Udaya Gammanpila
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Shenali D Waduge
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)
මතුගම සෙනෙවිරුවන්
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)
Dr. Sarath Obeysekera
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)
British Bulldog Records
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Sahar TV Clips
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Dr Sarath Obeysekera
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. The Infrastructure–Political Nexus
Infrastructure in Sri Lanka has... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/02/26)
Courtesy The Maritime Executive,
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 - 28/02/26)
Courtesy The Daily Mirror
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 - 28/02/26)
Courtesy Adaderana
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 - 28/02/26)
Courtesy Adaderana
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 - 28/02/26)
Shenali D Waduge
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 - 27/02/26)
Chandre Dharmawardana
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 - 27/02/26)
History Undug
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 - 27/02/26)
BY J.A.A.S. Ranasinghe
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 - 27/02/26)
Dilrook Kannangara
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 - 27/02/26)
Richard D. Wolff Courtesy Counterpunch.org
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 - 27/02/26)
The Mahavamsa
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 - 27/02/26)
Dr. Alon Ben-Meir
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 - 27/02/26)
Courtesy Hiru News
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 - 27/02/26)
Karma
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Voice Tube
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Mee Massoo TV
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Harindra Jayalal
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Shenali D Waduge
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 - 26/02/26)
KAMALIKA PIERIS
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 - 26/02/26)
KAMALIKA PIERIS
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 - 26/02/26)
Channel 4 News
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National Development Bank PLC
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 - 26/02/26)
Gamini Goonetilleke
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 - 26/02/26)
Courtesy The Daily Mirror
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 - 26/02/26)
Courtesy Daily Mirror
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 - 26/02/26)
Courtesy HiruNews
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 - 26/02/26)
SL Leaders
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Mee Massoo TV
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Udaya Gammanpila
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Truth with Chamuditha
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German Dharmaduta Society
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)
National Development Bank PLC
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)
Courtesy: AI Overview
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 - 25/02/26)
