Arrest of Lankans on terrorism charges in Gujarat: Muslim grouping renews campaign for their release By Shamindra Ferdinando

The four Sri Lankans held on terrorism charges (file photo) The All Ceylon Union of Muslim…

Toll of deaths, injuries, missing persons due to adverse weather increases

Colombo, November 28 (Daily Mirror) – The number of deaths caused by adverse weather resulting from…

AKD’s Resolve To Mend Ethnic Fault-lines Laudable; But Challenges Abound! By Mohamed Harees

The largest lie of all—that the country depended on the elite rulers, benefits from their rule,…

Lessons from General Election and dangers from international powers

Candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s election as President did not come as a shock, to many in…

‘Maroon Wave’ and AKD Magic

The JVP-led NPP has achieved the unthinkable. It made history when it swept Thursday’s general election…

The daunting task before the new parliament

A policewoman keeps watch at a Colombo polling station as people stand in a queue to…

Strong parliament sufficient, two-thirds led to enactment of laws detrimental to people: President

Colombo, November 14 (Daily Mirror)- Claiming that the two-thirds majority was used by political forces to…

President assures release of political prisoners, northern lands captured by security forces

Colombo, November 10 (Daily Mirror)- Steps will be taken to return the northern and eastern people’s…

NPP ready for national unity govt. with MPs representing Tamil, Muslim communities

 NPP says confident of winning two thirds in Thursday’s election – Min. Vijitha Herath says NPP…

Dr. Shafi exonerated but justice not delivered

Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen, who faced accusations conducting illegal sterilisation surgeries, and alleged ties to terrorist activities,…

Refurbished Sir Mohamed Macan Markar Memorial Library opened at BIA College Galle

Chief Guest Justice Muhammad Ahsan Marikar and Principal of BIA College, Kaleefathush Shazuli Al Usthaz Muhammed…

“We support president’s anti-corruption policy not one-party state” Eran Wickramaratne

We will support him in constitutional reform, which the JVP has talked about for decades and…

Review and Civil War in Sri Lanka by Ella Anwar

Tsunami and Civil War in Sri Lanka: An Anthropologist Confronts the Real World Tsunami and Civil…

Security alert: More to it than meets the eye by Ameen Izzadeen

The tourism sector has taken a hit due to security alerts issued by foreign embassies.  Pic…

Tourism sector raises concern about illegal Israeli businesses in Arugam Bay By Namini Wijedasa

This week, the United States Embassy issued a security alert barring its personnel from travelling to…

Plot to attack Israelis backed by a foreign power

Plot to attack Israelis backed by a foreign power  ·         Probe underway to determine degree of their…

Why Did Tamils & Muslims Of The North & East Reject JVP-Led Alliance Paper by A.R.M. Imtiyaz Razak

Dr. A.R.M. Imtiyaz INTRODUCTION Sri Lanka’s recently concluded 9th presidential elections culminated in a notable victory…

Rethinking Muslim Identity in Sri Lanka by Dennis McGilvray