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IMF officials flew back from Colombo without releasing a dollar
For sri lanka’s politicians September 27th was meant to be the light at the end of the tunnel. After more than a year of...
We need a full investigation into the resignation of Mullaitivu Magistrate – LC
The Lawyers’ Collective, a prominent legal advocacy group in Sri Lanka, emphasised the necessity of fully investigating into the resignation of Mullaitivu Magistrate T....
Tamil judge fled the country due to threats of Sri Lankan government
Mullaitivu District Judge T. Saravanarajah has resigned from all his positions as a judge due to the threats and pressures he faced in the...
Truth and Reconciliation Commission – Sri Lanka’s Latest Gimmick: TGTE
Sri Lanka is planning to hide behind South Africa's Truth Commission to sell its Truth Commission. But there are major differences. Also, Sri Lanka...
Colombo supports New Delhi not Canada on the matter – Milinda
Ties between India and Canada have been strained after Justin Trudeau alleged India’s involvement in murder of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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Sri Lanka fails to reach agreement to unlock next IMF bailout tranche
Sri Lanka and the IMF have failed to reach an agreement that would pave the way for the next tranche of funds under a...
Full economic recovery not yet assured – IMF
An IMF delegation warned that despite early signs of stabilization, full economic recovery is not yet assured and that sustaining the reform momentum is...
Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China
Some members on the committee of Sri Lanka’s official creditors are pushing to reach a deal to restructure the nation’s debt without the participation...
Permission not given to Chinese ship – Sabry
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Monday said that Colombo has not given permission to a Chinese vessel to dock, adding that Indian...
India-Canada diplomatic row – Sri Lanka supports to India
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Monday, reacting to the India-Canada diplomatic row, said terrorists have found safe haven in Canada and their...
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Sri Lanka will not become an economically viable country without a political resolution –...
I must state here that our current referendum campaign does not hinge the consent of the Sri Lankan state. A referendum for independence in...
Enforced Disappearances in Sri Lanka: A Sister is searching for her younger brother
A father died seeking justice for his son. While the mother was ill, the sister was searching for her younger brother. The testimonies speak...
Tamils call Prabhakaran their Saviour and National Leader – Justice C. V. Wigneswaran
Q Recently in Parliament the words “Tamil Homeland” and “Tamil National Leader Prabhakaran” were used and objected to by the Government Members who wanted those...
India gave all intelligence support to win the war – Solheim
After 2008, India’s mood changed. That was the first time thought that the Sri Lankan government could win the war. It was then...
‘Land acquisition in upcountry helps Sinhalese to dominate plantation areas’: Prof. Dr Chandrabose
Neither the upcountry politicians nor the Sri Lankan government intends to give lands to transform the life of plantation workers, Professor Dr. A.S. Chandrabose...