Blackstone plans to double its investments in India to $100 billion within five years, with chief operating officer Jonathan Gray describing the country as the firm’s best-performing market and expressing confidence in
Since the turn of the century, there has been a consistent average annual loss of 3 to 4 million hectares (7.4 to 9.9 million acres) of tropical forest globally. This puts us far from
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Singapore Airlines transported 2.1 million passengers last month, up 20.3 percent year-on-year, according to the latest operating statistics. The low-cost airline Scoot within the same group recorded 1.06 million passengers in April,
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Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the Chabahar port would benefit the entire region and a narrow view should not be taken of it, after the US warned that any country
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In his article, “Electricity sector: Without investment we will be in the dark again” (Daily FT, 7 April, 2024), Professor Rohan Samarajiva, evidently the latest apologist for India’s Adani Group, writes, “An
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China has surpassed the United States to emerge as India’s largest trading partner for the fiscal year 2023-24, according to data released by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). Despite enduring military
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Murtaza Jafferjee, Chairman of the Advocata Institute, has raised serious questions regarding the recent energy deal struck between the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Adani, an Indian multinational conglomerate. The deal, which
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A discussion of the origins of urbanization may provide some insight into the character of modern social problems by highlighting the long historical dynamic at work. It may not be out of
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Editors’ Note: This article has been updated to incorporate new information provided by law enforcement authorities. Contrary to previous reports, the individual initially identified as Major General Prasanna Ranawaka is revealed to
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by Meera Srinivasan A fortnight after Sri Lanka switched to a new visa issuing system, authorities are facing a backlash over higher visa costs that could deter tourists, “Indian involvement”, and “corruption”
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by Sakunthala Perera It’s disheartening to witness the unchecked dissemination of information by much of the Sri Lankan media, uncritically parroting the response of a private company vested with the exclusive authority
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Sri Lanka has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with India’s Adani Green Energy Ltd (ADNA.NS),for two wind power stations developed by the company, a cabinet statement said on Tuesday. Adani Green
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In the latest annual report on human rights issued by the United States State Department, Sri Lanka emerges as a focal point for concerns regarding corruption, with a staggering number of cases
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The Bandaranaike International Airport witnessed scenes of chaos and frustration on May Day as a controversial new visa processing system introduced by VFS Global left travellers stranded in long queues for hours.
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“Sustaining Growth – Bridging Horizons” The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce proudly announces its appointment as the Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Business Forum (IORBF) for 2023 – 2025. In line with
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On April 3, 2024, Disney CEO Bob Iger officially fended off the attempt by institutional investor Nelson Peltz and his hedge fund Trian Partners to secure two board seats. During the affair, Disney faced pressure from
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