Opinion
Remembering my friend Lasantha Wickrematunge – (Eran Wickramaratne)
Sixteen years ago on 8th January 2009, I received a phone call that Lasantha was attacked and taken to the Kalubowila Hospital I...
Human-Elephant conflict in Sri Lanka: A call for coexistence
By Ifham Nizam Sri Lanka’s human-elephant conflict (HEC) has become an increasingly tragic symbol of the struggle between conservation and development. As one...
Impact of variations in births, deaths, and marriages (2019–2023) on Sri Lanka’s development
By A.R. Desapriya Statistical data on births, deaths, and marriages provide critical insights that guide policy decisions for national development. These metrics reflect...
‘Clean Sri Lanka’ – a brilliant idea but the way the government is doing it raises eyebrows
By Chanaka Bandarage If the intention of the program is to make Sri Lanka clean, it is a fantastic idea. Sri Lanka is...
In China and North Korea, Trump’s Personal Diplomacy Might Work
By Ambassador Joseph DeTrani President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the inauguration on January 20th. With this...
Drug shortages: The most serious symptom arising from several causes
By Raj Gonsalkorale “It takes nine months to complete the drug procurement process, thus there is no immediate solution to address various glitches...
Is Colombo (potentially) a rich city?
A capital question By Chayu Damsinghe (This piece is written as part of a potential multi-part series exploring Colombo as an economic region,...
Lifting ban on Chinese ‘research vessels’: A litmus test for Sri Lanka
By N. Sathiya Moorthy After talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his maiden overseas visit as President, Sri Lanka’s Anura Kumara...
