R Chandrasoma That we do not have a satisfactory account of the physiognomy or salient physical characteristics of the ancient peoples of Sri Lanka is a fact few would dispute.ƒ”š‚  It is possible to have a rich description of the doings and actions of ancient peoples without a physical description of the actorsƒ”š‚  that goes […]

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Shenali Waduge For a continent that attributes itself to man’s evolution some 6million years ago and reminds us our roots are in Africa, there is little other than famine, drought, poverty, disease, poor leadership, religious conflicts, ethnic conflicts that depicts Africa. The richness of the continent saw Europeans “scramble into Africa”ƒ”š‚ to devour its natural […]

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By Walter Jayawardhana The Hindu newspaper in a front page news item said that contrary to speculation that a procedural snag is delaying the release of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka the stage has been ƒ”š‚ set for the release . After visiting the jailed leader now in Nawaloka Hospital, ƒ”š‚ with other parliamentarians of his party. […]

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P.A.Samaraweera, Australia During the last few weeks there was speculation aboutƒ”š‚ the impending release of the former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka. In the past as well there had been such stories but this time it appears that the Green light is on for him. MP Alles andƒ”š‚ Anoma has as well had confirmed this after visiting the […]

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By Walter Jayawardhana The BBC said on Saturday that Sri Lanka’s President Mahinda Rajapakse had ordered the release of the jailed former army chief, Sarath Fonseka on Monday. “A presidential spokesman told the BBC he would be freed on Monday after formalities were completed,”ƒ”š‚ the radio station said. Mr Fonseka was arrested two years ago […]

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