Breaking Points
https://youtu.be/4Ql24Z8SIeE... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/03/26)
Grace Digital Network
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The Wire
https://youtu.be/wBKx4l-3ZYM... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/03/26)
උපුටා ගැන්ම ලංකා ලීඩර්
එක්සත් ජනපද ජනාධිපති ඩොනල්ඩ් ට්රම්ප් පසුගිය 9 වනදා රාත්රියේ රුසියානු ජනාධිපති ව්ලැඩිමීර් පුටින්ට කළ දුරකථන ඇමතුම පැහැදිලිවම එක්සත් ජනපදය සහ ඊශ්රායලය ඉරානයට එරෙහිව දියත් කර ඇති යුද්ධයේදී දැනටමත් මතුවීමට පටන් ගෙන ඇති උපායමාර්ගික අවුල් සහගත තත්ත්වයෙන් මිදීමට මාර්ගයක් සෙවීමේ උත්සාහයකි. වොෂින්ටනය වහසි බස් දෙඩීම නොනවත්වාම කරගෙන යමින් සිටී. ට්රම්ප් ඉරානයේ දේශපාලන අනාගතය නියම කිරීමට තමාට ඇති අයිතිය අවධාරණය කරන අතර ඉරානයේ අධ්යාත්මික නායකයා පත් කිරීම සම්බන්ධයෙන් පවා අනුමානයන් ඉදිරිපත් කරයි. ඒ සමඟම, ඔහු ඛනිජ තෙල් ප්රවාහන නෞකා කපිතාන්වරුන්ගෙන් ඉල්ලා සිටින්නේ ධෛර්යය ප්රදර්ශනය කර ඉස්ලාමීය විප්ලවවාදී ආරක්ෂක බලකාය විසින් කරනු ලබන හෝමූස් සමුද්ර... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/03/26)
Courtesy: AI Overview
How can this injustice be remedied ? Chat GPT answer: The claim that the "Player Referral" concept (the foundation of the Decision Review System or DRS) belongs to Sri Lankan lawyer Senaka Weeraratna is a well-documented and long-standing grievance in the sporting world. While the ICC and other sports bodies have adopted similar systems, the lack of official recognition or compensation remains a central point of contention for Weeraratna and his supporters. Remedying this situation involves navigating complex international intellectual property (IP) laws and diplomatic channels. Potential avenues... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/03/26)
Wimal Weerawansa
https://youtu.be/9hvJmlqo-CE... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/03/26)
Dr. Alon Ben-Meir
The widening fissures inside the Republican Party over Trump’s broader unilateralism and chaotic foreign policy, and now the war of choice against Iran, are sharpening an older divide between nationalist populists, institutionalist conservatives, business-friendly moderates, and traditional security hawks. Governors, Republicans in trade-exposed states, and parts of the donor class increasingly see Trump’s domestic and foreign adventurism as electorally toxic, economically damaging, and corrosive to US leadership, even as primary-driven loyalty tests make open rebellion costly. The following 9 cases offer clear signs of Trump's growing vulnerability, which is likely to further intensify... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/03/26)
Shenali D Waduge
Since the end of Sri Lanka’s 30 year conflict in 2009, the country has experienced sporadic arrivals of refugees and asylum seekers from several regions including South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Unlike many countries that receive asylum claims, Sri Lanka has not ratified the 1951 Refugee Convention or its 1967 Protocol and does not possess a dedicated domestic refugee law. As a result, refugees and asylum seekers exist in a legal grey area, often managed through immigration regulations and limited arrangements facilitated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) under a... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 11/03/26)
Shenali D Waduge
Since the 1979 revolution that created the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Iranian state has played a central role in Middle Eastern geopolitics. The regime is led by a Supreme Leader. Over four decades, Iran has become a major regional power and a controversial actor accused of sponsoring militant groups and proxy warfare. The global debate is who wants the Iranian regime to fall, who wants it to remain and what would the consequences be? “Seven Countries in Five Years” After the September 11 attacks, retired U.S. General Wesley Clark said he was... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 11/03/26)
Nava Thakuria
Guwahati: Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi congratulated the people of Nepal and also the interim government in Kathmandu for the successful completion of 2026 general elections on 5 March saying, “It is heartening to see my Nepali sisters and brothers exercise their democratic rights so vibrantly.” Commenting on his verified social media account, PM Modi also added, “As a close friend and neighbour, India remains steadfast in its commitment to working closely with the people of Nepal and their new government to scale new heights of shared peace, progress and prosperity.” Later he had telephone... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 11/03/26)
