June 25, 2025, will be remembered as a historic milestone for the Malaiyaha Tamil community in Sri Lanka, a people long denied dignified housing and rightful land ownership. While successive …
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In the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s most severe economic downturn in recent memory, a beacon of revival is emerging through a bold and expansive initiative, the Integrated Watershed and Water …
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The beauty of our natural landscapes lies not only in their aesthetic appeal but also in their vital role in sustaining life on Earth. Recognising this importance, the Ministry of …
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From Beijing to Colombo How China’s 5G revolution offers a blueprint for Sri Lanka
by damith503 viewsAs Sri Lanka prepares to embark on its own 5G journey, it is impossible to ignore the dramatic changes 5G technology has already brought to China, transforming everything from media …
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With the acquisition of the Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) by the Indian Defence Ministry’s Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., (MDSL) last week, India’s position in Sri Lanka’s maritime domain vis-à-vis rival …
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From promises to pitfalls: Elephant conflict strategy faces criticism for ignoring science
by damith346 viewsWith the National People’s Power Government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake ascending to power with a large mandate, the public’s expectations around the oft-mentioned goal of eradicating rural poverty …
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In July 2024, this writer first reported that the traditional Hindu pilgrimage known as the ‘Kataragama Pada Yatra’ which traces a sacred route from Jaffna to the Kataragama temple was …
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The decades-old land dispute in Kankesanthurai has reignited tensions between local villagers and Buddhist temple authorities, raising serious concerns about the validity of both parties’ claims. While the temple asserts …
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In the quiet surf town of Arugam Bay on Sri Lanka’s East coast, nestled among coconut trees and backpacker cafes, a small building with a mural of Hebrew lettering on …
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Twelve-year-old Ahmad Zeidan’s mother was shot and killed in front of him as she tried to secure food for her starving family at one of Gaza’s new US-backed distribution points. …