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Northern Province, Sri Lanka · Northern ProvinceBy Senthil Nadarajah – Dr. Senthil Nadarajah Most Sri Lankans, if not all who have social media access, by now know that there is a city in the Northern Province called Chavakachcheri, and that there are allegations and misdeeds in multiple areas in the base hospital. I am writing this as a medical professional educated and trained in Sri Lanka currently practice in North America. I am presenting this as two-part series with the second part focu…See the Story
Chavakachcheri Hospital Saga: The Tip Of The Iceberg Of A Broken & Outdated Health System - Colombo Telegraph
Ranil Wickremesinghe · ColomboBy C.A. Chandraprema – C.A. Chandraprema President Ranil Wickremesinghe (RW) was appointed to that position through the votes of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (Pohottuwa) MPs in Parliament in a situation where the restoration of law and order was the main issue at hand. He has fulfilled that task exceptionally well. His task was made easier because the so called aragalaya sought only the removal of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa from power. When…See the Story
Ranil As The Pohottuwa Presidential Candidate - Colombo Telegraph
Culture · ColomboBy Ravi Perera – Ravi Perera “After he had talked of the excesses of the President’s rule-the cruelties in the villages, the harassment of the Asian community, the censorship of the press, the regimentation of the students in the university-the lawyer (Indian origin) went back to talking of the qualities he had admired in the President. It was as though, in spite of everything he had said, he had reached a personal point of rest and reconciliati…See the Story
Two Men, One Culture, Same Result - Colombo Telegraph
Sri Lanka · Sri LankaBy Jehan Perera – The issue of the proposed 22nd Amendment to the constitution which cast doubt about the holding of the presidential election in view of its requirement of a referendum and focus on the length of the president’s term of office has hopefully been dealt with. In his recent speech while opening the judicial complex in Galle, President Ranil Wickremesinghe went out of his way to assure his distinguished audience including judges of …See the Story
Political Uncertainty Will Undermine Economic Recovery - Colombo Telegraph
Colombo · ColomboBy Ariaratnam Gobikrishna – Ariaratnam Gobikrishna MD As I sat down at the lunch table recently, the guest across from me asked what I did for a living. After I responded, she and her neighbor revealed that they were alternative medicine specialists. Then she winked and remarked, “we see myocarditis left and right.” “ Here we go again,” I thought to myself. I also pondered how challenging it is to diagnose myocarditis — an inflammation of the he…See the Story
Pandemic Chronicles: When Beliefs Trump Science - Colombo Telegraph
Colombo · ColomboBy Basil Fernando, Chula Goonasekera and Rohan Prithiviraj Perera – The challenges public spaces face in contemporary times are a subject of ongoing discussion in developed and developing countries. Defining key terms and making specific distinctions is essential to engage meaningfully in this debate. Generally, ‘public space’ refers to areas that are open and accessible to everyone, such as roads, pavements, public squares, parks, beaches, and …See the Story
The Encroachment Of Public Space’ By Our ‘Oligarchy’ Rulers & The Dissolution Of Democracy - Colombo Telegraph
Colombo · ColomboBy Lionel Bopage – Dr. Lionel Bopage Introduction In Sri Lanka, fear is pervasive. Suppression of media and fundamental rights of people and repression of human rights defenders foster a climate of fear, silencing victims, and inhibiting reconciliation. Political and criminal interests threaten the justice system, putting lives at risk for exposing the truth. For decades, regimes have perpetuated impunity, showing no signs of change. There have …See the Story