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Laksiri Fernando

Laksiri Fernando, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, is a specialist on human rights having completed his PhD on the subject at the University of Sydney. His major books include, Human Rights, Politics and States in Burma, Cambodia and Sri Lanka; A Political Science Approach to Human Rights; Academic Freedom 1990; Police Civil Relations for Good Governance; Sri Lanka’s Ethnic Conflict in the Global Context among others. Having served as Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS Colombo), he is a promoter of post graduate studies.

    November 8, 2026
    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka Electricity Regulator and System Operator Clash Over Proposed Tariff Increase

    A dispute has emerged between Sri Lanka’s electricity regulator and the National System Operator (NSO) over a proposed tariff increase for the final quarter of 2026, with the NSO insisting that improved

    Sri Lanka

    Port City Colombo Attracts 68 New Strategic Businesses with $167 Million in Investment Commitments

    Port City Colombo has attracted 68 new businesses designated as secondary Businesses of Strategic Importance (BSIs), with declared five-year investment commitments totalling approximately US$166.87 million, according to a technical analysis of the latest gazette disclosures. The companies include entities incorporated

    November 8, 2026

    Sri Lankan Opposition Accuses President of Diverting Attention from Controversial Crime Bill Provisions

    Judiciary/Sri Lanka

    The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has accused President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of drawing public attention to selected provisions of the proposed Prevention of Organised

    Sri Lanka Moves to Establish Trade Negotiation Committee Ahead of New FTA Talks

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka is moving to establish a National Trade Negotiation Committee to prepare the groundwork for prospective Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, with preliminary

    What is Wrong with the President’s Vision and Mission?

    September 13, 2023
    Columns/Politics

    The present President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, is undoubtedly a capable person compared to many other former Presidents in the country. Chandrika Kumaratunga could have been better, but the circumstances of

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    Mother’s Day and Rights of Women    

    May 22, 2023
    Human Rights

    I am late in responding to Mother’s Day (14 May) which could have been a landmark in changing antagonistic social culture in Sri Lanka like in many other countries. But better late

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    Sri Lanka: Conflict Resolution might be the Way Out?

    March 22, 2023
    Business/Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

    Sri Lankan crisis cannot be separated from the international crisis both in economic and political terms. This is a warning for the political leaders to resolve their differences and conflictsin an amicable

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    Sri Lanka: President should be Responsible!

    March 2, 2023
    Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

    Reading news from Sri Lanka is depressing. Suffering of the people due to cost of living, loss of employment or small businesses, breakdown of welfare assistance from the government are some of

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    ChatGPT and Promotion of Artificial Intelligence in Sri Lanka?

    February 5, 2023
    Artificial Intelligence/Human Rights

    There cannot be any doubt that if Sri Lanka needs to get out of the present mess of economic fallout and political authoritarianism, solutions need to be worked out scientifically and objectively.

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    Sri Lanka: If no elections, there can be a democratic uprising!

    January 24, 2023
    Columns/Politics

    In a month’s time, the future of Sri Lanka will be decided not only in democratic terms but also in economic terms. There will be a strong democratic uprising if the government

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    Where are we heading in 2023?

    December 27, 2022
    Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

    One mistake we normally make in analysing the situation or crisis in Sri Lanka is to do it in isolation. Sri Lanka is unfortunately only a part of a world system. Although

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    A Tribute to Winifred

    September 12, 2022
    Defence/Diplomacy/Geopolitics/United States

    by It is not so conventional for a husband to write an eulogy or memorial for his wife. However, we have not been very conventional in life on many matters and occasions.

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