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News Archive for Feb 2026
When Sri Lanka laughs at the FBI, RAW & MI6: How Sri Lanka’s Government is turning Foreign Intelligence findings into a National JokeIn the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terror attacks, intelligence agencies from the United States (FBI), India (RAW), the United Kingdom (Scotland Yard), and Australia (ASIO) conducted extensive investigations into the origins, execution, and failures surrounding the 21 April 2019 massacre. Their findings revealed beyond doubt that the attacks were executed by Islamist extremists and enabled by catastrophic institutional failure – not by Sri Lankan military intelligence Yet in 2026, Sri Lanka’s government and police appear determined to publicly ridicule, contradict, and invalidate these foreign intelligence conclusions by arresting individuals never named in... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/02/26)
Drug quality conundrum in Sri Lanka; The law and compliance
Sri Lanka drugs and medical supplies requirements are met through three sources. The State hospital system is supplied by the State Pharmaceuticals corporation (SPC), and the private sector is supplied by the SPC as well as private importers, and statistics show that the private importer share of total imports is around 60% of the total spend on drugs and medical supplies. Regarding quality assessments of imports, the SPC has a long-established process to check quality compliance according to pharmacopeial standards prior to the importation of drugs. The procedure followed by the private sector is understood... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/02/26)
Demand Reparations for Sri Lanka from the three colonial countries - Portugal, Netherlands and Britain
An accountability process for the colonial crimes committed by the three colonial powers namely Portugal, Netherlands and Britain, is warranted through an apology, catharsis, reparations and repatriation of stolen artifacts. Sri Lanka must also demand a part of the total revenue earned by these countries in exhibiting Sri Lankan artifacts in Museums such as the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam and other reputed Museums in other parts of Europe. This is a just and fair demand. An Apology must be particularly directed to the descendants of the Sinhala Buddhist Kandyan people who were singled out as victims of colonial brutalities. These are... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/02/26)
සලේ අත්අඩංගුවට ගැනීමේ දප්පුල ද ලිවේරා කුමන්ත්රණය | දුරකතන කුළුණු වාර්තා සියල්ල හෙළිකරයි!
https://youtu.be/TskcKM0E_O0... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/02/26)
The Suresh Sallay Narrative: From Counter-Terror Intelligence to Manufactured Conspiracy
by Shenali Waduge · 27th February 2026 The purpose of this article is not to defend an individual but to defend institutional logic, to decipher what went wrong and by whom, and to prevent judicial manipulation through politicized narrative framing. Even 30 years of LTTE terror and bloodshed did not result in over six reports and Presidential Commissions of Inquiry at taxpayers’ expense, as the Easter Sunday attacks have. Therefore, it is the right of every citizen to question why an attack that clearly reveals failures in monitoring extremist groups and failures in... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/02/26)
ත්රිකුණාමල සිද්දියෙන් හෙළිවන පොලිස් මරිසිය
දින විසි නවයකට පසු භික්ෂූන් වහන්සේලා සිවුනමක් සහ ගිහි දායකයන් පස් දෙනෙකුට පසුගිය එකොලොස්වන දා ත්රිකුණාමල මහාධිකරණයෙන් ඇප හිමිවුණි. මෙම නඩුව පවරා ඇත්තේ ත්රිකුණාමල වරාය පොලිසිය විසිනි. මෙම ලිඛීත පැමිණිල්ල 2025/11/17 දින වෙරළ සංරක්ෂණ නිළධාරී සුන්දරමූර්ති දීපරාජ් විසින් කර ඇත. ත්රිකුණාමල කොටුව පාර ආසන්නයේ වෙරළ පැත්තට වන්නට පිහිටා තිබෙන ඉපැරණි ඓතිහාසික බෝධීය පදනම් කොට ගෙන පැවති බෝධීරාජ විහාරය අරභයා මෙම නඩුකරය ගොනුව පැවතිණ.මෙම විහාරයේ 1951 වසරේ සිට පවත්වාගෙන පැමිණි බෝධීවර්ධන දහම් පාසල නම් වූ ත්රිකුණාමල දිස්ත්රික්කයේ පළමුවන බෞද්ධ දහම් පාසල 2004 වසරේ දී සුනාමියෙන් විනාශයට පත් වූ පසු එය නැවත ගොඩ නැන්වෙන්නට මුල් ගල් තැබෙන්නේ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/02/26)
Subject: Clappenburg Bay Development –Trincomalee Urgent Policy Clarification and Way Forward
Chairman SLPA Dear Dr. Parakram As Chairman of the Advisory Board appointed to promote the development of Clappenburg Bay — where offshore oil rigs are currently laid up — I wish to bring to your attention several important matters requiring urgent clarification. Over the past several years, we have worked consistently toward positioning Clappenburg as an offshore engineering and marine services hub. The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) itself commissioned and prepared a feasibility report recommending the development of this area for such purposes. However, recent developments... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/02/26)
The Song That Draws The Line For Dog Owners In Britain
https://youtu.be/JlJ8XKEHX7g?list=RDJlJ8XKEHX7g... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/02/26)
Muslims Thought Japan Would CAPITULATE Like Europe — WRONG!
https://youtu.be/dB3IUfKVpSo... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/02/26)
When Corporate Power Meets Political Patronage: The Hidden Cost of Corruption in Sri Lanka’s Infrastructure Sector
Sri Lanka’s recent history of corporate collapses — particularly in civil construction and marine engineering — raises uncomfortable but unavoidable questions. Why do once-celebrated conglomerates, entrusted with billion-rupee public projects, end up under restructuring or liquidation? Why do banks absorb massive losses while corporate leaders often appear insulated? And why does the cycle repeat? The answers lie not merely in financial miscalculation — but in the dangerous intersection between corporate ambition and political patronage.
Infrastructure in Sri Lanka has... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/02/26)
Indian Register of Shipping's Overseas Defence Project with Sri Lankan Navy
An image taken at the GOA Shipyard Limited Launching Ceremony. [By: Indian Register of Shipping] Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) crossed a significant milestone with the launch of its first defence-export project – a Floating Dry Dock (FDD) being constructed for the Sri Lanka Navy at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). The Chief Guest at the launching ceremony, held on 19 February 2026 at GSL, was Rear Admiral MDK Wijewardana of the Sri Lanka Navy. Senior officials from the shipyard and IRS were also present. The project represents a landmark achievement in IRS’s... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/02/26)
Arrest of Maj. Gen. Suresh Sallay and the allegations by Azad Maulana
Maj. Gen. Suresh Sallay (Retd.) There is growing realisation that the allegations made by Azad Maulana would be worthless in practical terms in a court of law until and unless Azad Maulana himself backs it up by testifying himself in a Sri Lankan tribunal and being cross examined by lawyers. He could even do this from afar by electronic methods too Let me begin this article with an apology and explanation to readers. This week’s column should have been the second and final part... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/02/26)
Govt must reveal mastermind behind substandard coal fraud – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the government must reveal the truth to the country regarding the alleged mastermind behind the substandard coal fraud. He made these remarks today after meeting Ven. Wilanagama Chandrarathana Thero at the Sri Hewasingharama Temple in Aranayake, Kegalle, and addressing the media thereafter. Premadasa stated that there are serious issues concerning the quality of coal currently being imported, as well as problems related to the quantity and delays in shipments. He alleged that these issues stem from an inefficient, irregular, and failed procurement process adopted in... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/02/26)
90-day detention order to question ex-intelligence chief Suresh Sallay
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has obtained a 90-day detention order to question former state intelligence chief Major General (Retd) Suresh Sallay, the police said. Former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay was arrested on Wednesday (25) morning by CID officers in connection with the investigations into the Easter Sunday terror attacks. Police said he was arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act (PTA) based on evidence related to the 2019 Easter Attacks Bombings. Coordinated suicide bombings carried out by a group... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/02/26)
Returning to Easter Sunday attacks: Institutional Failure, Not Intelligence Failure
On 21 April 2019, Sri Lanka was struck by coordinated suicide bombings targeting three churches and three luxury hotels, killing at least 270 people and injuring around 500. The attackers were linked to National Thowheed Jama’ath (NTJ), an extremist group previously under the radar of Sri Lankan security services. Intelligence warnings of an imminent attack — including specific threats to churches and the Indian High Commission — were reportedly issued in the weeks before the incident but were not acted upon effectively. This systemic failure would become central to every major inquiry that followed — including the Parliamentary Select Committee Report... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/02/26)
Is the "lion Gate" symbolism of Sigiriya those of a Bird symbol?
