China: The only country that can help resolve Myanmar imbroglio
Coldblooded massacres continue in Myanmar as forces of the military junta that seized power in a coup fire live ammunition on thousands of Burmese who have been protesting against the coup on the streets of major towns since February 1. Reports said that Thursday was the bloodiest of the protests with 38 demonstrators being killed. [...]
When law and order is not for the people
The people have lost. They are continually losing their right to law and order. This is the muted temper of the grievance now being continually expressed in the many writings and articles that we read in the media. The problem has now reached a point where grievance is reduced to a grumble from high-pitch screams; [...]
Arms suppliers escape blame for the ‘world’s worst humanitarian disaster in Yemen
UNITED NATIONS, (IPS) – The United Nations has singled out the deaths and devastation in war-ravaged Yemen as the “world’s worst humanitarian disaster”, caused mostly by widespread air attacks on civilians by a coalition led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). But rarely, if ever, has the world denounced the primary arms [...]
The demon within: Taking Sri Lankan fantasy literature to the outside world
The Demon Within What makes us human? That’s the question that kickstarts this dark fantasy story, “The Demon Within” by first time author Dilshani Yasodhya. For those who are hungry for a little fantasy to spice up their book collection, here is a synopsis of this story: After losing an unfair duel for the throne [...]
Buy a HelpAge greeting card and help senior citizens to get their vision back
HelpAge greeting cards are not to be forgotten when you celebrate religious and cultural festivals or birthdays. Buying a HelpAge greeting card directly benefits Sri Lanka’s less-privileged elderly citizens. The proceeds are utilised for senior citizens’ cataract surgeries at the HelpAge state-of-the-art hospital at Sinsapa Road in Wellawatta. The hospital has so far performed more [...]
Two charities join hands to boost Covid patient care at Mulleriyawa
Following an urgent appeal made by consultant chest physician Dr. Aflah Sadikeen, a commendable venture was undertaken by Charities Network with the support of Memon Aid. The appeal was made in view of the increasing number of COVID-19 patients at the Colombo East Base Hospital Mulleriyawa. According to Dr. Sadikeen, a growing number of patients [...]
Asian demonstrators and the American Dream
NEW YORK – One month ago, in Myanmar, protesters against the military coup gathered around the United States embassy in Yangon. They called on President Joe Biden to make the generals go back to their barracks and free Aung San Suu Kyi from detention. Her party, the National League for Democracy, won a big victory [...]
European Union accused of ‘neocolonial’ plundering of tuna in Indian Ocean
The EU has been accused of “hypocrisy and neocolonialism” for proposing insufficient measures to tackle overfishing of yellowfin tuna, while being the largest fisher of the prized species in the Indian Ocean. Smaller than its Atlantic and Pacific bluefin cousins, the yellowfin tuna is one of the ocean’s fastest and strongest predators. Also called ahi [...]