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Constitutional amendments in SL: Power interests of rulers and the erosion of democracy
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (1149+ words) 23 Aug 2026 | By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham Sri Lanka’s current second Republican Constitution will complete half a century in another two years. So far, 21 amendments have been introduced to this Constitution. The historical trajectory of Sri Lanka’s Constitution has mostly been utilised to…...
Provincial Council Elections: Tamil-speaking parties must spearhead mass struggles
23+ min ago (912+ words) 23 Aug 2026 | By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham When representatives of six Tamil and Muslim parties – which formed a common platform to raise their voice for solutions to the shared problems faced by Tamil-speaking communities – recently met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for discussions, they…...
How loyalty eats its own
27+ min ago (912+ words) 23 Aug 2026 | By Nilantha Ilangamuwa Here is where it is coming to an end, step by step. The façade is crumbling; the putrid structure is becoming visible. First they leave. There is no grand theoretical explanation, no elaborate political doctrine, no…...
Fiddling with the Constitution while the economy idles
36+ min ago (215+ words) “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely” – Lord Acton The much-quoted 19th century English historian believed that as people gain more authority, their moral sense tends to weaken and total control removes all limits on corrupt conduct. What makes…...
Presidential pardons: Reform recommendations to Cabinet soon
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (534+ words) 23 Aug 2026 | – By Methmalie Dissanayake The report of a committee appointed to formulate a systematic mechanism for granting presidential pardons to prisoners sentenced to death and life imprisonment is to be submitted to the Cabinet soon, according to Justice Minister Harshana…...
Katharine Graham: A remarkable Washington presence
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (1100+ words) 23 Aug 2026 | By Milinda Moragoda Among the many people I came to know during my years dealing with Washington, Katharine Graham stands out as one of the most remarkable. I was introduced to her by Elliot Richardson, who was a mentor…...
US sanctions: Dozen Iranian tankers off Galle
45+ min ago (724+ words) 23 Aug 2026 | By Asiri Fernando Sri Lankan entities that offer services to US-sanctioned vessels and banks which enable such activities may run the risk of backlash by the global power, with Sri Lanka yet to warn local entities about the risks,…...
Devolution diplomacy
45+ min ago (997+ words) 23 Aug 2026 | By Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy and Kriti Khanduri On 5 August, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri made a one-day visit to Sri Lanka. While taking stock of the entire gamut of bilateral relations, he called on the Sri Lankan Government to…...
Trump wants a new meeting with Kim Jong Un. North Korea says not so fast
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (931+ words) 21 Aug 2026 | Staff Writer U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year. But his overtures have drawn a frosty response from Pyongyang, suggesting it will set tough conditions to hold such a…...
Two more petitions filed against 22nd Amendment received by Speaker
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (111+ words) 21 Aug 2026 | Staff Writer Copies of two additional petitions filed in the Supreme Court against the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill have been received by the Speaker. Speaking in Parliament today (21), Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne stated that the two petitions were…...