By Rick Westhead South Asia Bureau, Toronto Star COLOMBO— When Sarath Fonseka resigned as Sri Lanka’s top army general to run for president, supporters of President Mahinda Rajapaksa viewed the move as pure betrayal. The president had helped Fonseka rise...

The President today ceremoniously released sea water into Sri Lanka’s second international harbour that will make a significant contribution towards the national economy. The Magampura International harbour was constructed, realizing a dream entertained by the nation for a number of decades. Hundreds of thousands of people were present to witness the ceremony. President Mahinda Rajapaksa ...

An Open Letter to His Excellency the President and All Parliamentary Group Leaders By Chrishmal Warnasuriya Why do I even bother: I had actually decided to bite my lip and keep quiet, simply out of absolute disinterest akin to what is common now; but then my “public spirit” got the better of me. I’ve been asked by several [...]