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January 22, 2026 · 12:51 am

Sri Lanka’s Cricket Squad for ODI Series at Home vs England

Item in THE ISLAND, 21 January 2026, entitled “Dushmantha Chameera, Dhananjaya de Silva return for England ODIs” Charith Asalanka, who was sacked as Sri Lanka captain for the upcoming T20 World Cup, will resume leadership duties in the upcoming ODI … Continue reading →

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August 21, 2025 · 9:41 pm

The Ethnic Abyss in Sri Lanka Still Remains

Dr S.  I. Keethaponcalan,in where  the title reads “Sri Lanka’s Ethnic Conflict: From Reconciliation To Reescalation – Analysis,” … pubd on 21 September 2023 at EURASIA REVIEW ++ The national discourse in Sri Lanka moved from conflict termination to reconciliation … Continue reading →

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June 5, 2025 · 9:48 pm

For Humankind: Jaffna’s Medics in Eternal Service

Abbi Kanthasamy, … an item circulated by Charles Schokman of Australia, early June 2025, with this title “A Beacon Amidst the Bleeding: What Jaffna’s Doctors Taught Me About Life” I’ve spent most of my adult life building things. Businesses, brands, … Continue reading →

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March 15, 2025 · 8:12 pm

Remembering Charlie Ramanaden

Dushy Perera Tomorrow, 15th March marks the 30th death anniversary of J C Ramanaden , Charlie as we all fondly called him. He died literally in my arms when he suffered a hear attack on the court whilst partnering his … Continue reading →

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March 15, 2026 · 12:11 pm

OUT! Out! You Monsters in the Indian Ocean!

Darini Rajasingham-Senanayake, whose preferred title runs thus; “US-UK-France– Out of the Indian Ocean! Time to close Military Bases, Decolonize and Stop War”  The bodies of eighty-four Iranian sailors who died in a US torpedo attack in the seas of Sri … Continue reading →

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November 22, 2024 · 5:55 pm

USA’s Terrible Overreach in This Our World From Biden’s Time

Ameen Izzadeen, in The Daily Mirror in Sri Lanka, 22 November 2024 …… where the title reads “Biden’s legacy: Gaza genocide and now possible nuclear war in Europe” ** US Alternate Ambassador Robert Wood raises his hand to veto a … Continue reading →

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August 15, 2024 · 1:09 pm

A Turn-Around! UK slashes Israel at the UN

Fair Dinkum Golly gosh!  What a turn around! The UK government condemning Israel for killing large numbers of Palestinians sheltering in 17 schools! Why has it taken the UK government two years to wake up to Israel’s goal to wilfully … Continue reading →

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May 26, 2025 · 12:53 am

Devika Brendon’s AVERSION is Reaching For The Skies

AVERSION is due to be launched in July 2025 …. and there are some special pre-launch offers ‘Aversion’ is a book about a country renewing and rebuilding itself. The main character is an investigative journalist, initially on assignment in Sri … Continue reading →

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February 26, 2026 · 5:12 pm

Kiwis Squash Sri Lanka Comprehensively

Danyal Rasool in ESPNcricinfo, 00 February 2026,nwhere the title runs thus: “Ravindra, Santner and McConchie eliminate Sri Lanka” A stunning rearguard from Santner and McConchie with the bat, followed by Ravindra’s four-for, gave New Zealand a massive win … New … Continue reading →

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March 10, 2026 · 2:41 pm

Multiple HITS on Sri Lankan Economy From M-East Wars

Shamindra Ferdinando, in The ISLAND, 10 March 2026 …. “Prof. Dunusinghe warns Lanka at serious risk due to ME war” Prof. Priyanga Dunusinghe has warned that Sri Lanka could face a catastrophic situation due to a rapid and sharp drop … Continue reading →

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