China and Sri Lanka first became connected through Buddhism and later through the Maritime Silk Road. The friendship between the two peoples has transcended time and continues today. For decades, many residents
The 35th annual “November Heroes’ Commemoration” took place yesterday at the New Town Hall in Colombo, organised by the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP), a party founded after breaking away from the JVP
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In an interview with The Island, former Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC, addressed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent promise to release Tamil political prisoners, stating unequivocally that, in his view, Sri
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by Luxman Aravind The government’s decision today has all but destroyed any remaining trust in its commitment to genuine justice. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD), who just days ago assured the public
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Allegations have surfaced that the government is attempting to politicize school children through the inclusion of controversial questions in the General Public Examination for Advanced Level students at CWW Kannangara Central College
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Editorial In a nation where meaningful leadership seems like a distant memory, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent declarations reveal a tragicomic spectacle of hollow promises, personal ambition, and a flagrant disregard for
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Rexy and Chapela Are you a dog-lover? If not, you have missed what is love in this World. This story is of two dogs, one is Rexy, a beautiful German Shepherd female
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The socioeconomic ideology of Sri Lanka’s President, Anura Kumar Dissanayake, and his political party, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), has always been rooted in Marxism. Founded in 1965, the JVP has been
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IMF programs and equity As we have previously pointed out, though IMF programs appear to solely focus on development, they do not cater to or deal with matters that affect socio-economic justice
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The Russian Embassy in Colombo has addressed recent media reports regarding Sri Lanka’s bid to join the BRICS alliance. In a press release issued on November 9, the Embassy clarified that the
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Editor’s Note: In this article, authors from Malaysia University of Science & Technology highlight the importance of integrating civil society voices in climate policy, especially within developing countries. Presented at the recent
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