by Our Political Affairs Editor President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has discovered a remarkably simple prescription for two of Sri Lanka’s most serious public-policy problems. Build 50 more universities and tell sick people
The media, both in Sri Lanka and abroad, have described the new President of Sri Lanka, Kumara Dissanayake, as a leftist, communist, or Marxist, whatever the term may mean. Regardless of the
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Harini Amarasuriya obtained her first degree from the University of New Delhi. After completing her school education, she faced a challenging situation as universities were closed due to the 1988-89 JVP insurgency.
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The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) has extended its warm congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who has been elected as the 9th President of Sri Lanka. Recognizing his rise from humble beginnings and
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On September 22, 2024, the Sri Lankan election authority announced that Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led National People’s Power (NPP) alliance won the presidential election. Dissanayake, who has
More President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced the allocation of key ministries in his newly appointed cabinet, marking a significant shift in governance priorities. The president himself will take charge of several crucial
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In a historic election this weekend, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, known as AKD, has become the first president of Sri Lanka from outside the traditional political elite since independence. The left-wing candidate, hailing
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Sri Lanka’s dollar bonds took a significant hit following the election of leftist candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake as president, raising concerns over the future of the nation’s $3 billion bailout from the
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Beijing, 23 September 2024 – Chinese President Xi Jinping extended his heartfelt congratulations to Anura Dissanayake, the newly inaugurated President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, marking a new chapter
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“ I meant what I said and said what I meant. An elephant is faithful one hundred percent.” ~ From Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss The Story of Sri Lanka
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by Luxman Aravind The results of the presidential election have left Sri Lanka profoundly fractured, exposing perilous ethnic and political divisions that may manifest sooner than anticipated. Current data confirms Anura Kumara
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Editorial “Each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfil it, or betray it.” – Frantz Fanon It’s now almost certain that Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won yesterday’s presidential election.
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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
More by Our Political Affairs Correspondent Top diplomats from the European Union in Colombo have sought clarification from the National People’s Power (NPP) regarding remarks made by its leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during
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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
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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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