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Category: OPINIONS

How the Rice Mafia Destroyed the Equilibrium of Paddy Cultivation in Sri Lanka
ECONOMYOPINIONS

How the Rice Mafia Destroyed the Equilibrium of Paddy Cultivation in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s rice economy is once again under intense public scrutiny, as critics allege that structural imbalances in the paddy…

byILanka Admin12/02/2026
The Case for Robotaxis in Sri Lanka
EDITORIALOPINIONS

The Case for Robotaxis in Sri Lanka

If Sri Lanka wants to start robotaxis in Colombo, the decision is mostly about safety + regulation readiness, mapping +…

byILanka Admin06/02/2026
Gold: Insurance, Not Euphoria – What the Next 12 Months Are Likely to Bring
BUSINESSECONOMYOPINIONS

Gold: Insurance, Not Euphoria – What the Next 12 Months Are Likely to Bring

Between now and the next 12 months, the yellow metal is unlikely to behave like a speculative asset chasing headlines.…

byILanka Admin06/02/2026
Independence Day 2026 – an analysis of opinion
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Independence Day 2026 – an analysis of opinion

The Speech Was Calm. The Country Is Not Convinced.** NEWSLINE – The Daily by Faraz Questioning the Answers Sri Lanka…

byILanka Admin05/02/202605/02/2026
Rental Safety Act: When Protection Starts to Look Like Punishment
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Rental Safety Act: When Protection Starts to Look Like Punishment

The government says it wants to protect tenants. The proposed Rental Safety Act, however, threatens to do something far more…

byCeylon Independent04/02/2026
In Memory of Lasantha Wickremetunge, incomparable. “Letter from Now”
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In Memory of Lasantha Wickremetunge, incomparable. “Letter from Now”

In Memory of The Late Lasantha Wickremetunge. On his 15th Death Anniversary. Letter From Now. By Faraz Shauketaly Darling Sinna,…

byCeylon Independent08/01/202408/01/2024
Message of Faith & Unity
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Message of Faith & Unity

A Message of Faith and Hope – Faraz Shauketaly It’s that time of year once again. A time that is…

byCeylon Independent25/12/2023
Israeli complicity in Sri Lanka war crimes must be investigated
LocalLOCALOPINIONS

Israeli complicity in Sri Lanka war crimes must be investigated

It has been more than 14 years since the civil war in Sri Lanka came to an end. Although a…

byCeylon Independent28/06/2023
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Guilt-free Snacking Ideas for Your Next Cheat Meal

Check out the exclusive content series from bodybuilding.lk on Important of snacking items. Why need proper sleep? What is metabolism?…

byP C James23/09/2021
49 Year Old Man Assulted and Ran Over by Bus
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49 Year Old Man Assulted and Ran Over by Bus

A recent incident was reported at Weligama, Matara. This issue has made us question our justice system’s very own existence.…

byP C James03/06/202109/06/2021

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  • Sri Lanka’s rupee trades at 334.50/335.00 against the US dollar as bond yields experience a significant decline.
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Nishan Sumanadeera: A Story of Endurance, Leadership, and Unwavering Determination

byEditor 16/06/202616/06/2026
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HABIBI, PALESTINE: WE ARE WITH YOU والله يا فلسطين نحن معك

byFaraz Shauketaly 11/06/202611/06/2026
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Lanka Law Strengthens Legal Tech Leadership with Launch of AI Legal Drafting Platform

bySienna De Silva 08/06/2026
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