If it was a bird's foot, (as said by some writers - who are they?), why was it called "Sigiriya" and identified all along the centuries with a lion foot? There is great readiness among some recent writers to downplay their heritage in the name of "reconciliation", and even claim Sigiriya to be a Chola monument built by the ruler "Kasi-Appan"? A well known Peradeniya historian ignored everything in Sigiri Griffiti (written in 8th century Sinhala, and some of it by pilgrims from Valikkamam of the North, but not a word of... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/02/26)
The Ancient Medical Systems of Sri Lanka
Long before modern hospitals and surgical science, ancient Sri Lanka developed one of the world’s most advanced medical systems. This documentary explores the Mihintale Hospital Complex, believed to be the oldest known hospital in the world, revealing how advanced healthcare, surgery, pharmacology, and public medicine existed over 1,000 years ago. We also uncover the remarkable story of King Buddhadasa, the legendary physician-king who personally performed complex surgeries, treated animals, wrote advanced medical texts, and created a nationwide healthcare system built on compassion and scientific understanding. Through archaeology, ancient texts, and historical evidence, this film reveals a... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/02/26)
Declining US shipbuilding crises: A wakeup call for SL’s VT strategy
26 Feb 2026 | The shipbuilding sector is vital to the global economy, influencing international trade, transportation, and defense. As global trade and the need for energy-efficient vessels rise, these nations are set to expand their influence. Their success hinges on advanced technology, skilled labour, and a dedication to innovation, keeping them competitive in a fast-paced market. The US shipbuilding industry requires about 200,000 to 250,000 additional maritime workers in critical occupations, such as welding, fabricating, soldering, and front-line management, to satisfy the demand over the next decade. If the demand... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/02/26)
Socio-Economic Realities Behind Long-Term Poor Cricket Performance
Sri Lanka concludes another cricket tournament that won’t be missed. As usual fans are angry and want wholesale changes from players to coaches, selectors to the administration. However, none of that can fix Sri Lanka cricket because the problem is far deeper than that. Things have changed from the era of 1970s to 1990s. Blaming the conduct of players and others is misplaced. Best players in the world are not ranked by their conduct outside the field. Commercialization though is partly to be blamed, has affected all countries and Sri Lanka is not alone.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/02/26)
An Empire (and Economy) in Decline:Trump trying to Reboot with World War 3?
Facebook Twitter Reddit Bluesky Email The SCOTUS rejection of Trump’s tariffs changes little. The empire’s decline persists, and with it, its extension to the US economy as a whole. And it will continue whether or not Trump finds another law to use to justify tariffs (at higher, lower, or the same levels as now) and whether or not SCOTUS invalidates it. The tariffs of 2025 exposed the basic decline situation, including some of the costs of having denied and kicked that problem down the road so many times. The SCOTUS... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/02/26)
Mahavamsa - World renowned pioneering literary achievement of Sri Lanka
https://share.google/aimode/59EP5UjiM89yn9tDn ("Great Chronicle") is one of the world's most significant and longest unbroken historical records, chronicling over 2,500 years of Sri Lankan history. Written as an epic poem in the Pali language, it is recognized for initiating a mature historiographic tradition in South Asia. Key Significance and Legacy Global Recognition: In 2023, the Mahavamsa was officially inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register, cementing its status as a piece of globally important documentary heritage. Historical Accuracy: While it contains legendary and religious... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/02/26)
Trump And MAGA: The Conduit For A White Supremacist Agenda
Trump’s rhetoric and policies on immigration and citizenship consistently elevate white, especially European, migrants while targeting non-white communities for exclusion, removal, or diminished political power. His efforts collectively push a racial hierarchy embedded in state policy. Framed as “security,” “merit,” or “rule of law,” these measures function to narrow the American electorate and safeguard long-term white Republican dominance. A historical and civil rights-informed assessment of Trump’s record characterizes his immigration agenda—Muslim bans, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) terminations, birthright citizenship attacks, and selective refugee admissions—as advancing a racialized vision of US society. His slogan,... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/02/26)
Former MP Weerasekara labels arrest of Suresh Sallay a government deception
Former Member of Parliament Sarath Weerasekara stated that the arrest of retired Major General Suresh Sallay, former head of the State Intelligence Service, is a calculated move to mislead the public. Speaking at a press conference in Colombo, he claimed the arrest serves as a deceptive measure intended to appease the Cardinal, the Catholic Church, and the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks while diverting public attention. He further noted that even the Police Media Unit appeared to lack clarity regarding the specific grounds for the retired officer's arrest. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/02/26)
සිංහල බෞද්ධයා වඳ කිරීමේ කොන්ත්රාත්තුව භාරගත් නූතන වහරක කල්ලිය පිළිබඳව විමර්ශනාත්මක හෙළිදරව්ව
https://youtu.be/aASsW9REgrI... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/02/26)
සුරේෂ් සලේව මහ මගදී ඇල්ලුවේ | රටේ ජාතික ආරක්ෂක පද්ධතිය අවසන් | ෂානි බොරු සාක්ෂි සූරයෙක්..
https://youtu.be/oOAxpwx_Z_A... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/02/26)
සලේගේ පාස්කු කට උත්තරය මෙන්න | බුද්ධි අංශ සම්බන්ධ සුවිශේෂීම හෙළිදරව්ව | EXCLUSIVE | @MeeMassooTV
https://youtu.be/hFamdfI72Gk... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/02/26)
විජේවීර අල්ලපු වෙලාවෙ එතනට ගිය රූපවාහිනි කණ්ඩායම අපි|හමුදාවෙන් ගිනි තියන්න හදද්දිම මම ෆොටෝ 3ක් ගත්තා
https://youtu.be/rYElHSbZyoE... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/02/26)
Was there really a Prince Vijaya & did he arrive in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka reveres the Mahāvamsa as its foundational chronicle — and rightly so. Without it, much of our early history would be lost to time or victim of fake narratives as seen in the present. Yet reverence must never replace reasoning. Respect must not suspend inquiry— especially when the figure at the heart of the story, Prince Vijaya, appears at the intersection of myth, politics, and symbolic storytelling. One figure sits at the heart of our origin story: Prince Vijaya — the supposed founder of the Sinhala people. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/02/26)
THE “EELAM WAR” IS CIVIL WAR PT 1Ca
The term “Genocide” was invented by the lawyer Raphael Lemkin, a Polish Jew. The word came into use after the wholesale massacre of Jews in World War II. I The word was recognized in the Nuremberg trials which took place at the end of World War II. UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, (Genocide Convention ) was ratified in 1948. The Genocide Convention has been accepted by 153 States , including Sri Lanka .Signatories to the Convention are obliged to pass domestic legislation on Genocide but Genocide is ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/02/26)
THE “EELAM WAR” IS CIVIL WAR PT 1Cb
Tamil Separatist Movement has successfully embedded the notion of Tamil Genocide in Canada, starting with the Legislative assembly of Ontario. Tamil diaspora has a presence in this Assembly and a private member’s bill (Bill 104) by Vijay Thanigasalam [1] In May 2021, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario unanimously passed Bill 104 and created the Tamil Genocide Education Week Act (TGEWA). The stated purpose of the Bill is to, a) designate the week following May 18 each year as ‘Tamil Genocide Education Week’ and b) educate Ontarians about ‘Tamil Genocide and other genocides that have... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/02/26)
Clara Mattei: capitalism is not natural - it’s enforced
https://youtu.be/9M_dq_0ljsc... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/02/26)
NDB reports all-time high earnings. Doubles PAT on a normalised basis.
