Former Presidents may not have envisioned the country as a garrison state, but during the tenure of some of them, we almost ended up as one. We organised ourselves around …
Opinion
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) last week came up with some significant comments on Sri Lanka’s economic policies. The comments came at a virtual media briefing after the global lender …
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Rare earths are needed for a multitude of applications and Ukraine is rich in these elements. Access to them will give US a shot in the arm in its competition …
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As Sri Lanka joined the world in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, the woman leading the charge for women’s empowerment in the country, Minister of Women and Child …
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If Verite research says that the Government has a 62 percent approval rating, according to their surveys, and adds that 55 percent think the economy is improving, it appears doomsayers …
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Once again, the corrupt Airbus deal has surfaced in local media. This time, it is after the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Sri Lanka Police questioned former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s …
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On December 26, 2024, China carried out the test flights of its J-36 and J-XX fighter jets. It was Chairman Mao’s birthday that day, and the Chinese used the occasion …
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The to-be newly minted Director of Public Prosecution’s (DPP) office has attracted a flurry of criticism in various quarters. Whether it is a Public Prosecutor, or an Attorney General or …
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Sri Lanka’s 2025 Budget aims to drive economic recovery while adhering to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) commitments. However, several downside risks threaten its successful implementation under the new Government …
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The withdrawal of the Adani Group from the controversial wind power project in Mannar has sparked an intriguing debate among media and political circles. On February 15, the Adani Group …