The 2025 edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report singles out Sri Lanka as the world’s only backslider on gender parity. Of the 100 nations monitored consistently over the past two decades, 99 have improved; Sri Lanka is the

The recent incarceration of ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe over the alleged misuse of public funds to travel to England—reportedly to accompany his wife, Maithree, in receiving an award from Wolverhampton University—raises a larger ethical que

Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime minister, invested heavily in newly independent India’s relations with the People’s Republic of China, which New Delhi was among the first to recognise.

The UNHRC is scheduled to hold its 60th sitting from September 8 to October 8 this year. On October 9, 2024 the UNHRC adopted a resolution, A/HRC/57/L.1, focusing on promoting reconciliation, accountability, and human rights. The resolution was spo

The construction of the Jaffna International Cricket Stadium is a commendable initiative that embodies the spirit of unity and inclusivity. By investing in sports infrastructure in the Northern Province, the President is promoting a sense of shared i

Trade union action announced by seven out of eight trade unions affiliated to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) last week against the government’s move to implement a unified time table for the SLTB and private sector buses literally flopped. Co

The latest American opinion polls show that President Donald Trump’s tough steps against crime are appreciated, but support for his draconian anti-immigrant actions is dwindling.

It is with a sense of sorrow and disappointment that I pen these few lines.

In the annals of Sri Lankan political history, few leaders have faced the daunting challenge of navigating a nation through complete economic collapse.

With the appointment of the new government, which holds a significant majority, many hoped its environmental promises would swiftly become a reality. Environmental activists, working at both local and international levels, voluntarily extended suppor

Among the main planks of the National Peoples’ Power (NPP) pre-election promises was its pledge to tackle the scourge of corruption. Corruption has ruled this land ever since late President Jayewardene invited the ‘robber barons’ into the count

The boundary wall behind Kotahena Sinhala Kanishta Vidyalaya, located at 222, Maha Vidyalaya Mawatha (Central Road), Colombo 13, is in an alarming condition. A section has already collapsed (now covered with wooden planks/plywood to prevent any tres

In recent Sri Lankan political history, there were watershed moments that changed the directions of governments.

Although the arrest and the subsequent remanding of former President Ranil Wickremasinghe on August 22 was a law-and-order issue, the possible political fallout of it seems to be more important.

On the 27th of this month (August), two school children and the driver of the school van they were traveling in were killed. Over twelve others injured, many seriously, when their vehicle was hit by a tipper truck travelling at a high speed.

The issue of ear-splitting horns on buses and lorries, including heavy vehicles, has become a significant concern in Sri Lanka. These noise-polluting vehicles are disrupting the peace and quiet of communities, posing ear health risks to other road us

Condemnations poured in following Wednesday’s shooting in Minneapolis, USA. Two children, aged 8 and 10, were killed when a 22-year-old individual opened fire through the windows of a church located on the grounds of the Annunciation Catholic Schoo

The recent postal service strike taught us many lessons. We know that postal workers are not the best paid employees. But the service they provide cannot be measured only with money. Hence do such workers always have to demand or call for a strike to

Many flat dwellers in Armour Street, Maligawatte, etc are facing unnecessary hardship due to the closure of the built-in garbage disposal facility — a challenge that disproportionately affects women, the elderly, and working residents. In numerous

As Sri Lanka prepares to appear before the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva this September under Resolution 51/2, the government will need to show more than promises.

Sri Lanka’s political scene is borrowing chunks from Tamil Nadu when it comes to setting the stage outside the courtroom in the case of a hero facing court proceedings.

Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekar, popularly known as Vijay, made his signature ramp walk through a sea of supporters during his party’s second state conference held in Madurai recently.

Is our international television coverage lopsided?

Whoever masterminded the arrest of Ranil Wickremesinghe thinking it would amount to a publicity coup, has scored an own goal for the government.

In latter half of the 1970’s, at a time when Lanka was opening up its economy to foreign capital, the late president J.R. Jayewardene reportedly welcomed even unscrupulous investors with his famous phrase ‘let the robber barons come…’.

All legislators should bear in mind that they have been elected as temporary custodians for a specific period and whatever decisions made during this term should be done wisely with long term interest of the country in mind.

The arrest of former President Ranil Wickremasinghe over alleged misuse of public funds - literally a legal issue -- has inevitably become a huge political issue mainly as it has signalled what is in store for many other leaders of Opposition politi

Around the world, about 12 million child marriages (or marriages of girls less than 18 years of age) occur every year. Child marriage is considered a hallmark of backward societies, but it is also prevalent in the world’s most advanced country, the

In an exclusive discussion with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, a compelling picture emerged of a leader with a formidable command of Sri Lanka’s national security, economic and political domains. The discussion, which formed the basis for t

The health sector comes under a lot of fire. In the recent past, several patients have died due to alleged mistakes made by nurses, who are often accused of being short-tempered and rude in government hospitals. But there is another side to this stor