by Our Correspondent in Colombo A prominent Chinese economist has called for a substantially expanded economic and commercial relationship between China and Sri Lanka, proposing the revival of a bilateral free-trade agreement,
Editorial There is a haunting truth that lurks in the aftermath of political defeat: the immediate impulse for many who have lost is not to introspect, but to wait, watching from the
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The 2024 Sri Lankan general election has concluded, but the spotlight now shifts to the extraordinary number of preferential votes received by some candidates. A record-breaking performance has been witnessed this year,
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As Sri Lanka begins a new chapter under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power (NPP), I find myself reflecting on the journey we undertook during one
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Revolutions are the locomotives of history… Karl Marx The landslide victory of Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power (NPP) coalition, led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake, represents a transformative shift in the nation’s political
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by Luxman Arvind Let us speak candidly, without the veil of superficial praise. While we must extend our congratulations to President Dissanayake and his colleagues, recognising the undeniable achievement of their victory,
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The JVP’s media wing initially issued text of a speech by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, suggesting he mentioned a plot to assassinate him. However, the party’s media wing has since clarified that
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by Our Special Correspondent in New Delhi Professor S.D. Muni, a renowned expert on South Asian geopolitics, has asserted that it was the United States, through its diplomatic influence, that played a
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Sri Lanka’s 2024 General Election has officially concluded, with polling stations across the country closing at 4:00 p.m. today, November 14, marking the end of a high-turnout election. According to initial reports,
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Editorial Law of jungle rules, but in nice cloths. Today morning, in the usual display of arrogance and disregard for both democratic principles and his sacred role (Click here to watch the
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The primary issue facing Sri Lanka right now is the economy. In 2022, the economy completely collapsed, and as a result, we declared bankruptcy. The first step was to emerge from bankruptcy.
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD), having raised expectations about National People’s Power (NPP) in the eyes of the public as never before by coming to power claiming to be holier than all
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Editorial Voting is often glorified as the ultimate expression of our democratic power, the bedrock of our society. We are repeatedly told that each ballot cast is a solemn duty, that it
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Government has no wealth, and when a politician promises to give you something for nothing, he must first confiscate that wealth from you — either by direct taxes, or by the cruelly
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The 35th annual “November Heroes’ Commemoration” took place yesterday at the New Town Hall in Colombo, organised by the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP), a party founded after breaking away from the JVP
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In an interview with The Island, former Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC, addressed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent promise to release Tamil political prisoners, stating unequivocally that, in his view, Sri
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