Posted in 2015

End of ‘Bras’ bands?

Island Editorial President Maithripala Sirisena has said he continues to draw heavy flak from the social media over his threat to whip anyone who dares organise events where women throw their underwear at artistes. He says nothing will deter him from safeguarding the country’s values and customs. The present government has not been able to … Continue reading

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MR backers assess My3’s longivity!

Daily News Editorial The Government it appears has finally woken to the threat posed by saboteurs and has decided to deal firmly with planned acts of sabotage against the administration to coincide with the President’s first year in office anniversary celebrations. A few weeks ago President Sirisena lashed out at his opponents to desist from … Continue reading

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Girding their loins

Daily News Editorial Sri Lankans may be in for interesting times in the new year. Rajapaksa lackey Udaya Gammanpila is planning to hoist black flags to mark the first anniversary of President Sirisena’s inauguration while the GMOA has issued an ultimatum to the Government to coincide with the black flag protest. The two, may or … Continue reading

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MR “unveils” Real Sri Lanka!!

Why Mahinda worried about Prageeth, Lasantha murder investigations Upul Joseph Fernando (Ceylon Today) Today this column records the true story of Mahinda Rajapaksa’s recent photograph released to the Facebook by his son Namal in which Mahinda was seen standing on his head. Namal uploaded this photograph to show that his 70-year-old father was still fit … Continue reading

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The Tyranny Of The Minority

By Mass L. Usuf (Courtesy Author) “The political machine triumphs because it is a united minority acting against a divided majority” – Will Durant. When the history of contemporary Sri Lankan politics is written, the current period will be recorded as a crucial era of its political landscape. Firstly, the uniqueness of the 8th Parliament, … Continue reading

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