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Victims of Sri Lanka’s civil war seek justice

2 weeks ago | ft.lk | Meenakshi Ganguly

Opportunity for new Govt. to commit to accountability By Meenakshi Ganguly Last weekend, Tamils in Sri Lanka gathered to commemorate those who died or went missing in the country’s civil war, which lasted from 1983 to 2009. As they have for the last 16 years, they also called for justice.
Sri Lanka and EXIM Bank India sign key debt restructuring agreements worth $ 930.8 m | Daily FT

2 weeks ago | ft.lk

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Trump’s tariff wall was never about fairness or reciprocity

1 month ago | ft.lk | Ian Bremmer

Blanket tariffs on all goods imports confirm he is committed to ‘liberating’ the US from the very system that made it prosperous By Ian Bremmer Globalisation helped make the United States the most prosperous country in history, but many Americans apparently did not feel (or appreciate) it, so they voted to “liberate” themselves from the system that America built. US President Donald Trump is now delivering for them, and the consequences are reverberating around the world.
Renowned historian Dalrymple shares insights to “The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World” | Daily FT

2 months ago | ft.lk | William Dalrymple

People, places, and pilgrimages: Dalrymple takes audiences on historical journey Author William Dalrymple Angeline Ondaatjie By Tania de Silva Renowned historian and author William Dalrymple this week in Colombo presented his latest work “The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World.” Introduced by Angeline Ondaatjie, Dalrymple shared his unique perspective on how ancient traditions and historical events continue to shape the world we live in today. With his trademark blend of...
Tariff wars: How will the US reciprocal tariff impact Sri Lanka? | Daily FT

Mar 5, 2025 | ft.lk

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Hayleys Fentons partners StarCharge for Sri Lanka’s first nationwide electric vehicle charging network | Daily FT

Dec 12, 2024 | ft.lk

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Govt. to conduct audits of all State institutions amid corruption allegations

Dec 2, 2024 | ft.lk | Maneshka Borham

By Maneshka BorhamThe Government has decided to conduct comprehensive audits of all State institutions to investigate suspected fraud and corruption, particularly during the previous administration. Sources revealed that the audits will also focus on allegations surrounding several high-profile incidents, including the 2020 MV X-Press Pearl disaster, the purchase of new aircrafts for SriLankan Airlines, and the construction of expressways.
New body to oversee policy implementation by ministries

Nov 22, 2024 | ft.lk | Maneshka Borham

By Maneshka BorhamThe Government is set to establish a new body aimed at supervising and advising ministries on the implementation of policies, marking a first for the country. Official sources said this new body will consist of MPs and experts who were involved in the drafting and implementation of policies for the National People’s Power (NPP) prior to the Presidential Election. The initiative was outlined in the NPP’s policy manifesto ahead of the election as well.
NPP victory boosts female representation in Parliament to 9%

Nov 21, 2024 | ft.lk | Maneshka Borham

By Maneshka Borham In a landmark achievement, Sri Lanka has seen a 75% increase in female representation in Parliament following the recent election, with a total of 22 women now set to serve as Members of Parliament. This number is just over 9% out of the total MP representation in Parliament, up from the previous 6%. The previous Parliament had just 12 female MPs, but this election has ushered in 21 newly elected female candidates.
Purge of human jobs: How to profit from AI disruption | Daily FT

Nov 20, 2024 | ft.lk

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