Submitted by: Sarath Obeysekera (In view of the State Visit of the President of Maldives – 04–05 May 2026) 1. Introduction The forthcoming State Visit of the President of the Maldives presents a timely opportunity to enhance bilateral economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Maldives, particularly in sectors where both countries possess complementary strengths. Sri […]

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Lawrence Wilkerson Updates

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By Sarath Obeysekera Today 2nd May 2026 , I watched a programme on television where a young Tamil girl won Rs. 7.5 million in a contest. Beyond the excitement of the moment and the magnitude of the prize, what struck me most was the deeper message this carries for our country—especially for our younger generation. […]

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Professor Nishan C Wijesinha of the German School of Medicine. My opinion of the Easter attack- by  Professor Nishan C Wijesinha of the German School of Medicine. General Chandrika Srilal Weerasooriya (often referred to as Srilal Weerasooriya) was a senior Sri Lankan Army officer who served as the 15th Commander of the Sri Lankan Army […]

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Dr Sarath Obeysekera 1. Develop Galle as a Boutique Luxury Marina Hub  not as mass port—focus on high-value, low-volume tourism Key components: 2. Policy & Regulatory Reforms (Critical – currently missing) Without this, the marina will fail. Competing hubs like Maldives already offer smoother entry. 3. Integrate with National Trade & Logistics Strategy This is […]

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Senaka Weeraratna The Kingdom of Kandy (1594–1815) maintained a unique legal system rooted in Sinhalese customary law and oral tradition, which survived the colonial eras of the Portuguese and Dutch. Unlike the written codes of Europe, Kandyan law was dynamic, centered on the King as the supreme “fountain of justice” and guided by long-standing social […]

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Courtesy Adaderana Sri Lankan economist and politician Harsha de Silva on Saturday lauded India’s growth over the years, saying that it feels good when India is doing well. He added that India shouldn’t think of Sri Lanka as a foreign country or foreign land because Lanka is part of the Indian story.  He emphasized that […]

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Courtesy Adaderana In a significant affirmation of deepening India-Sri Lanka economic ties, Krishan Balendra, Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and John Keells Group, described Colombo as a port for India” during his address at the ZEE Media WION Global Innovation & Leadership Summit held in Colombo on Saturday. The remark underscores Colombo’s strategic […]

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