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During his first trip to the North this week after officially assuming duties recently, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha visited a variety of places that constitute significant cultural, and religious values between the two countries, in addition to visiting India-funded projects in the province. Among the |places the High Commissioner visited are the Kankesanthurai (KKS) [...]
Anura’s Indian summer exposes JVP’s double face, double tongue
The JVP turned a new Indian leaf after its nationalist bloom wilted under the hot Indian sun following a brief stint in the subcontinent by its leader Anura Kumara last week. Travel, broadens the mind and, indeed, it has expanded his horizons beyond measure. It was certainly not the man who had left his native [...]
Satellite in motion
My dear Satellite, I am writing to you after a long time. That is because you have suddenly become a talking point in political circles once more. It is almost 20 years since you left office and you should be well and truly enjoying your retirement, paid for by our long-suffering taxpayers. Still, here you [...]
Not only public but even politicians confused in run up to elections
This column has over the past several weeks highlighted the fact that there is a great deal of confusion among the public about how politics is being played out in the country. The absence of clarity will not make the task of the voter any easier in what has been dubbed an election year. Reports [...]
Instability concerns over high dependence on remittances and tourist earnings
Sri Lanka’s once trade-dependent economy is now very much dependent on foreign remittances and earnings from tourism. This dependence has risks and uncertainties, as global conditions could affect these sources of foreign exchange earnings adversely. The current global developments pose such risks. Even in 2023, the country’s trade dependency (exports and imports as a percentage [...]
Presidential election this year: Different strategies by various alliances
Ranil reorganises UNP, frontliners given different tasks, but he will come as a Grand Alliance candidate SJB leader Sajith recruits ex-police and military personnel as party members, prompting war of words with Sarath Fonseka Indian visit boosts chances of JVP-NPP leader Anura Kumara; Champika also eyes presidential stakes ITAK stance on presidential poll uncertain as [...]
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