Monthly Archive: July 2017
The clash of two histories in one nation
By H. L. D. MAHINDAPALA The two critical streams of thought that flowed down the 20th century and bloodied the political landscape came from the North. These two streams swept aside all other Left-wing currents which were struggling to dominate the mainstream. Both streams of thought were identified and articulated...
No government in the country or no country in the government?
By Malinda Seneviratne The Mahanayaka Theras of three Nikayas and other Sangha Sabhas, expressing their opinion on constitutional reform, have made it clear that they are opposed to moves “that could generate crises”. While calling for immediate electoral reform, this Sangha Council headed by the Mahanayaka Theras that met in...
HOW LEGAL ARE THE POE AND OISL ACTIONS VIS A VIS SRI LANKA ?
By Shenali D Waduge please peruse the facts in this article come to a principled conclusion – Looks like Admiral Sarath Weerasekera has upset the UNHRC Head In April 2017 Amnesty International admitted that the very basis of the Geneva Resolution 30/1 adopted in Oct 1, 2015 is questionable. Then...