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 Commentator in Colombo Oh, what a time to be alive when someone so profoundly disconnected from reality decides to take up the mantle of “economic expert” and bless
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The proposed hydrographic cooperation agreement between India and Sri Lanka, initiated by the previous regime, has ignited serious debate, with growing concerns over its potential to erode Sri Lanka’s control over its
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Considering the increasing instances of waste dumping and the ongoing deaths and injuries caused by reckless driving—particularly by bus drivers—one cannot help but feel that the much-publicised Clean Sri Lanka initiative has
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The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has expressed deep concern over the United States’ imposition of a 44% tariff on Sri Lankan exports, warning of severe repercussions for the country’s trade and
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor The mid-week announcement from the Trump administration to escalate tariffs on a broad swath of imports has sent shockwaves across the globe. For most, the implications of
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor The spectres of debt, mismanagement, and corruption loom omnipresent, draining the nation of its vitality, eroding its institutions, and rendering its citizenry mere spectators to their own
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Extract from the book “Read Between the Lines,” paragraph “Prison Diary” (pages 97 to 102): Even though I have declined visitors, I cannot refuse religious leaders who come to see me. The
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“GDP is the wrong tool for measuring what matters – it’s time to replace gross domestic product with real metrics of well-being and sustainability.” – Joseph E. Stiglitz A country’s Gross Domestic
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The government has officially announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sri Lanka at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. This visit is more than symbolic—it signals the shifting
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In a move that could redefine Sri Lanka’s geopolitical standing, the government is preparing to sign a highly contentious security agreement with India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit from April
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