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,
Data in the Meta Ad Library has revealed that a staggering 1,389,657 USD, equivalent to over 422 million LKR, has been spent on political ads for the ongoing presidential elections in Sri
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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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Sri Lanka has a rich diplomatic, economic and defence relations with Japan. This relationship has only grown over the years, with both nations working in harmony on several fronts — trade, infrastructure,
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In an interview with Thanthi TV, a Tamil news satellite television channel based in Chennai, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the pressing national and international issues surrounding his administration, particularly the controversial
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Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition, stressed the critical role of peace, friendship, and unity in protecting democracy during a media briefing after casting his vote at the Vivekarama Purana Temple
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Professor Maithrie Wickremesinghe participated in the democratic process today by casting their votes at the College House polling station of the University of Colombo. The President emphasized the
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Editorial Polling stations have opened, and around 8,000 election monitors are on high alert as voters queue to cast their ballots in this crucial ninth presidential election. With approximately 17 million citizens
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Sri Lanka has reached an agreement in principle with bondholders to restructure approximately $12.6 billion in bonds, as the country faces elections that have unsettled investors. The government conducted limited discussions with
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Editorial As Sri Lanka draws the curtains on another intense presidential election campaign, the nation finds itself at a crossroads that could define the future trajectory of its democratic journey. This election
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Before the 2019 presidential election was officially announced, then-President Maithripala Sirisena had informed the Election Commissioner, through the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) secretary, of his intention to run. Despite having reconciled
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