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South Asia
“Judges Cannot Hear Their Own Case”: Prof. G.L. Peiris Challenges
By Leo Nirosha DarshanCOLOMBO: In a foundational principle of natural justice, no person—or institution—can be a judge in their own cause. Yet, the Sri Lankan government’s latest constitutional maneuvering threatens to force the judiciary into precisely this compromised position. In an exclusive interview with Virakesari, Professor G.L. Peiris, a veteran…
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South Asia
Pakistan, Sri Lanka Join Hands for Collaborative Research on Rice, Fruit Crop Pests
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), located in Tandojam town of Sindh province, and Sri Lankan academic institutions have agreed to strengthen academic cooperation through faculty exchange and joint agricultural research, focusing on rice, fruit crops and other agricultural commodities facing similar pest and disease challenges…
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South Asia
Navigating the Great Power Rivalry
By Leo Nirosha Darshan COLOMBO: Despite temporarily banning foreign research vessels and ships due to intense international pressure, the Sri Lankan government was ultimately forced to reopen its ports by formulating standardized operating procedures applicable to all nations. This delicate pivot clearly illustrates the immense diplomatic pressure Colombo faces as it…
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South Asia
Oil Exploration Project: France Casts a New Strategic Net Over Sri Lankan Waters
By Leo Nirosha Darshan COLOMBO — Situated at the very heart of the Indian Ocean, the island nation of Sri Lanka has long been an indispensable pivot along international maritime trade routes and a crucial piece on the geopolitical chessboard of global superpowers. Amidst the ongoing tug-of-war for regional dominance among…
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EditorsPick
Indo-Pacific Security Strategy: Washington’s Asian Outlook and Sri Lanka’s Geo political Maneuvers
By Leo Nirosha Darshan COLOMBIO: In international geopolitics, the Asia-Pacific region, and specifically its core – the Indian Ocean – has drawn unprecedented attention from global superpowers. Serving as the heartbeat of world trade and maritime supply chains, the Indian Ocean region has emerged as a vital security flashpoint in…
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South East Asia
Broken Dreams and Fallen Banners: The End of an Era at Nanthikadal
By Leo Nirosha DarshanExpress Newspapers COLOMBO: In the annals of Sri Lankan history, May 2009 represents far more than a mere calendar entry. It marks the final chapter of a thirty-year armed struggle and a pivotal moment that fundamentally reshaped the destiny of a nation. What politicians like Lalith Athulathmudali…
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South Asia’s Energy Security: Three Nations Trapped on a Single Path
‘Sri Lanka, with its small economy and already weakened foreign exchange reserves, is facing this crisis. The fuel queuing system and the four-day government work week have returned to effect. Fears have arisen among the people that the long queues and power outages of 2022 might return.’ By Leo Nirosha…
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Politics
Sri Lanka’s political landscape shifts as local government elections set for May 6
Sri Lankan polling officials and Police officers carry ballot boxes to submit at a counting center after the end of voting for the parliamentary election in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 14 November 2024. (Photo : EPA/Yonhapnes) By Leo Nirosha Darshan COLOMBO: After more than a year of delays, Sri Lanka’s long-awaited…
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Entertainment
1st GCS & 1st THF Asia International Open Taekwondo Championships held in Colombo, Sri Lanka
By Seok-jae Kang Vice President, Asia Journalists Association COLOMBO: The 1st GCS and the 1st THF Asia International Open Taekwondo Championships were held successfully in Colombo, Sri Lanka on December 6-8, 2023. The two first-ever taekwondo events, the largest in Sri Lanka taekwondo history, took place at the Sugathadasa Indoor…
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Culture
2023 GCS International Convention to take place on December 8 in Sri Lanka
By Seok-Jae Kang Vice President, Asia Journalists Association COLOMBO: The 2023 GCS International Convention will take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka on December 8, 2023. The annual GCS event, which will be held in a hybrid format, is expected to draw such VIPs as GCS International and World Taekwondo President…
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