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 The role of the Attorney General (AG) in any democratic society is to uphold the principles of justice and maintain the sanctity of the rule of law, untainted by political influence.
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Editor’s Note: In his recent address at the JICA Chair special program, Japan’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki, discussed the significant economic transformation of Japan. The complete text of his speech
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Indian Union Minister for External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, arrived in Colombo this morning for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between India and Sri Lanka. Upon landing, he took to
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by Luxman Aravind The emergence of new political figures in Sri Lanka serves as a catalyst for profound discussions about identity, governance, and the nation’s trajectory. A notable figure in this context
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On 3rd October 2024, Admiral Sirimevan Sarathchandra Ranasinghe, WWV, RWP, USP, formally took office as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). Admiral Ranasinghe brings with him a distinguished record
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In a meeting held today in Colombo, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reiterated Sri Lanka’s commitment to the objectives of the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, while advocating for alternative measures aimed
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake, candidate of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and National Peoples Power (NPP) front, has been elected as President of Sri Lanka in the election held on September 24. His
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Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando, Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Colombo, said that the Presidential Commission report, which investigated the allegations made by the UK’s Channel 4 regarding the 2019 Easter
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The whole of government consists of the art of being honest…Thomas Jefferson A few days ago, I was browsing through my modest library at home when I fortuitously came across a book
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When Hamas launched an attack against Israel on 7th October 2024, Israel was caught unaware and unprepared. In this attack, around 1,200 people in Israel lost their lives, and around 100 people
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Patali Champika Ranawaka (PCR), leader of the United Republic Front, has urged the government to provide immediate relief to electricity consumers, highlighting that the Electricity Board accrued profits of Rs. 145 billion
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by Luxman Aravind Sri Lanka is currently witnessing seismic political upheavals, marking the end of an era characterised by rampant corruption, unchecked excess, and escalating social unrest. The calm that has now
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When presidents are elected in Sri Lanka, their first official foreign visit is traditionally to India. In 1994, after winning the presidential election, Chandrika’s first visit was to India. When Mahinda became
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Former Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has issued a direct challenge to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, demanding proof of long-standing allegations that the Rajapaksa family stole and hoarded public funds during their
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The Election Commission continues to rock. This week, it halted, for the duration of parliamentary polls, an order by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to increase fertiliser and fuel subsidies to farmers and
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