News
Sri Lanka’s exit from bankruptcy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is poised to issue a statement in the upcoming weeks, signalling Sri Lanka’s exit from bankruptcy, Sri lankan President...
Tourist surge in Sri Lanka – India contributes 20%
November marked a significant milestone for Sri Lanka, with 151,496 international tourists arriving—a peak for 2023, as per the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority...
Sri Lanka joins combined maritime forces in Middle East
Combined Maritime Forces welcomed Sri Lanka, Nov. 20th, as the 39th member of the world’s largest maritime security partnership.
“We are excited to have Sri...
Economic and Technology Cooperation between Sri Lanka and India
The 13th Round of Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) negotiations between Sri Lanka and India are scheduled to be held from January 08...
US announces visa bans after warning Israel over violence
The U.S. on Tuesday began imposing visa bans on people involved in violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Washington officials said, after several appeals...
SLAF gets two chinese Y-12 aircrafts
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has received the two additional Harbin Y-12-IV twin-engine turboprop utility aircraft they have ordered on 19 June 2023....
UK unveils tougher visa rules in a bid to cut migration
The UK government has introduced measures it promised would deliver the biggest-ever cut in net migration after levels soared to a record high.
Home Secretary...
India agrees to withdraw troops from Maldives
India has agreed to withdraw its troops from the Maldives, the president of the strategically located archipelago has said, meeting a promise he made...
India must take responsibility for restoring the rights and dignity of every Indian Origin Tamil
Minister Jeevan Thondaman says both Sri Lanka and India must take responsibility for restoring the rights and dignity of every Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) community...
A China rivalry twist emerges in Sri Lanka’s new US-funded
A US-funded port project in Sri Lanka that is partly owned by a private group close to India’s ruling party could signal a new form of partnership...
ANALYSIS
Interviews
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...