National Development Bank PLC
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) proudly partnered with Home Lands Group as a key banking partner at the Home Lands Property Investment Roadshow 2026 : Road to Your Next Investment, held recently at the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Colombo. The event marked the launch of about 1,000 resort apartments across four brand-new Home Lands developments, bringing together prospective investors, homebuyers, and key industry stakeholders under one roof. As one of the top partner banks supporting the initiative, NDB played a pivotal role in enabling customers to access tailored financing solutions designed... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 11/03/26)
Source: AI Overview
https://share.google/aimode/h9SyhevFeZdkb4tlv For over 2,500 years, the Sinhalese civilization has made profound contributions to human progress, particularly in the fields of hydraulic engineering, architecture, and the preservation of Buddhist heritage. Settling in Sri Lanka’s dry zones as early as 500 BCE, they transformed a hostile environment into a flourishing "hydraulic civilization" . Hydraulic Engineering and Irrigation The Sinhalese are recognized for developing some of the most advanced water management systems of the ancient world, many of which still function today. The Biso Kotuwa (Valve Tower):... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 11/03/26)
Courtesy: History Undug
https://youtu.be/NpGC24DxxXk?si=V7DjCKs3LGfYbZeH Sri Lanka’s history extends far beyond its renowned beaches and ancient temples. This video examines the island’s 2,000-year martial tradition, exploring how geography, strategy, and leadership shaped its military and political landscape. We analyze the campaigns of King Dutugamunu, the architectural and defensive innovations exemplified by Sigiriya, the organization of the Chaturangani Senawa army, and the evolution of guerrilla warfare that enabled resistance against Portuguese, Dutch, and British incursions. Attention is also given to the strategic use of war elephants and the island’s naval expeditions under... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 11/03/26)
Senaka Weeraratna
https://share.google/aimode/806c6p9rGGdT9vv3r This powerful quote by Sri Lankan lawyer Senaka Weeraratna is the foundational logic behind the Decision Review System (DRS) in cricket. Senaka Weeraratna Inventor of DRS Context of the Quote Weeraratna first proposed this "Player Referral" concept in a letter to the Australian newspaper on March 25, 1997. His argument was rooted in the idea of natural justice: if television viewers and... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 11/03/26)
RN Bhaskar
Recent disclosures of India’s deal with the US are extremely disturbing. The Indian government has welcomed it but offers no details. However, the US spokesperson, including Trump’s tweets provide some details which suggest that India is up FOR SALE. Can India rediscover its spine? https://youtu.be/4ff49iMvdlQ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 11/03/26)
The Wire
https://youtu.be/5JuH30fOCcA... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 11/03/26)
Sam Ben-Meir - March 10, 2024
We live in a world littered with things we have made and no longer know how to live with. Our technologies scale beyond our capacity to govern them; our systems generate consequences no one claims; our knowledge outruns our moral imagination. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1818) has become the foundational myth of this condition. It is not primarily a warning about scientific hubris. It is the drama of responsibility after creation—the question of whether we can remain with what we have brought into being. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025) returns to... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 11/03/26)
Frontline Magazine
In this episode of Frontline Conversations, defence analyst, author, and director of the Force Institute, Pravin Sawhney, examines the rapidly escalating war in West Asia following US–Israel strikes on Iran, and Iran's retaliatory attacks across the region. He argues that the conflict is fundamentally a “war of survival” for Iran and contends that it is unlikely to lose so long as it preserves its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Sawhney discusses the evolving military dynamics of the conflict, including Iran’s missile capabilities, the limits of Israeli air-defence systems such as Iron Dome, and the growing role of... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 11/03/26)
