I am appalled to read that 60% of drivers engaged in transport are allegedly on drugs, as quoted by a minister. If true, this is a ticking time bomb waiting to cause devastating accidents.

The appointment of a new Auditor General has now been over politicised and caught in an egocentric conflict between the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) and the Opposition parties.

Sri Lanka stands at a critical juncture in its educational history. The NPP Government has embarked on what it calls a ‘transformational’ reform of the country’s education system, scheduled for implementation starting in 2026 with Grades 1 and

People travelling by tuk-tuks now seem to be in a dilemma as they are being charged different rates. Normal tuks charge passengers differently but hires on ride-hailing apps seem to cost much higher than normal rates. But the main objective of introd

Harry Jayawardena passed away a year ago.Twelve months. Three hundred and sixty five days. The time has ticked quickly. And yet, it is as though it was just the other day that we last spoke.

Sri Lanka is a county where the majority of citizens claim that it’s a blessed nation, thanks to the presence of Gautama Buddha’s teachings.

Trump is a convenient scapegoat to blame – he has opposed climate change, and borrowed from 19th century gunboat imperialism to fashion the world according to his whims.

Sri Lanka’s free healthcare system has long been one of the country’s greatest strengths. For generations, families from every social background have depended on public hospitals for everything from childbirth to emergency surgery.

Mr. Sharaz Mohamed, a very close relative of mine residing in the neighbourhood of Carlton Pre-school (Pvt) Ltd (established by former First Lady Ms Shiranthi Rajapaksa), J A Milton Perera Mw Colombo 10.

Dr. Rohan Edrisingha in his illuminating essay ‘Federalism: myths and realities’ makes the following observation – “ It is significant to note that long before Tamil political leaders advocated federalism, the young S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike in

There are several promises which the National People’s Power (NPP) gave during the last Presidential and Parliamentary elections, but cannot keep as a government -- at least for the moment. One of them is replacing the current Constitution with a

Sri Lanka has since independence continuously remained a democratic state. Despite four attempts (thrice by insurgent groups and once by a group of military officers) to change the nature of the state, the people of this country have either by design

The street light located directly opposite No. 15A, Rheinland Place, Colombo 3—on the stretch between Sri Kotha Lane and Alfred Place—has been out of order for several months.

Agriculture Minister K.D. Lal Kantha’s recent remarks on ‘state capture’ have struck a chord in the country. The Government is unable to perform at the desired pace because the country’s institutional mechanism is not fully cooperative with i

The United States is preparing for a war on Iran. Already at a fever pitch is the war of words between the two countries—one, a superpower with unmatched military might, an appetite for endless wars, and hubris to boot; the other, a middle power ba

With the World Cup T20 around the corner, the actual state of the Premadasa stadium spreads a very poor message to the world.

In Sri Lanka, a common notion is that women should be primary care providers whereas males should be primary breadwinners. But these gendered norms have differed over the course of history due to various circumstances.

Agreement in principle has been reached on a massive trade agreement between the major economic powerhouses of India and the EU. This is a major and positive element of the reconstitution of international economic relations following the depredations

The outrageous conduct of some police officers when a catholic priest had been at the receiving end of vile and brutal treatment, so unabashedly inflicted on him for an alleged traffic offense. It is rather intriguing to know if the Police are ga

We have already seen how Constantino de Sa, perhaps the ablest Portuguese captain general to arrive here, worked hard to stabilise the Portuguese position in the coastal and low-country areas under their control before finally setting off to invade K

My colleague Kelum Bandara’s interview on Tuesday in the Daily Mirror with Erik Solheim, the Norwegian peace envoy, stirred my memories of the peace process.

Since October 2023, Israeli forces have been attacking the Palestinians in Gaza Strip killing over 72,437 men, women and children. Twenty-eight percent of those killed (20,100+) have been children.

A popular government school is now under scrutiny for a leaked video involving a student and several teachers. Social media had been abuzz with this incident, some justifying the actions, and some going to the extent of extracting faces of people in

Sri Lanka is facing significant controversies surrounding two key ‘AG’ positions the Attorney General and the Auditor General which have created political tension and accusations of institutional interference against the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna

Air pollution is having a devastating effect on large parts of South Asia, particularly Northern India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Sri Lanka too is affected, but only seasonally and that too due to cross border flows from its northern neighbours.

The history of global development is often told through the lens of GDP growth, industrial output, and foreign direct investment. However, beneath the surface of every “economic miracle” from Singapore and Japan to post-war Germany lies a far mor

Malaiyaha Tamils, who have lived and contributed to Sri Lanka for nearly two centuries, continue to endure severe deprivation in access to adequate housing, education, and other basic amenities. Their long-standing hardships were further compounded b

In honour of the newly appointed Warden, Asanka Perera, and Sub-Warden, Dr. Radeeka Mendis, of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, the Old Boys’ Association of the school (STCML OBA) organised a welcoming ceremony on January 23 at Mount Lavinia Ho

When Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara recently felt compelled to clarify that no cabinet discussions have taken place regarding the removal of the current Attorney General, it was a telling moment.

Sri Lanka can rightfully take pride in its healthcare system. For a country with limited resources, we have built a structure that delivers treatment to millions, free at the point of delivery, and produces doctors who are respected across the world.