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 Notes: This collection of reports related to the 2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka provides a snapshot of the political landscape as of 13 August 2024. The narrative captures the latest
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Editor’s Note: This issue of Sri Lanka: Presidential Elections Dispatches provides the latest developments and key moments from the ongoing 2024 Presidential Election campaign, capturing the voices and actions of prominent political
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The following is the third issue of our dispatches on the upcoming Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka, scheduled for September 21, providing the latest updates and developments as they unfold. Heightened Security
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Editorial Alas, 27 folks are in line to become the next President of Sri Lanka in the upcoming elections scheduled for 21 September. Among this bulk group, at least two are Buddhist
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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce an additional commitment of US $24.5 million (Rs 7.2 billion) from the American people to further our long-standing investment in the people of Sri Lanka
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Today’s developments underscore the evolving scene of Sri Lanka’s presidential election, with new alliances and significant political shifts reshaping the race. The launch of the Samagi Jana Sandanaya and key changes within
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Today, the National People’s Power (NPP) is spearheading the great mission of ushering in a renaissance in Sri Lanka. They are presenting a young leader, full of humanity, as the candidate for
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In a chilling reminder of unchecked police power, a 16-year-old boy lies in a hospital bed, his young life irrevocably scarred by a brutal attack from a police officer working in Payagala
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The budget session of the Indian Parliament is set to conclude in the next few days, offering relief to many citizens who hope for a vibrant and progressive India in the years
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In an address at the BIMSTEC Business Summit 2024 held at the Taj Palace, New Delhi, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Kshenuka Senewiratne, emphasized the critical need for the early operationalization
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by Our Political Affairs Correspondent As the 2024 presidential election campaign intensifies, we bring you the latest updates from the political arena. The unfolding events reveal a dynamic and competitive race, with
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Against the backdrop of realignment of political parties represented in Parliament in the run-up to the presidential election on Sept. 21, it would be pertinent to examine the status of the electorate.
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The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce launched its landmark policy document, ‘Vision 2030,’ designed to steer Sri Lanka towards sustainable and inclusive development by 2030. The inaugural copy of this comprehensive economic plan
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Sri Lanka needs a new political model to make the best use of the opportunity now before it to move forward without having to pay foreign loans, including International Sovereign Bonds, capital
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The Silk Roads The term Silk Road arose from the mind of German geographer Ferdinand Von Richthofen in the late 19th century. Still, its historical saga dates back to antiquity, which connected
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