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
Cynics may well view President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s choice of a gas cylinder as his election symbol as the most titillating bit of news to emerge on Nomination Day last Thursday. With no
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“…who’s the fairest of them all?” ~ Grimm Brothers (Snow White) The most iconic moment at Nelson Mandela’s star-studded memorial service was a handshake. As US President Barack Obama ran up to
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Editorial As Sri Lanka stands at the threshold of yet another crucial election, the symbols and slogans of the candidates bombard our senses, each promising salvation in one form or another. Ranil
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Editorial The recent Australian court ruling against Himalee Subhashini de Silya Arunatilaka, a distinguished Sri Lankan diplomat previously stationed in Canberra, has ignited a heated debate over the treatment of domestic workers.
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Editorial As Sri Lanka braces for its presidential elections on September 21, the stage is set for a troubling display of ambition marred by glaring exclusion. Out of the 40 initial candidates,
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Sri Lanka: Presidential Elections Dispatches — Issue 6 Editorial Note: Below is a collection of hot news related to the Presidential Election 2024, reported as of today (14th August 2024). This issue
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Editorial The horrifying account of a gang-rape involving an underage girl by her schoolmates, allegedly with the knowledge of elders and teachers, is a stark reminder of the deepening moral decay within
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Editorial Notes: This collection of reports related to the 2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka provides a snapshot of the political landscape as of 13 August 2024. The narrative captures the latest
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Editor’s Note: This issue of Sri Lanka: Presidential Elections Dispatches provides the latest developments and key moments from the ongoing 2024 Presidential Election campaign, capturing the voices and actions of prominent political
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The following is the third issue of our dispatches on the upcoming Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka, scheduled for September 21, providing the latest updates and developments as they unfold. Heightened Security
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