It is not clear whether it is due to a mix up of priorities or ideological obsession of certain ministers, or genuine intentions, that the government has created controversies on the so-called LGBTQ tourism and the action against corporal punishmen

Cricket was popularised in our country as in most other parts of Britain’s colonial empire by the English. While the British were not looked on kindly by local populations because of their boorish behaviour, cricket was and is, still revered as a

The Clean Sri Lanka concept, launched with much enthusiasm about a year ago, appears to have lost its momentum.

Sri Lanka, having endured a severe financial crisis that culminated in sovereign default in 2022, is now at a critical juncture. The country is under the care of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which offers some breathing space. But this is by

Those who believe that US President Donald Trump’s so-called 20-point peace plan is a workable solution to end the suffering of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip understand neither the sinister designs of the Zionists and their partners in crime n

The recent developments regarding the Wasim Thajudeen murder case involving a voice cut given by the son of Aruna Vidanagamage, alias ‘Kajja’, set a dangerous precedent about the sensitivity of the case. Contradictory statements given by his wife

Tamil book publishers have raised concerns about being unable to secure a stall at the book fair currently underway at the BMICH. Out of over 100 stalls at the book fair,

Recent revelations regarding the murder of former Havelocks Sports Club rugby captain Wasim Thajudeen are both shocking and disturbing. With missing information and various attempts to hide evidence, people were forced to believe that it was a mere a

One year since the election of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the NPP is still on a political honeymoon. The disunited opposition offers little challenge, and whenever Sajith Premadasa opens his mouth, Sri Lankans are reminded of why the NPP is

I am writing to express my views on the recent news about Sri Lanka Tourism endorsing the LGBTQI travel initiative. While I understand the importance of promoting tourism and inclusivity, I believe this decision warrants careful consideration. Dolla

Since 1991, the International Day of Older People has been observed on October 1 each year, worldwide.

In his maiden speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), President Dissanayaka touched on topics including global poverty, the debt burden of developing nations, the drug menace and organised crime.

In recent times, it has become a growing practice for teachers, particularly in Montessori and primary classes, to request computer print-outs via WhatsApp.

One cannot but commend the government’s intention to bring in an amendment to the Penal Code to protect child rights by making physical and non-physical punishment against children illegal. The Bill on the amendment is being debated these days in P

Israel, a small but very plucky country backed by the superpower United States and Western nations, has had its way since it was established in 1948. But now, it finds itself in a spot, cornered by the turning of the political tide at home and abroad

A recent news item highlights the growing concern about foreign fraudsters flocking to Sri Lanka to operate their cybercrime schemes.

The U.S. State Department recently released its 2025 Investment Climate Statements for each country. The statement on Sri Lanka is, once again, an eye-opener. It lays bare a stark reality: mere political will or rhetoric cannot deliver the desired ec

The first part of this article published last week delved into the election campaign conducted by Anura Kumara Dissanayake when he contested the September 2024 presidential elections.

Winner takes everything and loser takes nothing? This seems to be the heartfelt conviction, if not the motto of many Sri Lankans. There is no place for losers in a country where so many are struggling to make ends meet.

San Trading Enterprises (STE), together with its design and manufacturing arm, IDSF – I Design Studio Factory, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Experience Center in Colombo, featuring the first-ever Fenesta showroom in Sri Lanka.

The UN General Assembly meeting showed a badly broken world order, with world leaders giving speeches that revealed deep splits on how to run the world, solve conflicts, and protect human rights. The assembly became a fight between those wanting coun

Gone are the days when Lankan leaders were able to hold their heads high and take principled stands on men and masters.

The recent tragedy at Na Uyana, where seven Buddhist monks lost their lives, was a disaster that could—and should—have been avoided. Sadly, this is not the first such incident in Sri Lanka, and unless serious corrective measures are taken, it wil

Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe’s declaration of assets which has been published in the website of the CIABOC indicate his net wealth to be Rs. 275 million.

After a year in power, our new government now faces an age old problem. It’s nothing party-political, one of far greater importance than the nonsensical no faith motions opposition parties keep raising, in an attempt to embarrass the present regi

Recent media reports mention that public transport services would be modernised in the near future. This is a welcome move when compared to public transportation in developed countries.

Government ministers are being flayed on social media for actions that run counter to the positions they professed while in the opposition before last year’s presidential and general elections. The left-leaning, JVP-led political force, the Nationa

In what could be the biggest embarrassment to United States’ diplomacy since the United Nations was set up in 1945, President Donald Trump provided narcissistic entertainment—more like a standup comedian than a world leader—when he addressed th

Our fascinating country has been ranked as the number one travel destination for October 2025 by the global travel guide, Time Out. This no doubt has been arrived at taking into consideration the many tourist attractions that our country is endowed w