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The Splintered Landscape of Student Organisations in Bangladesh

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The students' group that led the protests against Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement (ADSM) or 'Students against Discrimination' (... Read More


US slaps sanctions on Chinese refinery for buying Iranian crude oil worth over $1bn

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The US imposed sanctions on Wednesday on Shandong Shengxing Chemical Co. Ltd, a Chinese refinery, for buying Iranian crude oil worth over USD 1 billion as President Donald Trump... Read More


Investor sentiment pushes ASPI to gain 99+ points amid holiday-driven dull trading

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) recorded a gain of 99.68 points during today's trading session, closing at 15,625.88, up by 0.64%. The S&P SL20 Index also edged higher, rising ... Read More


AUDREY DE SILVA WIJEYERATNE: THE QUEEN OF HEARTS

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- My dearest Achchi, you embraced many roles ranging from teacher and mentor, to sister and mother. You were uniquely kind, generous and selfless to all. To me, you were simply my... Read More


Lighting Firecrackers - Turning Cash into Ash

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The use of firecrackers is a common sight during the festive period. Consultant Ophthalmologist and Director of the National Eye Hospital in Colombo, Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara, rece... Read More


Patience - more than just a virtue on

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Avurudu (Sinhala and Tamil New Year) is that time of the year when a majority of the population return to their hometowns to spend quality time with loved ones. While Avurudu is... Read More


Repeal PTA now to save exports

New Delhi, April 17 -- "Phenomenal" concessions? There is no point in blaming the government at this stage. What's past is past. In any case, rational, evidence-based arguments carry no weight in Wa... Read More


Balancing, independence, resources and global interests -Greenland

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. It governs most of its own domestic affairs: Denmark retains control over foreign policy, defence, and securi... Read More


SL ready to scrap para tariffs on imports from US

Colombo, April 17 -- In its bid to retain access to the U.S. market in the wake of reciprocal tarrifs, Sri Lanka has proposed to do away with para tarrifs on imports from the U.S., Daily Mirror learns... Read More


Strong support from rooftop solar owners amid grid risk: CEB

Colombo, April 17 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said yesterday that many rooftop solar panel owners across the country gave a positive response by agreeing to turn off their systems during the... Read More