The ‘democratic icon’ of South-east Asia Aung San Suu Kyi would need to be best remembered by future generations of adherents to democracy for the following...
As a sovereign nation, Sri Lanka celebrates its 73rd Independence Day on February 4. The main ceremony to mark the historic occasion will be held at...
By Dr. C. S. Weeraratna (csweera@sltnet.lk) Prof. N.A. De S Amaratunga in his piece “Is government in self-destructive mode? in The Island of 22 Jan. said...
Interview with CBE awardee Prof Ravi Silva By Sajitha Prematunge Every hour the Earth’s atmosphere receives enough solar radiation to meet electricity needs of every human...
Sunil Perera is a legend, indeed, and his band, the Gypsies, is known to practically every Sri Lankan, both here and abroad. It was in 1971...
By Austin Fernando (Former High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in India) (Continuied from yesterday) Development and relationships Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and his Indian counterpart Dr....
Those who are familiar with the local showbiz scene will know that Ishini Fonseka is not someone new to the entertainment industry. She’s been around for...
by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana Friday 29th January was a very significant day for two countries I hold dear. It was an auspicious day for Sri Lanka...
By Capt Elmo Jayawardena Elmojay1@gmail.com He first went to work at the very tender age of six, just a little kid, that much Yoga recalled. He...
By Remy Jayasekere Chartered engineer Periodically, we have presidential and parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka. After each election, the supporters of the winners hope for a...
