In a brazen public display of political depravity, the United States is hosting a child killer and war criminal just five days after the World Court, in a landmark ruling, confirmed that every inch of Palestinian territory Israel has been occupying since its creation is illegal.
For decades, Sri Lanka’s State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have been plagued by inefficiency, corruption, and a lack of transparency. Apart from the burden on the public purse, the consequences for citizens have included substandard medicines to exploding gas cylinders. Over the past twenty years vested interests have mushroomed around SOEs.
With the Election Commission scheduled to announce any time now the date for the Presidential Election, political parties are expressing various views on forming different alliances, with President Ranil Wickremesinghe being at the centre of attention and being attacked by rival parties.
In 1887, Sir Noel Walker, the founder Chairman of Colombo Drawing Club changed the name of this institute to the Ceylon Society of Arts. The Colombo Drawing Club was originally formed in the 1880s by a group of art enthusiasts. Members showcased their artistic skills during the society’s monthly meetings.
Earlier this year, when India submitted an application to the International Seabed Authority (ISBA) to explore the cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts located at the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount in the central Indian Ocean, it once again diverted global attention towards India and Sri Lanka. India made this move while the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (UNCLCS) is yet to submit its recommendations on Sri Lanka’s submis
In our country, politicians their hangers-on and even members of the clergy seemingly enjoy impunity for the commission of crime and/or instigation of the same. Their actions committed in broad daylight and under the full glare of media coverage, paint our country in a bleak light.
Twenty years ago, as a budding journalist, fresh out of university and covering the then peace process, I had the fortune to be exposed to, and to some extent ‘indoctrinated’ by the grand promise of multiculturalism, often through seminars and study tours organised by the Scandinavian good Samaritans who had been facilitating the peace process.
Hot on the heels of a string of work stoppages by employees of several departments of the public sector which earned the wrath of the public, the unions of government teachers and principals announced a work-to-rule campaign for two weeks from yesterday.
In a move reminiscent of the 1989 James Bond action-thriller “Licence to Kill,” the Tanzanian government is considering issuing new licenses that would allow wealthy trophy hunters to target Africa’s most magnificent male elephants, known as “super tuskers,” prized for their exceptionally large tusks, for sport or trophy hunting.--New York based Avaaz communiqué
Although the CMC is responsible for local administration and services that includes city planning within the city limits, the UDA oversees the planning and development in urban areas including Colombo.
The Commissioner of Elections has announced presidential elections between 17 September and 16 October this year. However, many a citizen and political parties of the opposition have hinted at a possible delay or indefinite postponement of the expected election. Many of us also remember that while the Office of the Commissioner announced local government and provincial council elections would be held some years ago,those elections were never hel
The anti-Tamil pogrom ofJuly 1983 is an unforgettable chapter in the post-independence history of Sri Lanka. The catastrophic events of that dark month drastically affected the lives of several Tamils in Sri Lanka. As a Sri Lankan Tamil journalist, ‘Black July’ did have an effect on me in both personal and professional capacities. Furthermore, my family – like thousands of other Tamil families – was also affected and displaced during those turbu
Why is the government in such a haste to amend an Article in the Constitution which has somewhat a relevance only when the term of the President or the Parliament is to be extended? Does the government want to extend the term of the President or the Parliament? Yet, the relevant Article is not a hurdle. It says if you want to extend the term of the President or the Parliament to over six years, get the relevant Bill passed in Parliament with the
Social media has been abuzz these days with several posts indicating that the Dehiwela Zoological Gardens needs to be shut down. Photos of the bear and lion for instance were shared on social media with claims that the animals are in poor health and that the conditions in which they are being kept are appalling. However, during a recent visit to the zoo premises, the Daily Mirror observed a situation contrary to the claims.
During the past two weeks there was much concern and debates about a move by the government’s education ‘arm’ to remove aesthetic subjects from the school curriculum. There is enough literature published regarding this move which explains some of the Education Department’s planned reforms for the subjects taken up for the GCE O’ Level and A’ Level Examinations. The Education Department has now hurriedly used its media contacts to notify people th
“The central premise of the Biden campaign is that Trump is an authoritarian fascist who must be stopped at all costs. This campaign is the principle reason behind this assassination attempt.” So said J. D. Vance, Republican senator of Ohio and a strong candidate for the position of Vice President if Donald Trump is re-elected as President of the United States. Republicans are making capital out of the botched assassination attempt on Trump. Thei
Sri Lanka awaits an announcement from the Election Commission on the date of the Presidential Election. Right now, however, there are humanitarian issues that every citizen needs to be concerned about and address. One of these key issues is human trafficking to which Sri Lanka gives little attention. We need a ministry or a state ministry to look into issues connected with the crime of human trafficking. Later this month, the United Nations (UN)
IMF to review SL’s economic progress next week
Global economy in sticky spot: IMF
Island-wide canteens, restaurants to lower food prices tonight
Thailand allows visa-free entry for Sri Lankans from tomorrow
Legislature, judiciary on collision course over bar on IGP
AIESEC Jaffna Uni Event on Gender, Mental Health on Aug 03
Supreme Court bar on IGP appointment done duly, Speaker stands firm