Highlights Profit after taxes reach an all-time high of LKR 11.0 billion (2024: LKR 9.0 billion). Excluding the one-off impact of the ISB debt-restructure in 2024, which represents close to a two-fold growth on a comparable basis Net loans and deposits expand by 26.7% and 10.4% respectively on a normalised basis, outperforming industry averages on an all currency basis across both local currency and foreign currency Credit granted to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises expands by over 25.0% showcasing the Bank’s continued commitment... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/02/26)
A Surgeon’s Account of the Siege of Jaffna Fort, 1990
The first mortar screamed just after dawn on 10 June 1990. It tore through the coral-stone ramparts of Jaffna fort, the blast rattling every window in the city. Inside the pentagonal walls, 130 men- soldiers of the Sinha Regiment and young police recruits- looked at one another and knew: this was no skirmish. This was a siege. For 107 days, the old Portuguese-Dutch-British fortress became the eye of a storm that swallowed the peninsula, Outside, LTTE snipers hid in the public library, mortars thundered from behind the post office, and a home-built monster called... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/02/26)
Ali Sabry raises concerns over arrest of Suresh Sallay
Colombo, Feb. 25 (Daily Mirror) - Former Minister Ali Sabry has expressed concern over the arrest of former State Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay, describing it as a troubling development for the Sri Lanka Army and its Intelligence Corps. In a statement posted on social media, Sabry said the arrest of Major General Sallay—an officer he noted was associated with operations that dismantled the LTTE’s intelligence network and targeted senior leadership figures including Tamilchelvan, as well as efforts linked to the apprehension of Kumaran Pathmanathan (KP)—raises serious concerns about the direction of the... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/02/26)
Court frees Daisy Forrest in money laundering case
Colombo, Feb. 25 (Daily Mirror) - The Colombo High Court today ordered that Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, be released from the case filed against her under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Deputy Solicitor General Janaka Bandara today presented to court a special psychiatric report obtained through the Colombo Judicial Medical Officer to determine whether the accused, Daisy Forrest, was mentally fit to stand trial. He informed the court that medical recommendations had concluded that the accused was not in a suitable mental condition to face trial. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/02/26)
සුරේෂ් සලේ අත්අඩංගුවට ගැනීම දේශපාලනිකයි - මහාචාර්ය රොහාන් ගුණරත්න
රාජ්ය බුද්ධි සේවයේ හිටපු ප්රධානී, විශ්රාමික මේජර් ජෙනරල් සුරේෂ් සලේ අත්අඩංගුවට ගැනීමේ සිද්ධිය සම්බන්ධයෙන් නිවේදනයක් නිකුත් කරමින් ජාත්යන්තර ත්රස්තවාදය සහ ආරක්ෂාව පිළිබඳ විශේෂඥයෙකු වන මහාචාර්ය රොහාන් ගුණරත්න සඳහන් කර ඇත්තේ මෙම අත්අඩංගුවට ගැනීම දේශපාලනික ක්රියාවලියක් ලෙස පෙනෙන බවයි. ශ්රී ලංකාවේ වඩාත්ම ගෞරවනීය ජාතික ආරක්ෂක වෘත්තිකයෙකු වන ජෙනරාල් සුරේෂ් සලේ මුළු ජීවිතයම ශ්රී ලංකාව ආරක්ෂා කිරීම සඳහා කැප කළ අයෙක් බවයි ඔහු සඳහන් කරන්නේ ජෙනරාල් සලේ කිසිදු වරදක් කළ අයෙකු නොවන අතර 2019 වසරේ සිදු වූ පාස්කු ඉරිදා ප්රහාරයට ද ඔහුගේ කිසිදු සම්බන්ධයක් නොමැති බව මහාචාර්යවරයා පවසනවා. ප්රහාරය සිදුවන අවස්ථාවේ මැලේසියාවේ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/02/26)
ගල් අඟුරු වංචා ටොපිය සුරේෂ් සලේ කොලයෙන් එතෙයිද? | Suresh Sallay Arrested Sri Lanka News
https://youtu.be/d6vIgWy9MAI... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/02/26)
ලංකාවේ ඉහළම බුද්ධි නිලධාරියා අත්අඩංගුවට ගත් පොලිස් මෙහෙයුම | බරපතල සැක තැන් මෙන්න
https://youtu.be/sXsRSkh_KmE... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/02/26)
සුරේෂ් සලේ අත්අඩංගුවට ගත්ත සැබෑ හේතුව ගම්මන්පිල රටටම කියයි - 2026.02.25
https://youtu.be/m9LGwyUW3vM... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/02/26)
මාව එලෙව්වේ CIA ගේමකින්. මගේ වටේ හිටපු සෙට් එක බාගෙනයි ගේම ගැහුවේ. ගෝඨාභය රාජපක්ෂ ප්රබල අනාවරණය.
https://youtu.be/ypKC8NgIXe8... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/02/26)
Germans saw Ceylon as the Mecca of Buddhism
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many German intellectuals and seekers viewed British occupied Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) as the "Mecca of Buddhism". This fascination was driven by several key factors: Purity of Doctrine: German scholars, influenced by the writings of Arthur Schopenhauer and Hermann Oldenberg, believed Ceylon preserved the "purest" form of Theravada Buddhism and the original Pali Canon. Ven. Nyanatiloka The Island Hermitage at Polgasduwa: Founded in 1911 by the German monk (born Anton Gueth), the Island Hermitage became the primary center for... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/02/26)
NDB Bank Leads Multi-Stakeholder Effort to Safeguard the Negombo Lagoon Under “Adopt a Lagoon” Initiative
NDB Bank recently spearheaded a large-scale environmental clean-up initiative at the Negombo Lagoon, reinforcing its long-term commitment to environmental sustainability through its ongoing “Adopt a Lagoon” programme in partnership with Clean Ocean Force . The initiative brought together over 200 participants, including NDB Bank staff volunteers, the Hon. Mayor and representatives of the Negombo Municipal Council, the Sri Vimukthi Women Association, the Negombo Divisional Secretariat, the Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management (CCD), the Sri Lanka Air Force, and the Sri Lanka Police Environmental Division. United by a shared mission... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/02/26)
The Demographic Challenge posed by Islam to non - Muslim countries in the future - Is the world ready ?
https://share.google/aimode/ULnAIYYnmjZK0eOd1 AI Overview Demographic shifts are placing Islam on a trajectory to potentially become the world's most populous religion by the end of the 21st century . Current data from Pew Research Center suggests that while the world is adjusting, significant social and political challenges remain. Global Growth and Parity Rapid Expansion: The global Muslim population is projected to grow by 73% between 2010 and 2050, compared to a 35% increase for Christians. Near Parity by 2050: By mid-century, Muslims are expected... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 24/02/26)
ගම්මන්පිල හම්බවෙන ආ රටේ ප්රබල සංවිධානය - පක්ෂ ප්රබලයෝ එක්ක පැය ගාණක සාකච්ඡාවක්
https://youtu.be/6a4zYq_3s1c... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 24/02/26)
IMF Head Visits to Inspect the Damage It’s Doing to Sri Lanka; US Pacific Commander Visits Too – What Outrages Await Us?
