PM says development of the country will come at a cost

Netherlands and Sri Lanka sign deal for return of stolen artefacts

As Sri Lankan authorities signed an agreement with Netherlands for the return of six artefacts stolen from its territory during the colonial era, they said this would help ?turn the leaf? in bilateral ties, even as such redressals of the historic cultural loot have increasingly gained weight in diplomacy. ?Met with the Secretary of State for Culture and Media of the Netherlands Gunay Uslu today,? Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry announced on X ? formerly Twitter ? adding that ?reference wa

30 Aug, 2023

India committed to Sri Lanka’s capacity building endeavours

India says it stands committed to Sri Lanka’s capacity building endeavours in line with India’s ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’.? The High Commission of India, Colombo commemorated 50 years of association between National Defence College (NDC), India and Sri Lankan Armed Forces. The event celebrated the enduring bonds of cooperation, camaraderie and friendship among the militaries of the two countries. Secretary of Defence Gen Kamal Gunaratne(Retd) was the Chief Guest of the event. Chief of Defen

29 Aug, 2023

China?s economy is in trouble. Here?s what?s gone wrong

by?Laura He China has long been the engine of global growth. But in recent weeks, its?economic slowdown?has alarmed international leaders and investors who are no longer counting on it to be a bulwark against weakness elsewhere. In fact, for the first time in decades, the world?s second economy is itself the problem. Hong Kong?s Hang Seng?(HSI) Index slid into a bear market on Friday, having fallen more than 20% from its recent peak in January. Last week, the Chinese yuan fell to its lowest l

29 Aug, 2023