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(Daily Mirror – by N. Sathiyamoorthy) Fresh from yet another visit to the Indian capital, the TNA leadership may have their hands full in the coming days. The temptation still for some may be to look around for alternatives, in terms of peace options, processes and possible allies from the Diaspora and [...]
(The Island – by Col. R. Hariharan)
A comparison of nuclear capability of India and China cannot be made in isolation. It has to be derived in the backdrop of their strategic vision, global ambitions and political and social ethos that condition their perceptions. Their strategic vision dictates the [...]
(Daily Mirror – by Upul Joseph Fernando) According to Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry sources, Pakistan and Malaysia were two of the main countries among the Muslim countries of Non Aligned Movement (NAM) which were reluctant to place their signatures to the letter signed by the member countries opposing the panel of [...]
(TC – by Eran Wickramaratne)
Parliamentary oversight on Finance
Article 148 of the Constitution gives Parliament full control over public finance. Since President Wijetunga retained the finance portfolio the authority of the Parliament over finance has been usurped, and created a conflict between the powers of the legislature and the Executive.
Even [...]
(Daily News – by Renton De Alwis) I don’t know all of you personally. Yet, somehow, I think I know you. How you think; what you believe in; what you would do when cornered on issues that concern your Motherland; and most of all, the deep-seated love of most and [...]
(TC – By Prof.G.L. Pieris)
The Maldivian crisis is important for us from several points of view. It throws the spot light on the whole question of constitutional checks and balances, and how far those checks and balances should go
Checks and balances are necessary to ensure freedom. At the same time, there [...]
(The Island – By Shyamalee Mahibalan)
Why does a holiday have to be this stressful, especially if you have young kids? With an alarming rise in death toll I have to say Sri Lanka has lost the dengue battle or its losing it. The health ministry and the environment ministries [...]
(Daily Mirror – By Dr. Lakshman Marasinghe,Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada.)
I have been back at home to witness and read the media coverage regarding the appointment of an International panel by the Secretary General of the UN to advise himself on matters pertaining to the ending [...]
(Daily News – by T S Rajapaksa)
Various articles have appeared in the press exposing the pathetic state of affairs prevailing in the islands Prisons. However no remedial measures appear to have been adopted substantially and human suffering in prisons continues unabated. This situation is mainly due to heavy overcrowding [...]
There have been many recent advances to our longevity, Victoria Lambert gives old age a closer look.
(The Island ) By Victoria Lambert
‘How incessant and great are the ills,” wrote CS Lewis, quoting Juvenal, “with which a prolonged old age is replete.” Yet given that he passed away at [...]
(Daily Mirror) Former Minister and Leader of the SLFP (M) Mangala Samaraweera spoke to Daily Mirror on the metamorphosis of President Rajapaksa, the diplomatic crisis faced by the country and his serious consideration of joining the UNP.
Q:What is your view on the manner in which the government handled the appointment of [...]
(Daily News) Strengthening Bar and Bench:
Attorney-General Mohan Pieris
“The social service that which the Judge renders to the community is the removal of a sense of injustice” -Lord Devlin
Excerpts of the speech delivered by Attorney-General, President’s Counsel Mohan Pieris at the ceremonial sitting at the Supreme Court Complex to welcome [...]
(The Island – By Dr.C. S. Weeraratna)
According to recent press reports the Trade Deficit has widened by 120% during the last three months. Import expenditure on food has increased by 54.4% to Rs. 52 billion. At this rate the annual food import bill for 2010 would be around [...]
(Daily Mirror) English is English. There are different ways (and uses) of English in different countries. For instance Australians say (‘Good die’ for ‘Good day’) and the Americans pronounce ‘vase’ with an “eh” as against “vase” with an ‘ah). In one particular song ‘potato is sounded (with an oh) as against [...]
(Daily News – by Malinda Senevirathne) Akira Kurosawa made many films. I’ve seen. There are Kurosava ‘moments’ that are etched in my mind, as there are in the case of other film makers of course. Many, in fact. This Tuesday morning in July, though, I see only one. It is an [...]
Using ‘Demographic Bonus’ for development
(Daily Mirror – By: Professor Indralal de Silva)
The first census held in 1871 reported that the total population of the country is 2.4 million. Population growth underwent several phases with high and low eras of population growth. After 54 years of the first census in 1871, in [...]
(CI – by S. Rajesh) Murali’s wickets against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh are often held against him, so here’s how his stats stack up against Warne’s after excluding those performances
Muttiah Muralitharan or Shane Warne? That’s perhaps one of the most fascinating debates going around in cricket (even if one of the protagonists has retired), [...]
(The Island – By Neville Ladduwahetty)
The UN Secretary General (SG) has maintained that:
(1) he has the authority to seek advice on issues that are of concern to the UN. Under this authority he has appointed an expert panel to advice him on criteria that should be met to establish [...]
(Daily News) Excerpts of the speech delivered by Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Minister DEW Gunasekera at the Sri Lanka Communist Party’s 67th Anniversary held in Jaffna last Saturday
Today we are back in politics in the North with sad memories of the past but with full of optimism for our future. [...]
(The Island) It is only too well known that the present Constitution contains some draconian features. Even its chief architect, the late President J. R. Jayewardene admitted that some of the executive powers vested with the president needed revision. Unfortunately, this realisation dawned on him too late in [...]
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