blog: https://eesrilanka.wordpress.com “Before you study the economics, study the economists!” e-Con e-News 15-21 February 2026 The capitalist media keeps saying that the Jeffrey Epstein exposé is the ‘worst sex abuse scandal in US history’. Really? Strange then, how very few corporate ‘executives’ in the US seem to have been indicted for these crimes. But, but… ‘the worst’? The USA (& their European sponsors) has been waging genocidal wars from their very birth, involving all manner of abuse & mutilation & desecration of bodies, alive & dead. Scalping was an English invention for acounting purposes. And... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/02/26)
The Lucifer Effect in the Streets: The Tragic End of Sri Lankan Parliamentarian Amarakirthi Athukorala
The shocking murder of former Sri Lankan parliamentarian Amarakirthi Athukorala, along with his security officer, during ARAGALAYA in 2022, raises profound questions regarding human behaviour and the darker aspects of human nature. According to the reports, the mob attacked the two men with poles and clubs. The post-mortem examination revealed that MP Athukorala died from multiple injuries, severe fractures, and internal bleeding. This tragic incident was not perpetrated by professional assassins but rather by ordinary individuals. In light of this tragic event, it is imperative to pose a critical question. What drives an average individual to... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/02/26)
"රජය රටේ අනන්ය ලක්ෂණ නොසලකා හැරීම"
2026.02.21 "ජාත්යන්තර මව් භාෂා දිනය වෙනුවෙන් වෛද්ය තිලක පද්මා සුබසිංහ අනුස්මරණ නීති අධ්යාපන වැඩසටහන විසින් පවත්වන පවත්වන ලද නීති අධ්යාපන වැඩසටහනේදිකැළණිය විශ්ව විද්යාලයේ සංස්කෘත අධ්යානාංශයේ මහාචාර්ය පූජ්ය ඉඳුරාගාරේ ධම්මරතන හිමි, නීතීඥ අරුණ ලක්සිරි උණවටුන මහතා සහ නීතීඥ අජිත් බන්දුල මහතා කොළඹ මහජන පුස්තකාලයේ ප්රවේශාගාරයේදී දේශන පැවැත්වීමට සහභාගී වූ අතර එම නීති අධ්යාපන වැඩසටහනේ සජීවී විකාශයේ පටිගත දර්ශන සඳහා පහත අන්තර්ජාල සැබැඳිවලින් යොමු වන්න.අදාල කරගත් මාතෘකා1. 1978 ආණ්ඩුක්රම ව්යවස්ථාවේ (සිංහල) සහ ඉංග්රීසි ආණ්ඩුක්රම ව්යවස්ථා පිටපතේ තිබෙන භාෂා වෙනස්කම්2. ආණ්ඩුක්රම ව්යවස්ථාවේ 83.ආ (සිංහල)/ 83.b (ඉංග්රීසි) ව්යවස්ථාවේ වෙනසක් නිවැරදි කිරීමට මැතිවරණ කොමිසමේ සභාපති... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/02/26)
Democracy's Fate Is Sealed If Islam Becomes One Of The Religion In A Multi- Religious Democracy
https://youtu.be/8hJszPX9qkY... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/02/26)
Ports Authority should eradicate bureaucracy
New Ports Authority chairman may have a daunting task to suppress bureaucracy in the Port Port authority deployed ADB Asiandevelopment Bank to carry out a master plan to develop .Trincomalee Harbour So far no action had been taken implement the ADB suggested proposals Recent submission by EDB to obtain green light to develop offshore industry in Clapoenburg area of Trincomalee harbour was not supported by SLPA citing rejection by CEA This issue has surfaced when EDB presented the proposal to EDCM ( Export Development Committee of... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/02/26)
අළු ප්රතිශතතය 26% පනී.. ගල් අගුරු පරීක්ෂණ වාර්තා එලියට.. ප්රතික්ෂෙප මට්ටමේ ඒවා බාර අරන්...
නොරොච්චෝල ලක්විජය බලාගාරය සඳහා මෙරටට ගෙන්වන ලද මුල් ගල්අඟුරු නැව් හයේම අඩංගු ගල්අඟුරු, අනුමත ටෙන්ඩර් ප්රමිතීන්ට වඩා බෙහෙවින් පහත් මට්ටමක පවතින බව රසායනාගාර වාර්තා මගින් තහවුරු වී ඇතැයි බලශක්ති විශේෂඥ විදුර රලපනාව මහතා පවසයි. අදාළ ටෙන්ඩර් කොන්දේසි අනුව ප්රතික්ෂේප කළ යුතු මට්ටමේ (Reject levels) පවතින ගල්අඟුරු මෙලෙස දිගින් දිගටම බලාගාරය වෙත භාරගෙන ඇති බව හෙළිදරව් වී තිබේ. රලපනාව මහතා පෙන්වා දෙන පරිදි, ගල්අඟුරු ප්රමිතිය මැන බලන ප්රධාන පරාමිතීන් තුනම මෙම නැව් හයේදී අසමත් වී ඇත. ටෙන්ඩර් කොන්දේසි අනුව මෙය 5900 kCal/kg ට වඩා වැඩි... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/02/26)
“Don’t count on IMF or World Bank” - Independent economist Ahilan Kadirgamar
If you look at Sri Lanka’s debt crisis, I have argued it is not because of China or India or Japan. The main culprit are the bond markets The IMF programme puts a lot of constraints on spending The Rajapaksas might have thought they can play China against India, but that doesn’t work There is a lot of financing for green energy. But often, I would say a lot of that is ‘green washing’ As a response to Managing Director of the International Monetary... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/02/26)
US ambassador’s Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
Arab and Muslim governments have condemned remarks made by the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel would be justified in taking over a vast stretch of the Middle East on Biblical grounds. In an interview with conservative US commentator Tucker Carlson, Huckabee was asked whether Israel had a right to an area which the host said was, according to the Bible, “essentially the entire Middle East”. The ambassador said “it would be fine if it took it all”. But he added Israel was not seeking to do so, rather... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 22/02/26)
Lawyer arrested with ‘Ice’ in Keselwatta remanded
A lawyer who was arrested by the Keselwatta Police while allegedly using crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “Ice”) in a dark and abandoned building in the Sanchiarachchi Watta area of Keselwatta, has been remanded until February 26 after being produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court. The suspect was found in possession of 130 milligrams of ice, various utensils used in the consumption of ‘Ice’, and a lawyer’s identity card. Based on information received, a team including the OIC of the Keselwatta Police Crime Division had entered the dark, deserted building and searched... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 22/02/26)
PFP News සජීවී ය!ආණ්ඩුක්රම ව්යවස්ථාවේ සිංහල හා ඉංග්රීසි භාෂාවේ වෙනස්කම් .ඔබට සඟවන නීති වෘ.සීමාවූ.
https://youtu.be/ss_-DL68_Lo රජය රටේ අනන්ය ලක්ෂණ නොසලකා හැරීම අදියර 2 -ආණ්ඩුක්රම ව්යවස්ථාවේ භාෂා වෙනස්කම් 2026.02.21 ජාත්යන්තර මව් භාෂා දින නීතීඥ අරුණ ලක්සිරි උණවටුන... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/02/26)
When Sri Lanka Ruled the Seas
https://youtu.be/loCsQaHNRrQ Ancient Sri Lanka was not just an island kingdom — It was one of the greatest maritime trading powers of the ancient world. For over 2,000 years, Sri Lankan ships sailed across the Indian Ocean, connecting Rome, Arabia, India, Southeast Asia, and China. Ancient Chinese records describe Sinhalese manned Sri Lankan vessels as the largest ships to ever enter Chinese ports, towering above all others. Monks, traders, and imperial envoys wrote in awe of their size, engineering, and navigational skill. This documentary explores Sri Lanka’s lost maritime empire... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/02/26)
Registering the ‘Muslim Left Front’: The Danger of a New Ethnic Party threatening Sri Lanka’s Unity”
Sri Lanka’s media has reported on the application by the Muslim Left Front for registration with the Election Commission. A careful review of historical, regional, and global patterns shows that political parties — when built on religious identity fused with ideological activism — can become vehicles for external influence, social polarization, and long-term destabilization. This is not a path Sri Lanka should legally permit if it is serious about safeguarding national unity, electoral integrity, and long-term national security. https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/First-Muslim-left-party-seeks-recognition-from-Election-Commission/108-333262 https://island.lk/recognition-sought-for-first-muslim-left-party This analysis does not target Islam or Muslim communities.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/02/26)
THE “EELAM WAR” IS CIVIL WAR PT 1A
The Eelam wars (1983-2009) between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), arose over the issue of self-determination for Sri Lankan Tamils and the separation of the Northern and Eastern provinces from the rest of the country. The goal was a separate state. The Eelam war was not a guerilla or terrorist war, it was a Civil War. Civil War takes place when a group of citizens take up arms against the government to obtain exclusive control of a part of the land. The fighting takes place inside... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/02/26)
THE “EELAM WAR” IS CIVIL WAR PT 1B
Revised 22.2.26 Anti Eelamists have tried sporadically to crush the Tamil Separatist Movement by taking the Tamil Separatist Movement to court. The first recorded instance is in 1976. 1976 On May 21, 1976 ITAK leader A. Amirthalingam, along with Federal Party MPs V.N.Navaratnam, K.P.Ratnam, K.Thurairatnam were delivering leaflets in Jaffna , regarding a political event, when they were arrested by the Jaffna police on the charge of possessing and distributing seditious literature. Sivasithamparam was released but the others were taken to Colombo to be tried for sedition. When... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/02/26)
The Battle for Elephant Pass – 1991