e-Con e-News
blog: https://eesrilanka.wordpress.com ‘Before you study the economics, study the economists!’ e-Con e-News 01-07 March 2026 Indian authorities are being accused of ordering the unarmed Iranian warship IRIS Dena to leave Indian waters prematurely, and of tipping off the USA about the location of the ship, putting the sailors, many of them students, in harm’s way. The Dena was then attacked by a US submarine in Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone, killing & maiming over a 100 people, while disrupting Sri Lanka’s maritime livelihoods, and international trade. “In the present circumstances, we request all fishermen not to cross... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/03/26)
Dr Sarath Obeysekera
Many countries start offshore and ship repair industries during periods when other regional yards are constrained by geopolitics. The concept of developing Trincomalee as a repair / lay-up / offshore support hub is still realistic if positioned correctly. ⚓ 1. Regional Shipyard Situation Major Middle Eastern yards you mentioned include: Drydocks World Dubai Oman Drydock Company Nakilat‑Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) Tanker repair yard in Qatar These yards depend heavily on: Offshore oil & gas support... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/03/26)
The Liberator
https://youtu.be/LapWSN5Jw64?si=oDOKQ5Cdb7XEamAS 00:00 Introduction 01:05 The Buddha and anatta/no-self 03:37 Early Buddhist art, aniconism and nirvana. 05:27 From no-self to emptiness: sunyata and impermanence 06:18 Impermanence in action: the history of Bamiyan and Buddhism 10:38 Conclusion In May 2001 the Taliban shocked the world by exploding two 1500 year old statues of the Buddha with dynamite. The destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas was seen my most observers as an appalling act of cultural vandalism. But is it possible that, in reducing these ancient sculptures into empty niches, the Taliban unwittingly proved the truth... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/03/26)
National Development Bank PLC
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) reaffirmed its enduring commitment to youth development and sporting excellence as it renewed its partnership with Trinity College Kandy Rugby for the 2026 season, stepping forward this year as the official Team Sponsor. The announcement was made at the Trinity Rugby press conference held recently at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, marking the fifth consecutive year of collaboration between the Bank and one of Sri Lanka’s most respected school rugby institutions. Over the past five years, NDB’s association with Trinity Rugby has evolved into a purposeful partnership anchored... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/03/26)
Senaka Weeraratna
AI Overview https://share.google/aimode/3JNe2MpeyKYp3Mnd0 The recent 2026 T20 World Cup matches between Sri Lanka and both Pakistan and New Zealand featured controversial "Wide" ball decisions that could have significantly altered the outcomes if player-led DRS challenges for wides had been available. Match Impact of Wide Calls Vs. Pakistan (February 28, 2026): In a critical Super 8 match, Sri Lanka lost by just 5 runs. With 6 runs needed off the final delivery, captain Dasun Shanaka left a ball he believed was a wide, but the umpire... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/03/26)
Courtesy Lanka Leader
1943 මාර්තු 06 වෙනිදා උපන් සේන තෝරදෙනිය මහතාට පෙරේදාට අවුරුදු 83 ක් සම්පුර්ණ විය. එදිනෙදා වැඩ අතරතුර මේ සටහන පෙරේදා පළ කිරීමට අතපසු විය. එවැනි දෑ අපට විය හැකිය. මේ සටහන තබන්නේ ඒ පශ්චාත්තාපයෙන් ද යුතුවය. සේන තෝරදෙනිය සාහිත්යය නිර්මාණයට හා සාහිත්යය විචාරයට පිවිසෙන්නේ දැවැන්ත සාහිතය කරුවන්ගේ හා පේරාදෙණිය ගුරුකුලයේ ආධිපත්යය ප්රබලව පැවති වකවානුවේ දී ය. මාර්ටින් වික්රමසිංහගේ සිංහල නවකතාව හා ජපන් කාම සෙවනැල්ල (1969) නිකුත්වීමට හරියටම අවුරුදු දෙකකට පෙර ඔහු 1967 දී “පේරාදෙණිය ගුරු කුලය” හා “කල්පනා ලෝකය” තියුණු විචාරයකට ලක් කරමින් සිය විචාර භුමිකාව ආරම්භ කළේය. ඔහු සිය “මල් දහසකින් සැදි වසන්තයක්” නම්... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/03/26)
Garvin Karunaratne
It is very likely that coal and oil will reach a high price due to political turmoil that has already commenced. Sri Lanka is blessed with wind power and I have been writing papers and even a book detailing how we can develop wind power overnight. May the authorities consider what I have said in my endless articles that are available in Lanka Web and Muck Rack. I enclose one of my papers for kind reading by the authorities. If you cannot find anyone to commence action, I... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 09/03/26)
