Recognition of State of Palestine: A move to outmanoeuvre US veto
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – The United States—which has continued to use its veto power to block Palestine from UN membership—may be outmaneuvered by a growing new campaign by some UN member states planning to establish full political and diplomatic relations with Palestine outside the confines of the United Nations. The latest recognitions [...]
New property taxes are coming: Key changes and impacts
By Mahesh Yogarajan New property taxes are on the horizon, bringing significant changes to property taxation in Sri Lanka. Here’s a brief overview of what you need to know about the new imputed rental income tax, its impact, and how it might affect your financial planning. The primary change is the introduction of an imputed [...]
Musaeus walk and carnival 2024
Musaeus College Past Pupils Association (MCPPA) celebrates 90 years by organising the 6th edition of the MC walk and carnival on June 29. Under the theme ‘Stronger Together’ MCPPA continues to encourage and foster unity among present and past students by walking under one banner. Starting from our alma mater at 7.30 am, approximately 8,000 [...]
Homerun concludes second edition of its ‘Mav Diriya’ initiative to empower women
The country’s oldest stationary brand, Homerun, conducted the second ‘Homerun Mav Diriya’ on April 3, at the Elpitiya Ananda Central College. This women’s empowerment entrepreneurship initiative supports mothers through home-based entrepreneurship to create a positive impact on their lives and the well-being of their families and communities. 10 mothers received seed capital of up to [...]
The spectre of neo-fascism is haunting Europe
By Slavoj Zizek, Project Syndicate, Exclusive to the Sunday Times in Sri Lanka LJUBLJANA – The surprise in this month’s European Parliament elections was that the outcome everyone expected really did come to pass. To paraphrase a classic scene from the Marx Brothers: Europe may be talking and acting like it is moving to the [...]