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PSTA more draconian than the existing PTA
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham The draft of the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), published by the National People’s Power (NPP)...
Trials-at-Bar in Sri Lanka: Use and abuse
By Prof. G.L. Peiris It is reported that a Trial-at-Bar is being contemplated in respect of allegations against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe regarding...
Minister reveals lack of regulation on seven high-risk chemicals
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) has revealed in parliament that seven chemicals identified as high risk to national security...
India signs, Sri Lanka hesitates
By Dhananath Fernando India has been playing well, not only on the cricket field, but increasingly on the trade field too. Its recent...
(In)dependent commissions in Sri Lanka: A complex story
By Ambika Satkunanathan The Chairperson of the National Women’s Commission (NWC) resigned less than four months after being appointed. Reports claim her resignation...
Energy Minister and accountability on subpar coal purchase
By Kusal Perera Why was Saman Ekanayake, former Secretary to ex-President Ranil Wickramasinghe arrested by the CID and remanded by Colombo Fort Magistrate...
Speaker’s fate hangs on the outcome of CIABOC probe
In the wake of opposition criticism over the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, continuing in office amid an inquiry by the Commission...
A republic without a roadmap
At 78 years of independence, Sri Lanka stands as a nation rich in potential yet chronically poor in direction. Sri Lanka’s is not...
