Dec 312017
 

In Sri Lanka, the left movement’s compromises with majoritarianism and nationalism, signalled its decline. Indeed, in our times, any movement for democracy has to address the social and economic questions including greater redistribution to address inequality, meaningful social protections and …

Dec 312017
 

President Maithripala Sirisena, speaking to the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) candidates last week insisted he would not tolerate anyone who indulged in bribery, corruption, frauds or other political crimes. Addressing party candidates for the February 10 …

Dec 312017
 

… the All Ceylon Polythene Manufacturers’ and Recyclers’ Association charged that the government has not yet provided any concession it had pledged to polythene manufacturers. Meanwhile, speaking at a press briefing convened in Colombo today (Dec. 31), the National Organizer of Sri Lanka Eatery …