Maithripala Sirisena

August 31, 2026

Editorials/Politics/Sri Lanka

Our Happiest Era’s President

Editorial There are political jokes that need no comedian. Sri Lanka has just produced one with a red carpet, distinguished guests and a ceremonial title: “President of the Happiest Era”. Former President

Defence/Diplomacy

Sri Lanka: Angry Sirisena and Easter Sunday fallout

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Chairman Maithripala Sirisena, MP, recently accused ousted General Secretary of the party, parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekera, unceremoniously kicked out by him, of seeking to contest the next presidential election. The former President (2015-2019) claimed that the

October 4, 2023

A Reckless Politician’s Dangerous Games with Our Nation’s Security

Editorial In a shocking display of audacity, former President Maithripala Sirisena, the very individual responsible for jeopardizing our national security, has now emerged from

Our Happiest Era’s President

August 31, 2026

Editorials/Politics/Sri Lanka

Editorial There are political jokes that need no comedian. Sri Lanka has just produced one with a red carpet, distinguished guests and a ceremonial title: “President of the Happiest Era”. Former President

Sri Lanka: Angry Sirisena and Easter Sunday fallout

October 4, 2023

Defence/Diplomacy

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Chairman Maithripala Sirisena, MP, recently accused ousted General Secretary of the party, parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekera, unceremoniously kicked out by him, of seeking to contest the next presidential

A Reckless Politician’s Dangerous Games with Our Nation’s Security

September 21, 2023

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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