Balachandran Jeyakumari released on bail
Balachandran Jeyakumari, who was in remand custody for 362 days, was ordered released on a personal bail of Rs 200,000 when her case was taken up (9) today. She had been prohibited from leaving the country by... Read more
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We have no faith in deals - Gunaratnam
(This transcript was taken from 'The Island' published on January 2, 2015: by Saman Indrajith) Controversial leader of the JVP splinter group, the... Read more
The MOU: The Same Old Imperialist-Chauvinist Charade Wrapped up In Bourgeois Liberal Clothing,
By; Surendra Ajit Rupasinghe: My intention here is to critically analyse the contents of the immediate program outlined in the MOU... Read more
The Significance of FSP Candidacy in the Presidential Election
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Mahinda Rajapaksa has to face his erstwhile colleague in the cabinet and the General Secretary of the SLFP, former Minister... Read more
November heroes- A book of lessons
The month of November is approaching. The memory of the fallen brings sorrow and admiration in a mix of emotions.... Read more
2015 Budget Spectacle – An Analysis
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On the 24th October, the 69th budget of the republic of Sri Lanka was presented within its parliament. Unlike in... Read more
Competition between corporations for the market or a Presidential election?
It is obvious that a Presidential election will be held before the due time. The President moved the Budget speech... Read more
world richest 85 boost the wealth as half the world
Eighty-five people control the same amout of wealth as half the world's population. That is 85 people compared with 3.5 billion. A... Read more
This is all the system can offer – FSP on the Budget Proposal
Although the government seems to attempt to show that it is offering various benefits to various groups, none of them... Read more
Importance of the Theoretical Work for the Revolutionary Party Building
Last April during the ICOR (International Coordination of Revolutionary Parties and Organizations) conference, a discussion was held on 'Theoretical Work'.... Read more
I have politics, and belong to the proletarian class
The Sri Lankan political situation is developing into more complex conditions than ever.The ruling bourgeois allied government reforms the prevailing... Read more
Drug bill passes – only Ajith opposes
National Medicine Regulatory Authority Bill with amendments, was passed in parliament on Friday (06). 68 votes were in favour of the bill, while only 1 vote was cast against it.... Read more
08 Mar 2015
Tamil women and eight year old daughter arrested at airport
It is reported that up till now, around 18 expatriate Tamil nationals who returned to the country on the new governments’ invitation to return, have been arrested at the Katunayake... Read more
07 Mar 2015
Port city project temporary suspended
The cabinet has approved the temporary suspension of Colombo Port City project with immediate effect . Deputy Minister Ajith Perera said that this decision was taken by the Cabinet based... Read more
05 Mar 2015
I do not believe astrology anymore- MR
Former president Mahinda Rajapakse said that he does not believe in astrology anymore. He expressed these views while speaking to a Pakistani reporter. He mentioned US, Europe or West are not genuine... Read more
04 Mar 2015
Kumar Gunaratnam’s citizenship rejected
Controller for Immigration and Emigration, Nihal Ranasinghe says that the application for Lankan citizenship lodged by Front Line Socialist Party Politburo member Kumar Gunaratnam, has been rejected. He also said that... Read more
03 Mar 2015
Relatives of the disappeared boycott presidential commission in Trinco
Relatives of missing persons from Tricomalee hasve decided not to participate in the ‘Presidential Commission on Missing Persons’ Trincomalee session held from 28th February to 3rd March. The relatives gathered in front of... Read more
03 Mar 2015
Shashindra’s petition dismisses
Court of Appeal on Monday (2) dismissed the petition filed by ousted Chief Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa seeking to make the appointment of Harin Fernando as the Uva Chief Minister illegal. The... Read more
02 Mar 2015
Yoshita to work from home?
It is reported that Yoshita Rajapakse has been appointed as a member of former President Mahinda Rajapakse’s security detail. This was done upon a request made by Yoshita Rajapakse from... Read more
28 Feb 2015
More than 30,000 bodies were discovered in Viswamadu – Mannar Bishop
Bishop of Mannar, Rayappu Joseph says that around 30,000 to 35,000 bodies were discovered form Viswamadu area during the final stages of the war. Commenting to the Tamil media on... Read more
28 Feb 2015
The ruggerite death was not an accident - Ajith Rohana
The Police media spokesperson on (26) Thursday said that the Judicial Medical Officer’s report into the mysterious death of former Havelock’s captain and Sri Lankan ruggerite, Wasim Thajudeen, had revealed... Read more
27 Feb 2015
“Human Rights promises must be fulfilled” - CAFFE
Executive Director of CAFFE says that the government should immediately fulfil the promises given regarding human rights issues. He expressed these views on Monday (23) at a media briefing held in... Read more
25 Feb 2015
An attempt to postpone General Election?
It has been revealed that there is an attempt to postpone the next parliamentary election in violation of the key promises given in President Maithripala Sirisena’s manifesto. President Sirisena’s manifesto... Read more
24 Feb 2015
19th Amendment to the parliament on March
The government has decided to produce the 19th Amendment of the constitution to the cabinet and the parliament at the beginning of coming March. The bill of the 19th amendment to the constitution,... Read more
23 Feb 2015
World
Former Maldives President arrested
22 Feb 2015
Police in theMaldives have arrested former president Mohamed Nasheed under an anti-terror law for the alleged illegal detention of a judge when he was in... Read more
Sports
Sanga to Join Surrey County Cricket Club
17 Jan 2015
England’s Surrey County Cricket Club has confirmed the signing of Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara. The 37-year-old is top of the current Test batting rankings... Read more
Business
Are interest rates declining due to low inflation?
23 Jul 2014
(July 21, Ceylon Today) A weekly report pointed out that the basic explanation given by economists for the current historically low interest rates in Sri... Read more
Entertainment
This Film Demands Understanding and Love From Each Other Between Communities - Prasanna Vithanage
20 Nov 2014
Film director Prasanna Vithanage stated that Sri Lanka Censor board had requested him to remove most of the episodes in his latest internationally acclaimed film... Read more