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,
Editorial The recent history of government deals has shown a worrying trend towards the neglect of proper procurement guidelines and competitive practices. This negligence not only invites corruption but also compromises national
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The following is a tribute to the late Hon. Lakshman Kadirgamar, the former Foreign Affairs Minister of Sri Lanka, who won UN recognition for an international Vesak Day holiday twenty-four years ago.
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Editorial Today, as we commemorate Vesak Poya Day, celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Lord Buddha, we must confront a harsh reality: the essence of Buddhism is being undermined from
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Editorial The recent arrests of four Sri Lankan nationals at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport highlight a critical and alarming issue: the persistent and evolving threat of terrorism in India. These
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Parliamentarian Akilan Manoharan Ganesan found fault with the US-led Western powers, successive post-war governments and one-time LTTE mouthpiece, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) for what he terms the continuing predicament of the
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The Foreign Affairs Minister of Sri Lanka, Ali Sabry, met with the Secretary General and a delegation from Amnesty International at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. During the meeting, Minister Sabry
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Editorial Today, May 21, marks the solemn anniversary of the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, India’s youngest Prime Minister, who led the nation from 1984 until his tragic death in 1991. While his
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The Sri Lankan government will introduce two significant bills aimed at bolstering the country’s economy to parliament on Wednesday, a minister said on Monday. The “Economic Transformation Bill” and the “Public Financial
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Following article is based on the speech delivered by the author at the Opening Ceremony of “Tea for Harmony-Yaji” Cultural Salon in Colombo, Sri Lanka China is the birthplace of tea. Through
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Four suspected ISIS terrorists were arrested at the Ahmedabad airport, days after a bomb threat had been received. The individuals are believed to be Sri Lankan citizens. The arrests were carried out
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