The cause of the Negombo prison riot, which left 25 dead, is yet to be ascertained. But, as in the case of previous prison riots, it could be traced to certain chronic deficiencies in the Sri Lankan prison system. These deficiencies were identified b

Since the end of World War II, the US has been the bully-boy of international politics. A rough, aggressive state, often employing its armed forces or local thugs/militia to enforce, intimidate, or hurt smaller nation states which reject US demands

Between 27, 000 to 29,000 murders are reported in India every year. But one murder committed barely three weeks ago has gripped the attention of the entire nation. In a Bollywood-style melodrama, Siya Gohal, a wealthy young woman from Pune, Maharasht

I wish to draw your attention to an important policy issue that may have significant implications for the future development of specialist medical services in Sri Lanka. At present, Sri Lanka generally requires a period of mandatory overseas training

Sri Lanka’s labour market is undergoing a gradual but significant shift. Generative AI is becoming embedded in everyday work. Unlike earlier rounds of automation, which focused mainly on manual and manufacturing sectors, generative AI now reaches w

A nation in mourning. A ceasefire deal in tatters. Energy prices rising yet again. Developing nations bearing the blows. Peace saboteurs eager to resume the war. A president desperate to etch his name into history—not with deeds but with ego-driven

Two days of deadly violence in the Negombo prison have laid bare the persistent decay in the Sri Lankan prison system, and by and large, the entire criminal justice apparatus. The violent riots cost at least 27 lives, including 8 prison officers’

The prisoner riot at the Negombo prison on Sunday and Monday (July 5 and 6) seems to be a godsend for the Sri Lankan Opposition parties, which are short of sensational issues to use against the government.

For over a decade, Sri Lanka’s poultry and livestock industry has sat across the table from successive governments, pleading for a rational, predictable maize import policy. Since 2012, industry representatives have raised the same warning at every

Two days of deadly violence in the Negombo prison have laid bare the persistent decay in the Sri Lankan prison system, and by and large, the entire criminal justice apparatus. The violent riots cost at least 27 lives, including 8 prison officers’

Coinciding with the 136th Archaeology Day, the national archaeology conference titled “Breathing Life into Heritage” (Urumayata Jeevayak), organised by the Department of Archaeology, is scheduled for July 7 and 8 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Insti

Moral injury refers to the deep psychological, behavioural, and spiritual turmoil that arises when an individual either engages in, witnesses, or fails to avert actions that contradict their core moral convictions (Litz, Brett et al., 2009). The term

Tourism has two sides or images which complement each other like the two faces of a coin. First comes the visitors’ perception of a country and its people. Unless they like what they see, they won’t come.

The World Bank last week upgraded five countries - Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Jordan and Micronesia - from lower-middle to upper-middle income category. This is the second time Sri Lanka achieved this important milepost in the recent past.

I wish to thank Mr. Sumith de Silva for his response to my letter of June 30 regarding the retirement age.

In homes across Sri Lanka, a quiet tragedy unfolds daily. Children once filled with curiosity and play now sit glued to screens, their laughter replaced by the glow of notifications and endless scrolls.

Can the grief and the quiet hope of women who have lived through war ever be held within a single frame? I found my answer to that question on June 27, when I walked into an exhibition titled “A Brief Respite for Wounded Minds,

The Indo-Lanka Peace Accord, signed in Colombo on July 29 1987 by Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sri Lankan President J.R. Jayewardene, remains one of the most consequential—and controversial—agreements in Sri Lanka’s modern political

On June 11, the Daily Mirror headlined the story of a man who was freed from jail thirty-years after he was convicted of double murder. Possibly he is now out of jail. This unfortunate spent thirty years of his life on death row, confined to a cell.

Several protests were carried out by political factions on July 1, calling upon the President to resign.

It seems that only when dengue cases increase the responsible people get activated!

Don Stephen Senanayake, often lovingly called the Father of the Nation, was the first Prime Minister of independent Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon. He is fondly remembered for leading a peaceful movement that happily achieved the country’s ind

Earlier this month, while travelling abroad for a few days, I stepped into a bookshop and was immediately drawn to a particular book. I read a few pages, and before long I decided to buy it, as a gift for my granddaughter, who is now preparing for he

As the Communist Party of China (CPC) celebrates its legacy of historic growth, its path offers profound lessons for Sri Lanka’s own economic goals. From the lifelines of the 1952 Rubber-Rice Pact to modern landmark infrastructure like the Colombo

A cherished chapter in the religious and cultural history of Northern Sri Lanka will be reopened on July 24, 2026, when the newly constructed THER (Chariot) of St. James Church, Kilaly is solemnly inaugurated during the annual feast celebrations of t

As Prince of Wales College marks its 150th anniversary this year, ceremonial events are held to commemorate this milestone. It is fitting to honour the College’s war heroes on this occasion. Their supreme sacrifice commands our deepest respect and

Malabe folks have got used to the sound of rubber spikes on boots hitting the ground early in the morning, and the voice of the coach bellowing at the boys who are at practice. Rugby union is a relatively new sport in Malabe. The boys in this town h

HelpAge Sri Lanka, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest social service organisations that conducts free cataract surgeries to underprivileged older persons has decided to perform 3000 free cataract surgeries before the end of this year.

Sri Lanka Thailand Society organised a charitable event called “Gabini Matha Sathkaraya” on Poson poya day by donating Pregnancy kits to thirty pregnant women at MOH office, Mihintale, in the presence of His Excellency Paitoon Mahapannaporn Amb

Having read in the news a few weeks ago about buses specially equipped for disabled commuters being imported, I’ve been waiting.