There was a time I was inclined to perceive the JVP and the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) as two political parties contesting for the ownership of the Sinhala-Buddhist right and in the process have contributed to the regression of the ideological base of the Sinhala-Buddhist psyche;
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It can be said that at present, Sri Lanka is caught up in an evil trap that carries the country towards an inescapable devilish collapse.
An open letter to the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Ajith Nivard Cabraal
"We are ready to take up the leadership of the country”, declared Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the Jathika Jana Balavegaya (National People’s Power - NPP) and the JVP at the Convention held on the 20th December.
Christmas has a lot of meanings. It is a day for reflection, penitence and reaffirmation of faith for devout Christians. It is also a moment of celebrating community. It is also a time of joy, goodwill, sharing and reunions.
China’s neo-colonial dream is slowly but steadily biting the dust.
The latest blow to its derailment train has come from India as the South Asian giant has embarked on a mission to permanently snatch Sri Lanka, its southern neighbour, from Chinese hands.
The ‘Anidda’ newspaper of previous week had published an article titled 'People's Constitution, the Myth and Truth’, vehemently criticizing the idea that Sri Lanka needs a People's Constitution.
The Rajapaksa family has drastically weakened democracy in Sri Lanka, but now faces a stirring civilian resistance that is picking up momentum.
