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Hardly a day goes by without a protest in the North, but in recent weeks, there has been an uptick in protests with white-clothed individuals who claimed to be social activists or civil society personnel joining them, apparently in a bid to gain political mileage. When asked about the new phenomenon, locals say they are [...]
Rocketed to ignominy
My dear Harini sahodariya, I thought of writing to you because you are in the news after a long time, although not exactly for the best reasons. People are questioning your wisdom, political maturity and what not, after you answered those questions regarding Chi Chi baby’s rocket in Parliament. Some even want you to resign! [...]
Presidential entitlements and parliamentary pensions should be examined from the perspective of the national interest
The recent announcement by the Government that it intends to abolish the entitlements of former Presidents and the pensions of Members of Parliament should rightfully ignite an informed and rigorous public debate: What should politicians get once they are elected, and what should they retain after they leave office? But all indications are that these [...]
Economic improvements no reason for complacency
Despite economic improvements in the first half of this year, there is no room for complacency. Amidst the uncertain and inhospitable global environment, every effort should be taken to increase exports. Enhancing economic growth and increasing exports are works in progress. In spite of the economic growth achieved and the projected growth of 5 per [...]
Ganja pearl of the Indian ocean on track to become new Macau
Ganja got the official seal of approval this week when the Government gave the legal thumbs up to seven foreign investors to grow the banned substance on the Lankan isle. But the JVP cannot bag the dubious credit alone but must equally share it with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the SLPP in the previous [...]
Lanka president’s Hamletian thrust
That was a bold move. Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his faithful ‘Tonto’ had picked up their passports again, this time to head for the United Nations, though this time round a much less united body. Not that it would hurt ‘AKD’, as he has come to be commonly known, for a few twists here and [...]
Govt. in bid to dispel political talk on alleged one-party rule, internal rifts
President, in public speech, says he has no intention of remaining ‘glued to power’; willing to hand over the baton to the next generation Ruling party supporters release photo showing President, PM, and top ministers; Bimal dismisses rumours of replacing Harini as PM, calls her a key government asset UN Human Rights Council set to [...]
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