A Defining Moment in Sri Lanka’s Modern Military History Elephant Pass—known locally as Alimankada—occupies one of the most strategically decisive locations in Sri Lanka’s geography and history. It is a narrow land corridor, barely a few kilometres wide at its most constricted point, yet it serves as the sole terrestrial gateway linking the Jaffna Peninsula to the Northern mainland. Whoever controls Elephant Pass controls access to Jaffna, its people, its economy, and its military lifelines. For centuries, invading armies, colonial powers, and modern militaries alike understood its... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/02/26)
America’s Global Dictatorship Must be Prevented
February 16, 2026 A few days ago, the Cuban government informed airlines operating in the country that the supply of aviation fuel would be suspended as of midnight on Tuesday, February 10. Obediently, the empire’s powerful propaganda machine got to work and began to spread misinformation in a coordinated manner, attributing the situation to the “energy crisis” in Cuba. Its exponents in various countries—from El País in Spain to La Nación and Clarín in Argentina and El Mercurio in Chile, to mention only the best known—bombarded their readers, viewers, or whoever else was the victim of... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/02/26)
Trump Boasts About Ramped Up Embargo on Cuba: ‘There’s No Oil, No Money, No Anything’
Just like Sri Lanka during the NED-funded Aragalaya for Regime Change and staged Bankruptcy Speaking to reporters on Monday night, President Trump boasted of his ramped-up embargo on Cuba, which has involved cutting off Venezuelan oil shipments and pressuring Mexico to end its oil exports, causing major fuel shortages in the country. “Cuba is right now a failed nation, and they don’t even have jet fuel for airplanes to take off, clogging up their runway,” he said during a flight on Air Force One. Sri Lanka faced a fuel embargo to... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/02/26)
Indian Ocean Security: Strategies for Sri Lanka
During a recent panel discussion titled “Security Environment in the Indo-Pacific and Sri Lankan Diplomacy”, organised by the Embassy of Japan in collaboration with Dr. George I. H. Cooke, Senior Lecturer and initiator of the Awarelogue Initiative, the keynote address was delivered by Prof Ken Jimbo of Kelo University, Japan (Ceylon Today, February 15, 2026). The report on the above states: “Prof. Jimbo discussed the evolving role... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/02/26)
Is AKD’s Fight Against Corruption a Sham – Case of Cargills ‘Food City’?
Hon. Dr. Anil Jayantha FernandoDeputy Minister of FinanceSri Lanka 19 February 2026 Dear Deputy Minister, Is AKD’s Fight Against Corruption a Sham – Case of Cargills ‘Food City’? Attached is my above titled letter. If President AKD as Finance Minister and you as his Deputy are serious about combating corruption, all you have to do is get the SEC and CBSL to follow-up on the UNASSAILABLE EVIDENCE I have provided which has NOT BEEN DENIED by publicly owned Cargills (Ceylon) PLC. At the root of... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/02/26)
අපි යන්නේ අසාර්ථක වුණ ආර්ථික මොඩලයක් පස්සේ.. ට්රම්ප්ගේ හැසිරීමෙන් ආර්ථික කඩාවැටීමේ තරම තේරුම් ගන්න පුලුවන්.. රුසියාව සහ චීනය ට්රම්ප්ගේ උගුල්වල වැටෙන්නේ නැහැ - ජාත්යන්තර දේශපාලන විශ්ලේෂක ආචාර්ය ජගත් චන්ද්රවංශ
දෙවන ලෝක යුද්දයෙන් පසු අමෙරිකාව ප්රමුඛ බටහිර ලිබරල්වාදී සමාජය විසින් ගොඩනැගූ නව ආර්ථික මොඩලය අද වන විට පවත්වාගෙන යා නොහැකි තැනකට පැමිණ ඇති බව ජාත්යන්තර දේශපාලන විශ්ලේෂක ආචාර්ය ජගත් චන්ද්රවංශ මහතා පවසයි. එම ආර්ථික බිඳ වැටීම මගින් එම ආර්ථික මොඩලය මුල්කරගෙන බිහිවූ අධිරාජ්යයද බිඳ වැටෙන බවත් පවසන ඒ මහතා මෙම හැම ගැටළුවකටම මුල්වී ඇත්තේ ආර්ථික මොඩලයේ ඇති වැරැද්ද බවත්, එය වසා ගැනීම සඳහා ලෝකයේ සෑම තැනකම යුද්ධ බිහිකරන බවත් ඒ මහතා සඳහන් කරයි. ලෝකයේ දැවැන්ත මූල්ය සමාගම් විසින් අමෙරිකානු ජනධිපති ඩොනල්ඩ් ට්රම්ප්ව මෙහෙයවනු ලබන ආකාරයත් ඒ මහතා මෙහිදී හෙළිදරව් කරන... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/02/26)
No one has the right to insult Buddhism or religious leaders - Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that no individual has the right to insult Buddhism or any religious leaders. He made these remarks today (21) while attending the foundation stone-laying ceremony for a proposed Sanghavasa building, where monks reside and conduct religious teachings, at the Sri Vishuddharama Temple in Gamunupura, Tissamaharama. During his address, Premadasa claimed that the country’s entire temple system is currently facing neglect and structural deterioration. He recalled that his late father, former President Ranasinghe Premadasa, established the Ministry of Buddhasasana and a dedicated fund to foster and... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/02/26)
Italy Just Did Something To ISLAM That Changes Course of History
https://youtu.be/5n4JtvuZrsk... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/02/26)
The Emergence of Child Soldiers in Sri Lanka
According to UNICEF (2007), the term child soldier refers to any person under 18 years of age who is recruited or used by an armed force or armed group in any capacity. Under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, conscripting, enlisting, or using children under 15 in hostilities is a war crime. Paramilitary groups often target children for recruitment for several reasons. Children are more malleable and tend to follow orders without question, as their fear response is less developed than that of adults, leading to a lack of awareness of... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/02/26)
Immigrants Are What Made America GreatmTrump’s immigration policy is destroying America’s greatness
Immigrants are the backbone of America’s greatness—powering its economy, enriching its culture, and advancing its global leadership. Yet under the guise of making America great again, Trump's exclusionary, racist policies are dismantling that very foundation, stifling innovation and tarnishing the nation’s moral standing. To understand the magnitude and importance of immigrants in the US, and the need for continued immigration, the following clearly shows how deeply they sustain our workforce, drive innovation, and secure America’s competitive edge on the global stage. The Current State of Immigration Over 1 million farmworkers... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/02/26)
The lack of protest literature and exploration of remedies for colonial era crimes in Sri Lanka, in local law journals and media needs to be remedied
The lack of production of protest literature in Sri Lanka calling for an apology, reparations, repatriation of stolen artifacts, atonement, catharsis etc., illustrates a stark difference between the content of Law Journals and Newspapers and Television Channels in Africa, Caribbean, and even India vis a vis Sri Lanka. There is a distinct deficiency in the scholarly landscape of Sri Lanka compared to regions like Africa, the Caribbean, and India. While exceptions exist, the legal literature in Sri Lanka shamefully reflects moral cowardice continually leaning toward traditional doctrinal analysis rather than the critical, transformative "protest"... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/02/26)
නන්දෙසින් හිමිවරු වැඩි සඟ සමුළුව | Ada Derana
https://youtu.be/ZFCBZQYhalY... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/02/26)
D.V. Chanaka alleges billions lost from substandard coal imports
Hambantota District Member of Parliament D. V. Chanaka stated in Parliament today (20) that the loss caused to the country by the substandard coal tender amounts to Rs. 100 billion. The MP made these remarks while joining the adjournment debate currently being held in Parliament regarding the importation of low-quality coal. He pointed out that although the relevant Minister had ample provisions within the agreement to cancel the tender, the failure to do so remains a serious concern. During his speech, the MP further stated: "The agreement specifies that if two... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/02/26)
Asia's Protein Buyers Still Trail Global Best Practice -- But Momentum is Building, New ARE Benchmark Finds
SINGAPORE, Feb 19, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Asia’s largest food retailers, manufacturers, restaurant chains, and hospitality groups remain behind international better practice on sustainable and responsible protein sourcing, but progress is accelerating across the region, according to The Asian Protein Buyers 100: An Assessment of Responsible and Sustainable Sourcing released today by Asia Research & Engagement (ARE). The APB100 is a benchmark based on investor-backed priorities - assessing how 100 of Asia’s largest listed protein-buying companies — headquartered or operating across Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mainland China, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea,... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/02/26)
Can BNP’s Tarique Rahman regime in Dhaka turn friendly to India !
