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Ceylon Tamils’ role in making Singapore a First World country
By P.K.Balachandran/Sunday Observer Colombo, August 24 – When Singapore got independence from Britain in 1965, it was but a large slum without assured running water or electricity for many of its people. But today, the once quintessential Third World country is happily ensconced in the...
Is Ranil’s arrest a result of Sri Lanka’s vindictive political culture?
Colombo, August 23 (Daily Mirror Editorial) – In January 2015 when the Yahapalanaya government was elected to power, the majority Sri Lankans had fresh hopes for an era of democratic values and the rule of law. This was especially after a decade of unmitigated power ...
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested for corruption
It is the first ever case of arrest of a former President in Sri Lankan history
Terrorism was a stumbling block in China-Pakistan-Afghanistan trilateral
While China and Pakistan sought assurances from Afghanistan on cross-border terrorism, Kabul laid emphasis on the need for development cooperation
FAO research vessel in Colombo, assured to return for SL survey at earliest opportunity
By Sunil Jayasiri/Daily Mirror Colombo, August 21 – The UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) research vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has arrived at the Port of Colombo as a port of call though not for research purposes, with its operators assuring Sri Lanka that it...
Indian bills to enable President and Governors to oust arrested PM, CMs, and Ministers
Government takes India back to the medieval era says the opposition. But the bills were referred to a Joint Committee after a voice vote. .
India says it is not aware of any Awami League activity on its soil
Bangladesh has sought curbs as Awami League was a banned party
Trump is very hard on India and Brazil, but for very different reasons
Trump has slapped 50% tariff on both India and Brazil and has made harsh remarks on both. But the reasons for doing so are not the same
Taliban regime in Afghanistan enters the fifth year -Receives a barrage of brickbats and a few bouquets
By P.K.Balachandran/Daily News Colombo, August 19 – The Taliban’s rule in the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” entered its fifth year on August 15, receiving a barrage of brickbats and a few bouquets. The regime continues to be severely condemned by the West for its...
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