South Asian popular uprisings topple three governments in three years
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham Colombo, September 14 – In South Asia, popular uprisings have toppled three governments in three years. First, Sri Lanka’s “Aragalaya” people’s uprising in mid-2022 brought the Gotabaya Rajapaksa regime to an end. Second, in August 2024, the Bangladesh Uprising overthrew the government...
India and China recognise each other’s “strategic autonomy”
By P. K. Balachandran/Sunday Observer Colombo, September 14 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping who met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin on August 31, agreed to respect each other’s core interests, exercise strategic...
Nepalese Prime Minister Oli’s ouster follows a recent pattern
In the recent past, suddenly erupting popular movements have ousted strong and well-entrenched South Asian leaders like Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Sheikh Hasina.
Pathfinder Foundation’s reprint of “Balawatharo and Balawatharaya Gadaladeniya Sannaya ” were released in Kandy
The Pathfinder Foundation undertook the reprint of the publication under the sponsorship of the Indian High Commission
Main problem is Indian illegal fishing, not possession of Katchatheevu
The fact that the Sri Lankan navy is arresting only those fishing illegally in Sri Lankan waters is covered up, glossed over, omitted or ignored
Strike on Doha, strike against the order: Time for meaningful response
By striking in the heart of Doha, Israel has not only targeted individuals but also the concept of a safe space for mediation
Trump targets Modi’s tycoons
Donald Trump’s administration is putting pressure oligarchs linked to Narendra Modi for trade leverage
Nepal’s Prime Minister Oli ousted by popular movement for free speech
Nepal has seen 13 changes in the Prime Ministership in 17 years.
India extends SLR 600 million Grant for construction of accident and emergency unit at District General Hospital, Mannar
Colombo, September 9- A Memorandum of Understanding on Construction of Accident and Emergency Unit at District General Hospital, Mannar, and Supply of Medical Equipment to the Unit, with grant assistance of SLR 600 million from Government of India was signed by the High Commissioner of India...
As if the US hasn’t fought enough wars: Trump’s bid to invest the US military with a killer instinct
Wars have been a major part of American history making it expand its territory in North America and its power internationally. The US has always fought to win, though some of its campaigns as in Vietnam and Afghanistan showed its weakness when pitted against unconventional...
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