Nevertheless, the core ideals underpinning the UN system such as justice, equality, and peace remain worthy of striving towards, especially for countries like Sri Lanka seeking to consolidate national ...

Perhaps the most striking feature of the President’s address was his direct acknowledgement of the rights and historical grievances of the Tamil people. For the first time at a national May Day rally, ...

Astrology in Sri Lanka is not just a personal belief but a public practice that influences significant political decisions. Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, for instance, consulted astrologer ...

In this light, Minister Lalkantha’s commendation of the former president could be seen as a sign of confidence of the NPP government in the success of the path it is treading. After winning the ...

On this solemn 6th anniversary of the devastating Easter Sunday bombings that struck Sri Lanka on April 21, 2019, justice remains elusive, not only for the victims but also for the Muslim community, ...

For many Sri Lankans—especially the elderly and retired—this has become a distressing ordeal rather than a simple administrative process. © Colombo Telegraph 2011 – 2021. All rights reserved. A ...

On May 6, 2025, Sri Lanka will hold local government elections for 339 councils, engaging over 17 million voters. The elections come at a pivotal moment for the National People’s Power (NPP), which ...

Sri Lankan security forces have been using rape and other forms of sexual violence to torture suspected members or supporters of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Human Rights Watch said in ...

A glance at the rounded, elliptical, an-iconic image of Shiva Lingam placed on a circular base (known as Peedam), which is found in the Sanctum Sanctorum (Garbhagraha) in all Shiva temples, has given ...

The birth of a child is still heralded with pleasure in Sri Lanka, and a girl child is usually no exception. In recent times, a close member of my extended family gave birth to a beautiful girl.