The political sea-change of 1956 - SLFP’s greatest contribution

The relentless march to 1956 has its origins in the struggle for independence, the Buddhist Revivalist Movement, the Temperance Movement and the struggle of the rural intelligentsia of the ountry to come forward as against the English speaking upper classes that had governed the country during the reforms introduced by the British Colonial rulers,

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Opposition’s quest for a Presidential contender

The ongoing Provincial Council (PC) elections in the East, in the Rajarata and in Sabaragamuwa, have none of the national sense of urgency or excitement normally associated with these exercises in democracy. Indeed, only in the Eastern Province, where ethnic parties hope to make gains, is there anything resembling the usual hullabaloo.

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Joint global action for challenging times - President Rajapaksa at NAM:

Deploration of prescriptions from failed economies

“We are living through challenging times and the theme for this Summit, ‘Lasting Peace through Joint Global Governance’ is particularly pertinent. It is through joint global action that we will be able to address many of these challenges. While the world is still grappling with one of the worst financial crises in memory,

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Thirty first death anniversary of Dr S A Wickremasinghe:

A medical doctor turned Marxist leader

There is a consensus of respect, gratitude, honour and affection for Dr S A Wickremasinghe who served our country and its people well. Both Sri Lanka and Ruhuna can be proud to have produced so noble a son.

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