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Spectre of the ’’Deep State’’: Planned capture of the Judiciary by the Executive
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (98+ words) Daily FT Monday Jul 13, 2026 Government, it would seem, plans to amend Article 107(5) of the Constitution to extend the age of retirement of judges of the Supreme Court from 65 to 67 years, and judges of the Court of Appeal from 63 to 65 years....
Litmus test for effective enforcement of laws and regulations
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (79+ words) Background Foreign and local investors, law abiding businesses, administrators and civil servants, investing public, journalists, professionals and rule of law and justice committed citizens have been shocked and dismayed by news reports alerting that perceived well run public and private…...
Governance beyond politics: Is Sri Lanka focusing on the right priorities?
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (228+ words) Friday Jul 10, 2026 What defines good governance? Sri Lanka's recovery has reached a new phase The World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Asian Development Bank (ADB), OECD and the United Nations consistently identify effective governance as the ability of Governments to…...
Before we expel children from their virtual social spaces
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (15+ words) Daily FT Thursday Jul 09, 2026...
Transforming a developing nation into a developed one -Part II
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (855+ words) Wednesday Jul 08, 2026 Following the diverse feedback received on Part 1 of this article, I have expanded on key areas to reinforce my impartiality. My analysis remains strictly non-partisan, guided solely by the objective standards expected of a developed nation. A clear,…...
Govt. failing to implement Ranil’s growth plans, says Dinouk Colombage
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (17+ words) Daily FT Tuesday Jul 07, 2026...
More than a seat at the table: What real inclusion demands of Sri Lankan workplaces
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (21+ words) Daily FT Tuesday Jul 07, 2026...
Canada marks 159th Confederation anniversary with focus on trade and Indo-Pacific cooperation
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (37+ words) Daily FT Tuesday Jul 07, 2026 Canadian High Commissioner Isabelle Martin \ CanCham Sri Lanka Founder and Board Member Mohamed Hameez Canada Day cake cutting...
China says stands ready to continue working alongside Sri Lanka, strengthen synergy of development strategies
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (31+ words) Daily FT Tuesday Jul 07, 2026 Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Qi Zhenhong...
Mahaweli Doctrine: Water as foreign policy in Sri Lanka’s national renaissance
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (99+ words) Daily FT Monday Jul 06, 2026 Sri Lanka’s destiny has always been shaped by water. With 103 river basins and an intricate network of reservoirs, canals, and waterways, the island transformed its landscape into one of the world’s most sophisticated hydraulic civilisations The…...