For some time after Israel commenced attacking Palestine in October 2023, our government, though of socialist bent, had been following a somewhat ambiguous policy on events taking place there.

While profits are important for business success, focusing solely on maximising profits at the expense of human lives can be harmful to a country and its citizens.

Against the backdrop of the National Transport Commission (NTC) having announced that it will be mandatory for bus drivers to wear seat belts starting from today, July 1, the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) has urged the Government to

Galle Face Green, a treasured landmark of Colombo and a symbol of environmental beauty for over a century, is now facing a serious and growing health hazard. Once admired by both locals and foreign visitors for its open spaces and oceanfront charm, t

Zohran Mamdani is the 33-year-old Democratic party candidate for the November New York City Mayoral election. If he wins, history will have been made. Mamdani will be the first Muslim, an Indian immigrant from Africa and that too of recent origin, a

The Middle East, a cradle of civilisations and a land of profound spiritual significance, has for decades been synonymous with conflict, particularly the unresolved Israeli-Palestinian struggle. The recent escalation, marked by the horrific October 7

First of all congratulations on your appointment, which was won despite the many challenges. In a nutshell Colombo City is still one of the greenest anywhere, and it has its own beauty and ambience.

Discrimination against Sri Lankan visitors was reported recently from Ella area, a former backwater whose tourism potential was suddenly discovered 15-20 years ago.

On the 25th of this month Daily Mirror YouTube channel highlighted the clearing of a number of unauthorised structures in the Weligama area by the Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department (CCCRMD) who were accompanied by the poli

In a nation that hopes to evolve and remain stable, whether or not children should learn politics at a young age is an issue that is timely and pertinent. But, by providing political education to children in an elementary, age-appropriate way, we est

It is no secret that US president Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are both members of an exclusive mutual admiration society.

The procedure for the election of the chairman and mayors in local government bodies where no party has secured an absolute majority is something amusing.

These are times when the Sri Lankan cinema is making a resurgence. This is positive news for the cinema industry. After ‘Rani’, a film based on slain journalist Richard de Zoysa, we now get to know about a cinematic production by Chandran Rutnam.

I wish to make some suggestions for the consideration of officials of the tax department and the state to look into, they go as follows:-

With a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel holding, the world may heave a sigh of relief that the conflict ended within 12 days and did not spread to the wider region, thereby averting a global economic downturn far worse than that caused by th

People mostly remember Sri Lanka for its refreshing Ceylon tea, cinnamon and spices, cuisine or for its pristine beauty. But Sri Lanka is increasingly becoming a go-to destination for something more interesting --

According to various news sources, Israel currently employs around 20,000 Sri Lankan workers. Remittances from Israel accounted for 2% of the total remittances received in 2024. Iran hosts only 35 Sri Lankans, rendering its direct remittance channel

A deeply disturbing case of sexual abuse at a leading Colombo school has shocked the nation. A male teacher, accused of sexually abusing a female student, reportedly drove the child to take her own life. Yet, the Department of Education’s only disc

After bombing the deep underground nuclear facilities of Fordow and then loudly musing over the regime change of Iran, America’s President Donald Trump on Tuesday mediated a pre-dawn ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

A few days ago, on the 22nd of this month, Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya addressed a discussion held with the Task Force appointed by the Cabinet to oversee Digital Education Transformation, emphasising that digital educ

I, as a retired tea planter, was surprised at the Heading of this particular article. Sanjeewa Chamikara tells his readers how growing tea started in 1867 by James Taylor in Loolkandura in the Kandy District. All this is correct.

“We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. O

On 21 June 2025, Pakistan quite unexpectedly nominated US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement according to the ‘Dawn’ newspaper caught ordinary Pakistanis by surprise. Trump’s nomination for the Nobel Peace P

As of June 22, 2025, Sunday morning hours, the United States has launched strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. President Trump confirmed the “massive precision strikes,” stating they “completely and fully ob

It is customary — and indeed meaningful — to begin any national event or public function by playing or singing the National Anthem, which pays homage to the beauty and spirit of Sri Lanka. Yet, it is disheartening to witness how few actually join

Is there a connection between popular English novelist Frederick Forsyth who breathed his last on 9th June 2025 and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) that was militarily defeated by the Sri Lankan armed forces in May 2009?

The great Brazilian documentary photographer Sebastiao Salgado died on May 23, 2025 at age 81.

The arms trade is a multi-billion-dollar industry that profits regardless of whether peace or conflict prevails.

Sri Lanka Railways is in the news for neglect and shame, and an underlying reason for this state could be political in a way.

Not so long ago, when comrade Anura Kumara Dissanayake was an ordinary MP in the last parliament before presidential elections were held.