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People are not racist, politicians and journalists are

: Interviews; 2018-05-21T23:35:12+05:30

When the Co-Cabinet Spokesperson Rajitha Senarathna said that there is nothing wrong in declaring May 18^th as a national day of genocide, the media opposed. Rajitha Senarathna was accused of belittling war victories.

Father’s politics does not qualify son for leadership – Ravi Karunanayake

: Interviews; 2018-04-25T13:39:40+05:30

Amidst all the ongoing political turmoil, we spoke to former finance minister Ravi Karunanayake, as he is quite an influential figure in local politics.

India had reservations about my govt, that will change now: Sri Lanka’s former President Mahinda Rajapaksa

: Interviews; 2018-03-24T12:05:44+05:30

Three years after he was swept out of office, Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka’s former President, thinks he is in with a chance to return to power. Last month, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), the party loyal to him, made a stunning comeback with a massive win in local body polls. And early this month, Rajapaksa’s rival and successor President Maithripala Sirisena had to declare a state of emergency for more than a week after Buddhist-Muslim clashes left the island-nation reeling.

‘Bribery laws not amended for 23 yrs’‘Bribery laws not amended for 23 yrs’

: Interviews; 2018-03-23T14:50:05+05:30

Even the govt. has those who support racism – Vikramabahu (video)

: Interviews; 2018-03-22T00:15:08+05:30

As a responsible media outlet, we continue to focus on the obligation to make reconciliation a reality. This time, took up that topic with Nawa Sama Samaja Party leader Dr. Vikramabahu Karunaratne.

Yahapaalanaya is now a nameboard only – Mujibur Rahuman

: Interviews; 2018-03-17T09:47:30+05:30

Thirty years of war ended by opening the platform for a dialogue on national unity. But, that opportunity has not been made use of, as evidenced by the recent incidents in Kandy, that ended with the loss of a couple more lives.

We are doing our best for our Olympic dreams come true : Suresh Subramanium

: Interviews; 2018-03-08T18:13:11+05:30

Passenger and cargo handling capacity at BIA will be doubled in the next 5 years

: Interviews; 2018-02-10T10:52:40+05:30

Airport and Aviation Services Executive Director Johanne Jayaratne says plans are underway to double the passenger and cargo handling capacity at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at Katunayake. Here are excerpts of the interview with him: