Is the underpass for wild elephants a white elephant?

The trampled elephant fence opposite the newly laid railway tracks in Kasikote, Galgamuwa, a remote village in Kurunegala District indicated that the herd of elephants roaming the area had gone for their morning walk.

Britain: Moats and sieges, but no knights and fairy tales

Britain has been rocked by race riots for a week, and they show no sign of abating.

The September election, issues and campaigns - EDITORIAL

After our country declared itself bankrupt two years ago, we are at the point of holding elections at long last.

Namal’s Entry Changes Political Dynamics of Presidential Poll

From the time Ranil Wickremesinghe returned to the seat of power as Prime Minister and later as President, false narratives have been concocted and circulated by his opponents, adversaries, critics and detractors about him.

Namal: an attempt to keep the Pohottuwa above water

The announcement of the Presidential candidature of Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) on August 7 might be the most widely talked-about topic in the run-up to the September 21 presidential election.

Rising poverty and problems for new president

Election fever is gathering momentum in the country. The office of the Commissioner of Elections has announced that 24 candidates had placed their deposits as of August 8.

Fading poster culture of yesteryear

It cannot be denied that the poster culture of the yesteryears is largely bygone.

Protests in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh: The bloody contrast in uncanny similarity

The scenes in the streets of Dhaka on Monday were eerily similar to those in Colombo two years ago. As the demonstrators stormed her official residence,

The Vedda Chief and the presidential elections - EDITORIAL

Today (August 9) is ‘International Day of The World’s Indigenous People’. Sri Lanka can be proud of having many tribes of indigenous people.

Presidential Election looms as Sri Lanka faces economic recovery challenges

As Sri Lanka approaches its Presidential election, the nation finds itself at a critical juncture. The economic landscape, shaped by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout program, has seen remarkable improvements under President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

If Iran Retaliates Now! Future…A ‘Sticks & Stones’ World War IV

On August 6 and 9, 1945, exactly 79 years ago, the US dropped two deadly nuclear bombs, ‘Little Boy’ and the 11-foot ‘Fat Man’, on Hiroshima and Nagasaki respectively.

India sends STEM Teacher Trainers: Opening for Schools in SL Plantation Regions

The following is a press release by the High commission of India, Colombo:

Namal with no experience enters Presidential race

The race for the September 21 Presidential Election took a dramatic turn yesterday when the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) - the majority in Parliament – decided to nominate former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son, Namal Rajapaksa, as the SLPP candidate for the elections.

How ETB missed the mark on investment zones and what can be done

The Economic Transformation Bill (ETB), which passed through the Sri Lankan Parliament on July 25, sets ambitious targets for investment and export growth, aiming to address

Bhutan sends condolences on passing of Ven Galboda Gnanissara Thera

The following is a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Royal Government of Bhutan:

Myanmar’s cyber slave camps : How job seekers are lured into a crime corridor

When *Dilshani’s husband *Priyankara, an executive officer with over eight years of experience in the IT sector, was looking for overseas employment, he was convinced to take up a job opportunity as a data entry operator in Thailand.

Achievement in rural sport Rugby becomes life changer for Malabe boys

The sport of rugby union has tremendous potential to transform individuals. This is what the sport actually did to students playing rugby at Malabe Boys’ School. After dabbling in the sport for a mere couple of months, these players have not only done their school proud, but also given the assurance to their parents that they are ready to face the future; in terms of taking on life’s challenges.

College of General Practitioners marks 50 years

A western medical doctor who has undergone further training to deliver medical care at primary care level based on concepts and principles of Family Medicine/General Practice is a General Practitioner/Family Physician. Family Medicine/General practice is the medical specialty which provides continuing and comprehensive care for the individual and the family.

Racism and culture conflicts dominate United States’ election Racial and religious identities and cultural anxieties have attained salience

Though touted as a “melting pot” of diverse races and ethnicities, racism is deeply entrenched in the United States. It catches the public eye during slanging matches in election campaigns.

Whither minor parties?

What Mahinda Rajapaksa as President did to the other political parties is boomeranging now on his own party, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). During his heyday he, using both the carrot and the stick, broke other parties and those who defected to Rajapaksa’s party said that they were joining hands with Rajapaksa to strengthen his hands to win the separatist war.

“No foreign country is funding me’’ “My visits to China and India were sponsored by those respective Governments” - Anura Kumara Dissanayake

National People’s Power Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) who is contesting the Presidential Election in September said in an ‘exclusive interview’ with Daily Mirror that if he wins the election, he didn’t intend to take political revenge on anyone, but would instead ensure justice is delivered regarding the corruption which has led to the economic downfall of Sri Lanka.

No law is perfect! Embracing Change: The Economic Transformation Bill

We have heard the mission statements and ambitious goals of the Economic Transformation Bill.

WAR CRIMINALS OR HEROES? WE’VE HEARD THAT ONE BEFORE

I srael thinks it has dealt a double blow to its enemies by killing Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas and Fuad Shukr of Hezbollah.

SHADES OF ‘ARAGALAYA’ AS RIOTS SPREAD IN BANGLADESH - EDITORIAL

Bangladesh is in the grips of unprecedented protests against the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

‘Podi Hamuduruvo’, a treasure to Buddhists in SL and around the world

The passing away of the beloved Buddhaputra Podi Hamuduruvo of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Viharaya last Friday caused mournful shock waves among millions of Buddhist devotees and worldwide humanitarian activists.

Elections, renegotiations and IMF’s class politics

The presidential elections are on the way, and the much-needed alternatives to the current economic trajectory are nowhere in sight. While Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis since independence, this historic election is yet to put forward an economic program for recovery. Instead, the opposition political candidates in the running to win the elections, are reluctant to take on the IMF programme that suffocates working people with sever

Political parties, elections and addressing people’s needs - EDITORIAL

This year 2024, has been a year of elections. Elections were held in India, the UK and France. Elections are due in our own country on September 21 and in November the US will elect a new president.

Rajapaksas bamboozling Ranil boomerangs on SLPP

President Ranil Wickremesinghe was cruelly bamboozled by the Rajapaksas early this week. The incumbent president was given false promises that the Medamulana clan-led “pohottuwa”party was firmly behind him in his bid to contest the forthcoming presidential poll.

Politicians’ interests vs. peoples’ interest

Surely, the expectations of people on the outcome of the forthcoming Presidential election are a far cry from what is expected by the politicians.

Presidential elections and problems of people

According to the Office of the Commissioner of Election (EC) to date ten individuals have already paid their deposits to contest the upcoming presidential election on 21 September.