Dr. Neil J Fernando / Dr. Ruwan M Jayatunge Abstract From 1983 to 2009, the Sri Lankan Army engaged in an extended conflict known as the Eelam War, which saw a significant number of soldiers deployed in combat zones for prolonged periods. This relentless exposure to warfare led to a considerable incidence of combat stress […]

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 Courtesy:   AI Overview During the British Occupation of Ceylon (1796-1948), the judiciary ultimately supported the colonial administration’s “divide and rule” strategy through its judgments. By weakening traditional indigenous systems of justice and elevating Roman-Dutch law and aspects of English common law, the British-controlled courts eroded traditional Buddhist authority and custom, thus aiding colonial objectives and […]

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Source:  AI Overview According to the Portuguese Historian Fernão de Queirós, and other sources detailing the Portuguese colonial period, many Buddhist and Hindu temples were systematically destroyed in Sri Lanka to make way for the construction of Christian churches Temples and corresponding churches mentioned in historical accounts Based on available historical accounts, including some that reference Queirós’s […]

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AI Overview King Don Juan Dharmapala’s conversion to Christianity and subsequent actions were a significant turning point in Sri Lankan history, widely viewed as a betrayal of Buddhism by the Sinhalese majority. His actions were heavily influenced by the Portuguese Christian missionaries and had lasting negative impacts on the Buddhist religious structure in his kingdom.  […]

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Courtesy The Daily Mirror Colombo, Nov. 7 (Daily Mirror) – Opposition Member of Parliament from the Jaffna district Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna, was seen fast asleep during the budget speech, which concluded a short while ago. The presentation of the 2026 Budget commenced at 1.30 p.m. and continued until nearly 6.00 p.m. The budget speech was […]

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Courtesy The Daily Mirror Colombo, Nov. 7 (Daily Mirror) – The  President seems to be confused with his new neo-liberal free market ideology and his party’s protectionist industrial policy production economy concept, SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said today.  “The President was like a parish priest preaching bana at a Buddhist temple. Totally confused […]

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Courtesy The Daily Mirror Colombo, Nov. 7(Daily Mirror) – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently presenting the Budget 2026 in Parliament, unveiling a series of allocations and reforms. So far, the proposals reflect a reform-driven and inclusive direction — highlighting investments in health services, digital infrastructure, education, and support for vulnerable groups. The budget emphasizes fiscal consolidation, digital […]

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By bno – Mumbai bureau November 7, 2025 Sri Lanka’s economy has shown solid signs of recovery in 2025, but the rebound remains partial, with output still below pre-crisis levels and poverty rates significantly elevated, according to the World Bank’s latest Sri Lanka Development Update titled Better Spending for All. The report projects growth of 4.6% in 2025, supported […]

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