Opinion
The Prevention of Terrorism Act: A promise deferred, a legacy of abuse unresolved
By Chanakya Nearly half a century after its introduction, Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) remains one of the country’s most controversial...
One utility should not define the SOE story
By Chanakya Sri Lanka’s state-owned enterprise (SOE) sector has reportedly delivered a mixed verdict in 2025. At first glance, the headline appears disappointing:...
Will Vijay as Tamil Nadu CM impact India-Sri Lanka relations?
By Col R Hariharan Tamil Nadu politics is very closely followed in Sri Lanka. Of course, this is to be expected given the...
Finally moving, but years too late
The true cost of Sri Lanka’s renewable energy pipeline delays By Prof. Udayanga Hemapala Sri Lanka’s most significant renewable energy projects are finally...
Why should fuel prices be allowed to increase?
By Rohan Samarajiva Everyone likes low prices, especially for the intermediate goods that are petrol and diesel. They are called intermediate because they...
The unfinished promise: Why Sri Lanka still waits for the abolition of the executive presidency
By Chanakya Few political promises in Sri Lanka’s post-independence history have been repeated as often, and broken as consistently, as the pledge to...
Sri Lanka must stop fearing investment
By Milinda Moragoda A friend of mine in Bengaluru recently made a remark that stayed with me. Sri Lankan governments constantly speak about...
Provincial council elections: Old system debate, new political fault lines
By Chanakya The renewed push for long-delayed provincial council elections is no longer just a procedural or constitutional discussion. It is fast becoming...
