by Our Special Correspondent in Jaffna An interim archaeological investigation at Chemmani in Sri Lanka’s northern Jaffna district has recovered 574 minimum-number-of-individuals human skeletons, documented 51 accumulations of disarticulated bones and registered
The Pathfinder Foundation’s proposal to establish a fisheries research institute on Kachchativu is presented as an exercise in scientific cooperation, but its critics may see a far more troubling prospect. The financial burden of sustaining a facility on an isolated
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
Sri Lanka’s opposition United National Party (UNP) has accused the government of failing to provide Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun with appropriate diplomatic
The JVP-led NPP government has decided against granting service extensions to current commanders of the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as any other officer scheduled to retire on 31 Dec.,
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Sri Lanka is witnessing a significant shift towards sustainable finance, with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) introducing the listing and trading of Green Bonds in 2023. DFCC Bank led the way among
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Editorial Today marks the 160th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s railway system, a milestone that should be recognised as a reflection of the nation’s potential for progress and development. However, this anniversary serves
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“You have the complete right to convince any truth as a lie and any lie as a truth. That is your democratic right. You have the right to see the negative side
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by Luxman Aravind President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is no ordinary political player. His mastery of optics, his ability to engineer public sentiment, and his uncanny skill in turning every action into a
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The naval fast attack craft engaged in close quarter battle off the coast of Boulder Point in Pulmoddai January 1999 stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the Sri
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In the current state of public institutions, there is a pressing need to evaluate the role of meritocracy in appointments and decision-making. Despite various initiatives aimed at improving the performance of these
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In a series of moves to bolster Sri Lanka’s socio-economic development, foreign relations, and administrative efficiency, the Cabinet of Ministers met on December 23, 2024, and approved several key proposals. These decisions
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Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, has made the controversial decision to exclude girls from serving as altar servers in the parishes of his Archdiocese in Sri Lanka. This directive, formalized in
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The new parliament, packed with first timers as never before, had an interesting session last week with the dust yet unsettled over the issue of the last speaker’s doctorate. Now plain MP
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A recent audit by the National Audit Office has uncovered serious mismanagement of media equipment valued at Rs. 1.42 billion, procured for the Presidential Media Division (PMD) between 2015 and 2020. Cameras,
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I would like to extend my gratitude to Comrade Prins Gunasekera’s daughter, Mrs. Geshni Gunasekera, for inviting me to deliver a message on this special occasion of the birth centenary of the
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by Luxman Aravind Forget about what they’ve issued, a “diplomatic” communiqué over the future of Indo-Lanka relationships. The message is abundantly clear who wrote this, but instead of showering praises, we must
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With blessings of Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and his lady and President of Sri Lanka Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewha, Navy conducted National Canoeing and Kayaking Competition at Jaffna lagoon
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Trincomalee, located on the northeastern coast of Sri Lanka, has long been a coveted strategic location due to its natural deep-water harbour and position along key maritime trade routes. This history, shaped
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