Berlin (21/09 – 40) His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka, spoke at the General Debate of the 78th Session of the General Assembly on 21 September 2023, reflecting…
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe Remarkable Turnaround for Sri Lanka’s Tumultuous Economy
London (07/11 – 70) President Ranil Wickremesinghe, at the helm of the United National Party (UNP), has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for Sri Lanka’s tumultuous economy, tackling persistent challenges with…
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France, UK Jointly Ask US Court to Freeze Litigation on Sri Lanka
London (06/11 – 58) France and the United Kingdom (UK) have jointly made a request in favour of Sri Lanka to the court of the Southern District of New York,…
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London (04/11 – 67) US district judge, Denise Cote yesterday granted Sri Lanka’s request for a six-month halt on a creditor lawsuit against the country. Hamilton Reserve Bank, an obscure and tiny…
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The End of An Era: England is All but Out of The 2023 Cricket World Cup, after a Dismal Defeat by Sri Lanka
London, Delhi, Mumbai (28/10 – 10) England’s title defense in the 2023 Cricket World Cup is practically over, after their fourth defeat in five group-stage matches. Jos Buttler and Co.…
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Rohan Gunaratna On The Roots Of Sri Lanka’s Deadly Easter Sunday Attacks
The counterterrorism expert and author of “Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Massacre: Lessons for the International Community” explains how religious extremism manifested in Sri Lanka’s deadliest terror attack. On April 21,…
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New Anti-Terrorism Act Allows to Systematically Violate Rights, says Human Rights Watch
by Myint Nyanby Myint NyanThe government of Sri Lanka’s proposed Anti-Terrorism Act would empower the authorities to systematically violate fundamental human rights, Human Rights Watch said on Friday.The government should withdraw the bill and ensure through consultations that…
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Sanath Jaysuriya Urges People to Present Positive Picture of Sri Lanka
by Amila Herathby Amila HerathSrinagar: Swashbuckling cricket star Sanath Jaysuriya Saturday urged people to visit Sri Lanka and see its breathtakingly beautiful beaches and loving locales. Talking to media persons on the sidelines of an…
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Russian Ambassador Calls on Compatriots to Visit Sri Lanka
The Russian Ambassador in Sri Lanka gave the ‘thumbs up’ for Sri Lanka tourism and requested all citizens of Russia and neighbouring countries to visit Sri Lanka and not to…
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Chinese Projects Continue to Damage Environment and Buddhist Heritage in Sri Lanka
The Sri Maha Bodhi tree which is sacred to the Buddhist population from all over the world is now under threat from the Chinese power plant in Sri Lanka. Ecologists…