More than 60 people died in a series of bomb blasts across Iraq on Wednesday. The endless violence indicates that Iraq’s problems are far from over though the United States withdrew its troops – at least on paper – six months ago.   That the victims of Wednesday’s bomb attacks were largely Shiite pilgrims indicates that the sectarianism created …

Tucked away in the southwest corner of Sri Lanka’s coastline, away from the hustle and bustle of the busy town of Galle lies the quaint old peninsula that is the Galle Fort. Originally built by the Portuguese and then modified by the Dutch in the 17th century, this little enclave shot to fame after it was declared a World Heritage …

Assistant Librarian   Applications are invited from citizens of Sri Lanka who are physically sound and of excellent moral character for the post of Assistant Librarian on the Staff of the Secretary-General of Parliament.  Applications prepared in accordance with the specimen given below should be sent under registered cover along with the copies of the certificates of educational/professional qualifications and …

Malaysia is a beautiful country that, like Modern Turkey, is a good example of how development can take place in the Muslim World while retaining one’s religious values.

Is Sri Lanka heading towards another July 83 type pogrom? This is the growing fear in view of the repeated attacks on mosques and madarasas provoking Muslims. In the midst of this turbulence the Criminal Investigation Department’s, CID, call for list of mosques and madarasas sent  shockwaves among  beleaguered Muslims especially in the absence of  such calls on other worshipping …

In its more than 5,000-year history, Egypt last month had what the Western media called its first free-and fair election to pick a head of state. The election ended inconclusively requiring a run-off which will be held on June 16 and 17. In the run-up to the run-off, a sham trial ended with former tyrant Hosni Mubarak and his interior …