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,
Independence is no substitute for good government. ~ Sir Ivor Jennings The 4th of February marks the 76th anniversary of “independence” of Ceylon from British rule. Simplistically put, independence means freedom from external
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During the month, Sri Lanka politicians were struck by presidential election fever, though people were locked in survival struggle as cost of living touched new highs. In the next two months, we
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by Raj Gonsalkorale “There was no fight for freedom which involved a fight for principles, policies, and programs. No. It just came overnight. We just woke up one day and were told,
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The rights of the voters or citizens are not limited to going to a polling station on the election day and voting for this or that candidate or party. Elections and voting
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by A Special Correspondent In an alleged classified cable sent to the headquarters of a Western embassy in Colombo, it states that Sri Lanka is experiencing a serious leadership and bureaucratic deficiency.
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In a significant development, the Sri Lanka Army’s relentless efforts against illegal drug activities have led to the arrest of 482 suspects involved in drug trafficking during the year 2023. Acting on
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Last year, we marked 75 years of the Sri Lankan/American relationship by focusing on People, Progress, and Partnership. As that celebration of 75 years concludes, it’s time to acknowledge where we are,
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Sole Communist Party (CP) MP Weerasumana Weerasinghe broke ranks with dissident SLPP MPs on January 09 to vote for the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR) Bill. Having contested the last
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In a recent development, a group of social activists, led by Sanjay Mahawatta, has submitted a fundamental rights petition to the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka. The petition seeks to address the
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The Attorney-General had indicted 13 persons on 17 counts including murder following the death of one Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra in 2012. In September 2016, in the High Court of Colombo, at the
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