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
“You have the complete right to convince any truth as a lie and any lie as a truth. That is your democratic right. You have the right to see the negative side
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Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake expressed interest in joining BRICS in a letter sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin in October, and the country expects a positive response in 2025 to join
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by Luxman Aravind President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is no ordinary political player. His mastery of optics, his ability to engineer public sentiment, and his uncanny skill in turning every action into a
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A distinguished old boy of Trinity College, Kandy, who excelled both in studies and sports, young Shanthi joined the Sri Lanka Navy as part of the 3rd Intake of Cadets in 1974,
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The naval fast attack craft engaged in close quarter battle off the coast of Boulder Point in Pulmoddai January 1999 stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the Sri
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In the current state of public institutions, there is a pressing need to evaluate the role of meritocracy in appointments and decision-making. Despite various initiatives aimed at improving the performance of these
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In a series of moves to bolster Sri Lanka’s socio-economic development, foreign relations, and administrative efficiency, the Cabinet of Ministers met on December 23, 2024, and approved several key proposals. These decisions
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The new parliament, packed with first timers as never before, had an interesting session last week with the dust yet unsettled over the issue of the last speaker’s doctorate. Now plain MP
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A recent audit by the National Audit Office has uncovered serious mismanagement of media equipment valued at Rs. 1.42 billion, procured for the Presidential Media Division (PMD) between 2015 and 2020. Cameras,
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Trincomalee, located on the northeastern coast of Sri Lanka, has long been a coveted strategic location due to its natural deep-water harbour and position along key maritime trade routes. This history, shaped
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The Chinese Navy’s hospital ship Peace Ark has made a significant return to the Colombo Port in Sri Lanka as part of its ongoing “Harmony Mission-2024.” This marks the ship’s first visit
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Sri Lanka, with approximately 1.2 million hectares allocated for paddy cultivation during the Maha and Yala seasons, depends heavily on its agricultural sector for food security. Despite favourable conditions in the 2023
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor The Port of Colombo has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in container throughput by the end of November 2024, according to
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In the current context of Sri Lanka’s national security, it is evident that significant structural reforms are imperative. While the importance of a secure nation is widely acknowledged, there seems to be
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The Ministry of Defence in Sri Lanka has announced that approximately 85% of license holders have returned firearms and ammunition issued to them for personal protection, following its directive to recall all
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