People want non-traditional politicians - Gotabhaya Rajapaksa

Former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, in an interview with the Daily mirror , spoke about his future plans and the way forward for the country.   Excerpts:   

Social Media is only a Tool

In an interview with the Daily Mirror Ambika Satkunanathan, one of the Commissioners at the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka said that social media is only a tool that is used to incite hatred or violence and that it isn’t the cause of hatred or violence. She said that when impunity isn’t addressed perpetrators are emboldened as a result of which they continue to commit such offences. Therefore, she stressed that in order to pre

After the motion we can clearly see the way forward

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) Leader Udaya Gammanpila in an interview with the Daily Mirror spoke about the no confidence motion and the plans to win it.

No Confidence Motion Trying to save Unity Government -Susil Premajayantha

The Daily mirror  sat with Science, Technology and Research Minister Susil Premajayantha, to discuss the No-Confidence Motion and current politics in the country. Excerpts  

Country-specific UNHRC resolutions have only one goal

Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Yury B. Materi, in an interview with the Daily mirror, speaks about bilateral relations, Russia’s role in international affairs and....

‘‘Glyphosate linked to kidney disease’’ -Prof. Channa Jayasumana

Prof. Channa Jayasumana, a leading academic who has done extensive research into the kidney disease in Rajarata, speaks about Glyphosate and its impact on the spread of the disease. Also, he compares the disease pattern in Sri Lanka and India. Excerpts of the interview:   

Rosy Senanayake believes Colombo could be better than Malaysia

Colombo’s first female Mayor Rosy Senanayake assumed duties last week and is in the process of ‘setting things right’ at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). During the run-up to the elections, Senanayake presented an elaborate manifesto addressing various issues in and around Colombo. One of her primary focuses includes developing underserved development areas. “The beauty of Colombo is that it’s a multi-religious

“ICT a reality to stay for many years” Children must master 21st century skills

Prof. Amarendra P. Behera, Joint Director of the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET) of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) of India visited Sri Lanka recently to participate in the South Asia Regional Symposium on Information and Communications 

Judicature (Amendment) Bill is nothing but political vendetta

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Chairman Prof. G.L. Peiris, in an interview with Daily Mirror, discusses the implications of the Judicature (Amendment) Bill. Prof. Peiris shared the following:-

Four SLFPers signing no-faith motion REFLECTS party’s mood - Anura Yapa

Disaster Management Minister Anura PriyadarshanaYapa, who is a senior member of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), speaks about political developments in the wake of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. 

We have no National Policy to combat bribery and corruption right now

The Dailymirror discussed bribery and corruption, its prevention and prosecution of suspects with the Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), Sarath Jayamanne PC.

‘It is important to constitutionalise ESC rights’ -Virginia Brás Gomes

Virginia Brás Gomes is the Chairperson of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which is a body comprising 18 independent experts that monitors the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by its States parties.

Sri Lanka has to decide whether its security is sufficient

The Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano visited Sri Lanka on March 14 after concluding a two day visit to Pakistan. 

There should be a controlling mechanism on social media not a ban - IT expert

Information Technology Expert Dr. (Eng.) Lalith Liyanage speaks to  Daily mirror about the importance of having a controlling mechanism on the social media sites. Dr. Liyanage is the Chief Executive Officer of Lanka Logistics and Technologies Ltd. which comes under the purview of the Ministry of Defence. He shared the following: 

Omp is for reconciliation not to satisfy anyone else

The Office on Missing Persons (OMP) is one of the main transitional justice mechanisms, the others being a truth commission, an office on reparations and a judicial mechanism to investigate allegations of violations and abuses of human rights. The OMP intends to promote justice and bring closure to those 

New election system confusing: Douglas

In an interview with Dailymirror, Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) leader and MP Douglas Devananda spoke about the latest political trends in the North, confusions created by the new election law and his expectations. Excerpts: 

Intelligence services a must for national security

Law and Order Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara, in an interview with Daily Mirror, speaks about the Kandy incidents and the restrictions on social media and the challenges that lie ahead. 

Recent violence manipulated to destabilize country - Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera

Eminent Buddhist monk Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera, in an interview with Daily Mirror, speaks about the current status of the country in the aftermath of violence in Kandy. The prelate said all the communities should be united to build the country. The excerpts of the interview:   

‘Peace and unity should be in everyone’s heart’

Dharmasiri Bandaranayake, the maverick of Sinhala cinema and theatre, has attempted to portray the reality of the state in every production. From Hansa Vilak to Bawa Duka, Bawa Karma and stage plays such as Eka Adipathi, Dhawala Beeshana and Makarakshaya have addressed issues from the 1980s 

Sri Lanka has made remarkable progress in mine action

The Special Envoy on Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention Prince Mired RaadZeid Al-Hussein, spoke to the Daily Mirror about the progress made by Sri Lanka in mine...

Sri Lanka’s geostrategic location important to Japan

A leading Japanese academic Prof. Narushige Michishita, in an interview with the Daily Mirror, spoke about the relationship between Japan and Sri Lanka. Prof. Michishita....

“Society has been regressing in its Attitude Towards Women”

Prof. Savitri Goonesekere is Emeritus Professor of Law at the University of Colombo. She was its first female Vice Chancellor and first female Professor of Law. Goonasekere is an internationally acclaimed academic and her range of expertise includes women’s rights. In an engaging interview 

EC has nothing to do with criterion for woman representation in LG bodies - Mahinda Deshapriya

Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya, in an interview with Daily Mirror, speaks about the current electoral system and its consequences in the aftermath of the elections to the local authorities. Excerpts of the interview:   

Prez Sirisena should talk with Basil or Gota and reach an agreement -Dr. Nalin de Silva

Dr. Nalin de Silva during an interview with the  spoke about the current political situation in the country. Dr. de Silva has been a leading proponent of the Sinhala nationalist movement since the 1980s and been a critique of Western science and culture. Dr. de Silva has been noted for his strong push for the military defeat of the LTTE through his regular articles to the Sinhala and English newspapers through the 1990s till the ultimate end

National Unity Govt should forge ahead

Land Minister Gayantha Karunatilake, in an interview with Daily mirror , speaks about the current political situation and the future of his party.  The excerpts:

‘We need parliamentary election without delay’

Nationalist Movement activist Gevindu Cumaratunga, in an interview with the Daily Mirror, analysed the....

Sri Lanka Relations in Perspective History alive in both countries

Dr. Mohsen Eslami is Assistant Professor of the Department of International Relations, at the Tarbiat Modares University of Tehran. Recently he was invited for a round-table conference which was held by Pathfinder Foundation, in association with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran and in collaboration with the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations,

Youth is energy untapped

Dr. Mallika Kumar is Associate Professor for Economics at the Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) of the University of Delhi. She is the Head of the Commerce Department and the Coordinator for the Office of International Programmes at SRCC &the Cultural Coordinator for the University of Delhi. 

Sri Lanka ready for IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo: Bolling

Julian Bolling, Head Coach and Director, Rainbow Swimming Academy needs little introduction as in the years gone by he put Sri Lanka on the map when representing the country in swimming. Bolling is also the Director, Pro Am Serendib, the company behind IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo, which will hit the streets of the city by the sea on Sunday (25). 

“People wish not only Govt. but also President will step down”

Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who spearheads the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), speaks to Daily mirror  about the way forward following the conclusion of local government polls and the present impasse of the government.