Chandrika working behind the scenes Navin

Navin Dissanayake, the eldest son of prominent United National Party (UNP) politician Gamini Dissanayake, was the Plantation Industries Minister before the disputed government was appointed. He is the National Organiser of the UNP and one of the young UNPers who is being groomed to take over the party leadership. He is also 

UNF is ready for a Presidential Election Ruwan Wijewardene

Sri Lankan politics has made headlines locally and across the globe since October 26. With the struggle to prove a majority in Parliament, it turned into a battle ground followed by continuous boycotting by members of the ‘purported’ Government. While this continues, civil societies and activists have taken to the streets demanding their democratic rights. In such a backdrop, the Opposition is demanding for a Presidential Election i

We will adopt next strategy after Supreme Court ruling MR

Mahinda Rajapaksa, former President and Prime Minister appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena on October 26,  in an interview with the Daily Mirror, spoke about the current status of the country and....

Prez, SC cannot dispute Speaker’s rulings Kiriella

Former Leader of the House, UNP MP Lakshman Kiriella, in an interview with Daily Mirror, speaks about the current political crisis and the way forward. He says the traditions of the British parliamentary system should be followed in case of ambiguity in our laws governing parliamentary affairs. He says the President should respect 

Our political culture is on default mode Lawyer Harshana Nanayakkara

Mr. Harshana Nanayakkara is an outspoken lawyer who believes an honest, just and well-planned form of governance is key to developing Sri Lanka. To achieve this, he and his colleagues at the National Intellectuals’ Organization (NIO) have launched an ambitious programme to formulate a National Plan to seek long-term 

Speaker should act in understanding with Prez: Wijayamuni Zoysa

Fisheries, Aquatic Resources Development and Rural Economic Affairs Minister Wijith Wijayamuni Zoysa speaks about the change of government. He served in the same post under the previous UNP-led government 

“Current crisis takes its toll on SL economy”

German Ambassador Jörn Rohde, who is vocal about the current developments in Sri Lanka, spoke about the impact of the present constitutional impasse on economic cooperation between his country and Sri Lanka.

“Sirisena has a hidden agenda” Kumara welgama

While on to its fourth consecutive week of political instability, Sri Lanka is once again in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. With a confused Government, the people have started questioning their democratic rights. It was quite evident that members of the Joint Opposition showed little or no respect when they disrupted Parliamentary sessions twice. 

In conversation with CSI expert Ravi Perera : Will Sri Lanka have any wildlife in future?

Crimes are an everyday occurrence. Crime scene investigations have often been vested with the Police but in the West, it is serious business. It would take years or even a lifetime...

“Cabinet stands dissolved when NCM against Govt. is passed” -Legal Expert

Rajeev Amarasuriya is an Attorney-at-Law in practice in the area of public law before the Superior Courts. He is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants...

“Judiciary is the only hope” Mangala

Former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera speaks about the current political impasse and responds to the allegations made by President Maithripala Sirisena against the United National Party (UNP). 

19A totally Nullified: J.C. Weliamuna

Politics has always been a messy game. It got even messier over the past few days. At a time when many debates, arguments and justifications are being brought up, one certainly wouldn’t be able to distinguish between what is right and what is wrong. When many were looking forward to November 14, President Maithripal

“6.2 million who gave the mandate were betrayed”

With the heat of the political situation rising daily, JVP Leader and MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed his views regarding this crisis during an interview.

“Leaders may talk about nationalism, but they depend on money to retain power” -Rajitha Dissanayake

Rajitha Dissanayake’s newest play ‘Hithala Gaththu Theeranayak’, (A well-made decision), premiers at the Lionel Wendt Theatre tomorrow (Friday) and on Saturday 10th November, at 7.00 pm. This is Dissanayake’s 11th full-length play, and it promises to be a high-quality drama that addresses current socio-political issues. 