Dr Sarath Obeysekera
A UK passport is issued by the HM Passport Office under the authority of the UK Home Office. Legally: The passport remains the property of the UK Government. Only UK authorities can enter official endorsements about nationality or citizenship status in it. What foreign immigration officers are allowed to do Immigration authorities in another country (including Sri Lanka) may only place standard immigration markings, such as: Entry stamps Exit stamps Visa or visa-cancellation stamps ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 09/03/26)
Senaka Weeraratna
Despite the lawmakers of the pre-colonial era demonstrating high levels of legal competence and sophistication, the systematic codification by the Dutch and British "froze" these customs, thereby leading modern practitioners and law teachers to view them as historical artifacts and objects of curiosities rather than active, evolving legal philosophies. Sri Lanka's modern legal education and the legal firmament remain heavily rooted in colonial inheritances. Before the arrival of the Portuguese in 1505, Sri Lanka had complex, uncodified legal systems that varied across regions and ethnic groups. For example, the Kandyan Sinhalese Law governed the... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 09/03/26)
Dr Sarath Obeysekera
After returning to Sri Lanka on 7th March from Singapore, I experienced an unpleasant situation at Bandaranaike International Airport immigration again I presented my valid Sri Lankan passport at the counter. The young immigration officer then asked to see my UK passport as well, since I am a dual citizen. Although I produced it immediately, he kept us waiting for nearly 15 minutes, stating that my dual citizenship was “not registered in the computer”. I have been a registered dual citizen of Sri Lanka for over 35 years and have travelled... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 09/03/26)
Senaka Weeraratna
https://share.google/aimode/aj4hJwXUDgdF9xqsE According to historical chronicles like the Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa, these guilds were sent by Emperor Asoka to support the sacred Bodhi tree and establish various essential services. Their contributions included: Technological Advancement: They introduced sophisticated skills in woodwork, agriculture, and metallurgy, which transformed the local economy from primitive practices to advanced industry and irrigation-led agriculture. Cultural Infrastructure: The guilds included experts such as potters, weavers, and masons who established the foundations of Sri Lankan art and architecture. Social Evolution: Their arrival integrated a diverse range of... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 08/03/26)
Senaka Weeraratna
https://share.google/aimode/HIg2ibHgGrva3qM The "White Man's Burden" in a Modern Context The phrase originates from Rudyard Kipling’s 1899 poem, which historically framed Western imperialism as a "noble" duty to "civilize" non-Western nations. In modern political discourse, critics and supporters use this concept to describe different facets of Trump's "America First" agenda. An Analysis of Donald Trump's rhetoric, policies, and actions suggests he has fundamentally altered, rather than traditionally discharged, the concept of the "White Man's Burden"—the 19th-century colonial idea of a paternalistic duty for Westerners to govern and "civilize" other nations. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 08/03/26)
Times Now
The Bombay High Court observed that offering 'public namaz is not a fundamental right' while rejecting a plea by auto drivers seeking permission to pray near an airport. Watch to know more. https://youtu.be/aiPwIHK5ehM... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 08/03/26)
Dr Sarath Obeysekera
Quote Mr. Sarath Obeysekera, what you describe is actually a very valuable experience that very few engineers from Sri Lanka have had. Your story reflects three important things: technical exposure, international systems discipline, and strategic thinking. Unfortunately, the difficulty you face in Sri Lanka is something many experienced professionals encounter. Let me reflect on a few points from your experience. 1. Your Soviet Union LNG Storage Experience In the 1970s, the Soviet Union was already developing strategic energy storage systems because of the Cold... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 08/03/26)
Courtesy Snopes
