Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal has rejected a series of applications, including one filed by Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, seeking permission to intervene in a writ petition brought by former State Intelligence Service
by Luxman Aravind The detention of Major General Suresh Sallay (Retired), former Director of the State Intelligence Service, under Sri Lanka’s counter-terrorism regime constitutes a moment of uncommon gravity in the island’s legal history.
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Brilliant Navy officer, no more. Rear Admiral Udaya Bandara, VSV, USP, retired, who passed away a few days ago, leaves behind a legacy of innovation, dedication, and distinguished service to the nation
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by Durga Velayudham There are moments when an institution claiming moral authority must choose between principle and convenience. Detention of Major General Suresh Sallay (Retired) has placed the Catholic Church in Sri
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Northern Province Governor N. Vedanayagan has sharply criticized the Survey and Forest Departments for refusing to release lands to residents of the Kilinochchi district, citing a lack of certain documents. Speaking at
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Transnational terrorism continues to cast a long shadow over South Asia, reminding the region that extremist violence is never confined within national borders. The recent attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir—where Pakistan-sponsored terrorists killed
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During my tenure as a pilot with Malaysia Airlines, I had the opportunity to meet Major General Suresh Sallay, a figure who left a lasting impression on me both professionally and personally.
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Editor’s Note: The following column is written by Professor Rohan Gunaratna, a world-renowned expert on terrorism and national security. He has advised governments and international agencies, authored over 20 books on counterterrorism,
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by Our Correspondent in Washington DC Fresh diplomatic engagement and high-level military presence have sparked debate in Colombo over whether Sri Lanka is becoming the latest focal point in a widening geopolitical
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The Sri Lanka Navy ship P 628 is undertaking its longest passage, sailing from Baltimore on the East Coast of the USA all the way to Sri Lanka. This great news, which
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo Former Director-General of the State Intelligence Intelligence Maj. Gen. (Retired) Suresh Sallay was arrested this morning by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department while traveling to his
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With Sri Lanka’s 17th annual war victory over separatist Tamil terrorism just months away, warwinning Army Chief, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka (Dec. 06, 2005, to July 15, 2009) has significantly changed his
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Exporters in Sri Lanka have raised serious concerns over a government decision to transfer export inspection responsibilities from the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka to Sri Lanka Customs starting in July,
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by Luxman Aravind The most enduring currency in Sri Lankan politics is not ideology, principle, or even nationalism. It is survival. What we are witnessing today is not a policy correction or
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Sri Lanka’s prison system is grappling with a mounting crisis as 15,674 suspects are currently being held without forensic reports, according to statistics from the Prisons Department as of January 31, 2026.
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J.R. was a cricketer. He served as chairman of the Cricket Board in 1952. As soon as he became president, he wanted to elevate the game of cricket. He entrusted that task
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