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,
The Sri Lankan Government has officially abolished the “Janasabha” (National People’s Council), a participatory democratic model designed to increase public involvement in decision-making processes. The decision took effect on 30 September 2024,
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Riga, Latvia / Colombo, Sri Lanka – The Uralchem Group has announced that the maritime vessel MV Asian Majesty, anchored in the Bay of Riga with 55,000 tonnes of potash since early
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Hilmy Cader, CEO of MTI Consulting, has urged the government to place a stronger emphasis on the caliber and empowerment of CEOs in State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) rather than creating undue focus on
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Editorial We stand at a perilous juncture where the boundary between investigative journalism and sensationalist conspiracy-mongering has become perilously blurred. The 2019 Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka starkly exemplify this troubling
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Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and Jathika Jana Balawegaya (JJB) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake is the fourth President trying to get to the bottom of the April 2019 Easter Sunday carnage, the only
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Editor’s Note: The following is the editorial from the October 16, 2024, edition of The Island, a Colombo-based daily newspaper. Only the title has been changed; the rest of the content remains
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President Anura Dissanayake allocated 50 million rupees to assist those affected by the devastating floods that have swept across the country. This decision comes in the wake of severe weather conditions impacting
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by Laxman Aravind In the aftermath of political turmoil, Sri Lanka finds itself caught in a vicious cycle of deception, with the National People’s Power (NPP) party presenting a leadership characterised by
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The current administrative arrangements do not seem to have brought the required equality and equity to children with disabilities, nor have they adequately addressed the challenges faced by them, although some headway
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The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka has reaffirmed China’s commitment to deepening law enforcement cooperation with Sri Lanka in the fight against online and telecom fraud, following recent arrests of foreign nationals,
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Sri Lanka, strategically situated in the Indian Ocean, is deeply intertwined with maritime activities. Its location along major shipping routes has made it a critical node for global trade. However, as a
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In this engaging and thought-provoking interview with Levan S. Dzhagaryan, the Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Republic of Maldives, the seasoned diplomat shared his country’s perspectives on recent political developments
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by Luxman Aravind Dynastic politics in Asia extend beyond mere familial legacies; they constitute a profound issue that shapes the socio-political realities of numerous nations. Prominent families such as the Bandaranaikes, the
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Lex esto, the pillars stand, Old stones on broken land. Yet where the cracks of time appear, Tikkun Olam whispers near. Now that there are palpable signs of proactive and progressive initial
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At a ceremony held today at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake, U.S. Navy Admiral Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, officially handed over a Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft, gifted by
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