The 40th anniversary of Black July which fell last week (July 23) was marked by some articles, telecasts etc. but relatively few reported commemorative events. This...
Saturday 29th July, 2023 The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a gazette, announcing the de-proscription of five Islamic organisations, which were banned under the PTA...
Friday 28th July, 2023 Only the naïve would have expected Wednesday’s all-party conference (APC) to be successful. Most politicians who attended it did so not out...
Thursday 27th July, 2023 There have been umpteen all-party conferences (APCs) to explore ways and means of resolving Sri Lanka’s ethnic issues, and the latest one...
Wednesday 26th July, 2023 Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has demonstrated his adeptness at obfuscation and throwing red herrings, once again. In a recent television interview, he...
Tuesday 25th July, 2023 There is a widely-held misconception that Sri Lanka is a land where every prospect pleases, and only politicians are vile. The less...
Monday 24th July, 2023 President Ranil Wickremesinghe has returned from New Delhi with a to-do list given by the Modi government. He will have Big Brother...
Some more deaths in government hospitals allegedly due to the administration of substandard drugs have been reported while the SJB is drumming up support for its...
Saturday 22nd July, 2023 The SLPP-UNP administration continues to flex its parliamentary muscle tenaciously and secure the passage of vital Bills and resolutions with ease much...
Friday 21st July, 2023 Minister of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation Pavithra Wanniarachchi finds herself in an unenviable position. The two sectors under her purview are...