Courtesy Hiru News A nation faces the risk of destruction not only from natural disasters but also from an ineffective judicial system, Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena warned during an event in Colombo yesterday (July 2). Stressing the importance of judicial accountability, the Chief Justice explained that sovereignty is divided into four main pillars: legislative […]

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Senaka Weeraratna The Government of India and various socio-religious organizations manage, monitor, and restrict missionary activities through a combination of strict federal laws, state-level legislation, and grassroots cultural campaigns. The strategy focuses heavily on blocking the financial pipelines of religious organizations and restricting the legal rights of foreign citizens to evangelize on Indian soil. 1. […]

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By Sarath Obeysekera Recent events have once again brought Iran into the international spotlight. Much of what the world sees today is shaped by geopolitics, sanctions and military tensions. Yet my memories of Iran are quite different.  They are the memories of a shipbuilder and businessman who had the privilege of working closely with the […]

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AI Overview Public concern regarding religious influence in Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) heightened following the appointment of Eran Wickramaratne, a prominent political figure known for his evangelical Christian background, to lead the newly formed SLC Transformation Committee. The unease among Buddhist Sinhalese cricket fans stems from fear of religious favoritism and the historical context of […]

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