Year: 2026
Postponing education reforms and calling off sathyagraha campaign
The government today (13) announced a decision reached by the Cabinet of Ministers yesterday (12) to postpone the implementation of the proposed education...
Accountability yes, personal attacks no: Defending democratic discourse
By Lionel Bopage A single mistake that was in a Grade 6 English textbook has ignited a huge firestorm in Sri Lanka. What...
Nonviolence: Sri Lanka’s silent strength
By Dr. Nadee Dissanayake Nonviolence rarely makes the policy headlines, but it quietly drives whether reforms succeed, institutions endure, and societies bounce back. ...
Trump Refers to Himself as Venezuela’s ‘Acting President’
After Donald Trump made it clear that the U.S. would “run” Venezuela following the stunning arrest of the Latin American nation’s President, Nicolás...
Legacy of failed terror laws
By Lionel Bopage The correct title for the proposed bill mentioned in the first part of this article should be “Protection of the...
Chinese Foreign Minister on a brief visit to Sri Lanka
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (12) on a brief visit during a transit stop en route to...
The case for bigger and stronger banks
By Dinesh Weerakkody When the recent cyclone disrupted livelihoods, supply chains, and regional economies, banks were once again expected by those affected to...
Nobel Institute says Venezuelan leader Machado can’t give Peace Prize to Trump
The organisation that oversees the Nobel Peace Prize is throwing cold water on talk of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado giving her recent...
Wimal pushes ‘HariniGoHome’ strike
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has announced the launch of an indefinite strike calling for Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya’s resignation from the education portfolio....
Geopolitical and domestic challenges for Sri Lanka in 2026
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham The people of Sri Lanka have entered the new year in a precarious situation, facing enormous challenges in rebuilding the...
