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
by Don Albert from Negombo Ah, nearly a week has passed, and dude Jude remains silent—no statement, no apology, not even a whispered confession (and no, not even in the confessional). Father
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“These tariffs may be modified upward or downward depending on our relationship with your country.” This note, written at the end of Trump’s letter to President Anura, contains a message directed at
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Last Sunday, on 19th July 2025, I visited National War Memorial at Battaramulla, next to our National Parliament; the seat of Democracy. This my yearly visit,( if I am in Sri Lanka)
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo A group of Sri Lankan Catholics, including victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, held a press conference yesterday to voice their strong opposition to what they
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by Our Political Affairs Editor The cat is out of the bag—though this is hardly the first time. We’ve seen this before. It’s become a wretched ritual in Sri Lanka’s post-war, post-truth
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“We seek to make Sri Lanka a loyal supporter of Israel in International Fora. We also champion the cause of recognising the inalienable right of Israel and the Jewish people to her
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From the Pacific edges of Port Angeles to the warm winds of the Lion Nation, the sea carries stories that refuse to be forgotten. It has been just over a month since
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President Dissanayake’s forthcoming official visit to the Maldives comes at a time that demands not ceremony, but sober reflection and strategic recalibration. It holds particular significance as the Maldives prepares to mark
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Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has withdrawn from his scheduled appearance at the grand opening ceremony of City of Dreams Sri Lanka due to personal reasons, according to an official statement. The
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo In 2026, Sri Lanka will witness one of the most significant shifts in its education system in decades. At the helm of this transformation is Prime Minister
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