The unending Israel-Palestine conflicts and UN Resolutions - EDITORIAL

Clashes between Israel and Hamas -the ruling party in Gaza (Part of Israeli occupied Palestine) began on May 6 this year, when Palestinians commenced....

In this time of our Collective hallucinations

This is the time of our collective hallucinations. Terrified friends last week were talking about how non-existent triple ticks....

Abide by the WHO priority list

There seems to be no letup in the surge in spread of COVID 19 pandemic, despite the travel restrictions commenced on May 21 being still on. Although the number of persons reported as being infected with coronavirus seems to have come down from around 3500 in mid-May to little less than 3000 at the end of the month, the PCR tests too have

Covid Militarization This variant will have life-long complications for the country

It was quite a spectacle! Young women dressed in full military gear, a black coloured balaclava covering their face, probably a substitute for a facemask, probably a part of military paraphernalia, stood by a line of motorcycles, at attention to their co

Is Sajith Premadasa a politician or a statesman?

Premadasa entered Sri Lankan politics after the assassination of his father in 1993. Having joined his father’s party the United National Party, he was appointed district organiser of the UNP for Hambantota District in 1994, It was from the Hambantota district that he contested the 2000 General Elections and entered parliament gaining 83% of the UNP preferential votes. He

‘The system has not collapsed; it barely existed’

According to the World Health Organisation, the second year of the pandemic is going to be worse than the first.

Disaster of the MV X-Press Pearl vessel: Could this be the death of Sri Lankan sea?

The shining water that moves in the streams and rivers is not just water, but the blood of our ancestors. If we sell you our land....

“A Flame at one end; a Fool at the other” - Covid 19; Smokers vulnerable

Studies available to date, says, that a connection is emerging in regard to patients who smoke have a higher probability of developing ....

Covid and growing threats to ‘Freedom of Speech’ - EDITORIAL

The Covid-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. Everything and everyone has been impacted, how we live and interact ....

First Sinhala Talkie was made by a Tamil Film Producer

“It is with pride and pleasure, Chitrakala presents to the four million Sinhalese of Ceylon, a picture in their own language for the first time.” was the special message issued by Chitrakala Movietone Ltd.

WHO FCTC OFFERS HELP TO QUIT TOBACCO USE

Every country has an obligation to protect the health of its people, and all Parties to the World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control -WHO FCTC,

PARENTS THE MAIN ROLE MODELS FOR CHILDREN

June is traditionally considered as the month of brides. But because of the upsurge in the COVID-19 pandemic—which some experts are claiming to be China-based biochemical warfare intended to make that country the world’s top economic superpower—weddings have been restricted to small gatherings.

Who gains what by Replacing Tamil with Mandarin?

Who is responsible for the sign boards that had been put up recently replacing one or both of the Official languages in Sri Lanka....

A fresh assessment of Karunanidhi’s Sri Lanka policy

In contrast to iconic Tamil Nadu leaders like K.Kamaraj or M.G.Ramachandran (MGR), who were invariably portrayed glowingly....

Palestinian crisis and the see-no-evil diplomacy of the US

The Palestinian crisis should be kept in the public discourse till a just solution is found. It is not an issue to be forgotten with ceasefires....

Scribbling poems on love, falls and prison life - EDITORIAL

Prisoners are also humans and that’s why some of them have received pardons when commemorating special days.

A budding Tamil lawmaker on the fast lane of politics

TNA MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam’s voice is heard loud and clear. He is batting for the marginalised Tamil community. TNA MPs like Sumanthiran might not like the ‘fighter’ they see in Rasamanickam. This is because Rasamanickam is showing signs that he could outshine lawmakers like Sumanthiran.

Focusing on food security and organic farming

The Government has taken a good, but challenging and politically risky decision by announcing a blanket ban on chemical farming. Public discourse on the move is somewhat diminished since the country’s attention is more focused on the prevention of the spread of the pandemic.

Living the Dhamma unlocks Path to Freedom

Sri Lankans joined millions of Buddhists across the world to celebrate the thrice-blessed day of Vesak, which dawned on Wednesday, the Pasalosvaka Poya Day.

The themagula, thilakshana and other Vesak thoughts

There are things to talk about today. We could discuss the bipartisan House Resolution introduced by US Congresswoman Deborah Ross on Sri Lanka.

Sanctity of Vesak should be preserved

This year, Buddhist devotees will once again commemorate Vesak while being confined to the home which will give them the opportunity....

O tempora, O mores a fie upon lies and deceit - EDITORIAL

In times of difficulty, we need to depend on each other, and the government needs a hundred percent support of its people....

VACCINATION DRIVE NEEDS TRANSPARENCY AND STREAMLINING

Despite chest thumping by some government ministers who are boasting as if government has contained the COVID-19 pandemic, the country is in dire straits in terms of economy as well as COVID-19 pandemic control. The number of

‘Stirring hatred amongst communities could lead to grave repercussions’ :TNA MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam

Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam is the youngest member of Parliament representing the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and is also the youngest MP sitting in the Opposition. Rasamanickam has gained attention for raising some salient points in Parliament based on the COVID pandemic, the Port City Bill and minority rights. In a candid interview w

Port City, Sinophobia and cutting the nose to spite the face

This may be an unpopular opinion, but the Port City Economic Commission Bill that was passed last week is perhaps the only noticeable piece of work of the current government, so far. The Bill envisaged to provide substantial tax conces

Sri Lankan artist shortlisted for Asia’s most prestigious art prize

Multimedia artist Koralegedara Pushpakumara has been shortlisted for Asia’s most prestigious art prize. The Sovereign Asian Art Prize.....

Ex President Nasheed survives Assassination bid - Sri Lanka’s PLOTE in coup against Gayoom

Mohamed Nasheed born on May 17, 1967 to a middle-class family is the fourth and the first democratically elected President of the Maldives.....

Our Love of Concentration Camps: Agamben, Sri Lanka, and Future of Education

For a young, unstable republic that has seen more years under emergency laws, counter-terrorism and prevention of terrorism....

Petty politics and lessons from Palestine - EDITORIAL

As Lankans, we the people - yes, you and I - have rarely been able to rise above petty political differences to take a united stand.....

Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi by the LTTE 30 years ago

Former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated 30 years ago by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam(LTTE) at a place called Sriperumbhudur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu on May 21st 1991.