The Presidential Election is around the corner and the presidency will essentially swing between Sajith Premadasa and Gotabaya Rajapaksa. But weeks after nominations, both have…
Unplanned garbage disposal contributes towards country’s bankruptcy
Posted on 0 commentFor decades, disposal of collected garbage in Colombo and large cities was a serious problem. The garbage were dumped into marshes or depressions in the…
Do Presidential aspirants understand country’s problems? (Part II)
Posted on 0 commentThe first part of this article highlighted the blunders made by past governments which need to be addressed by the new president. The second part…
Do Presidential aspirants understand country’s problems? (Part I)
Posted on 0 commentThe next Presidential Election is around the corner, but the principal parties are yet to announce their candidates, with infighting within the parties. Meanwhile, a…
Country’s reconciliation with English and Moragahakanda
Posted on 0 commentWhen the country received independence from British, it was blessed with an efficient administration, a high standard in education, and also sound foreign exchange reserves;…
Worms destroying agriculture
Posted on 0 commentBy mid-March the majority of paddy farmers have completed harvesting their Maha crop; some with financial issues have already disposed their stocks to middlemen. Others…
Current crisis and contribution by encroachers in state lands
Posted on 0 commentFrom the beginning, the Yahapalanaya Government faced serious financial problems, which they claimed were due to loans obtained by the previous Government, with payments becoming…
Vijayakala’s statement: Can Government prevent another revolt in the North?
Posted on 0 commentMember of Parliament Vijayakala Maheswaran’s speech at a public meeting in Jaffna caused an uproar in the Parliament, forcing the Deputy Minister to resign from…
Kerawalapitiya LNG plant tender exposes deterioration in the political system
Posted on 0 commentSri Lanka has failed to implement a single major electricity generating power plant since 2014. Meanwhile, the country’s electricity demand increases by 70-80 MW per…
Moragahakanda Project hijacked, needs rectification
Posted on 0 commentAn agreement was signed on 17 September between the ADB Country Director and the Secretary of Mahaweli Development, releasing the $150 million first tranche of…