Chandrika,Ranil,Anura and Shah Jahan
The first Sri Lankan election where media freedom emerged as a central slogan was the 1994 general election. While media ...
Month: December 2024
India Extends Relief Assistance to Flood-Affected Regions in Northern Province
In a significant gesture of solidarity, the High Commission of India in Colombo extended relief assistance to the people of ...
BRICS, De-Dollarization, and the US Trade War: What’s on the Line?
Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on these countries if they support or create a new currency to rival the US ...
Iran’s New Drone Carrier Sets Sail for the First Time, Satellite Images Reveal
Iran has spent the past few years turning a container ship into a militarized drone carrier. New satellite images show ...
Raja the Toll-Collecting Elephant: A Wild Icon on Sri Lanka’s Buttala-Kataragama Road
In most parts of the world, paying a road toll involves handing cash to a transport employee stationed in a ...
India Rules Out De-Dollarisation and BRICS Currency Proposal: EAM Jaishankar at Doha Forum 2024
During the Doha Forum 2024, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar clarified India's stance on global financial systems, emphasizing that ...
Government Revenue for 2024 Falls Short: Expert Warns of Rising Borrowing Needs Amid Budget Deficit
The government had projected total revenue of Rs. 4,107 billion for 2024, with Rs. 3,820 billion anticipated from tax collections. ...
Unawatuna Tourism Faces Setback as Police Enforce 10 PM Music Party Curfew
Tourism industry stakeholders in the Unawatuna area have voiced strong opposition to a police directive requiring music parties at hotels ...
Heavy Rains Cause Rs. 71 Billion Loss in Paddy Sector: Expert Highlights Poor Water Management as Key Factor
The recent heavy rains have resulted in an estimated loss of nearly Rs. 71 billion due to extensive damage to ...
Alleged Russian election-meddling in Romania resurrects dark memories
Romania's constitutional court has scrapped the recent presidential election and ordered its rerun, following allegations and evidence of possible Russian ...