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,
by Sakunthala Perera It’s disheartening to witness the unchecked dissemination of information by much of the Sri Lankan media, uncritically parroting the response of a private company vested with the exclusive authority
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Sri Lanka has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with India’s Adani Green Energy Ltd (ADNA.NS),for two wind power stations developed by the company, a cabinet statement said on Tuesday. Adani Green
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo A heated cabinet meeting has ignited a political firestorm over the government’s decision to outsource visa issuance to a foreign entity. The contentious move has not only
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In the latest annual report on human rights issued by the United States State Department, Sri Lanka emerges as a focal point for concerns regarding corruption, with a staggering number of cases
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Sri Lanka celebrated Sinhala and Tamil new year on April 13. Astrologers wield considerable influence over the people and political leaders in Sri Lanka. However, many believers may not want to remember
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The Bandaranaike International Airport witnessed scenes of chaos and frustration on May Day as a controversial new visa processing system introduced by VFS Global left travellers stranded in long queues for hours.
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Editorial In the wake of recent events, a troubling revelation has emerged — one that strikes at the very core of our nation’s security apparatus and national interest as a whole. The
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The following excerpt, adapted from a note originally written in Sinhala by Prof. Nalin de Silva, a renowned Sri Lankan theoretical physicist and philosopher, on October 20, 2019. Professor Nalin de Silva
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“On the 138th observance of World Labour Day, born from a historic struggle for rights, our nation stands at a pivotal moment. Regardless of political affiliations, it falls upon each of us
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Editorial Last night’s chaos at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo is not just a logistical nightmare; it’s a glaring example of governmental negligence and the erosion of national sovereignty. The
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