It is strange that the political analysts - both so-called and serious - have pathetically failed to note that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) had dropped the concept of “Indian Expansionism” some fifty years ago in 1972. Hence, they find a c

On Monday (21), Lankans will commemorate the sixth anniversary of the dastardly Easter Sunday bombings in our country.

The crowds that have flocked to Kandy to witness the sacred relics exposition speaks volumes about their devotion to Buddhism.

These are irritably noisy days, especially when firecrackers are lit during the New Year. Firecrackers may be okay with noisy people who seek attention. But that is not so for people who seek a peace and quiet environment. Cats and dogs, who are terr

While the world’s attention is on the tariff war unleashed by United States President Donald Trump, causing major turbulence in the global economy, an equally dangerous situation is looming in the Middle East over Iran’s nuclear programme, with I

Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. It governs most of its own domestic affairs: Denmark retains control over foreign policy, defence, and security matters.

It was no surprise to see the Trump Administration raising tariffs. What no one expected was how big and how irrational they would be.

Avurudu (Sinhala and Tamil New Year) is that time of the year when a majority of the population return to their hometowns to spend quality time with loved ones.

The use of firecrackers is a common sight during the festive period. Consultant Ophthalmologist and Director of the National Eye Hospital in Colombo, Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara, recently issued a strong warning to the public regarding the dangers posed by

Agriculture in Sri Lanka is at a deadlock, and for the smallholder farmers, who constitute the backbone of the nation’s food production, it is a question of survival. Endless debates go nowhere, with a focus stuck on fertiliser subsidies and drones

Once again, I have been gifted with material that provides further invaluable insight into the nature of my father, Lakshman Kadirgamar. April 12, 2025, marks his 93rd birth anniversary, while August 12, 2025, will mark 20 years since his assassinati

Avurudu (New Year) presents us with an opportunity to connect with tradition. This is the time of the year when there is a longing to get back home, even if that means driving a distance of over a 100 kilometres. Avurudu is best celebrated at home. L

When U.S. President Donald Trump announced his sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs, the world economy braced for seismic aftershocks. In a bold and controversial return to economic nationalism, Trump invoked the International Emergency Economic Pow

The recent death of a Grade 1 student who was admitted to the Ratnapura District Hospital adds to the list of innocent lives that have succumbed to medical negligence in the recent past. Taking to social media, the father of the deceased described th

Sri Lanka has potential to be self-sufficient in paddy and fish. One look at the island’s geography and this is confirmed. But we do import rice and fish; even if such business activities can embarrass ‘us’ in the eyes of the global world.

Residents of Kolonnawa and the suburbs are querying as to why the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) levies a sewerage charge in their area while exempting Colombo. Unlike a fixed fee, this charge increases exponentially with higher wat

Despite the much-touted digitalisation of the economy, Sri Lanka seems to be moving further away from the promised paperless, cashless future. Instead of simplifying business processes, we are witnessing an increasing number of bureaucratic hurdles t

World Health Day, observed annually on April 7, is a global call to action to prioritise health and well-being. The latest evidence-based medicine provides a roadmap for maintaining fitness and vitality in an era where lifestyle diseases—such as ob

In a deeply troubled world, the past week looked not just troubled, but traumatic—a 7.7 magnitude earthquake devastated Myanmar,

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a three-day visit to Sri Lanka last week, his fourth visit to the country and the first since the election of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the JVP-led NPP government.

The leader of the Catholic Church in Lanka—Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith—while condemning the attack, added “... we have to be very clear about identifying who is behind this whole attempt and avoid falling into the trap of inter-religious violence

Recently the media reported that a former chief minister and his private secretary were sentenced to 16 years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court, on corruption charges levelled by the CIABOC.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s week-end visit to Sri Lanka proved to be quite a success according to print and electronic media reports. The highlights of the two-day trip from Friday 4 April to Sunday 6 April were the signing of a Memoran

Pity Wijeweera, the late leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), whose life came to an end in 1989. The late Wijeweera feared our giant neighbour India. He claimed India had expansionist intentions and even wrote chapters on the subject in his

Many Colombo 5, 7, Narahenpita and Rajagiriya main roads were totally closed (all 4 up and down lanes) for the VIP visit for 2 days at certain times for the VIP motorcade to move freely, without people or stray dogs jumping across. People were stuc

The Trump trade shock announced last week has unnerved the world. Sri Lanka can have a severe impact with about US$ 3 billion in exports to the US. If these exports are priced out of the US market with the 44% tariff on Sri Lanka, then a major shortf

Lakshman Kadirgamar once described India–Sri Lanka relations as one of “irreversible excellence.” Unfortunately, under some governments, they have been neither irreversible nor excellent.

By the time this editorial is published, Indian Premier Modi will have left our shores. During his visit Premier Modi signed a number of MoUs with our government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake; the most important among them being the Defen

Some disturbing events occurred over the course of last week; especially the death of a youth who succumbed to injuries while in custody at the Welikada Police.

The URF in its complaint quoted the President as having said in that rally that the funds from the central government would be released only to the local councils that are run by untainted groups of people and that only the groups led by the National