China and Sri Lanka first became connected through Buddhism and later through the Maritime Silk Road. The friendship between the two peoples has transcended time and continues today. For decades, many residents
The Sri Lankan police have clarified that there is no evidence to suggest that an Army Intelligence officer was involved in the stabbing of three police officers during a protest in front
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has withdrawn its $553 million loan request from the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for the Colombo West International
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by Our Special Correspondents in Colombo President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken a strong stance on the ongoing controversy surrounding Speaker of Parliament Dr. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala’s educational qualifications. The issue, which
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The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is a monumental international treaty that establishes the laws governing our vast oceans and maritime activities. Drafted in 1982 and implemented
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by Our Political Affairs Editor The controversy surrounding Asoka Ranwala’s educational qualifications is more than just a personal dispute—it’s a glaring fissure within the JVP-National People’s Power (NPP) government itself. This isn’t
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For thousands of years, Sri Lanka has proudly stood as an island nation in the Indian Ocean, intricately connected to the ebb and flow of the surrounding seas. Recent collaborations with the
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Reading the detailed news article under the title ‘First Sri Lankan Buddhist monk in 105 years joins Oxford for MPhil in Buddhist Studies‘, was a refreshing experience for me, as it should’ve
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor Men and women in white in Sri Lanka are having their day today! Their immense contributions have safeguarded the nation’s maritime borders, ensuring the safety and stability
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The following excerpts are based on a speech by the author as the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan during an event held in Islamabad. I was trained at the Pakistan Navy
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After a year of remarkable achievements on the international stage, Sri Lanka Football is preparing for an exciting and action-packed domestic football calendar in 2025. The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL)
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