Vidarshana Kannangara
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Former Jana Aragala Leader Criticizes Controversial Police Appointment Under President Dissanayake

Vidarshana Kannangara, a leader of the *Jana Aragala Vyaparaya* who defected from the movement to support President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in the recently held presidential election, has voiced strong dissatisfaction over a recent police appointment. Kannangara, who backed Dissanayake instead of the movement’s candidate Nuwan Bopage in the September 21 presidential election, criticized the appointment…

Sajith Premadasa
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Presidential Candidates Spend High on TV, Radio, and Newspaper Ads
Some candidates likely to exceed the campaign expenditure limits

A recent report by the Institute for Democratic Reforms and Election Studies (IRES) reveals that several leading candidates in the 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election, including Sajith Premadasa, Dilith Jayaweera, Ranil Wickremesinghe, and Anura Kumara Dissanayake, have spent vast sums on television, radio, and newspaper advertisements. The data indicates that some candidates may have exceeded…

Sumanthiran Urges Disclosure of Politicians Involved in Liquor Licensing
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Sumanthiran Urges Disclosure of Politicians Involved in Liquor Licensing

M.A. Sumanthiran, former MP and spokesperson for the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi , has urged the government to reveal the names of politicians involved in the distribution of liquor licenses during the previous administration. Speaking at a press conference in Colombo, he emphasized the importance of transparency amid rising concerns over the proliferation of liquor…

Aswesuma Cover
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Aswesuma, Poverty, and Terrorism
Launch of two important reports

Do you remember the time when violence erupted in our country during the peak of the economic crisis in 2022, with houses and vehicles set ablaze and even murders taking place? Many predicted that the worsening economic crisis would lead to an increase in poverty, which in turn could fuel violence, chaos, and even terrorism….

Will to continue strengthening friendly relationship with China – Harini
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Will to continue strengthening friendly relationship with China – Harini

The new government of Sri Lanka expects to continue strengthening friendly relationship with China, said a member of the National People’s Power (NPP) in an interview after the announcement of presidential election results. On Monday (Sep. 23), Anura Kumara Dissanayake took oaths as the 09th Executive President of Sri Lanka after emerging victorious at the…

Modi Congratulates Anura Kumara Dissanayake
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Modi Congratulates Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently in the United States, congratulated Anura Kumara Dissanayake on X following his victory in the Sri Lankan presidential elections. Modi emphasized that Sri Lanka is integral to India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision SAGAR, expressing eagerness to strengthen cooperation between the two countries for the benefit of their peoples…

US Officially Congratulates Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Election Win
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US Officially Congratulates Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Election Win

The United States has officially congratulated Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his victory in the Sri Lankan presidential election, confirmed by vote results on September 22. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller praised the people of Sri Lanka for peacefully exercising their right to vote, highlighting the election as a testament to the strength of the…

anurakumara
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International Media Brands Sri Lanka’s New President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as a Marxist Anti-Establishment Leader

Ajith Parakum Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent election as Sri Lanka’s president has drawn significant attention from international media, with many outlets branding him as both a Marxist and an anti-establishment leader. Media coverage highlights Dissanayake’s long-standing association with the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a party with Marxist roots that once led armed insurrections in Sri…

ranil
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Synchronicity in Sri Lankan Politics
Carl Jung's Theory Reflected in Politics and Society

Ajith Parakum Carl Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology, delved deeply into the human psyche, introducing groundbreaking concepts like the collective unconscious, archetypes, and synchronicity. Jung believed in the significance of individuation and spiritual growth, leaving a profound impact on psychology, philosophy, and modern thinking about the unconscious mind. Synchronicity, one of…

Election
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Campaigns over, silent period till Saturday

All campaigning activities of the candidates contesting for the 2024 Presidential Election ended at midnight yesterday (18). Accordingly, the silent period will remain enforced until the Presidential Election is held on Saturday (21), the Election Commission announced. During the silence period, any type of campaigning is strictly prohibited and the Police has been authorised to…