The return of Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera to prison has revived an old confrontation between religious influence and judicial authority. His contempt case, examined alongside landmark rulings from Sri Lanka, Britain, the
by Hitha Honda Albert Oh, brace yourselves, ladies and gentlemen, for we are about to witness the profound wisdom and political expertise of none other than Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith. In a recent
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From 28 to 29 June, Qi Zhenhong, the Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka, embarked on a visit to Uva Province to extend China’s assistance and pay homage to a national hero.
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor It is intriguing to see a man who possesses extensive knowledge of diplomacy and is well-equipped with intelligence resources take the stage and claims that his spy
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Editorial The audacious interference by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Colombo Archbishop, in the appointment of Sri Lanka’s Inspector General of Police is an outright assault on the nation’s esteemed reputation and
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Oh, what a magnificent sight it is to behold! The esteemed foreign missions, sustained by the hard-earned cash of Sri Lankan citizens, have become delightful playgrounds for
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Editorial The just concluded Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, held on 22 and 23 June 2023 in France, provided a platform for leaders from around the world to address the
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Oh, how fortunate we are to witness the grand spectacle of a clown in the White House ruling over the so-called “free world.” In this remarkable theater,
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In a compelling speech delivered at the Third United Nations High-Level Conference on Counter-Terrorism, Major General Suresh Sallay, Director of the State Intelligence Service in Sri Lanka, highlighted the evolving global threat
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In a statement presented at the 53rd session of the Human Rights Council, Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed concern over Sri Lanka’s rejection of certain aspects of
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by a Special Correspondent The alarming incidents of medical complications and fatalities in Sri Lanka linked to drugs manufactured in India have brought the spotlight onto the country’s pharmaceutical industry. These distressing
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Editorial The Canadian government has officially communicated to the Sri Lankan government that there is no credible evidence supporting the occurrence of genocide in Sri Lanka. This information was reaffirmed by reliable
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Editorial On June 10th, we marked the 60th anniversary of President Kennedy’s Peace Speech at American University, a moment that revealed his courageous stance against the prevailing national-security state. Kennedy’s vision for
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In a bid to enhance bilateral defense ties between Sri Lanka and India, the State Minister of Defense, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, emphasized the importance of equipping the armed forces with cutting-edge technologies
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In a significant development for India’s cruise tourism industry, the country’s first international cruise ship, MV Empress, was launched from Chennai, setting sail to Sri Lanka. The ship, carrying 750 passengers, aims
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by Our Political Affairs Editor Ah, Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean. Once a land of vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and humble simplicity. Fast forward to 2048, and behold, a
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