The IRIS Dena was headed back to Iran from Visakhapatnam, India, where it participated in a multination naval exercise. Image courtesy of Getty Images On March 4, 2026, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that a U.S. submarine had torpedoed an Iranian warship, the IRIS Dena, off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan navy rescued 32 survivors from the crew of 180, according to The Associated Press, and recovered 87 bodies. Following the attack, social media users claimed the Dena was unarmed, that it was participating in... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 08/03/26)
රජිත් කීර්ති තෙන්නකෝන්
‘Lakvijaya Power Station (LVPS) සහ ‘Lakvijaya Power Plant (LVPP) යන ආයතන ද්විත්වය විසින් ගල් අඟුරු ප්රමිතිය පිළිබඳ වාර්තා ගණනාවක් නිකුත් කර ඇත. එම වාර්තාවන් හි වැරදි, අඩුපාඩු පවතින අතර සැක සංකා මතුව ඇත. බාහිර පාර්ශව මෙම වාර්තා මත පදනම්න සිය නිරීක්ෂණ හා අදහස් දැක්වීම සිදු කරමින් සිටී. මේ වන විට ගල් අඟුරු පිළිබඳ ප්රතිමිය පිළිබඳ ප්රසිද්ධ සාකච්ඡාව සිදුවෙමින් ඇත්තේ Lakvijaya Power Station (LVPS) හෝ ‘Lakvijaya Power Plant (LVPP) යන ලිපි ශිර්ෂ යටතේ නිකුත් කර ඇති ලේඛන මත පදනම්වය. මෙයට අමතරව ලංකා ගල් අඟුරු සමාගම වෙත ජාත්යන්තර ප්රමිති සහතිකයක් සහිත ආයතන වෙතින් වාර්තා ලැබී... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/03/26)
C. Wijeyawickrema, LL.B.,Ph.D.
Recently, I sent a reply to the Tamil translator of the latest section of the chronicle Mahavamsa, “educating” him about his misunderstanding that the old chronicle’s author Mahanama Thero was the culprit of a Tamil genocide project in Sri Lanka. It was sent to him via the editor of the Jaffna Tamil monitor. Previously, I sent a letter by email to Archuna thinking that he is a genuine guy like Arun Siddharth, the Che Guera of the Jaffna non-Vellala Tamils, expecting a serious exchange of ideas with him. He did not respond but... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/03/26)
Abhijit Chavda Clips
https://youtu.be/Bn7fBse2ggU... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/03/26)
Dr Sarath Obeysekera
My proposal to establish a tank farm in Hambantota with a partner from Jebel Ali could have created a regional petroleum storage and trading hub. Hambantota’s location near the main East–West shipping lane is extremely valuable. If implemented: Sri Lanka could store strategic petroleum reserves. Bunkering services for passing vessels could expand. Fuel could be stockpiled for emergencies or wartime disruptions. Unfortunately, as I noted, corruption and political interference often stalled such projects. Development of Muthurajawela Tank Farm The Chinese-supported... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/03/26)
National Development Bank PLC
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) proudly partnered with Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo as the Exclusive Banking Partner and Main Partner for its vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations, held from 25th February to 1st March. The five-day festive showcase brought together culinary excellence, cultural tradition, and valued customers for an immersive celebration marking the Lunar New Year. The partnership reflects NDB’s continued commitment to creating meaningful lifestyle experiences for its cardholders while strengthening collaborations with leading hospitality brands in Sri Lanka. As part of this exclusive offering, NDB Premium and Platinum credit cardholders enjoyed... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/03/26)
Courtesy The Straits Times
Sri Lankan navy personnel rescuing Iranian sailors from the IRIS Dena on March 4, after it was torpedoed by the US military. Summary The US urged Sri Lanka not to repatriate survivors from the sunken IRIS Dena and the crew of the IRIS Booshehr. A US submarine sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka, marking the first such US action since WWII. Sri Lanka is holding the IRIS Booshehr and its crew, with the US discouraging their use for Iranian... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/03/26)
Courtesy Daily Mirror
Colombo, March 6 (Daily Mirror) - A protest under the theme “No Blood for Oil” was held in Colombo, condemning the recent military attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. The demonstration drew a number of activists and supporters who gathered to express opposition to the strikes and call for an end to the conflict. Iranian Ambassador Dr Alireza Delkhosh and SJB MP Mujibur Rahman were also present at the event. Protesters carried placards and chanted slogans condemning the attacks, urging the international community... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/03/26)
