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February 24, 2026
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Give Indian citizenship to Sri Lankan refugees in India- Manor Ganesan
COLOMBO : The Sri Lankans living in India as refugees should be offered a clear and dignified choice, either acquire Indian citizenship or retain Sri Lankan citizenship and continue residing in refugee camps until conditions allow them to return home safely. Many of these individuals have been living in camps for decades, since the 1980s....
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February 24, 2026
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Ceylon Tea Takes Center Stage at 78th National Independence Day Diplomatic Reception in Beijing
Ceylon Tea was prominently promoted at the Diplomatic Reception held at the St. Regis Beijing on 5 February 2026 marking the 78th Independence Day of Sri Lanka. The event was attended by the members of the diplomatic corps, senior Chinese government officials, and the Chinese business community, including prominent stakeholders of the tea trade. A dedicated...
Business, Economy
February 24, 2026
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Prime Minister Attends the 169th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Lord Robert Baden-Powell
COLOMBO :The 169th birth anniversary celebration of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the World Scouting Movement, and World Scout Thinking Day, was held on 22 February at the National Scout Headquarters, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister emphasized that the Scouting Movement is not merely about...
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February 24, 2026
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Central Environmental Authority orders halt to Jaffna International Cricket Stadium construction
COLOMBO : The Director General of the Central Environmental Authority has instructed Sri Lanka Cricket in writing to immediately suspend construction of the proposed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium in Mandaitivu. The directive has been issued after revelations that the project had commenced without obtaining the required environmental assessment report. Construction of the stadium on the...
Local
February 23, 2026
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Silencing voices weakens the very ideals of democracy
ALI SABRY COLOMBO : Debating chambers like @OxfordUnion and @CambridgeUnion have long stood for fearless dialogue and the testing of ideas through reasoned argument. Having had the privilege of addressing the Cambridge Union myself, I know these forums are at their best when difficult questions are met with open engagement.It is therefore regrettable that an...
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