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    Sri Lanka Must Build Unity Between North and South, Says President Dissanayake

    President Dissanayake acknowledged the scars left by the decades-long civil conflict between the Sri Lankan government and Tamil separatist groups, which ended in 2009 after more than 30 years of violence.
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    Corruption

    Sri Lanka Customs Delays Harming Competitiveness, Fuelling Corruption, Research Finds

    While large corporations may have the ability to weather such inefficiencies, small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular, are vulnerable to these delays, as they...
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    Democracy

    Sri Lanka’s Lawyers Collective Urges Repeal of Controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act

    The calls for the PTA’s repeal have gained traction both nationally and internationally, with growing support from various political factions. However, successive governments have...
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    Clean tech

    Indian High Commission in Colombo Facilitates Solar Rooftop Systems at Religious Sites

    The project reflects a broader commitment from the Indian government to assist Sri Lanka in its development goals. Over the years, India has engaged...
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    Democracy

    Sri Lanka’s New Outsider President In With a Chance

    Despite riding a wave of anti-corruption and anti-establishment sentiment, Dissanayake’s promise to renegotiate some austerity measures entails great economic risk and is unlikely to...
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    Democracy

    Sri Lanka President Revives Investigation into Easter Sunday Bombings

    In a bid to enhance accountability, President Dissanayake has also made changes within the State Intelligence Service. The body’s head, a former Major General...
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    Inclusion

    Sri Lanka to Draft New Constitution Following Upcoming Elections

    Herath emphasized that the constitutional drafting is a key component of the National People’s Power party's manifesto, which prioritizes equality, democracy, and participatory governance. Sri...
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    News

    UNFPA Reports 35 Per Cent of Women in Sri Lanka Lack Contraceptive Access

    In Sri Lanka, the contraceptive prevalence rate stands at 65 per cent, with only 54 per cent of users relying on modern methods, according...
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