Alfred Duraiappah who was Jaffna’s independent MP from 1960-65 and several times mayor was a popular figure. Although this is denied by many Tamil nationalists, the fact is that in all elections for ...

To many non-Muslims, the existence of an Islamic community on the island of Sri Lanka may be surprising. Sri Lanka has been known for the past three decades as the scene of an atrocious civil war. Its ...

Therefore, theoretically, Sri Lanka could end up with a hung parliament on November 14. *Dr. S. I. Keethaponcalan is a Professor of Conflict Resolution at Salisbury University, Maryland. He was ...

Like in many parties one can identify communalists. But the NPP is unique in standing up against communalism of any kind. The NPP is very open in condemning communalism. As far as I know. it is the ...

Ranjini Obeyesekere has brought together a wide-ranging translation of Sinhala poetry making it accessible to an English- speaking readership. This in itself is an admirable achievement. While the ...

His face as still and serene as a statue’s, the Buddhist monk who has taken the title “the Burmese bin Laden” begins his sermon. Hundreds of worshippers sit before him, palms pressed together, sweat ...

According to the Constitution, the presidential election should be held in September/October 2024. Some people believed, and some still believe the election will not take place. The skepticism is not ...

The yacht industry in Southeast Asia has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, driven by a surge in affluence, a growing middle class, and an increasing appreciation for leisure and luxury.

Someone asked me; Hon’ Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has “advised” the Tamils not to boycott the Presidential Election nor put up a Common candidate on behalf of the Tamils. What have you to say ...

For the last 27 years, the month of August had descended upon me, bringing with it dark memories of the gruesome images of the Kattankudy Mosque killings that has had a lasting imprint of sorrow and ...

The self-proclaimed prophet called Jerome Fernando, described as the “Overseer” of the Sri Lanka branch of what is called “Global Church” on the church’s official website, is in hot water after a ...

The NPP released its initial political Manifesto entitled a Rapid Response to Overcome Current Challenges on December 21 last year. Notably it is introduced as an “initial” document so presumably ...