Sri Lanka is an island which has one main law and several customised ‘laws’ or regulations to suit certain communities and religions. The latter are unofficial, l but have clout in their respective societies.

Ongoing excavations at the Chemmani mass grave reveal harrowing atrocities committed during the war. But this mass grave site would have been a secret buried under Lankan soil if not for a statement made by a death row convict. The convict, who is th

Sri Lanka, a nation blessed with abundant natural beauty, a rich cultural heritage, and a resilient populace, stands at a critical juncture in its development trajectory. As it navigates the complexities of economic recovery, social cohesion, and sus

Sri Lanka’s recent local government elections have laid bare a striking paradox. The JVP/NPP, the dominant force in national politics following their landslide victory at the last General election, has now run into unexpected headwinds—created no

June 26 marked the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. It is a day dedicated to recognising and supporting those who have endured acts of torture and also calls for accountability and justice.

Plastic waste is a growing issue worldwide. According to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) a truck load of plastic waste enters the ocean every minute we spend on this planet.

Last week, Minister of Industries and Enterprise Development Sunil Handunnetti participated in the World Economic Forum in Tianjin and spoke in a panel discussion.

The Middle East, a cradle of civilisations and a land of profound spiritual significance, has for decades been synonymous with conflict, particularly the unresolved Israeli-Palestinian struggle. The recent escalation, marked by the horrific October 7

Pada Yatra pilgrimage or the journey by foot from the North and East and the hill country to attend Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala Esala Festival has a long history that dates back as far as the ancient times History has recorded that during the reign

My former Personal Security Officer (PSO), Commander Chatura Gamage, RSP and five Bars, injured Officer from elite Sri Lanka Navy Special Boat Squadron, who has MSc in GIS and Remote Sensing from Peradeniya University gave me a call with much delight

As the global order undergoes sweeping shifts, with geopolitics, trade tensions, and macroeconomic uncertainty converging, small economies such as Sri Lanka find themselves at a critical crossroads.

On the 25th of this month Daily Mirror YouTube channel highlighted the clearing of a number of unauthorised structures in the Weligama area by the Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department (CCCRMD) who were accompanied by the poli

Passengers on SriLankan Airlines flight UL-122 received a touching surprise on Monday as Captain Shiran Sylva announced his retirement mid-flight. Following 32 years of dedicated service, Captain Sylva’s final landing at BIA was honoured with a cer

British- Sri Lankan Cardiologist, Dr Yanushi Dullewe Wijeyeratne, who is a Clinical Lecturer at City St. George’s, University of London and St George’s Hospital London, was recently honoured with an invitation to serve as a Session Chair at the E

Versatile Hollywood actor Jeremy Irons, known globally for his performances in Lolita, The Lion King, Damage, Die Hard with a Vengeance, is currently on his first visit to Sri Lanka, giving life to a new role in a Sri Lankan production. The productio

As the 1960s dawned, the Tower Theatre troupe and stage performers had scattered into isolation, with no hope for the future of the industry.

According to various news sources, Israel currently employs around 20,000 Sri Lankan workers. Remittances from Israel accounted for 2% of the total remittances received in 2024. Iran hosts only 35 Sri Lankans, rendering its direct remittance channel

Listed companies posted 57.4 percent year-on-year increase in earnings for the March 2025 quarter, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of growth. This is as banking and consumer-led sectors

Poverty alleviation presents a critical global challenge, particularly in South Asia. While India has achieved remarkable success in reducing extreme poverty through strategic, digitally-driven initiatives, Sri Lanka faces a contrasting reality. Its

Many moons ago, this writer was part of a conversation in which the discussion was on how to mint money. The person who was in control of the conversation was a self-made man who was running a chain of hotels. In all his hotels, wellness centres and

It is reported that there are over 200 vacancies for engine drivers at Sri Lanka Railways at present.

Imagine a loved one goes missing: your child, sibling, spouse or parent, you would do anything in your power to bring them back, or at least find out what happened to them.

A fundamental shift from traditional, process-heavy public procurement to an agile, outcome-based model is paramount to accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital economy, according to Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya.

Given the ferocity of the on-going Israel-Iran war, and the hyperbolic declarations of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, any talk of a rapprochement would seem farfetched.

There is currently a shortage of salt in the market, and the authorities have cited various reasons for it. However, during a visit made by this newspaper to Hambantota saltern last December, this writer observed that no steps had been taken by the r

Barely a month after the suicide of Sabaragamuwa University student Charith Dilshan, the entire episode seems to be forgotten. There are new scandals and shocks almost on a daily basis. A disastrous bus accident, cyclonic weather and a new Covid vari

Dr. Sanath Akmeemana, President of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, awards the oration medal to Dr. Gamini Galappatthy, Senior Consultant Cardiologist, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, who delivered the prestigious Professor

The developments in the past few days indicate an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is imminent. The United States is not any more putting diplomatic pressure on Israel to restrain itself. The US stance seems to give a green light for the

One of the main news items in yesterday’s papers was regarding the deaths of two individuals due to suspected infection from a new COVID strain. This is amidst the healthcare sector dealing with a surge of dengue and chikungunya cases. While the nu

Sri Lanka’s private sector received a firm directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday, who said businesses “must pay fair taxes” and not seek tax revisions for industry development.