How a little protest grew to a loud people’s roar

Back in 2019 the Sri Lankan citizenry elected the Gotabaya Rajapaksa regime with high hopes based on the assurance of establishing national security while placing their trust in his Vistas.....

What’s next for the Sri Lankan Economy?

Monday’s briefing by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was a rude awakening for many across the country. Although several parliamentarians, economists and industry stakeholders....

Who do we subsidize through fuel subsidies?

The economic crisis, the outcome of months of mismanagement by the Gotabaya Rajapaksa government. Despite experts and people sounding the alarms over increasing prices and lack of foreign....

Part II: Are we doing our prime role in this crisis?

As a country, we need to focus on policy-oriented governance. In addition, there should be an efficient attempt to change and improve the legislation required for good governance and....

May 9th and its aftermath When the ‘Executive’ ignores citizenship being re-defined

The 9th of May 2022 will be remembered as one of the darkest days in post-war Sri Lankan history. The country, already teetering on the brink of economic collapse due to incomprehensible levels of mismanagement, corruption, incompetence and impunity at the highest levels of government, was driven to violence, instigated by mobs brought down to Colo

Economic crisis grips low income settlements in Colombo ‘Survival of the fittest’ no more a poor man’s game

Marimuththu Nirmala from Keththarama is widowed with two children. She looks after two patients and earns Rs. 350 a month. Apart from that she receives a charity allowance, but her monthly income is less than Rs. 5000. For people li

Manufacturing Success: An Industrial Path to Prosperity

The fate of not just its economy but the very essence of Sri Lanka’s social fabric hangs in the balance. The violence of the week beginning on May 9th was created by supporters.....

New PM in, what next? - Direction Sri Lanka

Further to the press conference held on May 10, Direction Sri Lanka - Independent Professionals for the Nation, in a communique stressed upon the urgent need of forming a caretaker/interim national....

Thoughts on Vesak Inner peace and joy

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammàsambuddhassa! Devas in numerous realms and universal devotees sung numerous devotional songs to emphasise Vesak full moon day.

Prof. Furkhan worked towards getting accountancy recognised

By 1965 much change had occurred in the socio political environment of Sri Lanka. Policies that were pro-western had quite violently been overtaken by socialist thought.

Wattala Anthonians celebrate 80th anniversary

St. Anthony’s College Wattala will celebrate its 80th Anniversary this year with a Lasallian College Magazine to recall the golden memories of yesteryears.

SLPI calls for democracy, rule of law during unrest

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), its constituent members and affiliated organizations, emphasise the need for Democratic Rights and Rule of Law to prevail without any infringement from the government during the present time of unrest.

‘GotaGoGama’ rises through ashes after Monday’s nightmare

A half burned down tent standing on plastic pillars, heaps of rubble from the aftermath on May 9 piled in various corners were signs....

Direction of Sri Lanka: Calls for peace, political stability and accountability

Condemning the violence that had taken place on Monday (9) against peaceful protesters, and reiterating their calls for the President.....

Pro-Rajapaksa supporters attack peaceful Galle Face Green Sponsored violence ensures black day for protesters

Yesterday (May 9) marked a month since the Galle Face Green transformed into a mass protest site. However, it took only a matter of hours for pro-Rajapaksa supporters to not only destroy tents that were put up in front of Temple Trees and Galle Fac

Vanquish fear, realize the dream

The point is if our system puts indignity upon its people, and carries within its structure the possibility of violence, then the only way out of that is to acknowledge that to solve our economic crisis....

‘Direction Sri Lanka’ sees May 6 Hartal legitimate

A group of concerned independent professionals comprising of largely legal and medical practitioners under one banner: “Direction Sri Lanka - Independent Professionals for the Nation” has raised concerns over the deepening economic crisis which has made a great impact on the socio-economic conditions of the people.

To break the Impasse…

The rhetoric emanating from the political leaders do not inspire much hope of an early resolution to the political impasse, notwithstanding the two No-confidence motions.

A fragrance that touched every heart

On April 29, 1962, Subadhra Monarawila Keppetipola Vidurupola beloved wife of late Chandra Vidurupola, left us suddenly at the age of 24. You left behind grieving relatives and your worldly treasure of three tender children.

Forest regrowth: A viable climate change solution

As part of its pledge to be a socially responsible entity, Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts marks Earth Day 2022 by reiterating its biodiversity initiative - Cinnamon Rainforest Restoration Project.

Church leaders condemn arrest of peaceful protesters

The heads of the Church of Ceylon have strongly condemned police’s recent arrest of peaceful demonstrators and claimed that the conduct of the law enforcement authority is a severe violation of fundamental rights of the people.

Australian documentary contends corrupt transactions in Hambantota hospital project

Australia Broadcasting Corporation’s leading investigative journalism and current affairs programme, Four Corners recently released....

Sri Lankans in USA throw weight behind people’s struggle

‘Stand in Solidarity with Sri Lanka’ a USA wide protest organised by the Sri Lankan Student Collective in the United States along....

Are Sri Lanka’s working people in the line of fire yet again?

On Sri Lanka’s streets, fuel queues and gas shortages are the conspicuous markers of the nation’s economic duress, but in the homes....

MCB’s Third Year Anniversary; Continues to Make Waves!

With the period following the economic liberalization reforms initiated in 1977, the number of commercial cases filed has been.....

88% of Sri Lankans are severely suffering in present crisis Report by the independent Centre for Policy Alternatives

While almost all Sri Lankans from all religions and races are expressing widespread protests around the country because of unprecedented price hikes, hospitals without essential medicines and severe suffering, there seems to be a brigh

Unity at Galle Face protest: A hope for future SL

The recent protests over the economic crisis in the country and calling for the President to resign is regarded by many as a rare show of unity amongst Sri Lankans of various ethnic groups and religions. A country that was plagued by divisive politics resulting in furthering ethnic and religious divide through divisive policies, civil war and terrorist attacks, was

Central Bank’s independence is a practice – that should be enforced

“We have a homegrown strategy” former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal exclaimed to CNBC in March 2022, as families suffered 5-hour power cuts, people lined up at petrol....

Can the 20th Amendment create a constitutional crisis?

Clashes in the constitution often have a history in destabilizing Sri Lanka’s progress. Can the resignation of the executive result in a constitutional crisis because of the 20th Amendment? An argument....

Interim Govt. a challenging task for proponents

Political unrest still prevails in the country, with the chorus urging President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down. An interim government representative of all the parties with MPs in Parliament has been proposed by some parties and groups in the meantime to run the country for a short period –may be one year- to work out solutions to public grievances such as the shortage of LPG, fuel and soaring cost of living.