KAMALIKA PIERIS  This essay in the Darusman report series  features the   Report by Major General  John Holmes prepared at the request of the Paranagama Commsiion. It is taken from the Parangama Commjission Report. ANNEX 1 – MILITARY EXPERT OPINION BY MAJOR GENERAL JOHN HOLMES DSO OBE MC EXPERT MILITARY REPORT By Major General John Holmes […]

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R Chandrasoma The supposed misdeeds and the flagrant violation of the norms of democracy perpetrated by MR and his aids and accomplices are now part of a political legend entrenched this country. Not only was the populace robbed and cheated – they were in danger of being bumped off by hired agents of a merciless […]

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Dr Ruwan M Jayatunge  Jose Naroskey once said In war, there are no unwounded soldiers” Undeniably war has a profound effect on soldiers. It has a catastrophic effect on their health and wellbeing. I have met a number of soldiers around the globe who belonged to different Armies and various military organizations. Many of them […]

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ALI SUKHANVER This spring proved the beginning of a new tale of distress and grief for the low-caste Hindus of India. According to the details narrated by the Washington Post, Caste prejudice is endemic in Hindu-majority India, even though the constitution outlaws the practice and has made it a crime punishable by up to a […]

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Courtesy RT Published time: 19 Apr, 2018 16:30 Get short URL The UK’s behavior after the Skripal incident suggests that the attack was organized by the British spy agencies or was at least beneficial for them, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said. Soldiers wearing protective suits seal a bin in Salisbury, Britain on […]

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Courtesy RT Published time: 19 Apr, 2018 10:47Edited time: 19 Apr, 2018 12:40 Hassan Diab (left) featured in the video of the alleged chemical attack in Douma -CAPTION / RT The boy portrayed as a ‘victim’ in a video of the alleged chemical attack in Douma has told a Russian TV crew that he was […]

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