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On May 14, 1965, a group of revolutionary-minded youth, led by comrade Rohana Wijeweera, founded the ‘Movement’ which would later become the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP). Emerging amidst growing disillusionment …

In a celebration of cinematic brilliance and cultural pride, The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd (ANCL) announced the launch of the Calin Sarasaviya Film Awards 2025 at a press conference …

The 2025 Local Government elections in Sri Lanka brought big changes to the political landscape. The National People’s Power (NPP) became the strongest party, winning control of 265 out of …

White smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday signalled the dawn of a new era in the Catholic Church. Taking the name Pope Leo the X1V, Cardinal Robert …

The fighting Sri Lanka Tuskers produced a spirited display but went down 32-6 against a powerful New Zealand Under-85kg team in the second and final rugby match played before a …

The vibrant traditions of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year came alive on the 30th of April 2025 at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, as students and staff gathered …

The emasculation of the Sri Lankan right-wing is almost total and irreversible. If not etched in stone, at least it is complete. The dominance of the progressive-wing in the past …

As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to push for aggressive protectionist policies in his second tenure, most notably a new round of across-the-board tariffs, the global economy is once again …

Vesak, the most sacred occasion in the Buddhist calendar, marks the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing Away of Gautama Buddha. Celebrated with reverence by millions around the world, Vesak is a …

Sri Lanka held its long awaited Local Government elections on May 6. The election was to be held in 2022, but it was twice delayed by Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Ranil …