Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 5 per cent in 2025 as the country continued its recovery from the 2022 economic crisis, but its investment climate remains challenging, with foreign investors reporting policy
During the month, Sri Lanka politicians were struck by presidential election fever, though people were locked in survival struggle as cost of living touched new highs. In the next two months, we
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by Raj Gonsalkorale “There was no fight for freedom which involved a fight for principles, policies, and programs. No. It just came overnight. We just woke up one day and were told,
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The rights of the voters or citizens are not limited to going to a polling station on the election day and voting for this or that candidate or party. Elections and voting
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by A Special Correspondent In an alleged classified cable sent to the headquarters of a Western embassy in Colombo, it states that Sri Lanka is experiencing a serious leadership and bureaucratic deficiency.
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In a significant development, the Sri Lanka Army’s relentless efforts against illegal drug activities have led to the arrest of 482 suspects involved in drug trafficking during the year 2023. Acting on
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Last year, we marked 75 years of the Sri Lankan/American relationship by focusing on People, Progress, and Partnership. As that celebration of 75 years concludes, it’s time to acknowledge where we are,
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Sole Communist Party (CP) MP Weerasumana Weerasinghe broke ranks with dissident SLPP MPs on January 09 to vote for the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR) Bill. Having contested the last
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In a recent development, a group of social activists, led by Sanjay Mahawatta, has submitted a fundamental rights petition to the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka. The petition seeks to address the
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The Attorney-General had indicted 13 persons on 17 counts including murder following the death of one Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra in 2012. In September 2016, in the High Court of Colombo, at the
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The recent passage of Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill has sparked contrasting reactions from foreign missions, with the Russian Embassy asserting that the legislation is solely a domestic matter, while the U.S.
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Unless there is a major political predicament, the Presidential elections will be held between September and October 2024. That is for what all political parties and formations are now getting ready. It
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Addressing the daunting challenge involves enhancing public services, preventing bribery and corruption, managing public resources, addressing the basic needs of vulnerable communities, and overseeing state and privately funded projects at the national
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“Blessed One, Arhat One, Great Sage Sri Samanthabadra…” ~ Part of the official invitation to the self-proclaimed Arhat cum Chief Sage Samanthabadra to preach his dhamma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWPC5g_rlDg) “Mahinda is a religion. Mahinda
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Exclusive by Our Political Affairs Editor “Life is all about moments,” he declared, the click of the selfie capturing an evening bathed in the golden glow of a foreign mission in Colombo.
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Editorial Sri Lanka is a country like no other, and so is our Speaker in the Parliament. Consequently, leading a shameless and dishonourable life has become the new normal for many. The
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