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Palitha Thewarapperuma: a people's politician

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- On Friday, the Mathugama town wore a sombre atmosphere, with every household adorned with a white flag and residents appearing mournful. In a departure from the usual criticism ... Read More


Sri Lanka's economy and debt restructuring: key points

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Following the economic downturn in Sri Lanka last year, the initiation of debt restructuring became essential in light of the country's economic collapse. The question remains, ... Read More


Heroism and dedication amidst the carnage

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- It is now exactly five years since the terror attacks on Easter Sunday 2019 which shocked the country to its very core. In a country that has not experienced a bomb explosion in... Read More


Economic freedom for New Year; plaudits for President

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe was in Nuwara Eliya on the eve of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. He has been visiting Nuwara Eliya with First Lady Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe ... Read More


Country will be fully stable in three years - Sagala Ratnayaka

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The following is an interview with Sagala Ratnayaka, Chief of Staff to the President and Senior Advisor to the President on National Security, at the Presidential Secretariat in... Read More


India-Sri Lanka land bridge: a golden opportunity

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Ancient texts such as the Mahabharata and Valmiki's Ramayana chronicle accounts of Rama crossing a bridge constructed by Hanumanta to save Sita from King Ravana's abduction. His... Read More


A Middle East conflict will hurt Sri Lanka's fragile recovery

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Sri Lanka's fragile economic recovery faces a new threat - the potential fallout from an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran and spillovers to the wider Middle East. Whi... Read More


An educated choice?

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Who this country picks as the next leader is a question that's very much up in the air these days for several reasons. People are not sure when the next leadership contest is go... Read More


Sri Lanka to set up a Resident Mission in Wellington

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Following the decision by the Cabinet of Ministers to open a Sri Lanka High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand, an official delegation led by Director General, Overseas Asset... Read More


Iranian Armed Forces Day

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Armed Forces Day Reception organised by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran was held at Lotus Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo recently under the patronage of Amb... Read More