“A budget should be balanced not by more taxes, but by reduction of follies” ~ Herbert Hoover President cum Financed Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s 2026 budget has won kudos from several ...

When we reflect on the JVP’s journey from its formative years in the late 1960s to its current role as a leading force in government — alongside its NPP partners — one striking shift becomes clear. In ...

This open letter submission is made taking account of the sustainable long-term interests of the government led by you, Sri ...

Thirty-one years ago, my father was caught in the chaos of an explosion meant for someone else. A woman, carrying death like a quiet ritual, struck the presidential campaign of 1994. Gamini ...

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In my detailed response to the 2026 budget speech, I exposed a government that has not only failed to deliver on its core ...

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Lonely Planet’s editors praised Jaffna for its rich heritage, island adventures, and authentic Tamil cuisine, calling it one of the world’s most exciting emerging travel destinations. It is a ...

In Sri Lanka, outrage itself has become a crime. The story of Senior Lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake is now being rewritten by those who wish to silence discomfort: a man who reacted to the sight of a ...

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“Fiscal transparency is not just good economics—it is good governance.” On June 30, 2025, Minister of Labour and Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando announced the Fiscal Strategy Statement ...

Walking into Devi Kusumasana, I must admit I braced myself for another cinematic letdown—especially after recent works like Gardi by Prasanna Vithanage and Rani by Asoka Handagama, directors once ...