In any democracy, power and accountability are inseparable. When a minister stands charged before a court of law, the government faces a defining moment. It is not merely a legal inconvenience. It is a test of the government’s democratic character.
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This article is a critical examination of the 2026 US–Iran conflict, its humanitarian toll, and the enduring struggle for self-determination.
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A year after Victor Ivan’s passing, the contradictions that defined him still feel alive. He was, perhaps, one of the prominent individuals, who braved all odds — including a lifelong partial disability — to leave an indelible mark on Sri Lankan media. An activist, political analyst, and author shaped by the works of Bertrand Russell and Mahatma Gandhi, he was …
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At a solemn ceremony to commemorate the life of veteran journalist Victor Ivan, senior journalist Hana Ibrahim gave a powerful tribute to a man she described as “a life lived in relentless pursuit of justice a life that does not simply end, but echoes.” Speech by Hana Ibrahim Many thanks to Janaranjana for helping me fill the gaps of Victor …
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Sri Lanka CERT conducted a Cybersecurity Awareness Program for staff of the Ministry of Digital Economy (MoDE), as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity preparedness within government institutions.
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The Sri Lanka Export Development Board, in partnership with the British High Commission Colombo, conducted a hybrid awareness session on 11 February 2026 to help exporters capitalize on the United Kingdom’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
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Sri Lanka’s digital transformation ambitions demand more than technology adoption — they require ethical, fairly priced digital services aligned with national income realities. As a lower-middle-income economy classified by the World Bank, Sri Lanka must ensure that public-sector software procurement reflects affordability, transparency, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved Phase II of the Colombo Urban Regeneration Project, securing $158 million in financing from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to build 4,074 housing units for underserved communities.
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Satyagraha: The Freedom Movement of Tamils in Ceylon By S. Ponniah (Revised Edition, 2024)
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met Kristalina Georgieva during her three-day visit to Sri Lanka to review progress under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility program and discuss access to two pending tranches. The government said IMF-backed stabilization measures enabled a stronger response to Cyclone Ditwah, which heavily impacted rural communities. Colombo is seeking to draw additional funds to offset reconstruction costs …
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