“Power behind the throne” is a phrase that is generally used to refer to someone who doesn’t hold an official leadership position, but is actually the one who effectively wields control.

Sri Lanka’s Parliament has embarked on an ambitious reform of long-standing political privileges, sparking intense debate over fiscal responsibility, fairness, and the future of the public service. In recent months, lawmakers have moved to abolish

Sri Lanka can no longer treat climate change as a distant issue discussed only at global conferences. It is unfolding before our eyes. From increased rainfall and stronger winds to deadly landslides and floods, the weather patterns we once relied on

People are once again queuing up to obtain gas due to a shortage. Sri Lankans have had quite unfortunate experiences languishing in queues during the Gotabaya Rajapaksa regime.

The Opposition seems to be not certain of their own stance about the Parliament Pensions (Repeal) Bill that was passed on Tuesday. They criticised the Bill, but did not vote against it. They had left the House when the Bill was put to vote, instead.

It is now four years since our country declared bankruptcy in April 2022 and a year and a quarter since the NPP Government was elected to power in our country.

The recent unfortunate incidents of tourists being attacked by wild elephants, have gripped the attention of the media.

Few political promises generate as much public applause as cutting the privileges of politicians. In a country battered by economic collapse, tax hikes and austerity, any move to trim parliamentary perks appears morally justified. It is more so becau

The United States is adopting a dangerous strategy in its bid to force Iran to yield. Washington seeks nothing less than the total submission of Iran’s sovereignty. To achieve its objectives, it engages in talks while keeping a gun to Iran’s lead

The Police must enforce road discipline to counter accidents. The best is a very strenuous training in Prevention, Detection. and proper prosecution. These are the three main ingredients the Police should concentrate on if the police is to achieve de

In a shocking development, the owner of the ‘Washington Post’ newspaper has fired thirty per cent of its staff. That owner is billionaire Jeff Bezos, who has owned the Post since 2013. The ‘Washington Post’ is 149 years old. Founded by Stils

The recent decision by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) to stage a nationwide boycott of court proceedings following the tragic murder of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawarachchi and his wife has reignited a crucial debate: Do lawyers have the

A recent news item read that an Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths attached to the Alayadivembu Divisional Secretariat in Akkaraipattu was arrested for allegedly accepting Rs. 500 as a bribe to issue a birth certificate. Incidents of this nature r

Quite rightly, the Government has agreed in court to reconsider the proposed Tenant Protection Bill. As currently worded, the Bill dangerously tilts the balance in favour of tenants, including those who default on rent, damage property, and fail to p

Law and order, and judicial fairness in Sri Lanka, were under scrutiny last week over two separate incidents. First, a lawyer and his spouse were gunned down in the car park of a supermarket complex in Akuregoda in a suspected underworld shooting.

Life stands still for many people affected by cyclone Ditwah, especially in the outskirts. The disaster cannot be described as a sudden occurrence when looking at existing gaps in disaster communication to begin with.

Pedestrian crossings are not decorative road markings — they are critical safety features designed to protect human lives. Yet, across Colombo, several pedestrian crossings remain without clearly visible zebra stripes, particularly pelican crossing

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) on Sunday had decided not to appear before courts island-wide on Monday in protest over the fatal shooting of attorney-at-law Buddhika Mallawarachchi and his wife W.A. Nisansala in Akuregoda.

Through a series of purges, Chinese President Xi Jinping has been trying to curb the power and autonomy of the generals of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and assert his -- or the Communist Party’s -- supremacy in the Central Military Commiss

In 1976, the late Felix R. Dias Bandaranaike initiated the legislation that would provide a person who had retired after serving in the national Legislature for a minimum period of five years with a pension during his or her lifetime. The Parliamenta

The Independence Day editorial of the ‘Daily Mirror’ had correctly and clearly illustrated facts that hindered Sri Lanka’s economic, social and political progress, despite attaining so-called freedom some 78 years ago.

The seminar held on February 12, 2026, at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, organised by senior lawyer and respected political activist Shiral Lakthilake, provided a rare intellectual collision regarding the legacy of Prof. GL Peiris’ work: “Th

Nearly four years after the violence that scarred Sri Lanka on 9 May 2022, the Gampaha High Court has delivered one of the most consequential verdicts arising from the ‘Aragalaya’ period.

Four days ago, the French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned in the French National Assembly what he termed the “…outrageous and reprehensible remarks of Ms. Francesca Albanese”, the United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Palestin

The spate of shootings believed to be done by underworld groups have once again come to the fore. The double murder at Akuregoda on Friday is a reminder that national security isn’t just a buzzword.

Rule of Law is considered as a concept consisting of predominant principles required to be followed in the process of making and implementation of laws in democratic states.

After ten years of negative performance, Sri Lanka has risen from 121stplace to 107th place on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index for 2025.

Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely, is an aphorism. It warns that holding high authority, especially without checks and balances, leads to immoral behaviour.

The street light in front of No. 1, Charlemont Road, Wellawatte has remained out of order for an extended period. This particular stretch becomes completely dark in the late evening once nearby shops and establishments — including the iconic Savoy

Sri Lanka stands at a critical point in its economic diplomacy. As a country, Sri Lanka has now stabilised its macroeconomic fundamentals under the IMF Extended Fund Facility. Yet, the country now faces a far more important question: what next? Stabi