by Our Correspondent in Colombo A prominent Chinese economist has called for a substantially expanded economic and commercial relationship between China and Sri Lanka, proposing the revival of a bilateral free-trade agreement,
On the 2nd of October 1995, the calm seas off the coast of Mullaitivu hid a brewing storm. Sri Lanka was in the throes of a brutal civil war, and the Sea
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Having congratulated Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Chinese leader Xi Jinping declared that the former’s triumph at the Presidential Election marked a new chapter in China-Sri Lanka bilateral relations. The Chinese President called for
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Click here to read the First Part of this series Lack of Popular Support Since the end of the civil war, a number of military and academic researchers have argued about what
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by Luxman Aravind In politics, there comes a moment when a leader must recognise that their time has passed. This is not a matter of letting go with grace but understanding, deep
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A three-member delegation from the National Federation of Journalists (NFJ) visited the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Islamabad, engaging in a productive discussion with Admiral (R) Ravindra C. Wijegunaratne, the High
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by Qiang Zhu, Lanlan Gui, Sujing GuoSchool of Economics and Management, Huzhou University, China This paper systematically explores the economic and trade cooperation between China and Sri Lanka based on the SWOT
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As Anura Kumara Dissanayake embarks on his presidency, the clouds of political uncertainty are gathering over Sri Lanka, raising questions about his ability to navigate the turbulent waters ahead. Sworn in on
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This series is based on the Sri Lankan civil war, exploring the experiences of a naval officer who played a crucial role in operations against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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Editorial As we reflect on the anniversary of Senaka Bibile’s death, we are confronted with a sobering reality: the very ideals he championed have been betrayed, twisted, and abandoned. Once a beacon
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“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Confucius A NEW DAWN? World Tourism Day falls on 27 September each year. This year was of special significance for
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