The United States’ admission marks more than a disclosure of previously opaque capabilities. It places the reality of orbital weapons more openly at the centre of the strategic competition among the world’s
by Luxman Aravind The recent move by the Ilankei Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) to back Sajith Premadasa in the forthcoming presidential election is more than just a strategic alignment—it’s a desperate
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The election manifestos of the three main presidential candidates were released last week. First, on 26 August, National People’s Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake unveiled his manifesto titled ‘A Thriving Nation
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The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has thrown its support behind Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa in the upcoming Presidential election, following a five-hour deliberation. Party spokesman and MP
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As Sri Lanka prepares for its crucial election on September 21st, Premadasa addressed key issues, including the necessity for a people’s mandate, the devastating effects of economic mismanagement, and his vision for
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‘This is the first election in Sri Lanka where one cannot predict a winner…’ This observation comes from an expert who conducts election polls in Sri Lanka, and it is a valid
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by Laxman Aravind The political faction led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake has convinced itself that capturing power at this juncture is a national imperative. In doing so, many have been swept into
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by Our Political Affairs Correspondent Tensions are escalating within Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power (NPP) as factions vie for influence ahead of the upcoming presidential election scheduled for September 21. Reliable sources
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Editorial Since the British handed power to a select group of their loyalists—wealthy opportunists who gained their status by oppressing indigenous communities—Sri Lankan leadership has been driven by lineage and chance, not
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The latest update from the Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey (SLOTS) for July 2024 reveals that National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith
More by A Special Political Affairs Correspondent As the presidential election in Sri Lanka approaches on September 21, 2024, independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe has unveiled a comprehensive manifesto titled “Five-year Mission Possible Sri
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When a politician promises to give you something for nothing, they must first confiscate that wealth from you — either by direct taxes, indirect tax, or by inflationary pricing arising from more
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In a critical development ahead of Sri Lanka’s upcoming presidential election on 21 September 2024, Member of Parliament Wimal Weerawansa has issued a bold statement, accusing Ranil Wickremesinghe of aligning with the
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President Wickremesinghe Criticises NPP’s Tax Reduction Promises In a recent rally in Mawanella, President Ranil Wickremesinghe warned that the National People’s Power (NPP) promises could cut state revenue by Rs 200 billion
More A position paper, authored by a diverse coalition of Sri Lankan leaders from religious, civil society, and academic backgrounds, has been presented to the country’s presidential candidates. This document, the result of
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by Our Political Affairs Correspondent As Sri Lanka’s presidential election approaches, the government’s latest gambit—inviting tech magnate Elon Musk to the country on September 15th, just a week before the polls—has ignited
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