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By Lasanda Kurukulasuriya Since their visit to India at the invitation of the Indian government in February, leaders of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna-led National People’s Power coalition have become the poster-boys and girls of a complicated Sri Lankan political landscape, in a pre-election period. The once-marginal parliamentary group’s leader is now viewed as a potential […]
By N Sathiya Moorthy The figure is still low yet for ten per cent of Sri Lankans to indicate a preference for authoritarian rule does not augur well for the nation’s democracy, which is already under multiple pressures. The continuing economic crisis, which some experts say could push the nation back to a 2002-like situation is […]
The founder of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Basil Rajapaksa, hinted at the possibility of the SLPP forming an alliance with President Ranil Wickremesinghe ahead of the upcoming elections. In an interview on Sirasa TV, Rajapaksa said that in his opinion Wickremesinghe has what it takes
said in an interview with Sirasa TV, on Thursday (15). In his first interview […]
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In actual fact the foundation for the current economic chaos was laid under the Yahapalana rule when they borrowed as much as USD 12 billion from the international bond market, at high interest rates, with them not even undertaking any developmental works, like the Rajapaksas, or, for that matter, any worthwhile economic activity. We certainly […]
Easter Sunday controversy: By Shamindra Ferdinando Former Ambassador to Germany, Switzerland and ex-High Commissioner in South Africa, Sarath Kongahage, yesterday (12) alleged that British television Channel 4 had tricked him into discussing political developments with the focus on the 2019 Easter Sunday carnage. Claiming that the Channel 4 programme didn’t reflect what he had said […]
Yahapalana Speaker Karu Jayasuriya’s plea for Indian funding to develop Elapathagama in the memory of the late Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera remains a mystery. In terms of an agreement signed on 14 July, 2017, India provided Sri Lankan Rs 300 mn to develop Elapathagama in the Anuradhapura district. The late Sobitha Thera, a controversial character, spearheaded […]
Through the eyes of Sena Thoradeniya: Sena Thoradeniya discussed successful US operations here taking into similar interventions in the past and present. The examination of the Egyptian and Iranian scenarios is surely useful. Those genuinely concerned about what went wrong for Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who didn’t really receive the backing of any section of the international […]
By Sanath Nanayakkare State Minister of Women and Children’s Affairs Geetha Kumarasinghe says she is waiting to see how President Ranil Wickremesinghe will act when the presidential election 2024 is officially announced before declaring her political allegiance to anyone. “I think it’s too early to say whose candidacy I would support. There are two reasons […]
By Shamindra Ferdinando All Ceylon Buddhist Congress (ACBC) recently launched an inquiry into what it called a state of anarchy prevailing in the country. An Independent Commission set up by ACBC has initiated a comprehensive probe in a bid to establish the circumstances leading to the eruption of public protests against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and […]
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warns electorate not to expect early general election By Shamindra Ferdinando Veteran politician DEW Gunasekera (22) said that there must have been a tacit understanding between the new Sri Lankan administration and the Western camp, regarding the deployment of the military and the police to remove Galle Face protesters in the early hours of yesterday. […]
By Austin Fernando I am proud that I have served all Executive Presidents of Sri Lanka from Presidents JR Jayewardene to Gotabaya Rajapaksa at some stage or another. I may be the only public ‘officer’ to have done so. With Mahinda Rajapaksa, it was secondary, but I was his ‘lifesaver’ along with Ranil Wickremesinghe. (See […]
An eye witness piece by Economy Next reporters who share what they saw in July 9 Sri Lankan revolution.
‘Decision-making apparatus necessary to accommodate protesters’ representatives’ By Shamindra Ferdinando Ex-President and SLFP leader Maithripala Sirisena has acknowledged that the change of government was not in line with the Constitution, but current circumstances have compelled political parties represented in Parliament to work closely with those who overthrew the government through unconstitu...
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today revealed some of the incidents that took place before his private residence was set on fire on Saturday. He also said that the fire destroyed several valuable books and paintings. Wickremesinghe said that the books were to be donated to Royal College and the Peradeniya University. The Prime Minister said […]
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The Reformists The Reformist groups’ attempt to oust the current leader of the United National Party seems to have experienced some serious setbacks. Ranil Wickremesinghe is still the leader; his Working Committee is still intact and as committed to him as it was at the height of the crisis. Although the Party suffered yet another humiliating electoral ...
“These people don’t see that if you encourage totalitarian methods, the time may come when they will be used against you instead of for you”. Orwell (Proposed Preface to ‘Animal Farm’) By Tisaranee Gunasekara Long before the election is held, the first result is out. Two anti-government websites were raided and their staffers arrested (including ...
A Governance Analysis of Frequency Allocation & TV Rights in Present Sri Lanka Frequency Allocation- A Grand Corruption? Understanding the state capture by Kleptocrats does not require a dedicated study; it is easily recognizable. For the benefit of keen students of governance, let me begin this article with the definition of Kleptocracy: “A form of political and government ...
Dear Editor, I noted with interest Ranil Wickremesinghe’s comment that the current economic situation in the country is due to the Cabraal-missile that has been unleashed on the people. This is a very strong statement from a former Prime Minister, who is generally considered intelligent and I think the Governor should take it seriously and ...
By Dinouk Colombage Following the United Nations Human Rights Council sessions in Geneva, Sri Lankan state media and members of the government have been on the offensive against human rights activists and independent media groups calling them ‘traitors’. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena, acting Minister of Mass Media, in an interview with The Sunday Leader says he ...
The debate between UNP MP Dr. Harsha de Silva and Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya on the current economic crisis will go live tonight at 10:30 p.m. on Sirasa TV.
Media organisations in Sri Lanka have urged the authorities to investigate all recent attacks on media personnel and institutions. The watchdogs say they will stage a protest on 25 January in Colombo against a series of attacks against media personnel in recent years. It will especially mark “Black January” during which many prominent media personnel ...
(Srilankamirror) - Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe told parliament yesterday (Dec. 21) that he would submit a proposal to investigate Sirasa Media Network and its owner Rajamahendran. Mr. Wickremesinghe made a reference to Maharaja Organization during the final day of the debate