by Our Political Affairs Editor Among Sri Lanka’s self-proclaimed “intellectuals,” few figures have stirred as much intrigue and scepticism as Dr Ashoka Sapumal Ranwala, a prominent member of the National Executive Committee
Pubudu Jagoda, Colombo district candidate of the People’s Struggle Alliance, has raised serious concerns about Epic Lanka’s claims regarding their authority to issue passports in Sri Lanka. Speaking at a press conference
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An investigation by The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches has revealed that the British royal family made nearly $65 million last year from a vast and secretive property portfolio, which spans
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Editor’s Note: In his recent address at the JICA Chair special program, Japan’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki, discussed the significant economic transformation of Japan. The complete text of his speech
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Following the upcoming swearing-in of his new cabinet, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to announce the revival of investigations into ten significant fraud and corruption cases that have plagued Sri Lanka
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Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has escalated its concerns regarding a proposed mineral sands mining project in Puttalam, filing a formal complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on
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Mumbai, August 2024 – Eighteen months after Hindenburg Research published its damning report on the Adani Group, accusing the Indian conglomerate of operating “the largest con in corporate history,” the Securities and
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In 2012, the Department of Immigration & Emigration (DIE) contracted Mobitel, which is in effect a state-owned enterprise, to establish and operate an online gateway for foreigners wishing to apply for visas
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A fundamental rights petition (SC/FR/221/2024) was filed in the Supreme Court today (July 30) by Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) calling for action against the procedural violations and abuse of public trust
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by A Special Correspondent The University Grants Commission (UGC) emphasizes ‘Academic and Research Excellence’ and ‘Personal Integrity’ in its criteria for selecting a Vice Chancellor. However, the Council of the South Eastern
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Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui has been convicted of racketeering conspiracy and defrauding his online followers of over $1 billion. The decision, delivered unanimously by a jury after days of deliberation, marks a
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