Journalists perform a vital function in keeping the public informed about everything that happens around them, affecting the day-to-day life of the people. They are indispensable...
I was perplexed by the absurd claim made by G. A. D.Sirimal that China has been purposely trying to place Sri Lanka in a debt trap....
(With apologies to Lord Byron) When Lord Byron wrote ‘SHE WALKS IN BEAUTY’ you were not even born dear Padma, thought of, perhaps, but eventually you...
The nationalist identity of the SLFP/SLPP government is of vital importance for its political survival. Without its nationalist policies, it becomes another UNP/SJB and loses its...
Appreciation It is said that some people are angels sent from heaven to make our lives amazing. To make us strong, honourable, and decent human beings....
A series of articles appeared in The Island newspaper connected with the use of ammonium sulphate as fertiliser versus the use of compost. I do not...
By ROHANA R. WASALA Few in the present government seem to understand that they are holding in their hands the hopelessly misshapen product – a generally...
A number of factors indicate the state of the economy of a country. Among these are growth rate, trade deficit (TD), exchange rate (Rs/US $) and...
Yesterday, in the cab I was travelling, a Nanda Malini CD was playing. When a new song came on, after about three songs, the driver stopped...
Appreciation This is the 23rd anniversary of the shocking and tragic death of Dr. Dharmawansa Senadhira, Rice Breeder of excellence. The time was 5.15 p.m on...