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 …

Several questions emerge as a result of the Extraordinary Gazette 2403/28 published on 25 September 2024 – just days after the appointment of a new President.

• Why an “Extraordinary Gazette”
• Why an “Upcountry CHARTER”
• How constitutional is this gazette?
• Does

In times of unprecedented national challenges, Sri Lanka needs leaders who not only embody the spirit of the nation but also possess the unwavering courage to defend it. Admiral Sarath Weerasekara is such a leader—he has proven himself time and …

Hawaii was annexed by US in 1898. The reason for Hawaii to be annexed was the fear of Hawaii becoming part of European empire. US doesn’t want to see Sri Lanka tilt to China and is exerting tremendous pressure via …