Category: FEATURE ARTICLES
What Hamas wants from Israel – and why the ceasefire talks are faltering
While both sides are ostensibly negotiating with similar aims, Hamas believes they are worlds apart. Here’s…
Wither the Muslim parties by Dr. Ameer Ali
There is a new generation of Muslim voters now who, like their counterparts among Sinhalese and…
Racism Degrades both the Perpetrator and the Victim
Opening a new session of Parliament on Wednesday, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined a policy statement, amid…
Voices of dissent asked to justify cause by ‘faceless group’
Social activist and former politician Dr. Ajantha Perera (Extreme right) sees her peaceful protest along with…
March 12 Movement issues dire warning: Online Safety Bill’s unlawful passage sparks fear of coercive govt rule and threatens democracy in Lanka
The March 12 Movement warns that rulers must understand that the silence of citizens suffering amid…
Unconditional Muslim Support Facilitated Island’s Independence
By Latheef Farook Crucial Muslim support facilitated the process of Sri Lanka gaining independence from British…
Rise & Fall Of Nationalism In North & South By Jehan Perera –
The election of Sivagnanam Shritharan as president of the ITAK has the potential to bring Tamil nationalism to the fore…
Flight Of Human Capital – A Catastrophic Fait Accompli
By Lalith Dhammika Mendis Mass Exodus of talent Sri Lanka (SL) is experiencing mass exodus of professionals…
Why isn’t Lanka’s ‘War on Drugs’, taking on Drug Barons?
In December 2023, Public Security Minister, Tiran Alles announced with much fanfare, the launch of ‘Operation…
Minorities & System Change By Ameer Ali
It has taken seventy-five years of self-destructive communal politics to bankrupt Sri Lankan economy and leave…
Sri Lanka Supports US War-Mongers Against Houthis
By Latheef Farook – Sri Lanka, once an inspiring leader of Non Aligned Movement, hosted a Non Aligned…
Houthi Challenge In The Red Sea And Lanka’s Battleship
Earlier this month, President Wickremesinghe said, a decision had been taken to deploy a ship from…
‘Free Palestine Movement’ Praises S. Africa For Backing Palestine
A letter was handed over by representatives of the Free Palestine Movement of Sri Lanka to…
Foreign Ministry urged to advise govt. against Red Sea deployment
Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Iran M. M. Zuhair yesterday (09) urged the government not to…
Kanchana urged to review proposed power sector reforms to avert disastrous consequences
Herath and Wijesekera Dissident SLPP lawmaker Charitha Herath has urged Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera…
Rohingya refugees agitate as UNHCR office in Colombo plans closure
Rohingya refugees peacefully protesting in front of the UNHCR office in Colombo. They are requesting permanent…
Sri Lankan-Palestinian families recall great escape from Gaza
With the Embassy being notified of their struggles and hardships the two families were able to…