Month: January 2026
Ruling party’s pledge to women and the inoperative National Women’s Commission
The inaugural National Women’ Commission has been left in limbo due to a lack of communication from the Presidential Secretariat, resources, and institutional...
Court upholds RTI Commission decision on People’s Bank
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal filed by People’s Bank, affirming a directive of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission requiring...
Fortresses and trade agreements
By Prof. Rohan Samarajiva “Poor Mexico, so far from God, so close to the United States” —Porfirio Diaz, Ruler of Mexico (1876 1911).My...
Education reforms saga: Blaming the opposition and media
The government has blamed the opposition and certain media outlets for the ongoing controversy over the proposed education reforms that have resulted in...
Rethinking school education
By Dr. Nadee Dissanayake Sri Lanka’s journey in education began with a revolution, not just a policy. When C.W.W. Kannangara, the father of...
India and EU finalize ‘mother of all deals’ with landmark trade pact
India and the European Union have finalized a long pending landmark trade deal, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as the...
A balance sheet: The promise of change and the reality
Mandate for transformation Part 1 By Lionel Bopage This article comprises three-parts. Part 1 focuses on the electoral mandate of the National People’s...
Political debate over parliament DSG’s removal
The recent suspension of Parliament’s Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General (DSG) G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne has opened a political debate with...
Western world vs. Sri Lanka: realities and misconceptions
Comparing mental health supports By Dr. Navodhi Hewage Mental health has gradually moved from the margins to the mainstream in many Western societies,...
Launching a repository for Sri Lanka’s peace initiatives
The Pathfinder Foundation’s Repository for Sri Lanka Peace Initiatives was inaugurated by Erik Solheim — former Norwegian Special Envoy to the Sri Lanka...
