Anura “Alai” (Wave) engulfs Tamil nationalist stronghold of Jaffna
By D.B.S.Jeyaraj/Daily Mirrror Colombo, November 20: The National People’s Power (NPP) known in Sinhala as Jathika Jana Balawegaya (JJB) and Theseeya Makkal Sakthi (TMS) in Tamil has recorded a historic victory in the Parliamentary elections held on 14 November 2024. The NPP is a coalition of...
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Watch: Ceremonial opening and innaugral session of the 10th Parliament in Sri Lanka
The ceremonial opening of the tenth Parliament today will go down in history for a number of reasons, as it is set to be different after more than a half a century.
US returns looted antiquities worth $10 million to India
The United States has returned more than 1,400 looted artifacts worth $10 million to India as part of an ongoing initiative to repatriate stolen art from countries across South and Southeast Asia, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office announced Wednesday.
Sri Lanka recognized as an advancing country in Global Cybersecurity Index
Sri Lanka has been recognized as an “Advancing” country in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), which highlights its commitment to enhancing cybersecurity practices across multiple pillars.
Roger Federer pens emotional farewell letter to Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer is among the first to grasp the significance of Rafael Nadal’s retirement from tennis, as the Spanish legend competes in the final tournament of his illustrious career.
Harin Fernando arrested
Badulla Police have arrested former Minister Harin Fernando in connection with an election violation during the recent general elections.
Ukraine fires several US-made longer-range missiles into Russia for the first time
Ukraine fired several American-supplied longer-range missiles into Russia, officials said Tuesday, marking the first time Kyiv used the weapons that way in 1,000 days of war.
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A tectonic shift in Lankan Tamils’ electoral preference
For the first time, Tamils abandon ethnic Tamil parties in favour of an all-island party
Sri Lanka’s leftist party exponentially improves its electoral performance
In the Sri Lankan Presidential election held on September 21, the candidate of the leftist National Peoples Power (NPP), Anura...
Sri Lanka’s long quest for ethical politicians
Although the country has enjoyed universal franchise for 94 years, there is growing political scepticism and public distrust in the...
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Tamil from Kerala, to help Trump improve governance
Along with Elon Musk, Ramaswamy will lead Trump Administration's Department of Government Efficiency.
UNP cannot be written off: its vote base is intact though divided into two factions
Though divided Between Sajith Preadasa and Ranil Wickremesinghe, the UNP’s voter base is still intact. If a strong leader emerges...
