The speech argues that ancient Greece gave the West far more than democracy, philosophy and political institutions: it bequeathed a distinctive ideal of human excellence, intellectual curiosity, courage, competition and national loyalty.
Editorial In a shocking turn of events, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership, citing a blatant breach of its obligations. The cricket-loving nation, still reeling from a
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Editorial He has departed to stroll among the angels. In the esteemed realms of Sri Lankan journalism, Gamini Weerakoon emerged as a commanding presence, imprinting an enduring legacy on the media terrain
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Editorial The recent developments involving the United States and Sri Lanka have raised questions that demand a closer look at the real intentions behind a massive financial investment of $553 million in
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor General Lionel Piyananda Balagalle, an unwavering sentinel of the homeland, etched an indelible saga into Sri Lanka’s annals with his unparalleled dedication and monumental contributions. He stands
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Correspondent The so-called documentary, featuring a select few screened on Channel 4 News, holds no value for those whose lives were shattered by the Easter suicide attack perpetrated
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In a world where the spotlight rarely shines on the same place twice, Sri Lanka has found itself thrust into international scrutiny, not for its picturesque landscapes or vibrant culture, but because
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Editorial In a shocking display of audacity, former President Maithripala Sirisena, the very individual responsible for jeopardizing our national security, has now emerged from the shadows to play with the truth and
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Editorial In the heart of a nation struggling on multiple fronts, the rise of what can only be termed “Channel 4 Syndrome” represents not just a diversion but a dangerous distraction from
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EDITORIAL TEAM OF SRI LANKA GUARDIAN In a scathing open letter addressed to Channel 4, we, Sri Lanka Guardian as an independent and volunteer-based media entity, have demanded accountability for what it
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The recent statements by His Eminence Malcom Cardinal Ranjith and the ongoing discourse between India and Sri Lanka demand our immediate and resolute attention. Cardinal Ranjith’s stark
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor He is nothing more than a ceaseless chinwagger, a hollowness personified in the realm of politics, and an individual who has recklessly gambled with the very national
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NOTE FROM OUR EDITORIAL TEAM Sri Lanka Guardian proudly stands on the precipice of its 16th anniversary, poised to embrace today, 16th of August 2023. This moment marks a significant juncture in
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by Our Political Affairs Editor In the grand arena of political stewardship and the relentless pursuit of our nation’s advancement, President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s resounding declaration reverberates with astonishing intensity. His profound assessment
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Editorial For three decades, Sri Lanka has been haunted by the ghosts of its dark past – the reign of terror inflicted upon innocent lives by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
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Editorial In a deplorable display of disrespect and ignorance, a young female singer named Umara Sinhawansa, along with her misguided gang, shamelessly tarnished the sanctity of our beloved National Anthem during the
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