By MAHIR ALI Ukraine’s Independence Day was bereft of any public celebrations in Kyiv because of the elevated risk of Russian attacks on the capital. Precisely six months into Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation”, the ultimate aims of the mindless aggression as well as any prospects of a ceasefire remain shrouded in the fog of […]
Friday 29th July, 2022 Humans are born dreamers, and dreams keep them going. But for their propensity for dreaming, they would never have invented the wheel, much less flown. It may be said that life is a process of chasing dreams, with or without success. Grave crises like the one Sri Lanka is experiencing are […]
Thursday 28th July, 2022 The Rajapaksas and their cronies have not stopped making themselves out to be patriots in spite of having bankrupted the country and inflicted unbearable suffering on the public. Chief Government Whip and Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, taking part in the Emergency debate in Parliament, yesterday, launched into a tirade against anti-government protesters […]
SJB seeks explanation as regards Prasanna found guilty by HC President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has asked Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva to step down, temporarily, pending an investigation into bribery allegations against him. The President’s Media Division (PMD) yesterday (06) said that President Rajapaksa had ordered an investigation into the allegations levelled by Opposition Leader […]