As Bangladesh has constituted a new government under the leadership of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) after a largely fair & peaceful national election on 12 February 2026, the people of eastern India (the region virtually embraces the poverty stricken country except a few kilometers in Myanmar and the Bay of Bengal) hope for a progressive regime in Dhaka enjoying political stability and pursuing economic developments to over 170 million people in the south Asian nation. The Muslim majority country continues to grow as a headache for the north-eastern states, more precisely Assam, for at least two ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/02/26)
War Crimes Tribunal at Nuremberg adopted a Species approach rather than an Universal approach in its classification of War Crimes and consequently it has lost its moral authority of being just and fair to all living beings.
The Mass Murder of Humans in WW2 was treated as a Crime Against Humanity at Nuremberg. In contrast the War Crimes Tribunal failed to condemn the Mass Murder of innocent Horses among other animals as morally indefensible even in times of war. This duality in approach on a species centred basis diminished the moral authority of the War Crimes Trials at Nuremberg. https://share.google/aimode/QStiByspFsIwSvQjn AI Overview response It is a poignant and deeply reflective observation to note the vast difference in how human and animal... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/02/26)
මේ හැමෝම එකම පඹ ගාලක පැටලිලා ඉන්නේ. | | ශමීන්ද්ර සමඟ | Shamindra Ferdinando
https://youtu.be/vO7Ttm6P7hA... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/02/26)
We alone have to tackle our economic development. The IMF takes us nowhere.
The IMF was the international organization by which the United Nations at its inception intended to organize and bring about development of the economies of the World .This did really happen till 1977 when under the Washington Consensus World Bank chief McNamara, and President Ronald Regan took over world development and altered the course of Third World countries tobring them under the control of the USA. This was done in the most dubious manner by making the vibrant and self reliant countries to fall into debt. When the countries got independence none of... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/02/26)
Colonial Divide & Rule in Sri Lanka — How the British Weaponized Race, Education & Political Engineering
British Entry into Sri Lanka — Strategic Context (1795–1796) The British did not enter Sri Lanka as liberators or protectors of indigenous sovereignty. They entered as a hostile imperial power exploiting European war dynamics, seeking to: Eliminate Dutch colonial presence• Capture the Indian Ocean trade corridor• Secure naval dominance between India and the East• Integrate Sri Lanka into the British Indian imperial system Their arrival was imperial expansion, not humanitarian intervention. Geopolitical Catalyst Britain entered Sri Lanka... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/02/26)
Deaths of thousands of innocent Horses at Stalingrad in the most brutal unspeakable ways deserve a Requiem as posthumous Justice and expression of our humanityDeaths of thousands of innocent Horses at Stalingrad in the most brutal unspeakable ways deserve a Requiem as posthumous Justice and expression of our humanity
https://share.google/aimode/PVf36XXyURTr20cdW Content: AI Overview Shell-shocked horse in Stalingrad Soldier about to execute his horse in the middle of the Battle of Stalingrad Forgotten Saddles: A Silent Tribute to Romania’s Fallen War HorsesThis haunting image captures a desolate field strewn with abandoned saddles and cavalry equipment—once belonging to the Romanian forces during World War II's infamous Battle of Stalingrad. Over 6 million horses were deployed on the Eastern Front during the war. These animals carried men, supplies, and artillery across harsh, unforgiving terrain. In the... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/02/26)
Inaugural Ahmadi Muslim Lawyers Symposium Condemns Erosion of International Law
https://youtu.be/1fmPC5YY6Gw... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/02/26)
‘’ EDUCATION IS POWER ‘’
Most Powerful Tool on the Universe Education is the most powerful tool in life where the human is what they are today by the development of the mind from the powerful tool “Education” with the experiences in life which is flexible, available free in Sri Lanka unlike many countries, powerful and could be converted to the development and also destruction of the humanity if misused. Education is not only what you learn from schools by books based on the education systems but... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/02/26)
මහජන හඬ සංවිධානයෙන් ඉල්ලීමක්
---------------------------------- රට බෙදන්න පැකේජ් ගෙනා ජී එල් එක්කද අපේකම රකින්නේ .රනිල් සජිත් දෙන්නම කොටි මර්ධනයට විරුද්ධවත් කෙනෙහිලිකම් කල උන් .අපේකම රකින්න නම් එකතුවන්න සින්හලදේශයේ සංස්කෘතියේ ප්රධාන සංරචකය සිංහල බෞද්ධ බව පිළිගන්න උන් එක්ක. ආණ්ඩුව පලවා හරින්න නම් මොකා වුනත් නරක නෑ .--... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/02/26)
අධිකරණ ඇමතිත් අපරාධකරුවන් වෙනුවෙන් පෙනී සිටි නීතිඥයෙක්..
ඝාතනයට ලක් වූ නීතිඥවරයා අපරාධකරුවන්ට පෙනී සිටි අයෙකු ලෙස හංවඩු ගසමින් එම ඝාතනය සාධාරණීකරණය කිරීමට උත්සාහ කරන අධිකරණ අමාත්යවරයා ද මීට පෙර නීතිඥයෙකු ලෙස අපරාධකරුවන් වෙනුවෙන් පෙනී සිටි අයෙකු බව ශ්රී ලංකා පොදුජන පෙරමුණේ ජාතික සංවිධායක, පාර්ලිමේන්තු මන්ත්රී නාමල් රාජපක්ෂ මහතා පාර්ලිමේන්තුවේදී පැවසීය. මෑතකදී සිදු වූ නීතිඥ ඝාතනය සම්බන්ධයෙන් රජය දක්වන ප්රතිචාරය විවේචනය කළ මන්ත්රීවරයා, විෂය භාර අමාත්යවරයා සහ රජයේ වගකිවයුත්තන් එම ඝාතනයට ලක්වූ පුද්ගලයා "අපරාධකරුවන්ගේ නීතිඥයෙකු" ලෙස හැඳින්වීම නීති වෘත්තියට කරන නිග්රහයක් බව පෙන්වා දුන්නේය. "අධිකරණ ඇමතිවරයාත් වෘත්තියෙන් නීතිඥයෙක්. එතුමාත් අතීතයේදී අපරාධකරුවන් වෙනුවෙන් පෙනී සිට තිබෙනවා. එහෙනම් එතුමාත්... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/02/26)
Ex-Dy Secretary General of Parliament files writ petition seeking to nullify interdiction
Former Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne, has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, seeking to nullify the decision to interdict him from duty without a fair inquiry, a reporter said. The Speaker of Parliament, the Secretary General of Parliament, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Rathnayake, and 14 others have been named as respondents in the petition. The petitioner claims that, while serving as the Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, he was suspended from duty, with effect from January 23, 2026. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/02/26)
Russian investments in Sri Lanka face barriers, says Ambassador
Russian investors are ready to put money into Sri Lanka, but what to invest in—and where—remains a challenge. This was highlighted by Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Levan Dzhagaryan during a media briefing at the Embassy in Colombo today.The briefing touched on multiple issues, including Russia’s long-discussed proposal to construct a nuclear power plant in the country. On the nuclear project, Ambassador Dzhagaryan noted: “I raised this issue about the nuclear power plant from the very beginning, and I met with Minister of Energy Jayakody, presented... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 18/02/26)
ඉන්දියාව අනුරව කොන්කරයි. AI සමුළුවේදී කුඩම්මාගේ සැලකිලි
https://youtu.be/UQ2XpRxF618... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 18/02/26)
Enough is enough
