SriLankan Airlines has bolstered its long-haul fleet with the addition of an Airbus A330-200, marking the carrier’s first new wide-body acquisition in seven years. The aircraft, registered as 4R-ALT, arrived …
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Delinking or dependency? Rethinking Sri Lanka’s economic choices in a world in crisis
by malinga220 viewsSri Lanka’s 2022 economy has been discussed widely in Sri Lanka and internationally, however a few say that Sri Lanka’s predicament lies in global patterns that shape much of the …
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Seventy years after the Bandung Conference, the Global South is once again confronting the weight of broken promises and emerging challenges from economic coercion and militarised borders to the erosion …
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There is an increase in the number of patients suffering from respiratory diseases or vector –borne diseases getting admitted to hospitals during the monsoonal rains – especially during May – …
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The Department of Excise is on course to meet its revenue target of Rs. 242 billion for 2025, with the latest official data showing that collections have reached Rs. 90.6 …
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The past week has been very troublesome for US President Donald Trump. He has had to face major setbacks abroad, in Ukraine and Iran, and an unfavourable court order on …
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The death of an inmate at Boossa Prison in Galle last April has revived long-standing concerns over prison management, custodial violence, and the integrity of the country’s criminal justice system. …
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Starvation and the final test of impunity: Why Israel is willing to pay the price in Gaza
by damith153 viewsAs Israel’s closest allies begin to recoil, one is left wondering: why did Israel persist so relentlessly with a starvation policy in Gaza, despite the enormous cost to its reputation? …
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The ‘Queen of Actresses’, Malini Fonseka, who graced local cinema with her acting talent for six decades, brought tears to the eyes of Sri Lankan film fans as she passed …
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As we celebrate World Environment Day (June 5), it is vital to recognise the interconnectedness of environmental sustainability and public health. One often overlooked aspect of this relationship is menstrual …