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Street protests have overthrown governments, but have failed to win elections
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham Colombo, February 22 – In South Asia, where popular uprisings have toppled governments in recent years, new governments were elected in late 2024 in Sri Lanka and last week in Bangladesh. Elections in Nepal are scheduled to be held on March 5....
Evergreen memories of actor-politician Vijaya Kumaratunga
By D.B.S.Jeyaraj (This article was first written in 2018 for the “Spotlight” column in the “Daily Financial Times” to commemorate the 30th death anniversary of popular actor-politician Vijaya Kumaratunga. It was subsequently posted on my blog. The article is being re-posted without any changes to...
Sri Lanka wins global applause for flawless hosting of India–Pakistan T20 clash in Colombo
By Camelia Nathaniel/Daily News Colombo, February 18 – When India and Pakistan met in a high-stakes T20 World Cup clash in Colombo last Sunday (15), the contest was always going to transcend sport. The rivalry between the two nations is among the fiercest in global...
And fight we must against the status quo for our existence because today we are choking and can’t breathe
English Text of the Sanmugathasan(Shan) Memorial Lecture Delivered by Trade Unionist.Lawyer and Activist Swasthika Arulingam at the Colombo Thamil Sangam,Wellawatte on 8th February 2026
Pathfinder Foundation establishes “Entsuji Room” as first step toward a Japan Studies Center
Colombo, February 18 – The Pathfinder Foundation has established the Entsuji Room, a Japan-themed space at its headquarters at Riverpoint, Peliyagoda as the first step toward setting up a Japan Studies Center. The Entsuji Room will house an important collection of books on Japan donated...
Prof. Nobukatsu Kanehara to deliver keynote address at Pathfinder Foundation’s 4th Indian Ocean Security Conference
Colombo, February 16 – The Pathfinder Foundation will convene the 4th Pathfinder Indian Ocean Security Conference on 17 and 18 February 2026, bringing together diplomats, policymakers, strategic thinkers, academics, and practitioners to address emerging security, economic, and environmental challenges across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)....
Australia calls for “amplified Middle Power diplomacy” in the Indian Ocean at Pathfinder Foundation Ambassador’s Roundtable
Colombo, February 15 – Speaking at the Pathfinder Foundation’s Ambassador’s Roundtable the High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Matthew Duckworth, outlined Australia’s vision for an era of “amplified middle power diplomacy,” emphasising resilience, principled engagement, and practical cooperation to safeguard peace and...
Hidden realities behind record remittances to Sri Lanka
By Dr. Bilesha Weeraratne/Daily News Colombo, February 11 – Worker remittances to Sri Lanka have set a new all-time high record with USD 8.076 billion in 2025. This 22.8% growth, compared to the USD 6.6 billion received in 2024, is shaped by the high number...
From the hills of neglect to the halls of power
Krishnan Kalaichelvi and Ambika Samuel on Dignity, Struggle and Change
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