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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's nomination of H.T.P. Chandana, a board member of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, for the position of Auditor General was rejected for the second time by the Constitutional Council yesterday (21st).

Sri Lanka holds immense untapped economic potential, bolstered by its strategic location along major global trade routes, rich natural resources, and a vibrant cultural heritage. Yet, despite these advantages, the nation has faced significant setbacks in recent decades—civil conflict, political instability, economic mismanagement, and rising poverty. Against this backdrop, the call to "Make Sri Lanka Great" is more than a slogan; it is a mission. It represents a collective vision to restore economic stability, promote inclusive growth, and unlock a future of opportunity for all Sri Lankans.

Malawi, one of the poorest nations on earth, is deeply dependent on foreign aid. Its capital, Lilongwe—a planned city constructed in the 1970s with World Bank financing—stands as a physical manifestation of this reliance. The city’s neatly ordered streets are lined with the offices of international charities, development agencies, and various government departments. Tucked away in informal settlements are the homes of domestic workers—cooks, cleaners, and drivers—employed by foreign officials. These settlements often display the flags of the donor nations supporting them, like miniature embassies for aid.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's nomination of H.T.P. Chandana, a board member of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, for the position of Auditor General was rejected for the second time by the Constitutional Council yesterday (21st).

Sri Lanka holds immense untapped economic potential, bolstered by its strategic location along major global trade routes, rich natural resources, and a vibrant cultural heritage. Yet, despite these advantages, the nation has faced significant setbacks in recent decades—civil conflict, political instability, economic mismanagement, and rising poverty. Against this backdrop, the call to "Make Sri Lanka Great" is more than a slogan; it is a mission. It represents a collective vision to restore economic stability, promote inclusive growth, and unlock a future of opportunity for all Sri Lankans.

Malawi, one of the poorest nations on earth, is deeply dependent on foreign aid. Its capital, Lilongwe—a planned city constructed in the 1970s with World Bank financing—stands as a physical manifestation of this reliance. The city’s neatly ordered streets are lined with the offices of international charities, development agencies, and various government departments. Tucked away in informal settlements are the homes of domestic workers—cooks, cleaners, and drivers—employed by foreign officials. These settlements often display the flags of the donor nations supporting them, like miniature embassies for aid.