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August 24, 2024 · 5:20 pm

The Siege of Jaffna Fort by the LTTE in 1990

Gamini Goonetilleke, … with a few photographs awaiting insertion later I had volunteered my services to the Sri Lanka Army and it was my turn of duty at the Palali Base Hospital when the Jaffna Fort came under Tiger attack. … Continue reading →

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June 29, 2025 · 12:34 pm

Amidst the LTTE’s Many Killings THAT of Dr. Rajani Thiranagama

Rajan Hoole …. being chap 3 in PALMYRAH FALLEN …. the chapter that details the killing of Rajani Thiranagama in  19  …. just one among a long list of the LTTE atrocities in their pursuit of powr via a Tamil … Continue reading →

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August 8, 2024 · 4:59 pm

Indian Cricketing Machismo SPEWS OUT in the Field at Khetharama … As They Lose Comprehensively

Andrew Fidel Fernando in ESPNcicinfo, 8 August 2024, where the title runs  “Is this for real? Sri Lanka’s rare glory leaves India shaken” ….. while his report here has had highlights imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi The visitors were left … Continue reading →

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April 18, 2026 · 2:29 am

USA’s Oligarchy & Its Worldwide Octopii-Reach

Jonathan Manz, an article sent to me by Chulanand Goonasekera, one bearing this title: “Is the World Moving Towards a ‘One-World’ Dictatorship of the Oligarchs?” Is Trump’s conduct demented, as portrayed? Or, are the Republicans, and the Democrats playing out … Continue reading →

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June 26, 2025 · 8:49 pm

Mahen’s Life Journey: Leaving the Raging Conflicts in Sri Lanka

Fazli Sameer In the sun-drenched southern skies of old Ceylon, beneath the coconut palms and temple bells, a young man named Mahen stood at the edge of a decision that would alter his life forever. It was 1969, and at … Continue reading →

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December 17, 2023 · 12:44 pm

Three Cricket Captains for Sri Lanka?

News Item in the Daily Mirror, 16 December 2023 …. https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/De-Silva-Mendis-and-Hasaranga-to-appoint-as-Test-ODI-and-T20-captains/108-273379The newly appointed selection committee of Sri Lanka Cricket led by Upul Tharanga, reportedly decided to change the leadership roles for the Sri Lanka Test, ODI and T20 teams.As per … Continue reading →

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July 1, 2024 · 4:06 pm

Captaincy Critical in the Cut ‘n Thrust of the T20 Final

Matt Roller, in ESPNcricinfo, 30 June 2024, where the title runs ”Triple-threat Axar, the unsung hero in India’s triumph” A spell of 2 for 23 in three overs. Hardly an uncommon set of figures in a T20 match but in … Continue reading →

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January 16, 2026 · 1:58 am

Merton College, Oxford, in 2025

Postmaster and the Merton Record 2025 FROM THE WARDEN The last twelve months have brought many global challenges, political, environmental and technological. Much of the time College feels like a haven and the year I’ll describe below has the rhythm … Continue reading →

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April 27, 2026 · 9:11 pm

S.J.V. Chelvanayakam’s Career reviewed by GL Peiris

Professor GL Peiris  … at https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/opinion/S-J-V-Chelvanayakam-Visionary-and-statesman/172-338795 …. with this title: “S.J.V. Chelvanayakam: Visionary and Statesman”  He consistently showed courage and capacity for endurance Chelvanayakam first contested the parliamentary election of 1947 He never flinched when taking tough decisions During the disturbances in March … Continue reading →

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April 7, 2024 · 2:06 pm

Transforming Sri Lanka Cricket …. in 2001

Rex Clementine in Sunday Island, 7 April 2024, where the title reads thus: This year marks the 25th anniversary of the appointment of the first ever Cricket Interim Committee. Ironically, the man who was chosen to Chair that committee, although … Continue reading →

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