Opinion

Some people call President Ranil Wickremesinghe a strong capitalist in this country. In the post-independence period, both the left and the right wing political parties had gained a strong position …

* People won’t vote just because they move back and forth from one party to another: * Rajitha hasn’t been involved in party activities for quite some time: * It’s …

Q: You made an unexpected decision in the heat of the Presidential election? Although the decision was made yesterday, I made up my mind about six months ago. When our …

In a candid discussion with the Sunday Observer, Buwanekabahu Perera, CEO of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, shared his perspectives on Sri Lanka’s recent economic reforms and the political landscape. …

Have Sri Lankan Presidential Elections been all about party and not an individual? It could be argued that when J. R. Jayewardene introduced the Presidency he chose a format that …

Colombo was not as heated as it stands today. However, there was definitely some heat in the capital city on August 12, 2005, as it settled into the rhythm of …

As the unspeakable carnage and morally questionable politics of the West-backed Israeli war against Palestine continued last week, those same Western powers displayed a similar ‘diplomacy’ in their boycott of …

Chief Government Whip and Minister of Urban Development and Housing Prasanna Ranatunga said that what the country needs at this juncture is a mature leader who can win the support …

As Sri Lanka gears up for a crucial presidential election, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) positions itself as a strong contender. Amidst economic challenges and a citizenry demanding change, the SJB …

The announcement calling the Presidential Election (PE) has been carried out in a certain contentious context. The row over Supreme Court (SC) judgments and the political fallout thereof has created …