The best democracy money can buy
Some years ago I happened to read an interesting book by New York-based investigative journalist Greg Palast. Titled ‘The Best Democracy Money Can Buy’, the well-researched book provided an eye-opening insight into how American elections are manipulated, how British parliamentarians are bribed and all over the world, how power-hungry politicians prostitute the principles of democracy. [...]
Is Sri Lanka being turned into a nation of druggies?
In the past two months, Sri Lanka had been rudderless, headless and a static nation due to the political turmoil. In spite of this, law enforcement agencies and the armed forces carried out their duties nonchalantly without being distracted by the situation in the country. The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) was established specifically to deal [...]
New era of Lankan politics and diplomacy
It may be good times for some people and bad times for others. But, undeniably, it is interesting times for most of us watching antics of politicians though not necessarily a blessing. Close on the heels of the rowdy Sri Lankan parliamentary ‘comedies’ that brought this island into focus in the international media, followed a [...]
Lankan scrabble players shine at WESPA Youth Cup 2018
The Sri Lanka Youth Scrabble team turned in a n.oteworthy performance at the WESPA Youth Cup 2018 held in Dubai from December 13-15. The tournament is the equivalent of the world youth championship for the sport and was conducted by the World English-language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA), with 116 players from 15 countries participating. Continuing [...]
SLAF Seva Vanitha holds medical camp
As part of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit’s Social Responsibility project, a medical camp was held and household items were distributed to people in the Giriulla and Narammala areas recently, under the guidance of Air Force Commander Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and SLAF SevaVanitha Unit Chairperson Anoma Jayampathy. Air Force Director Welfare [...]
Christmas concert at Siyapath Sevana
The Siyapath Sevana Housing Scheme in Dematagoda held its annual Christmas concert recently. Pragna Pradeepa Concept Initiator and Western Provincial Council member Jayantha de Silva who took part as chief guest is seen here presenting gifts to children.
The sum of all Brexit fears: Options for Britain
LONDON – Day after day, week after week, most British citizens think that the turmoil over their country’s proposed exit from the European Union cannot get any worse. But, without fail, it does. Turmoil turns into humiliating chaos; a political crisis threatens to become a constitutional crisis. Meanwhile, the date of the United Kingdom’s departure [...]