Conscience versus Career: Chaminda Wijesiri’s Bold Exit from Sri Lankan Parliament Conscience versus Career
Sri Lanka's political scene, always buzzing with intense rivalries and sudden changes, has just witnessed a remarkable event. SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri, in an unexpected move, has stepped down from…
Let the People Decide My Political Journey: Exclusive Interview with Minister Douglas Devananda
Douglas Devananda, the Minister of Fisheries and the only cabinet minister representing the Northern Tamils, recently did an in-depth interview with our reporter, David Ignatius. Here, we present this exclusive…
Geethanath’s Mission Impossible
Geethanath Kassilingam, previously serving as the Coordinator Secretary for former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and a close ally of Rajapaksa's son Namal, has been appointed to the Central Committee and Political…
Balancing Health and Economy: Sri Lanka’s Challenge Amidst New COVID Wave
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarms about an uptick in respiratory diseases, including COVID-19 and its new sub-variant JN.1, particularly in Southeast Asia. This new variant, classified as…
Celebrating Unity through Language: Naminioya Central College Hosts First-Ever Tamil Language Festival
Naminioya Central College Matale recently hosted its inaugural Tamil Language Festival
Pimple Patrol: Sri Lankan Airlines Quest for Spotless Air Hostesses
Sri Lankan Airlines recently embarked on a mission to find the crème de la crème of air hostesses
Jaffna’s Amuruthaa Joins England U19 Women’s Cricket
The England Women's Under-19 cricket team is set to embark on a tour of Sri Lanka in March-April 2024, where they will compete in a Tri-Series against the host nation…
Roaring Pleasantly, Leading Boldly: The Pat Cummins Story
As the cricketing world moved on from the recently concluded World Cup, a defining image emerged. It was Pat Cummins, metaphorically roaring like a lion, albeit a pleasant one, after…
[Part – 1] Captain
In January of the year Nineteen Hundred and Ninety One, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam nicknamed Manuel Poṉrāsā as ‘Captain.’ This incident unfolded thus: In June of Nineteen Ninety, Tigers…
Sayanthan: Lawyer or Predator?
A young man previously arrested under the stringent provisions of the Terrorism Prevention Act was granted bail by the Chavakachcheri Magistrate's Court on December 28. His arrest on November 27…