by Our Correspondent in Colombo Reports claiming that Shiranti Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left Sri Lanka despite having been summoned by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) have
Editorial Undoubtedly, the initial protests and the determination displayed by those who stood against the government were noteworthy. It was a true people’s uprising, but unfortunately, it was later exploited by opportunistic
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In a scathing statement, American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who is also a candidate in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries, launched a blistering attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, referring to him
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Editorial Recent incidents involving Buddhist monks engaged in immoral and unlawful activities have shaken the foundations of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and beyond, yet again. The alleged sexual abuse of a young
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Editorial In a shocking turn of events, the University of Jaffna, a renowned institution of higher education, finds itself entangled in a web of fear and intimidation. Anonymous phone messages, bearing death
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In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, the Governor of Eastern Province, Senthil Thondaman, recently held a productive meeting with Udayanidhi Stalin, the Minister of
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by Hitha Honda Albert Oh, brace yourselves, ladies and gentlemen, for we are about to witness the profound wisdom and political expertise of none other than Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith. In a recent
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From 28 to 29 June, Qi Zhenhong, the Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka, embarked on a visit to Uva Province to extend China’s assistance and pay homage to a national hero.
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor It is intriguing to see a man who possesses extensive knowledge of diplomacy and is well-equipped with intelligence resources take the stage and claims that his spy
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Editorial The audacious interference by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Colombo Archbishop, in the appointment of Sri Lanka’s Inspector General of Police is an outright assault on the nation’s esteemed reputation and
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Oh, what a magnificent sight it is to behold! The esteemed foreign missions, sustained by the hard-earned cash of Sri Lankan citizens, have become delightful playgrounds for
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Editorial The just concluded Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, held on 22 and 23 June 2023 in France, provided a platform for leaders from around the world to address the
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Oh, how fortunate we are to witness the grand spectacle of a clown in the White House ruling over the so-called “free world.” In this remarkable theater,
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In a compelling speech delivered at the Third United Nations High-Level Conference on Counter-Terrorism, Major General Suresh Sallay, Director of the State Intelligence Service in Sri Lanka, highlighted the evolving global threat
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In a statement presented at the 53rd session of the Human Rights Council, Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed concern over Sri Lanka’s rejection of certain aspects of
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by a Special Correspondent The alarming incidents of medical complications and fatalities in Sri Lanka linked to drugs manufactured in India have brought the spotlight onto the country’s pharmaceutical industry. These distressing
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