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 A Special Political Affairs Correspondent in Colombo The ruling coalition, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna’s (JVP) Central Committee has reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction with the conduct and performance of most Members of
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The trees The quotation “Missing the wood for the trees” means being unable to see the whole picture or larger context because one is fixated on minor details or individual components. It suggests a
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The news has been updated. This morning, a tragic incident occurred when a Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter, which crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir, resulted in the death of
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The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has secured a sweeping victory in the 2025 Local Government Elections — but not without a major warning sign. Despite winning 3,927 seats and leading 266
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by A Special Correspondent in Colombo The just-concluded local government elections have plunged Colombo’s political landscape into uncertainty, with rising speculation about a possible covert alliance between opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and
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by Luxman Aravind Since assuming office as Sri Lanka’s ninth executive president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake has completed a brief but symbolically charged seven months. In this short period, two deeply evocative images
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NDB Bank recently partnered with Bishop’s College, Colombo to launch an exclusive awareness initiative focused on promoting financial literacy among students aged 13 to 17 through its pioneering youth banking product, NDB
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by A Special Correspondent in Colombo Let’s stop pretending. What Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya did wasn’t a misstep, a slip of the tongue, or a poorly worded rallying cry. It was a
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State President Lương Cường and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka paid a solemn visit to the President Hồ Chí Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace in Hà Nội on Monday
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Amid the heat of the local government elections, a stock of gold ornaments discovered after the Eelam War has suddenly resurfaced, prompting a flurry of speculation on social media. The Acting IGP,
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