As reported earlier today, the United States has pledged $17 million to modernise digital operations at the Port of Colombo. In a subsequent statement, US Ambassador Eric Meyer outlined the commercial rationale
In today’s interconnected world, digital technology is reshaping the global economy at an unprecedented pace. Amongst its many transformations, the rise of digitally delivered services has emerged as a defining trend in
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On the eve of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva’s retirement, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (retd.) Sampath Thuyacontha declared the National People’s Power (NPP) government’s intention to review the
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Ahead of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s official visit to China on January 14, 2025, the Sri Lankan Cabinet has made several key decisions to further solidify this
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A report has emerged alleging that external forces, including the CIA, might be exploiting growing discontent within the Sri Lankan army, with the aim of destabilizing the current administration under President Anura
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo Sri Lanka’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) is on the brink of being suspended or expelled by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a fate that has already befallen
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Last year, Sri Lankans participated in both Presidential and Parliamentary elections. In 2025, the country is likely to face two more elections: Local Government and Provincial Government elections. However, a significant portion
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The reassertion of democratic polity in Sri Lanka during the year 2024 is a singular achievement of the people of the country, more than its political class. They had shown that the
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor The Port of Colombo has set a new benchmark in 2024, achieving a record throughput of 7,782,776 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), marking the highest performance in its
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Sri Lanka’s infrastructure development, funded through foreign aid, has been marred by significant delays, financial mismanagement, and the abandonment of projects, according to a damning National Audit Report issued in the last
More The Secretary to the President of Sri Lanka has issued a new circular, Circular No. PS/SB/Circular/1/2025, detailing revised guidelines for government ministries and institutions regarding their engagements with foreign states, international organizations,
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The government has announced new restrictions on marketing food and beverages for children under the Food (Labelling & Advertising) Regulations 2022. A long-felt need has been fulfilled, but much more remains to
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I begin this letter by wishing you the best in the significant changes you are implementing across the country. It is clear that the government’s mechanisms are working to establish the “Clean
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Editorial The beginning of the new year is far from a celebration for the United States. ISIS-inspired lunatics unleashed their savage barbarism against unarmed Americans. We must seize this moment to condemn
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Introduction Sri Lanka known for its biodiversity and strategic location, is increasingly challenged by the global climate crisis. With rising temperatures, extreme weather, and sea-level rise, the country faces disruptions across key
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The Sri Lankan government has announced new restrictions on marketing food and beverages to children, effective January 1, 2025, under the Food (Labelling & Advertising) Regulations 2022. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce,
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