Recognising unsung heroes
Persons who deserve honour for their patriotic deeds and distinguished services to the country are rightly recognised as National Heroes, National War Heroes and Recipients of Sri Lankan National Honours. There are also other persons who have performed extraordinary deeds — often voluntarily — especially at times of calamity and distress. They are the people [...]
The triple crisis shaking the world
BERLIN – The COVID-19 pandemic is entering its second phase as countries gradually reopen their economies and loosen or even revoke strict social-distancing measures. Yet, barring the arrival of an effective, universally available therapy or vaccine, the transition back to “normal” will be more aspirational than real. Worse, it risks triggering a second wave of [...]
The things vote seekers do!
This week marks three months since the islandwide curfew was imposed in our country to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. Not only did we have the country locked down and a 24-hour curfew imposed beginning Friday March 20, Sri Lanka also suspended all international flights to the country. And it was during that [...]
Parliament of 2020: Old arrack in new plastic bottles?
Elections, at times, are considered to be the best of times to ‘throw the rascals out’. But this is strictly not so in this country. Although governments have been thrown out regularly many of the same controversial mavericks keep coming back, some having jumped from one party to another before elections. It’s like the same [...]