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Synchronicity in Sri Lankan Politics

Carl Jung's Theory Reflected in Politics and Society

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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…

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Sri Lanka reaches in principle agreements for restructuring sovereign debt with external commercial creditors

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On the 19th of September 2024, Sri Lanka announced that it has reached Agreements in Principle on the restructuring of approximately USD$ 17.5 billion of external commercial debt (as of end 2023). These agreements have been reached with holders of its International Sovereign Bonds, following negotiations with the Ad Hoc Group of Bondholders (“AHGB”), a…

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Santhoshpuram Tribals Lose Their Homes Due to Solar Power Project

Solar Power Project

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The East Coast Sea Aborigines are a marginalized group living along the coastline from Muthur in Trincomalee to Vakarai in Batticaloa. Following military conflicts in the area, particularly the Mavilaru humanitarian operation in 2006, many people from villages, including Santhoshpuram, were forced to leave. When they returned in 2009, the government allocated 200 acres of…

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Special Trains for Presidential Election Duties

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The Department of Railways announced special train services to assist government officials and security personnel during the presidential election. Starting today, a train will depart from Colombo Fort to Kankasanthurai at 9 AM, with the same service scheduled for tomorrow. Additionally, two special trains will return from Kankasanthurai to Colombo Fort tomorrow and on September…

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IMF team to visit SL in two weeks

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced that IMF representatives are scheduled to visit Sri Lanka in two weeks to disburse the next instalment of funds, as outlined in the agreement between the Sri Lankan government and the International Monetary Fund. The President emphasised that on September 21, the public will have to decide whether to approve…

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Campaigns over, silent period till Saturday

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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…

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Customs Denies NPP Candidate’s Claim of 1.1 Trillion Rupees in Tax Arrears

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Sri Lanka Customs has refuted a claim made by NPP Presidential Candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who alleged that the department has an outstanding tax arrear of 1.1 trillion rupees. According to the Customs Department, the actual amount of outstanding taxes is 58 billion rupees. Customs officials clarified that the 58 billion rupees in tax arrears…

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President For Tomorrow’s Sri Lanka

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As the final lap of the presidential election campaign comes to its close at midnight on Wednesday, there is no certainty about the outcome. The only certainty is that it will be one of three candidates—incumbent president Ranil Wickremesinghe, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa or NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The other 35 candidates including the…

New Laws to Combat Corruption and Recover Stolen Assets in Sri Lanka Minister Ali Sabry
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New Laws to Combat Corruption and Recover Stolen Assets in Sri Lanka

Minister Ali Sabry

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Justice Minister M.U.M. Ali Sabry announced that the government has gazetted a new law aimed at recovering assets acquired through criminal activities. This legislation will empower authorities to pursue legal action against individuals holding unlawfully obtained wealth and enforce stricter measures against corruption. The minister highlighted the Anti-Corruption Act No. 19 of 2013, which was…

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Sri Lanka Completes First Elephant Census in Over a Decade Amid Controversy and Hope

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Sri Lanka has completed its first national elephant census in over a decade, a crucial step in understanding the country’s elephant population amid growing concerns over human-wildlife conflicts and habitat loss. Conducted between September 13 and 15, the survey has sparked both optimism and skepticism among conservationists and wildlife experts. While the government claims the…