e-Con e-News blog: eesrilanka.wordpress.com ‘Before you study the economics, study the economists!’ e-Con e-News 06-12 April 2025 ‘There is also a military build-up going on in the US base in Diego Garcia, including B-52 heavy bombers with a range of 10,000km.’ – MK Bhadrakumar, ‘Steve Witkoff’s Iran mission’ * Sri Lanka is 1,925km from Diego Garcia in […]

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Shenali D Waduge The Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha enshrined in the Dalada Maligawa is revered as the legitimacy & beholder of the authority of the King (ruler) & its protection by the ruler is crucial for the stability of the Nation. The Tooth Relic which was originally enshrined at the Abhayagiri Temple in Anuradhapura […]

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Sasanka De Silva Pannipitiya My recent visit to Maduwanwela Walawwa, a site purportedly steeped in Sri Lankan history, left me with a profound sense of disappointment and concern.  While the historical significance of the location is undeniable, its current state of disrepair and the restrictive policies in place raise serious questions about the commitment to preserving […]

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Dr. Ransirini de Silva & Dr. Ruwan M. Jayatunge Boredom is an underexplored but significant emotional state with implications for mental health. In the modern digital age—where attention is continually stimulated and information is instantaneously accessible—the experience of boredom may be more frequent, and perhaps more distressing, than in previous generations. Boredom is a transient […]

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Courtesy Adaderana Leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera challenged the government to table the recently signed defense agreement with India in Parliament.  Addressing a public meeting held in Avissawella, MP Jayaweera claimed that the government will not disclose the agreement under any circumstances. In the past few days, the […]

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