Dr Sarath Obeysekera
J R Jayewardene came to power in 1977 and handed over harnessing of the Hydro power potential to his trusted young Gamini Dissanayake . Proposals and funding from Western countries and Sweden ,discussions negotiations ,extensive travelling to fix deals ,and final output was accelerated high priced power plants and dams along Mahawali ,Today we reap the benefits and people forgot who did it and who became quite rich Now we has exhausted hydra power potential and moving in to rather new source of power which is Electricity generation using (Liquefied Natural Gas) LNG as the fuel for turbines to... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/03/26)
Dr Sarath Obeysekera
The world is once again moving towards a period of geopolitical uncertainty. Conflicts in the Middle East and tensions among major powers are beginning to disrupt global supply chains. While the headlines focus on military developments and oil prices, another silent crisis may soon emerge — the global shortage of fertiliser. Sri Lanka has already experienced the painful consequences of agricultural policy mistakes. The sudden fertiliser ban introduced under the administration of Gotabaya Rajapaksa triggered a dramatic drop in agricultural production, particularly in rice and tea. The resulting food shortages and loss of... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/03/26)
By Sarath Obeysekera
The rapidly changing geopolitical environment is forcing nations to rethink their economic strategies and global positioning. Conflicts in several regions, shifting trade patterns, and emerging security concerns are gradually reshaping the global economic landscape. For Sri Lanka, these developments present not only challenges but also an opportunity to reposition itself as a strategic hub in the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka sits at the crossroads of some of the busiest maritime trade routes in the world. The island's proximity to major East-West shipping lanes has historically given it immense strategic importance. Yet, successive governments... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/03/26)
History Undug
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Courtesy Hindustan Times
Iran intends to repatriate non-essential members of the 183-strong crew of IRIS Lavan. A limited number of crew members will stay back to maintain the warship IRIS Lavan docked at Kochi on March 4 and its 183-member crew was accommodated at naval facilities (X/IN_WNC) The same chartered flight will also carry the bodies of Iranian sailors who were killed when another warship, IRIS Dena, was torpedoed and sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka on March 4, the people said on condition of anonymity. The Iranian side intends... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/03/26)
Courtesy Hiru News
A special aircraft carrying the remains of 84 Iranian sailors who died aboard the 'IRIS DENA' departed from Mattala International Airport for Iran this afternoon (13). Deputy Minister of Defense Aruna Jayasekara stated that the Iranian warship sank in Sri Lankan waters following a strike. The vessel was destroyed on March 4th in international waters, a few nautical miles off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, after being hit by a torpedo from an American submarine. Before repatriation, the bodies were kept at the Galle Karapitiya Teaching Hospital. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/03/26)
Patali Champika Ranawaka
https://youtu.be/rj90jpBaZiQ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/03/26)
C. Wijeyawickrema
While cleaning my old computer, I found this document, which I think is important in understanding the fragile behavior of politicians who are selfish and corrupt. Present day issues such as UNP-SJB (Sajith) unity drama, attempt to jail Ranil, Harin and the GAY-Lesbian twist and JVP and Ranil (and Sajith) have become three sides of the same 13-A coin could be understood by reading documents like this document which has a historical value for the younger generations. How many more things we do not know about these cheaters. ============== document handed over... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/03/26)
Andrew McGuire Courtesy geneticliteracyproject.org
A farmer drastically reduces fertilizer applications, trusting soil biology to provide the needed nutrients. A crop consultant recommends a 10-species cover crop to replace fallow in a wheat rotation. An ag influencer promotes the idea that insect pests will not attack a healthy plant. All of these reflect what I call “pop ecology,” a romanticized view of nature that promises trade-off-free farming but misleads agricultural decision making. We’re all prone to idealizing nature. We see what appears to be stability and harmony, and then distill it into reassuring slogans: “nature knows best,”... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/03/26)
by A. Abdul Aziz.
((Given below is an excerpt of the Friday Sermon delivered by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Supreme Head of the world-wide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Islam, on 06 March 2026, at ‘Masjid Mubarak’, Islamabad, Tilford, U.K. gave a discourse on The Catastrophic Effects of the War in the Middle East) After reciting first part of Arabic sermon followed by Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) said that the purpose of the message brought by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was to direct people towards belief in One God,... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/03/26)
National Development Bank PLC
National Development Bank PLC (NDB/ the Bank) recently announced that it successfully raised LKR 16.0 billion through the issuance of Basel III-compliant Tier II Rated Unsecured Subordinated Redeemable GSS+ Bonds (the GSS+ Bonds), to be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). This issuance marks a major milestone in thematic fundraising within Sri Lanka’s capital markets landscape, signaling the country’s growing progress in the increasingly important segment of sustainable finance. The GSS+ Bonds issue opened on 10 March 2026 and was oversubscribed within the same day, demonstrating strong demand from both retail and institutional investors. This response reaffirms... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/03/26)
Ministry of Defence - Media Centre
The Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Committee convened yesterday (Mar 11) as part of the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Presidential Task Force's broader efforts. The meeting focused on coordinating the national response to the extensive devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, aiming to structure a comprehensive recovery plan for the affected regions. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office in Colombo. The session reviewed the preliminary findings of the PDNA conducted following the severe weather event that struck Sri Lanka in... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/03/26)
By Sarath Obeysekera
The possibility of wider geopolitical conflict in several regions of the world is a matter of global concern. Wars bring immense human suffering and economic disruption. However, history shows that nations which think strategically during turbulent times can position themselves to protect their economies and strengthen national resilience. Sri Lanka, located at the center of the Indian Ocean shipping lanes, has unique opportunities to convert global uncertainty into national development while maintaining its humanitarian values. 1. Returning Skilled Workforce Large numbers of Sri Lankan skilled and unskilled workers are... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/03/26)
Internet Media Action (IMA)
Internet Media Action (IMA) expresses its profound concern regarding the arrest of veteran journalist and editor of the Lanka E News website, Sandaruwan Senadheera, at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, yesterday (11th), following nearly 16 years of political asylum in the United Kingdom. Mr. Senadheera was compelled to flee Sri Lanka during the Rajapaksa government, having faced death threats, the enforced disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda, and the arson attack on the Lanka E News media organisation in the early hours of 30 January 2011. Since then, he continued to champion democracy in... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/03/26)
Hindustan Times
https://youtu.be/FOtJ2JZGdFo... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/03/26)
Breaking Points
https://youtu.be/4Ql24Z8SIeE... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/03/26)
Grace Digital Network
https://youtu.be/BZDp4_5Cv34... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/03/26)
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)