I would like to draw the immediate attention of my readers to the following news item appearing in today’s Lankaweb. “දෙමල ඊළම පිහිටුවීම සඳහා වන දෙමළ ඊළාම් අයිතිවාසිකම් පිළිබඳ සභාව ඉකුත් 14 දා ත්රිකුණාමලයේ දී පිහිටුවා තිබේ. දෙමළ කතා කරන ජනතාව සඳහා වෙනම රටක් හෙවත් ස්වයං නීර්ණ අයිතිය වෙනුවෙන් සියලු දෙමළ ජනයා පෙනී සිටිය යුතු බව එහිදි ප්රකාශ කර ඇත. වෙනම ඊළාම් රාජ්යයක් වෙනුවෙන් සකස් කළ වඩුක්කොඩ්ඩෙයි සම්මුතියට මේ වසරේ මැයි 14 වැනිදා ට වසර 50 ක් පිරෙන අතර ඊට සමගාමීව 14 දා ත්රිකුණාමලය J7 vila resort... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/02/26)
නීතිඥ බුද්ධික මල්ලවාරච්චි ඝාතනය - ඇමති ආනන්ද විජේපාල ඉල්ලා අස්විය යුතුය
නීතිඥ බුද්ධික මල්ලවාරච්චි සහ ඔහුගේ බිරිඳ ඝාතනය කිරීමත් ඉන් පසුව කිසිදු විමර්ශනයකින් තොරව ඔහුට පාතාල ලේබලය ඇලවීමත් පිළිබඳ වගකීම අමාත්ය ආනන්ද විජේපාල මහතා විසින් දැරිය යුතුය. ඔහු සිය අමාත්ය ධූරයේ වගකීම දැරීමට අසමත්වීම සමබන්ධයෙන් වගකීම බාරගත යුතු අතර, ඔහුට වහා ඉල්ලා අස්වන ලෙස බල කරනු ලබන බව නිවේදනයක් නිකුත් කරමින් Free Lawyers සංවිධානය පවසයි. Free Lawyers සංවිධානය නිකුත් කළ සම්පූර්ණ නිවේදනය පහතින් දැක්වේ. කොළඹ අකුරේගොඩ අධි ආරක්ෂක කලාපයේ ආරක්ෂ හමුදා මුලස්ථානය අසල දී නීතිඥ බුද්ධික මල්ලවාරච්චි සහ ඔහුගේ බිරිඳ ඝාතනයට ලක්වීමත්, කිසිදු විධිමත් විමර්ශනයකින් තොරව ඝාතන... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/02/26)
'' විනෝදෙට වෙඩි කෑ නීතිඥ ජෝඩුව...'' 🫵🥸😎ඒක ඒගොල්ලන්ගේ එන්ජෝයිමන්ට් එක
https://youtu.be/IpfKsqrIaNI... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/02/26)
විජිත හේරත්ට කට උත්තර නැති නැති කරපු - මාධ්යවේදීයාගෙන් සුපිරි පාඩමක්
https://youtu.be/LD3hVDHbA5Y... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/02/26)
විජිත හේරත්ට කට උත්තර නැති නැති කරපු - මාධ්යවේදීයාගෙන් සුපිරි පාඩමක්
https://youtu.be/LD3hVDHbA5Y... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/02/26)
ඉංග්රීසියෙන් සහජීවනයට කෙළවීම - නීතිඥ චූලා අදිකාරි
https://youtu.be/FwEEHRFhVY0... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/02/26)
දෙමල ඊළම පිහිටුවීම සඳහා වන දෙමළ ඊළාම් අයිතිවාසිකම් පිළිබඳ සභාවක් පිහිටුවයි
දෙමල ඊළම පිහිටුවීම සඳහා වන දෙමළ ඊළාම් අයිතිවාසිකම් පිළිබඳ සභාව ඉකුත් 14 දා ත්රිකුණාමලයේ දී පිහිටුවා තිබේ. දෙමළ කතා කරන ජනතාව සඳහා වෙනම රටක් හෙවත් ස්වයං නීර්ණ අයිතිය වෙනුවෙන් සියලු දෙමළ ජනයා පෙනී සිටිය යුතු බව එහිදි ප්රකාශ කර ඇත. වෙනම ඊළාම් රාජ්යයක් වෙනුවෙන් සකස් කළ වඩුක්කොඩ්ඩෙයි සම්මුතියට මේ වසරේ මැයි 14 වැනිදා ට වසර 50 ක් පිරෙන අතර ඊට සමගාමීව 14 දා ත්රිකුණාමලය J7 vila resort හීදී ස්වයං නීර්ණ අයිතිය පිළිබඳ මෙම ප්රඥප්තිය සකස් කරනු ලැබීය. ඒ සඳහා ත්රිකුණාමලය දිසාව භාර රදගුරු ක්රිස්ටි නොයෙල් එම්මානුවෙල්, වේලන් සාමි,... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/02/26)
XpressJobs Partners with John Keells Stock Brokers to Empower Women Through Financial Literacy This Women’s Day 2026 Why Monastic Life Captivates the World උඹෙන් අහලා යුද්ධ කරන්න උඹ කවුද හරිනි? සුද්දෝ රටෙන් පැන්නුවෙත් හාමුදුරුවරු - එහෙව් අපිට මේ ඩෝබි පැටවූ මුනුන්ද ? සිංහලයා උපන් රටේ අසරණ වෙලා ඉන්නේ - මැදගොඩ අභයතිස්ස හිමි රට ගැන සංවේදී වෙයි ඔබතුමියට කියන්න තිබුණා ඔබේ ජනාධිපතිතුමා එදා යුද්ධය ඉල්ලලා පොලොවේ හැපුනේ නැතිනම් What Next for Yunus After BNP's Grand Victory? US Threatens to Grab Malacca Straits – Is Sri Lanka Next? Why GEN Z is failing where their parents did not – and why civilization must return to fundamentals Why South Asia must now spearhead Global Recognition for Senaka Weeraratna’s Authorship of DRS අනුර කොටි නායක ප්රභාරන්ගේ මව සහ පියාගේ ස්මාරක හදයි ප්රභාකරන්ගේ නිවසෙහි උපන්දිනය සමරයි/ Anura Talk POLICY POSITION PAPER Sri Lankan government officially withdrew its support for a campaign aimed at promoting the country as an inclusive destination for LGBTQ+ tourists. Lost at Sea: How Sri Lanka Fails Its Own Industrial Pioneers Cricket, lovely cricket” Hiru TV Salakuna Live | Wimal Weerawansa | Episode 516 | 2026-02-09 | Hiru News Like Lanka, Will Cuba Survive? A Cup of Tea or Coffee a Day and the Risk of Dementia: What Sri Lankans need to know Namal calls for Presidential Commission to investigate ‘Aragalaya’ and funding Colonial Divide & Rule Part 1: Artificial Ethnic Identification leading to Separatism Concern Regarding Immigration Procedure for Dual Citizens – Colombo Airport Will Saudi Arabia Stand With Iran? The Answer Will Shock You! පෘතුගීසීන් තොටගමුවේ ශ්රී රාහුල හිමියන්ගේ අත කපයි | Thotagamuwe Sri Rahula Thera Fearing Iran’s naval drill, Trump’s military issues desperate plea to IRGC | Janta Ka Reporter A Reply to the Article by Ven. Rambukwelle Devananda Thera Free Homoeopathy Clinic to mark a National Event. Why nautical tourism is a missed national opportunity When AI becomes my Buddhist Teacher
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From layman to monk The life story of Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra Now his message touches thousands of people in USA https://youtube.com/shorts/aoL1MRKSsPQ?si=jIXlBWecTuZyEl02 Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra , also known as Sư Tuệ Nhân, is the Deputy Abbot of the Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas. He had a career as a Motorola engineer and holds an Information Technology degree from the University of Texas at Arlington before becoming a monk. As Deputy Abbot since 2013, he started the Dhammacetiya... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/02/26)
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blog: https://eesrilanka.wordpress.com * ‘Before you study the economics, study the economists!’ * e-Con e-News 08-14 February 2026 * How the English colonial government imposed compound interest on Sri Lanka, & how this enabled the wholesale ‘legal’ robbery of land from rural Sinhala people – is a most fascinating tale. This ee newsletter’s muse, SBD de Silva, started to relate this story to us, before he passed away in 2018. We are sad to say we should have hounded him further on this subject but failed to... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 16/02/26)
While the world debates the dangerous outcomes of ‘digital education,’ in Sri Lanka a silent campaign is underway. Educationists, policymakers, and self-proclaimed experts—often in partnership with international agencies including the UN—are promoting a plan that will digitalize the learning of 4 million Sri Lankan children. But whose interests are truly being served? Are these so-called educationists genuinely safeguarding the nation’s future, or are they conduits for foreign agendas seeking to reshape the identity, culture, and values of Sri Lankan youth? Evidence now confirms what society is experiencing. A 2026 scientific... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 16/02/26)
Since March 1997, Senaka Weeraratna has waged one of the most persistent, solitary intellectual justice campaigns in modern sport — appealing locally and internationally for recognition as the author of the ‘Player – Referral’ system, today globally known as the Decision Review System (DRS). It began with a letter to the ‘Australian’ (National Newspaper of Australia) dated March 25, 1997. First adopted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2008 as the Decision Review System (DRS), it replaced the "umpire's decision is final" rule with a system allowing players to challenge on-field calls using technology. For nearly three... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 16/02/26)
