Feature – Local-Issues

"The entire Sinhalese-controlled media went along with J.R. Jayewardene's reasoning. Only one Sinhalese journalist, Mervyn de Silva of the Lanka Guardian, sensed the danger. In his news analysis, titled 'Who buried the TULF?' in the 1 August 1984 issue he wrote: 'How very short-sighted and stupid.'" (T. Sabaratnam, 'Pirapaharan' Chapter 19, 'Burying the TULF') While there is evidence aplenty that …

Dear brothers/Sisters Assalamu Alaikum! National Shoora Council has released a public notice on Voters Registration 2014. We kindly request your support to take this message to every​one by sharing this document to Masjids trustees,  regional/local village level organizations and other media such as your facebook, twitter, news websites etc. You can use the message​s​ we have posted in our facebook/twitter pages.  …

The organized forces or elements are working against the global Muslim community, in general. This is obvious from media reports. Further by virtue of Sri Lanka being isolated by the Western allies, due to many political reasons, the Muslims of Sri lanka, who are not united, are further targeted by the same forces or elements. The elements affecting the Muslims …

By Namini Wijedasa –    The new unit manned by predominantly Buddhist offi     cers in the wilderness, without guidance; confusion over its duties and responsibilities –    Mixed reactions to the law enforcement division attached to Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs Ministry View(s): Members of the police unit dealing with complaints related to religious activities have no special training in their …

There are many who sincerely enjoy winning the hearts and minds of the people and there are also some who care two hoots for hurting the feelings of the very same people.  Nelson Mandela said "A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination". In this connection, I recall joining a team, in my late teens, promoting …