Whatever one may think of the LLRC and NORAD reports, it is incontrovertible that two of the three major
players in the last stage of the Sri Lankan conflict have undertaken and undergone a preliminary audit of sorts—the Sri Lankan state and the Norwegians– while the third (and the second in importance) has not, and not […]

My object all sublime, I shall achieve in time, to let the punishment fit the crime-The punishment fit the crime – Sir William Schwenck Gilbert-The Mikado.
This column dedicated to the notion of making Sri Lanka the Wonder of Asia, turns its spotlight today on the prevention of the desecration of archaeological heritage sites in our land as […]

“Practically the possibility of a full accounting of what happened in the whole course of our thirty year war would only come when the government is headed by those who had nothing to do with the war. This is the experience internationally as well where internal processes for accountability and truth seeking are concerned. If […]

Though not without flaws and lacuna, the long awaited LLRC report does not disappoint, and reaches high standards,
ranking with the best reports emanating over the decades from official and semi-official/autonomous Sri Lankan commissions, reviews and probes. It is a serious, thoughtful, carefully written and constructed text, striking in its fair-mindedness and balance. It deserves constructive […]

“The Commission also states that “Leaders of all sides should reach out to each other in humility and make a joint declaration, extending an apology to innocent citizens who fell victim to this conflict, as a result of the collective failure of the political leadership on all sides to prevent such a conflict from emerging.” […]

WASHINGTON DC, DECEMBER 19:  Former US Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Robert O Blake has not always been Colombo’s darling. He has earned the wrath of many an extremist pen-pusher in the government controlled press for his comments on human rights issues and his name […]

‘O cursed lust of gold\, to what canst thou not compel the heart of man!’ – Virgil Aenid (greed)
This column dedicated to the notion of making Sri Lanka the Wonder of Asia turns its spotlight today on the dreadful
suffering of Sri Lankans due to the fraudulent activities of persons masquerading as great philanthropists thereby building public […]

Periodically there are strong statements made by members of foreign governments on the issues of war crimes and human
rights violations in Sri Lanka. But it ends there unless the Sri Lankan government chooses to answer. While the international rhetoric of war crimes and human rights abuses still prevails, there is little or no manifestation of […]

‘It is difficult but not impossible to conduct strictly honest business .What is true is that honesty is incompatible with the amassing of a large fortune.’ -M.K.Gandhi Non-violence in Peace and War
The above statement depicts the need for legislation for the protection of the consumer. The recent import of sub standard petrol by the government caused […]

Can I see another’s woe and not be in sorrow too? Can I see another’s grief and not seek for kind relief? ( William Blake’s Sorrow)
The story of 17 year old Rizana Nafeek who went to Saudi Arabia on fabricated papers to hide her actual age to serve as a maid in order to bring happiness to […]