by Our Special Correspondent in Jaffna An interim archaeological investigation at Chemmani in Sri Lanka’s northern Jaffna district has recovered 574 minimum-number-of-individuals human skeletons, documented 51 accumulations of disarticulated bones and registered
The Pathfinder Foundation’s proposal to establish a fisheries research institute on Kachchativu is presented as an exercise in scientific cooperation, but its critics may see a far more troubling prospect. The financial burden of sustaining a facility on an isolated
Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal has rejected a series of applications, including one filed by Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, seeking permission to intervene in a
Sri Lanka’s opposition United National Party (UNP) has accused the government of failing to provide Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun with appropriate diplomatic
The Chinese Navy’s hospital ship Peace Ark has made a significant return to the Colombo Port in Sri Lanka as part of its ongoing “Harmony Mission-2024.” This marks the ship’s first visit
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Sri Lanka, with approximately 1.2 million hectares allocated for paddy cultivation during the Maha and Yala seasons, depends heavily on its agricultural sector for food security. Despite favourable conditions in the 2023
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor The Port of Colombo has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in container throughput by the end of November 2024, according to
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In the current context of Sri Lanka’s national security, it is evident that significant structural reforms are imperative. While the importance of a secure nation is widely acknowledged, there seems to be
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“Sri Lanka has become one of the fastest aging countries in the world. Its share of the population over 60 years of age, which was 12% in 2014, has exceeded the average of
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The Ministry of Defence in Sri Lanka has announced that approximately 85% of license holders have returned firearms and ammunition issued to them for personal protection, following its directive to recall all
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Editorial In 1977, President J. R. Jayewardene envisioned a nation where poverty and illiteracy could be eradicated through collective effort. The President’s Fund, fueled by the Development Lottery, was born out of
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The following article, published in the Global Times in Beijing, critiques certain Indian media outlets for diverting attention from Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to India by framing narratives aimed
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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has welcomed the steps taken by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to advance economic cooperation with India, particularly through the Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (ETCA). In
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The Public Security Minister, Ananda Wijeypala, announced in Parliament today that military security provided to former presidents will be withdrawn starting next week. Going forward, only police protection will be allocated to
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Sri Lanka’s recent restructuring of $12.55 billion in international bond debt has sparked considerable controversy, particularly due to the introduction of a set of unprecedented financial instruments. The government’s new bonds are
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor A latest report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlights pressing concerns about Sri Lanka’s public debt management systems, underscoring critical deficiencies in the nation’s legal and
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by Our Special Correspondent in New Delhi A senior diplomat in New Delhi, who wished to remain anonymous, has revealed that the Indian central government is no longer confident in the 13th
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The India-Sri Lanka Joint Statement, titled “Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future,” highlights the strengthening ties between the two nations as they work together toward mutual growth and regional stability. Emphasizing a
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by Our Special Correspondent in New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India and Sri Lanka will soon finalize a defence cooperation agreement, marking a significant step in the strategic
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