It was Marie Antoinette who, when the French rioted for bread, asked why not give them cake? It did not work for Marie but ...

As speculation swirls over whether Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power (NPP) government will hold provincial council elections next year, a bigger question looms: Will the NPP genuinely move forward ...

These individuals, who benefitted from decades of patronage, are experiencing what can be called “Elite Displacement Syndrome ...

Explore the archives of Colombo Telegraph for articles, news, and opinions on Sri Lankan matters curated by exiled journalists.

Numerous methods of hacking Since the digital space is rich with resources, it naturally draws the interested persons to hack ...

The introduction of multi-member constituencies in the Eastern Province is a living testimony to Tamil-Muslim political ...

The point about bus privatization is relevant now because in spite of there being so few of them on the road, they are the ...

Defeat Israel and the US remaking the Levant WITHOUT Palestine! 1. After the famous Non-Aligned Movement faded away the rise of the BRICS brought much hope and pride to the people of the South. The ...

Will they also give up the petrodollars which enriched US banks since 1980s and join BRICS in creating an alternate currency ...

If Part One diagnosed the problem, Part Two considers solutions. How can Sri Lanka strengthen decision-making, rebuild trust, and create a political culture rooted in integrity and accountability?

A new political force is shaking the foundations of South Asia. Armed not with weapons, but with smartphones, social media savvy, and a deep-seated demand for change, Generation Z is leading a ...

Sri Lanka has reason to be satisfied with the response it is receiving from the international community. Three different ...