With every government, the separatists have managed to continue their roadmap successfully. Inspite of this, the election results of the North saw a significant rejection of parties that had been mooting separatism & ethnic tensions though essentially the Tamil populace …

I have a dream that my children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the race, religion, or caste of their ancestors but by the content of their character.

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The recent appointments to Sri Lanka’s Cabinet and state ministries underline both opportunities for progress and significant gaps in representation, especially in a country striving for inclusivity and cultural respect amid challenging times.

Persistent Challenges in Governance

1. Underrepresentation of …

Parliamentary elections in recent years had never seen what resulted in nothing short of a tsunami on 14 November 2024. The silver lining was that virtually all of the old brigade who had entered parliament from different parties were voted …

In an unprecedented & unexpected vote, Northern Tamils not only have voted for a predominantly Sinhala party but have rejected the Tamil politicians who have claimed to represent them over the years. This is not only a slap to …

Your chance to re-write history Mr. President! A second letter to AKD……. – By Aubrey Joachim

Dear Mr. President,

Your victories have been stunning to say the least. Winning the top job was good enough. Your virtual clean sweep …

Former parliamentarian Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera yesterday (10) said that Sri Lanka’s triumph over separatist terrorism in 2009 should be preserved if the security of the country and the safety of all its citizens were to be ensured.

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The National People’s Power (NPP) is in the fray in the Northern and Eastern Provinces at the forthcoming parliamentary elections.

By Shamindra Ferdinando

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A feature article in The Island Financial Review of February 16, 2023 served as a formal event announcement for the inaugural function of a new NGO called the People’s Convention on Good Governance (PCGG) that was scheduled to be held …

269 people were killed on 19 April 2019 by 7 Islamic suicide bombers affiliated to National Thowheed Jamath who blasted 3 churches & 3 hotels. The dead included 37 foreign nationals & injured over 500. 135 people were arrested in …