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
I can state that I had the time of my life, enjoying the unforgettable memories of the places I lived when I was young and enjoying the traditional charm and simple beauty
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China’s Indian Ocean priorities The month had been a busy one for President Ranil Wickremesinghe. He probably clocked more air mileage during October than any other president did before him. He travelled
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by Jude Amory Like a poorly scripted soap opera, the Easter Sunday Conspiracy introduces a new antagonist each episode – leaving the audience to wonder who is next in line to take
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Link to Part 5 Global experiences International experience shows that devolution of power to the periphery has successfully curtailed demands for secession in a number of countries. Yet, many chauvinist political parties,
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Link to Part 4 Police powers Under colonialism, Sri Lanka’s policing and judicial system was developed to safeguard colonial privileges and interests. Since independence, this skewed system has continued with minimal changes,
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Link to Part 3 Current Situation The full implementation of the 13th amendment continues to be a controversial issue. The amendment is subject to opposition from both the south and the northeast
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Cedric Martenstyn was a very wealthy and affluent man. He owned a house in Colombo 7, valuable properties throughout the country, vehicles, speedboats, and ran the lucrative business of importing Johnson and
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From 9 to 15 October, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank held their annual joint meeting in Marrakech (Morocco). The last time that these two Bretton Woods institutions met on African soil
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Beijing, October 20, 2023 1. At the invitation of H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, attended the
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The week that passed saw considerable political activity related to the forthcoming presidential election that must be held late next year in accordance with the constitution. Connected events included business magnate Dhammika
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