Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 5 per cent in 2025 as the country continued its recovery from the 2022 economic crisis, but its investment climate remains challenging, with foreign investors reporting policy
by Luxman Aravind The concept of freedom, as it was first articulated in Sri Lanka’s colonial struggle, remains strikingly dissonant in the present. What was once hailed as an unassailable victory over
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President Anura Kumar Dissanayake started the new year with some tight rope walking both externally and internally. It did not matter that he was following up what was contemplated earlier by his
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Editorial Today, Sri Lanka celebrates its 77th Independence Day from British rule. The island was colonised for more than 400 years by European colonial powers. In the wake of Sri Lanka’s celebrated
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“Once you have tasted the taste of Sky, you will forever look up” ~ Leonardo da Vinci “Daring Sky Divers from Lotus Tower in Colombo carried out parachute jumps with much amusement
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As Sri Lanka marks its 77th Independence Day, every citizen should be aware of the threats and risks facing the nation. As its highest priority, Sri Lanka must learn from its past
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Former Sri Lankan Minister Udaya Gammanpila has accused the current government of orchestrating a “new drama” regarding the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, claiming that the authorities are using the issue to gain
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Editor’s Note: The following article is based on a video message issued by the author, where she describes the bitter politicisation surrounding the most brutal terrorist attack in post-war Sri Lanka—the Easter
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India’s angry protest last week about an incident in Palk Bay where a confrontation between the Sri Lanka Navy and an Indian fishing craft resulted in, according to the SLN, of an
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The Kankesanthurai Harbour (KKS Port), a strategic seaport on the northern coast of Sri Lanka, has long been a vital maritime gateway. Located approximately 20 kilometers north of Jaffna city, it has
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo A leopard hunts by instinct. A human hunts by volition. And oftentimes, the vilest predators aren’t those with fangs and talons, but those who trespass into sanctuaries
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The following article is based on the author’s presentation at the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2025 organized by Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in Colombo January 2025. – Editors Driving growth in value-added
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The following article is based on author’s presentation at the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2025 organized by Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in Colombo January 2025. – Editors Korea’s economic transformation is a
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The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is set to conduct its next session from February 3 to 21, 2025, where it will review the status of
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The Colours of Courage Trust, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Sri Lanka Army, has officially resumed construction of the Karapitiya Trail Cancer Hospital, a critical project aimed at
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In light of the ongoing challenges faced at the Colombo port, the below listed Joint Chambers, along with key trade, maritime and logistics associations, wish to propose solutions to mitigate the impact
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