Pages & Perspectives Raffealla Fernando

17 Jun 2025

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A person’s bookshelf tells a story of interests, inspirations, and ideas that have shaped them. In Pages & Perspectives, we ask people to share what they’re reading, their all-time favourite books, and the ones that

Of BTS Bias, and the Burden of Colonised Thinking

17 Jun 2025

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Earlier this month, millions of fans around the world rejoiced as BTS, the global pop sensation from South Korea, were reunited after completing their mandatory military service. All seven bandmates appeared together for the first time in

Current programme undertaken with IMF will be final: President

16 Jun 2025

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Sri Lanka aims to make the ongoing Extended Fund Facility of the International Fund Facility (IMF) the final programme undertaken with the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

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Sajith slams CMC over irregular leadership appointment

16 Jun 2025

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa raised concerns over how the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) recently appointed its leadership, saying it was done by ignoring proper rules and guidelines.

Dr. Gita Gopinath meets President Dissanayake and CBSL Governor

16 Jun 2025

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First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dr. Gita Gopinath met with President Anura Dissanayake and Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe in Colombo today for high-level discussions on the country’s economic reform efforts.

New domestic airline gains AOC for Colombo–Jaffna passenger operations

16 Jun 2025

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David Peiris Aviation (Pvt) Ltd, a newly established domestic airline and a subsidiary of the David Peiris Group, has officially received its Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) and operations specifications (Ops-Specs) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) to operate scheduled domestic passenger flights after obtaining the Airline License.

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Colombo mayoral vote unfair, alleges SJB’s Riza Zarook

16 Jun 2025

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Defeated Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) mayoral candidate Riza Zarook has accused the Commissioner of the Department of Local Government for the Western Province of acting unfairly during the election to appoint the new Mayor of Colombo held this morning.

WWF warns of plastic perils in Pakistan

16 Jun 2025

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Pakistan generates nearly two million tonnes of plastic waste annually, of which 86% is improperly managed, severely harming human health and the environment, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan).

Taiwan adds China’s Huawei and SMIC to export control list

16 Jun 2025

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Taiwan has added China’s Huawei Technologies (HWT.UL) and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) (0981.HK), opens new tab to its export control list, which includes other proscribed organisations like the Taliban and al Qaeda.

Secret vote underway to elect Colombo Mayor

16 Jun 2025

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A secret vote is currently underway to elect the Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).

Trump told Israel not to kill Iran’s supreme leader - report

16 Jun 2025

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US President Donald Trump rejected a plan by Israel to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, three US officials have told BBC’s US partner CBS News.

Does a muted U.S. CPI show that tariffs have limited impact?

16 Jun 2025

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On June 11, the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.4% year-on-year in May, a slight increase from the 2.3% increase in April, but lower than the market expectation of 2.5%. It seems that after the United States imposed tariffs on the world, the CPI did not meet market expectations.

Taking lessons from Ukraine, Taiwan eyes sea drones to counter China

16 Jun 2025

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Just off the small Taiwan fishing port of Wushi on its Pacific coast, a Taiwanese company is testing what could eventually be a powerful but unglamorous new weapon in the island’s military arsenal - sea drones.

Sri Lankan woman, son arrested for murdering elderly woman in India

15 Jun 2025

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A Sri Lankan Tamil woman and her son were arrested for murdering an elderly woman for gain at the latter’s house at Paramakudi, India on Friday, the Hindu reported.

19-year-old dies in hotel lift collapse in Moratuwa

15 Jun 2025

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The Moratuwa Police launched an investigation after a 19-year-old youth lost his life after an electric lift suddenly malfunctioned and collapsed at the Bolgoda Hotel in Moratuwa.

No Australia or England for Sri Lanka in WTC 2025–27

15 Jun 2025

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The ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 will see 27 series and 71 matches in the league stage, with the top two teams in the points table qualifying for the final.

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Gunmen open fire on house at Kohuwala

15 Jun 2025

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Two unidentified individuals who arrived on a motorcycle opened fire at a house on Temple Road, Kalubowila, Kohuwala early this morning (15), before fleeing the scene.

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President returns from Germany

15 Jun 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake returned to the island this morning (15) after concluding his official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves overstated by USD 1.4 billion, Report reveals

15 Jun 2025

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Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserves have been overstated by approximately USD 1.4 billion due to the inclusion of a currency swap from China that does not meet international standards, a new report published by FactCheck.lk said.

IMF’s Gita Gopinath arrives in Sri Lanka

15 Jun 2025

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Dr. Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), arrived in Sri Lanka this morning.