Friedrich Merz is facing renewed pressure within Germany’s governing Christian Democratic Union (CDU) after a series of poor regional election results, with senior figures in the party calling for changes to its
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
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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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In the latest development of Sri Lanka’s presidential race, reliable sources have revealed that candidates are investing enormous sums into social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and other channels. Notably, the ruling
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Mr. Wickramasinghe, answer the accusations against you. Sixty thousand deaths, deaths in Bataland, children buried at Suriyakande in Embilipitiya, death of Gamini Athukorala, death of Gamini Dissanayake, death of Lalith Athulathmudali. Ranil
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It would be a big surprise if Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) from the National People’s Power (NPP) fails to win the presidential elections due to be held on 21 September. This is
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During her nearly 40-minute-long speech on the final day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris laid out her economic plan for the nation as “an opportunity economy where
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A recent survey by the Pew Research Center, conducted between January 5 and March 25, 2024, reveals that people across South Asia tend to hold more positive than negative views of their
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As Sri Lanka approaches its crucial presidential election on September 21, 2024, transparency and accountability are at the forefront of public discourse. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has
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The recent Tamil-language political programme offered a masterclass in absurdity, capturing the zeitgeist of our times. It featured two of our esteemed parliamentarians, Palani Digambaran and Velukumar, who effortlessly reminded us that
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Editorial Note: As Sri Lanka approaches its pivotal presidential election, the landscape is abuzz with a flurry of statements, promises, and controversies. This dispatch provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments
More Introduction Universal suffrage is crucial in shaping a nation’s political landscape. Decisions made at the ballot box lie at the core of democratic societies, guiding the policies that shape our lives and
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Colombo, Sri Lanka — MP Namal Rajapaksa, the presidential candidate from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (Pohottuwa Party), met with His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith is the Archbishop of Colombo and the
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Editorial At a recent political rally in Colombo, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa delivered a trenchant critique of Sri Lanka’s current political landscape, branding it a kakistocracy—a term that denotes a government run
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The infamous question of Sajith Premadasa that he asked of a small group of Tamil people on a recent visit to the North can now be considered archaic, hackneyed and irrelevant news.
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