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Submitted by: Sarath Obeysekera Chairman / Marine & Offshore Engineering Specialist EDB Advisory Board Member To: Hon. Minister of Industries Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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In February 2026, the Sri Lankan government officially withdrew its support for a campaign aimed at promoting the country as an inclusive destination for LGBTQ+ tourists. This reversal followed intense pressure from influential religious leaders, including senior Buddhist monks and the head of the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka. The decision impacted the following areas: Policy Withdrawal: The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) rescinded a letter of support for a project proposed by the advocacy group Equal Ground, which sought to market the island as a safe and welcoming destination for diverse travellers. Religious Opposition: Prominent... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/02/26)
In 1984, I returned to Sri Lanka after working in Norway’s oil and gas industry, bringing with me experience in advanced welding technologies and offshore engineering. I joined the then state-controlled Colombo Dockyard PLC as a consulting engineer with one objective: to upgrade our industrial capability to international standards. During that period, we introduced modern welding systems, supported hydropower projects, constructed oil storage tanks, and strengthened fabrication standards. In 1989, I was invited to head the Civil Engineering Corporation, where I further modernized operational systems. When the Japanese took over... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/02/26)
The “Mother of All Cricket Rivalries in Asia” After weeks of uncertainty, the first-round match between India and Pakistan of the 2026 T20 will be played today at Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match is among the most-watched sporting events in the world, attracting hundreds of millions of viewers globally. Past high-profile matches (such as ICC World Cup or T20 World Cup clashes) have also drawn over 300–400 million viewers worldwide, making this rivalry one of the most watched in cricket history. Consequently, it exceeds many other global sporting events.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/02/26)
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Facebook Twitter Reddit Bluesky Email Billboard in front of the US Interest Section in Havana. Wikimedia. CC BY-SA 3.0 Born in crisis, strengthened by rejection, Cuba once again faces economic asphyxiation by Washington, which is moving in for the kill after sixty-seven years of attacking the island.* Since the triumph of their revolution in 1959, Cubans have infuriated U.S. leaders with their specialized genius in overcoming catastrophe, whether it take the form of a hurricane, flood, invasion, hijacking, chemical attack, biological attack, or economic warfare. In the same... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/02/26)
Colombo, Feb. 14 (Daily Mirror) - In Sri Lanka, tea and coffee are not lifestyle accessories. They are part of who we are. The first cup at dawn steadies the morning. The mid-afternoon brew carries conversations across office tables and village verandas. The evening cup slows the day down. So when global headlines began declaring that two or three cups a day could lower the risk of dementia, it was never going to be ignored here. The renewed attention comes from one of the largest long-term investigations into caffeine and... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/02/26)
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, stated that a Presidential Commission should be appointed to investigate the ‘Aragalaya’ protest movement and the foreign funding it allegedly received. He made these remarks while addressing the media at the SLPP party headquarters in Nelum Mawatha yesterday (13). Expressing his views on this further, Namal Rajapaksa claimed: “Certain individuals sacrificed a life to achieve their own political objectives under the guise of the ‘Aragalaya’. A group of youth were sent to the gallows. Those who appeared... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/02/26)
Why is it important to go back in time to understand the root causes of every country unable to rise from its colonial past? Why have these nations that have self-sustained themselves for centuries during times when there were no imports or exports, dollar transactions now crippled in debt? While modern conflicts preach about accountability & acknowledgment, there is little or no such by the very entities that engineered, institutionalized, politicized selective and privileged policies that constitute the symptoms behind most of today’s global conflicts. Without understanding this background, people are made... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/02/26)
My wife and I recently arrived in Colombo from Singapore on a late-night flight. As dual citizens, I hold both a Sri Lankan passport and a British passport. As is my usual practice, I presented both passports to the immigration officer, since officers typically request to see them.To my surprise, the officer stated that his system did not show that I was a dual citizen. He was holding my British passport and said, “Your dual citizenship is not indicated, and you cannot enter.” I immediately informed him that I had also handed over my Sri... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/02/26)
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බුදු දහමේ හරය වටහාගත් ජර්මනියේ සහ ශ්රී ලංකාව’’˜‘Divaina’, June 10, 2025 උදේශ් සංජීව ගමගේ zදිවයින කතෘZඅංක : 223, බ්ලූමැන්ඩල් පාර, කොළඹ 13. මහත්මයාණනි,වර්ෂ 2025 ජුනි මස 10 වෙනි දින දිවයින පුවත්පතේ කතුවැකිය පිටුවේ (4 වැනි පිටුව) පුජ්ය රඹුක්වැල්ලේ දේවානන්ද හිමි විසින් ලියන ලද —බුදු දහමේ හරය වටහාගත් ජර්මනියේ සහ ශ්රී ලංකාව˜ යන මැයෙන් පළ වු ලිපිය හා බැඳේ. මෙම ලිපිය සකස් කර ඇති පූජ්ය ආචාර්ය රඹුක්වැල්ලේ දේවානන්ද හිමි (1992 1998 කාලය) ජර්මනියේ බර්ලින් විහාරයේ නේවාසික භික්ෂුවක් ලෙස වැඩ සිටියහ. එම කාලය... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 02/02/26)
“Love of one’s country is a part of faith” Prophet of Islam Muhammad (PBUH) said: - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, St. Thomas Mount, Chennai and Madan Homoeo Clinic, Adamapakkam, Chennai jointly celebrated 77th Indian Republic Day on 26th January 2026 at Masjid Haadi premises, St. Thomas Mount, Chennai. The event began at 10 A.M., with flag hoisting of Indian National Flag by the Chief Guest Dr. N.A Jayakumar, President, Homoeopathy Council Tamil Nadu and the owner of Madan Homoeo Clinic, Adamapakkam, Chennai. He led the medical camp. In his Guest... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 02/02/26)
I am proposing to align with ADB / World Bank / Blue Economy frameworks: Sri Lanka’s unfair advantages 1,340 km coastline with year-round warm waters Short sailing distances: Negombo → Colombo → Galle → Mirissa → Matara (all doable in 1–3 day leisure hops) Natural attractions: Whales (Mirissa) Lagoons (Negombo) Heritage ports (Galle) Food culture (fresh seafood on board is a luxury experience Sri Lanka already has nautical tourism we just never... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 02/02/26)
When I questioned AI, "According to the Buddhist philosophy, what is the reason for rebirth after death?" AI Replied; In Buddhist philosophy, rebirth after death happens because the causes that drive existence have not ended yet. It’s not a soul that moves on, but a process continuing. Here’s the core idea, step by step 👇 1. Craving (Taṇhā) is the main reason The Buddha taught that craving—for pleasure, existence, identity, or becoming—is the key cause. As long as there is: ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 01/02/26)
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