By Rohana R. Wasala Continued from January 26, 2023 To assert, as Mr Sirimanne does, that From ancient times the Northern region in the island was a kingdom occupied by Tamils due to its closeness to South India…….. during the reign of King Elara, a Tamil, there was a war between the Sinhalese and Tamil […]

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Shenali D Waduge Over 80% of land belongs to the State while some 14% land are privately owned land. There are some facts that need to be made clear. State Land & State Land given to Provinces Appendix 1 of the 13th Amendment includes provision for State Land. It clearly states that State land is vested […]

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By Maheesha Mudugamuwa Courtesy The Morning The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday (28) reaffirmed that the existing power cuts would continue despite recommendations by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) to provide an uninterrupted power supply during the period of Advanced Level examinations, which are being held until 17 February. The CEB’s stance […]

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Courtesy The Morning Debt restructuring and IMF EFF delayed due to Chinese stance Govt. informed by IMF that Chinese proposal not adequate China asks Govt. to continue negotiations with Exim Bank President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to open a line of communication with Chinese Government leaders in order to finalise the ongoing debt restructuring negotiations […]

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Courtesy Daily Mail The staircase at Ambuluwawa Tower is shielded only by a waist-high handrail Footage by blogger Janet Newenham shows the climb isn’t for the faint-hearted She said: ‘The busier the tower, the more claustrophobic one can feel’ The views from the top of Ambuluwawa Tower in Sri Lanka are heavenly, but some may find […]

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Courtesy Adaderana President Ranil Wickremesinghe warns that the country will fall into a crisis again similar to the situation in May and June 2022, if the economic and agricultural program implemented by the government and the debt restructuring program being carried out with the countries as per the IMF program are disrupted in any way. […]

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