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The Defence Must Now Speak
Easter Sunday Trial-at-Bar reaches critical stage as prosecution closes after 547 witnesses and 2,076 exhibits; 24 accused move into defence phase COLOMBO, Sunday. One of…
Politics
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What If the Supreme Court Says: No Referendum
The opposition case rests heavily on Article 3 and an earlier Supreme Court determination - but the present 22nd Amendment…
Why Are So Many People Opposed?
The argument is not simply whether a judge should retire at 65 or 67 - concerns centre on incumbent judges,…
When Does a Warning Become a Threat?
SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam arrested after remarks concerning the Police Chief, then released on bail - raising questions about…
New Passports Under Scrutiny After Quality Claims
Opposition MP says Sri Lankan travellers have encountered problems overseas; Government rejects allegations over the quality of the newly issued…
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THE AIRBUS SFO CASE
HOW A GLOBAL AVIATION GIANT BECAME ENTANGLED IN ONE OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST CORRUPTION INVESTIGATIONS Be that as it may, the Airbus corruption investigation pursued…
Business
Temporary – Until it Wasn’t
Government extends 50% vehicle import surcharge until December 31 as questions persist over foreign-exchange pressures COLOMBO, Friday - The Government has extended the temporary 50…
Economy
Rs.17,592 a Month – Is That Really Enough to Live On?
Sri Lanka’s official poverty line rises again as the numbers raise a more uncomfortable question about what it actually costs to meet basic needs COLOMBO,…
