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
The World Bank’s International Debt Report 2024 paints a grim picture of Sri Lanka’s debt challenges, underscoring the nation’s precarious financial position within a global crisis that saw debt servicing costs and
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by Luxman Aravind Lies may elevate you to power, but they will never secure it. To cling to power through deception, you will be forced to resort to ruthless brutality—first against those
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Introduction Effective communication plays a vital role in governance. If communication is clear and effective, it contributes to promoting transparency and building trust between those holding power and the people who are
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This story has been updated with additional details as of 14 December 2024. We would like to issue a correction regarding our earlier report on Barrington Global Company. The Colombo District Court
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Uralchem Group has delivered 55,000 tonnes of potash fertiliser to Sri Lanka to support the country’s agricultural sector and strengthen food security. The official handover ceremony in Colombo was attended by Sri
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Nineteen U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers took their oaths today in Colombo, marking the second group of Volunteers to return to Sri Lanka since the program’s relaunch last year. The ceremony highlighted the
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The Sri Lankan police have clarified that there is no evidence to suggest that an Army Intelligence officer was involved in the stabbing of three police officers during a protest in front
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by Our Special Correspondents in Colombo President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken a strong stance on the ongoing controversy surrounding Speaker of Parliament Dr. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala’s educational qualifications. The issue, which
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The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is a monumental international treaty that establishes the laws governing our vast oceans and maritime activities. Drafted in 1982 and implemented
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Reading the detailed news article under the title ‘First Sri Lankan Buddhist monk in 105 years joins Oxford for MPhil in Buddhist Studies‘, was a refreshing experience for me, as it should’ve
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor Men and women in white in Sri Lanka are having their day today! Their immense contributions have safeguarded the nation’s maritime borders, ensuring the safety and stability
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Robert D. Kaplan aptly stated in The Revenge of Geography that “geography is geopolitics.” This insight underscores the reality that Sri Lanka’s future hinges on its strategic location in the Indian Ocean
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by Our Special Correspondent The case at hand represents a dark and disturbing chapter in the long history of institutional misconduct. It is a tale that involves violence, intimidation, systemic failure,
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor The extensions of service for three key military leaders – Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, and Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa – highlight an intricate
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Colombo, Sri Lanka – US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, met with Sri Lankan leaders to discuss economic collaboration, anti-corruption initiatives, and regional security. While
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