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 Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has extended its congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the 9th President of Sri Lanka. In a statement released shortly after the election, the
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To bolster the United National Party’s (UNP) electoral prospects, party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe convened an emergency meeting of the management committee yesterday. This comes on the heels of the presidential elections held
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Anura Dissanayake was officially sworn in as the 9th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka this morning. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya
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As I conclude my public duties, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported, guided, and constructively critiqued my efforts. Your trust and encouragement were
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Beijing, 23 September 2024 – Chinese President Xi Jinping extended his heartfelt congratulations to Anura Dissanayake, the newly inaugurated President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, marking a new chapter
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“ I meant what I said and said what I meant. An elephant is faithful one hundred percent.” ~ From Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss The Story of Sri Lanka
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In a special address, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his deep gratitude to the people of Sri Lanka for the mandate granted during the 21st presidential election. He acknowledged that, in accordance with
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by Luxman Aravind The results of the presidential election have left Sri Lanka profoundly fractured, exposing perilous ethnic and political divisions that may manifest sooner than anticipated. Current data confirms Anura Kumara
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has initiated steps to hand over power as the country awaits the final results of the closely contested presidential election. With no candidate securing the required 50% majority, the
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None of the major candidates in Sri Lanka’s presidential elections secured over 50% of the votes, reliable sources asserted. As a result, election officials have decided to proceed with counting the second
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Data in the Meta Ad Library has revealed that a staggering 1,389,657 USD, equivalent to over 422 million LKR, has been spent on political ads for the ongoing presidential elections in Sri
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Editorial “Each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfil it, or betray it.” – Frantz Fanon It’s now almost certain that Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won yesterday’s presidential election.
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Sri Lanka has a rich diplomatic, economic and defence relations with Japan. This relationship has only grown over the years, with both nations working in harmony on several fronts — trade, infrastructure,
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In an interview with Thanthi TV, a Tamil news satellite television channel based in Chennai, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the pressing national and international issues surrounding his administration, particularly the controversial
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Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition, stressed the critical role of peace, friendship, and unity in protecting democracy during a media briefing after casting his vote at the Vivekarama Purana Temple
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