Sri Lanka no doubt is going through a rough patch in its contemporary history. The recent drought that practically made many sources of water dry for some time was followed by devastating flash floods sending many areas under water. Heavy rains and

In this modern era of digital technology, vital qualities such as creativity, imagination and innovation are important not only for personal gain or convenience but also for socio-economic evolution for the common good of a country and the world.&n

Former External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris, in an interview with the Daily Mirror, aired his views on the International Convention for the  Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances. Following are excerpts of the interview

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP for the Jaffna District M.A. Sumanthiran, in an interview with the Daily Mirror stressed the point that the bill to give effect to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Dis

President Maithripala Sirisena has reportedly made an interesting statement at last week’s Cabinet meeting on his government’s anti-corruption....

During much of his political life, ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa was a shrewd street fighter. Recently he has also proved....

Bangladesh will showcase the remarkable progress it has made in the agriculture sector when Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena....

Realising the potential destruction by nuclear weaponry, the world has finally fathomed the need to ban nuclear affairs. As such, July 7, 2017.....

Preparing the new constitution has taken center stage during the past few days with contradictory statements being made as to the.....

Putin Trump handshake became the key photo moment a t the G20 summit held in Hamburg, Germany. A new cease fire in....

The US, two weeks ago, came out with allegations of ‘potential preparations for another chemical weapons attack’ by the Syrian regime....

Two and-a-half years after the spectacular election victory of January 8, 2015, President Maithripala Sirisena appears to be facing one....

For 13 years, Colombo PRIDE has been an exercise in increasing the visibility of the LGBTIQ community and thereby bringing....

Here I am in Moscow - three days ago - standing in front of a statue of Presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev to celebrate the unveiling of a statue crafted by the master sculptor, Alexander Bourganov.  

Tuesday, July 11 is the United Nations World Population Day which seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. The day was officially proclaimed by the then-Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme

It’s shocking and unfathomable. It’s difficult and psychologically challenging. When one runs one’s eyes over some news and reports, both in printed and digital media in Sri Lanka, what we see is unbelievable. Changing the face of h

Mahanayake Theros Threatened to Boycott DS’ Independence Ceremony over ‘Foremost Place…’   Buddhist Perspective on Good Governance— Foremost Place and equality?

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, who assumed duties as the 22nd Army Commander on Wednesday, believes that the....

The garbage disaster, which exploded at Meethotamulla on the National New Year’s Day, is still contaminated with much controversy...

What an Independence Day gift to Donald Trump from Kim Jung-un.  Alaska is now within North Korea’s reach. It is only a matter of....

The tussle between the two factions within the TNA/ITAK is nothing but a crude power struggle. It has got nothing to do with the....

The most apt portfolio of all is that of Lakshman Kiriella, said the three-wheeler driver, while we were caught in the traffic for.....

Constitutional Lawyer Kalyana Thiranagama spoke to the Daily Mirror on the implications of the 19th Amendment to the.....

Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne denied President Maithripala Sirisena having had an official.....

Is SAITM a problem? Though there are several alternative solutions already in place, the authorities have shown little competence....

The SAITM issue is still at a stalemate. Public protests, student and trade union demonstrations are gathering.....

How the Ministers of Dudley Senanayake’s National Government handled the gentlemen Medical Officers in 1967 - exactly 50 years ago. There was no strike, only ‘Work-to Rule’ campaign that paralysed the entire health services island

The government faced intense heat from those protesting private medical education in the country. The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), backed by university students and their parents, in main, mounted its campaign leaving the

The poultry industry in Sri Lanka has shown a phenomenal growth over the recent past thereby making poultry products essential food items in local menus. The demand for chicken and eggs has therefore been met by local producers. This is a story abo

JVP Uva Provincial Council Member Samantha Vidyaratne, who also spearheads the people’s movement against the controversial Uma Oya Project, spoke about the current status of the issue and the political future of his party. The excerpts of the