If you like, let’s dive into the ledger of the nation’s finances, let’s look at the “hard numbers” that underpin the political rhetoric. Transitioning from […]
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Classic Case of Corporate Entitlement – Let’s Talk Continental Insurance
One of the more sensational and troubling corporate stories currently circulating in the capital. Continental Insurance Lanka Limited (CILL), a subsidiary of the Melstacorp/DCSL group, is […]
Emergency Tender Guidelines – A Recipe for Another Disaster?
As we dig into the “Emergency Tender” guidelines being used by the Road Development Authority (RDA) for this trillion-rupee recovery, the picture becomes as murky as the […]
The Digital Aragalaya
Good morning. If you scroll through Facebook, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the holiday cheer is being drowned out by a wave of “Angry” and “Sad” reacts. […]
Juggling Indo-Chinese Relationship
It was a busy day at the Presidential Secretariat, wasn’t it? We had S. Jaishankar in one room talking about ‘Sagar Bandhu’ and Bailey bridges, […]
Good morning. If you ever wanted to see a masterpiece of creative accounting, just put these two reports side-by-side.
The World Bank tells us the cyclone cost us $4.1 billion. The Government, in what I can only call a fit of seasonal optimism, says […]
THE TURNING POINT: ‘A Political Whodunnit’
I’m diving into a story that feels a bit like a political “whodunnit”—except nobody’s quite sure if the crime has even happened.It seems Mr. Namal […]
The anti-corruption junction
If we peel back the layers of the NPP’s crusade against corruption, we find ourselves at a fascinating junction. It’s one thing to promise a […]
Did Continental Insurance Lanka pay a government analyst more than the official fees?
Documents shown to us indicates that officers of Continental Insurance Lanka Limited (CILL) requested for separate payments to a now retired Government Analyst for services […]
The Talk of The Town: USD 3.5 Billion Recovery Cost Over Three Years
As of today, Monday, December 22, 2025, Sri Lanka is navigating a heavy news cycle dominated by the ongoing aftermath of the Ditwah disaster, high-stakes […]
Viral School Award Dispute: Sirimavo OGA Makes Request
A video shared on social media following the annual colours night ceremony at Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya has sparked widespread public debate after a student claimed […]
RDA Explains New Ticket Issuing Procedure on Outer Circular Highway
Sri Lanka’s Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced changes to the ticket issuing system at the Kerawalapitiya Interchange on the Outer Circular Highway, effective from […]
President praises Army’s service
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that national progress cannot be achieved through suspicion and mistrust of one another, but only when everyone fulfils the responsibilities […]
From Megaphones to Motorcades: Can AKD Deliver the ‘New’ Sri Lanka?
This morning taking a long, hard look at the “AKD Era”—or as some in the corridors of power might call it, the “Great Marxist Makeover.”Our […]
Citizens’ movement petitions regulator against Continental Insurance Lanka Limited
Citizen Power Against Bribery, Corruption and Waste No. 67, “Nandana,” Eluwila, Panadura. Tel No: 077-4741470Date: 2025.12.19To: The Chairman,Insurance Regulatory Commission,11th Floor – East Tower,World Trade […]
The Emil Savundranayagam story
Emil Savundranayagam, a Ceylonese swindler, made headlines in Britain with his insurance scam. In 1963, he founded the Fire, Auto and Marine Insurance Company (FAM), […]
The Continental Insurance story
The former Deputy Chairman of Continental Insurance Lanka Limited, Chaminda de Silva, was arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or […]
Ranil ready to step down for UNP-SJB unity
United National Party (UNP) Leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is prepared to step down from the party leadership at any time if […]