“Conservation Biologist says Sri Lanka is off-track”

Dr. Eric Wikramanayake, Chair of the Environment Foundation Ltd, is a Conservation Biologist with over 25 years of experience throughout Asia working on ecosystem based approaches to reducing climate change vulnerabilities and assessing e-flows. He was a senior conservation scientist

How a bold idea built a billion dollar business

Technology has started to lead the way and at times one may be confused as to whether it is the technology that uses people or vice versa. Identifying the growing inefficiency of legacy IT systems....

Rauff Hakeem Forces that stood together in 2015 should remain the same

Minister of City Planning and Water Supply Rauff Hakeem during an interview with the  spoke about the present political situation in the island. Mr. Hakeem who is the Leader of Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) also spelt out his aspirations with regard to the next Presidential Elections. Excerpts:  

“Middle Class is not a progressive class”

David North the Chairman of the Socialist Equality Party in the United States and the theoretical leader of the Fourth International, which bases its ideology on Leon Trotsky and the Internationalism contained therein sat down with the Daily Mirror for an interview. The Author and international socialist spoke of a wide range of issues of which excerpts are published below.  

‘ Our people are averse to a new Government ’

Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, in an interview with the Daily mirror , spoke about the proposed move to form a new Government and the next presidential candidate.

Indo-Lanka accord has outlived its utility - Subramaniam Swami

Subramaniam Swamy, a stalwart of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in an email interview with Daily Mirror, speaks about India- Sri Lanka ties . Swamy, a Harvard-educated economist, recently invited former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to address a seminar in New Delhi. He is an ardent critic of the LTTE. The Excerpts:   

Current exchange rate gives real value of LKR

Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama, in an interview with the Daily Mirror, speaks about the rupee depreciation and the current status of the Government. He also responds to allegations of a powerful Minister trying to seek bribe. 

Modi wants SL political parties to have dialogues with the separate Indian states - Douglas

Leader of Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) MP Douglas Devananda, in an interview with , speaks about his recent visit to India along with a parliamentary delegation headed by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya. 

“ PC polls can be further delayed ”

Local Government, Provincial Councils and Sports Minister Faizer Musthapha discussed the failed delimitation process, PC polls, political  and  current situation in sports with Daily mirror . 

Parties that were together at 2015 Presidential Polls should forge ahead Sumanthiran

Jaffna district Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarian M. A. Sumanthiran in an interview with Daily mirror , speaks about the current status of the Constitution-making process and future politics. He shared the following:

20th Amendment will destabilize country if enacted -Champika Ranawaka

Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, in an interview with Daily Mirror, responds to questions about the current status of politics and the economy. 

Identity has started to divide us: Dr. Ruvaiz Haniffa

Dr. Ruvaiz Haniffa is the 125th President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) which is the apex medical professional association of Sri  Lanka. It is the oldest professional medical association in Asia and Australasia which brings together medical professionals of all grades and branches. Dr. Haniffa is a Consultant Family 

SL co-sponsorship of UNHRC resolution Time is ripe to invoke SC on legality :Darshan Weerasekara

Attorney-at-Law Darshan Weerasekara, who supports those working against the UNHRC resolution on Sri  Lanka, speaks about the process that led to the current situation. He is the one who drafted a counter response to the UN High Commissioner’s report on Sri Lanka. Excerpts of an interview with him: 

We’ll ensure SLFP’s victory at the upcoming polls Duminda Dissanayaka

The Dailymirror recently interviewed Irrigation, Water Resources Development and Disaster Management Minister Duminda Dissanayaka and these were the views he expressed on politics and current affairs.   

My involvement in people’s struggles delayed my wedding

Everybody had been eager to comment on the wedding of Chathura Senarathne. This wedding was celebrated at Temple Trees. Chathura has become a controversial character in the political arena in the recent past. The following are excerpts of an interview Lanka Deepa had with him. 

‘Gota can be defeated easily’

Public Enterprise Development Minister Lakshman Kiriella, in an interview with the  spoke about the current status of politics in the country, the possibly candidacy of former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the financial position of SriLankan Airlines. Excerpts: