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My dear Shammi, I thought of writing to you because the whole country is talking about you now. That is after you decided to “resign” after being in charge of cricket for over seven years. I’m sorry to say this, but most people are very happy to see you go. That must surely mean something. [...]
Tilvin’s May Day rhetoric sparks renewed fears of one-party rule
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva participated in several of the 21 May Day rallies the ruling NPP held throughout the country on Friday. While addressing crowds during the party’s Kalutara rally, he took aim at the opposition and its anti-government protests. “They get about 10-15 people together and come and shout at [...]
Eran-headed cricket transformation committee: A step in the right direction
In the midst of the varying challenges that the country had to face in recent years, cricket has been one of the areas of self-belief and hope for the citizenry. Although the record has been disappointing, the passion remains undiminished in the stands, in homes, and on school grounds across the island. But to reduce [...]
Continuing West Asian war deepens global economic crisis, hits Sri Lanka
The prospect of the US-Iran war—going on for more than 60 days—coming to an end still remains elusive. The high expectations of a negotiated settlement in recent weeks have been dashed to the ground even before the ink could dry on the paper, if there was one. Strait of Hormuz The failure of peace talks [...]
Seach for Treasury’s missing $ millions takes sinister turn
The Avurudu Koha that came more than a fortnight ago seems to have laid a scandalous trove of eggs in the government’s nest before fleeing from its cuckoldry. With a whole lot of cracking going on, take your pick on which one to concentrate on first, lest the bumper crop of fledglings – popping out [...]
Bye-bye to non-alignment; welcome to strategic whatever
Confusion is the art of politics, if not diplomacy, according to Trumpean manoeuvres. Only two months ago I started getting accustomed to associating the NPP government with non-alignment. After all, Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) had associated itself with that strong, evolving Third World movement. That was no surprise, as Sirima Bandaranaike led Sri Lanka, following [...]
Cyber heists mar NPP’s clean-Govt. image
Lack of transparency and accountability in major cases raises questions about NPP’s manifesto promises CBSL’s silence raises questions, says ex-Treasury official, adding culprits knew Treasury’s cyber-security weaknesses President at May Day rallies reiterates commitment to crack down on corruption; says the corrupt will be jailed this year Signs of SJB-UNP reunion emerge; Sajith says it’s already happened but warns [...]
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