump’s callus or dangerous mishandling,

TNA; the toast of opposition parties

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA), the main Tamil party amalgam in the North has been putting forward the same manifesto with few changes in wordings at every election since 1977. Every time they demand especially the right to self-determin

‘We cannot afford to have an unstable Government’-PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in an email interview with the Daily Mirror spoke about what he intends doing if his party wins the General Elections to be held on August 5. He spoke at length about forming a stable Government.

A case against 2/3 majority

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the fellow travellers of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) are asking for a two-thirds majority in the general election. For what? They want to abolish the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, one

‘Sri Lanka might remain stuck in a minus growth’ Ranil Wickremesinghe

Warning that Sri Lanka together with the Asian region will have a minus economic growth this year as a result of COVID-19, former Prime Minister and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe claimed that his Party’s campaign has reached a high tempo

govts came and went, but JR’s Constitution remains - EDITORIAL

In August 1978, then Premier JR Jayawardene ushered in a new Constitution, which introduced the concept of an Executive President with sweeping powers.

Electing “patriots” without solutions to socio-economic crisis

Elections are just over there, a little over a week away. What is nevertheless lacking is the discussion as to what sort of a country we wish to have, post elections.

TNA Must Seek India’s Help To Protect 13th Amendment

The Rajapaksa regime is all out to get a two-thirds majority in parliament through the forthcoming elections on August 5. The avowed objective of such a steam-roller majority is to promulgate a new Constitution or enact Constitutional amendments unilaterally.

Friendship: In a gentle way you can shake the world

It is a time-tested and time-honourned truth that a good family is the foundation of a good society. If society or the world is in turmoil today with the Covid-19 pandemic causing an unprecedented health and economic crisis we need to reflect deeply and go to the roots of what is going wrong and where as we mark the United Nations International Day of Friendship next Thursday.