“Fake news” a growing new threat to press freedom
UNITED NATIONS – When a Malaysian politician of a bygone era was asked about the “leading newspapers” in his country, he shot back: “We don’t have any leading newspapers in our country because all our newspapers are misleading.” But that comment, perhaps uttered half-jokingly about two decades ago, underwent a reality check recently when the [...]
Chairs donated to temple
Under the guidance of Western Provincial Councillor and Borella’s Chief UNP organiser Jayantha de Silva, chairs and other furniture items were donated to Dharmashrama temple on Baseline Road, Borella. Chief Incumbent the Ven. Ransegoda Sudarshana Thera is seen here receiving the items from Mr. de Silva.
Once they get the taste of power
There is an apt Sinhala saying “Raha vatunama, aththarinnay-nam nae” which loosely translated means that once somebody gets a taste of something good, they will be extremely loth to give it up. I am now eighty years old, and I must admit that as I have got older I have become more cynical and less [...]
Populism bites back
LONDON – This spring, British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative government is being reminded of just how powerful – and long-lasting – the unintended consequences of policies can be. Two problems concerning the United Kingdom’s borders – one relating to immigration, the other linked to the frontier with the Republic of Ireland – have lately [...]