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Apr 02, 2025
BY Nadeeka Dissanayake Security is a relative condition. In that sense, national security is a more complex, a state that could be baffling. Is it only about military security – i.e. espionage,...
Mar 25, 2025
BY Nadeeka Dissanayake Six suspects of the 2023 Weligama shooting incident in front of the W15 Hotel, who surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court through a Motion, were released on bail while...
Mar 19, 2025
In a move that has reignited one of Sri Lanka’s most contentious political debates, the JVP-led National People’s Power (NPP) government last week tabled the Batalanda Commission report in...
Mar 19, 2025
BY Nadeeka Dissanayake The alleged rape and sexual assault that happened at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital on 10 March, victimising a woman doctor, would be the most recent and largely reported...
Nov 29, 2024
The controversy surrounding Sri Lankan workers’ access to South Korea’s E-8 work visa has revealed significant gaps in the country’s overseas employment policies. Originally intended to provide...
Nov 29, 2024
By Madhuri RanasingheSri Lanka stands at a pivotal moment in its economic history as it embarks on the complex journey of restructuring its International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs). The success of this...
Nov 29, 2024
By Madhuri Ranasinghe Sri Lanka has launched an ambitious International Sovereign Bond (ISB) exchange program, marking a pivotal chapter in its economic history. With approximately $12.55 billion in...
Oct 31, 2024
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka injected around 100 billion rupees into the banking system by October 25, 2024. This was accomplished through multiple liquidity tools, leading to excess money in the...
Oct 24, 2024
By Madhuri Ranasinghe In the aftermath of the 2024 Presidential Election, a wave of criticism arose on social media, with many supporters of the winning party, predominantly from the Sinhalese...
