First published in1950,Sinhale and the Patriots tells the story of the Great Rebellion of 1817-1818, the most formidable uprising during the whole period of British rule in Sri Lanka. It is the final chapter in the history of the ancient
…The National Joint Committee on Tuesday, February 24 called for an immediate abrogation of the 13th Amendment which India imposed on Sri Lanka 28 years ago.
Participating in the media briefing held at the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress Hall, …
No shame, no fear (හිරි-ඔත්තප්ප)
Politicians are a corrupt lot in India, USA, UK, EU or in Sri Lanka. But the worst kind of cheaters is found in Sri Lanka because here one can escape easily even if caught red-handed. …
Regardless of political changes in Colombo, it is important that patriotic Sri Lankans remain vigilant of the LTTE Tamil terrorists lobby and disinformation campaigns. The recent reference made by US Secretary John Kerry to Sri Lanka’s “30-year war with the …
Pro-elamist federalist Ranil Wickremesinghe says he plans to summon the owners of local media to warn them against attempting to create communal disharmony in the country. Speaking at an event in Kurunegala, where his uncle was a Catholic Bishop, Ranil …
The court case against Urgent Bill to be brought to the parliament by the pro-federalist Ranil was taken up on 6th Feb 2015. The lawyer who appeared for the petitioners, Jathika Sinhala Peramuna, SJP, Dharshana Weeresekara fiercely argued …
By K. Ratnayake
Sri Lanka’s presidential election on January 8 resulted in the ousting of Mahinda Rajapakse and the installation of Maithripala Sirisena as president. While the new government’s leaders and their pseudo-left backers claim this outcome was the result …
Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka
“Come on up for the rising
Come on up, lay your hands in mine
Come on up for the rising
Come on up for the rising tonight” – Bruce Springsteen: The Rising
There was a WANTED …
The Northern Provincial Council (NPC) Resolution passed a resolution on February 10, 2015 accusing successive governments (from 1948) of committing ‘genocide’ against Tamils and called for an international commission of inquiry. This resolution has dealt the first deadly blow to …
Several Buddhist monks have slammed the recent ‘raid’ by Christian extremist Deputy Minister of Social Services, Welfare and Livestock Development Ranjan Ramanayake on a ‘luxury meditation center’ at Kadawatha.
Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera vehemently criticized the so-called ‘raid’ and asked what …