The recent announcement by the Minister of Buddha Sasana regarding potential changes needed to the existing laws governing temple and dewala lands has sparked concern among Buddhist clergy and devotees.

It is imperative that, when we step into social media, we pause to consider what is present there and how it shapes our understanding of where we stand today, in other words, what social media reveals about contemporary life.

Rtn. Lion Ayesh De Silva PMAF MAF, a rising young leader and social influencer, has been appointed as the Additional Cabinet Secretary of Lions Clubs International District 306 D6 by District Governor Lion Mahesh Boralugoda PMJF PMAF JP.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in a no-confidence motion against the Deputy Defence Minister, Retired Major General Aruna Jayasekara, accuses him of negligence of duties during his tenure as the Eastern Commander of Sri Lanka Army in the context of

In January 2015 when the Yahapalanaya government was elected to power, the majority Sri Lankans had fresh hopes for an era of democratic values and the rule of law.

A section of R.A. de Mel Mawatha (Sri Uttarananda Mawatha) — from St. Michael’s Roundabout to Rotunda Roundabout along Temple Trees — was reopened to the public in October last year after being closed for nearly 19 years due to security concern

As much as religion or faith can grant you liberation, both these can land you in big trouble. History gives us enough examples of the latter happening. When thinking deep on these above mentioned two topics, it is heartening to know that today (Augu

What has happened to the Arabs? When fellow Arab Palestinians are being annihilated in a live-streamed genocide, why is the Arab world silent? Silence is certainly not a virtue when it emboldens wrongdoers to continue injustice and oppression. When m

Restoring Ancient Tanks is key for the advancement of agriculture. The deplorable state of ancient tanks in Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa areas is a pressing concern that warrants immediate attention from the government.

Asian elephants are the quiet giants of the forest, but their most powerful tool is invisible. They have the strongest sense of smell of any land animal, far beyond that of dogs or humans. This super sense helps them find food and water, recognise fr

Vacancies for 150 wildlife rangers and 384 wildlife guards currently exist at the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC). These details were revealed in response to a Right to Information request filed by the Daily Mirror to inquire about existing

Digitalisation maybe an alien concept for a country that has deep-rooted colonial structures. For a people who have graduated from a colonial, archaic education system, it may be a challenge unto themselves. This is why digitalisation efforts in stat

As Sri Lanka continues to grapple with the growing frequency and severity of natural hazards—from landslides in the central highlands to floods in the south and droughts in the north—a hard truth persists. Despite policy dialogue and institutiona

The early enthusiasm that surrounded the Clean Sri Lanka campaign appears to be fading. The much-publicised images of ministers, MPs and their entourages cleaning beaches, bus stands and railway stations have now become rare. What is increasingly evi

US President Donald Trump has slapped a punishing 50% tariff on both India and Brazil, both of which consider themselves leaders of the Global South in opposition to Western hegemony.

It has been observed that the gamut of pledges disseminated to the people during election campaigns and then ignored after governmental power is secured seems to be common political behaviour followed by almost all political parties in the process of

The global travel website Big 7 Travel has ranked Sri Lanka as the most beautiful island in the world for 2025. According to the latest news release, the country has already welcomed over 1.5 million tourists this year, a clear sign of recovery and i

Like a tiger on its prey, Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) pounced upon the tragic death of a young man in Mullaitivu and turned it into grand political theatre.

Postal workers in Sri Lanka are one segment of public servants who have been at the receiving end of injustices and short-sighted decision-making.

Tourism can be a significant source of foreign currency and contributes to economic growth of a country. Sri Lanka has seen a significant increase in tourist arrivals in the first half of 2025, exceeding even pre-pandemic levels and the aim is for 3

All Opposition Parties are not in agreement on the no-confidence motion handed over to Speaker Jagath Wikramarathna by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya against the Deputy Defence Minister, retired Major General Aruna Jayasekara, on the grounds that confl

As we look towards finding solutions for managing the stray dog population in Sri Lanka, it’s essential to draw inspiration from our neighbouring country, India, where the Supreme Court has consistently upheld humane treatment of stray dogs. The In

He joined the police force as a constable. While serving, he sat for his Advanced Level examination and earned promotion to Sub Inspector grade, subsequently gaining selection to the Law Faculty at university, and obtained his LL.B. degree. Promoted

As a response to the recent public discussions and media reports concerning the levelized tariff of the Sahasdhanavi Power Plant, Sahasdhanavi Ltd takes this opportunity to clarify several critical facts that might have been miscommunicated. Followin

Sri Lanka’s youth unemployment rate has consistently been higher than the national average. In 2022, for instance, the unemployment rate for those aged 20-29 was 16.2%, significantly above the national rate of 4.7%.

After weeks of discussion, the Committee on Public Finance approved the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) Bill last Wednesday. While the Bill faces its second reading in Parliament this Tuesday, its many deficiencies remain—helping create a regul

In the period prior to the last presidential and general elections, lawlessness in the country had de-escalated from the point at its zenith during the regimes of presidents J.R. Jayawardene and Mahinda Rajapaksa..

The government’s recent move to consider cannabis cultivation for export has sparked a heated debate across Sri Lanka. For over a century, the use and cultivation of cannabis have been prohibited here, and yet— much like illicit liquor or kasippu

August 5, 2025, was not just another date in Sri Lanka’s calendar. It was a moment when the nation was forced, however reluctantly, to look again at one of its darkest, most unhealed wounds.

The countries of South Asia, with the demographic dividend of the highest proportion of youth in the region, is also experiencing a significant increase in their elderly population. What is more worrisome is that this trend is happening at a relative