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by Rajan Philips The economy is the base; everything else is superstructure. That is the old Marxian concept, simply put. The base ultimately determines what goes on in the superstructure, which includes among other things the state and its institutions, as well as their processes and functions
- Is Trump Likely To Be The Next American President? (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Playing The Fiddle While The Country Burns! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- SL Debt Justice Collective Writes Open Letter To IMF On DDO (Category: Breaking News)
- Separation Of Powers, Rule Of Law, Corruption & SL Bankruptcy (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Stands For Sheep Loom: Obedience Above Intelligence (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Stands For Sheep Loom: Obedience Above Intelligence (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Steps To Achieve Justice In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Transitional Justice In Sri Lanka: Accomplishments & Challenges In The Post-Civil War (Category: Breaking News)
- Abuses Undercut Proposed ‘Truth Commission’ – Human Rights Watch (Category: Breaking News)
- Too polarized to reconcile? The struggle for transitional justice in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Too polarized to reconcile? The struggle for transitional justice in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Fight For Women’s Empowerment In An Era Of Conflict & Multifaceted Crises appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Gender Equality, Empowerment Of Women & The JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- Gender Equality & Empowerment Of Women & The JVP; Lessons From The JVP’s Evolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Gender Equality, Empowerment Of Women & The JVP: Capitalism & Empowerment Of Women (Category: Breaking News)
- Requirement/Demands Of Women On International Women’s Day (Category: Breaking News)
Aragalaya activist Wasantha Mudalige insisted that it was the people who sent former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa home and denied claims of a conspiracy. Mudalige, who played an active role during the Aragalaya said that there was no foreign conspiracy behind Rajapaksa being forced out of power. The activist said the people had a spine to […]
- Wasantha Mudalige arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Wasantha Mudalige and 61 others granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Petition challenging Mudalige’s detention to be heard next month (Category: Breaking News)
- Wasantha Mudalige ordered to be remanded further (Category: Breaking News)
The Nelum Pokuna Theater in Colombo hosted the launching ceremony of the “Press Vs. Prez” book today (07), with President Ranil Wickremesinghe presiding over the event. Addressing the gathering President Ranil Wickremesinghe further commented: “It must be noted that this collection of cartoons is in line with a longstanding tradition. I recall visiting former President […]
- I'm not scared to face jokes and cartoons publish against me: President Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
- BOOK “SERADA MAHINDA” HANDED OVER TO PRESIDENT (Category: Breaking News)
- For The Missing (Category: Breaking News)
- “Press Vs. Prez” will be launched on 07th March (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, asserted that the nation’s economy is experiencing robust growth due to the government’s initiatives.The post Sri Lanka’s President says Government initiatives drive robust economic growth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects 1.8% Economic growth in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- President blames Sajith for crisis (Category: Breaking News)
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa announced the release of a book titled “The conspiracy to oust me from the Presidency”. He said the book reveals the political campaign to oust him from the presidency. “I wish to announce the publication of my book titled “The conspiracy to oust me from the Presidency”. Foreign intervention has weighed heavily […]
- I will not give up the Presidency until my duties are fulfilled (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya Rajapaksa releases book detailing alleged foreign plot to oust him (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya activist denies Gotabaya’s conspiracy theory (Category: Breaking News)
- Of that small issue (Category: Breaking News)
India presented a new perspective to conceptualise its relationship with the West. The perspective is based on emphasizing its distinctions from BRICS co-founders China and Russia. The new approach came through by way of a response to a query, during the recently concluded 60th Munich Security Conference, about India’s freedom to choose between multiple partners […]
- Foreign policy implications for the South of Asia’s rise (Category: Breaking News)
- For India, Sri Lanka is not indispensable, but for Sri Lanka, India is indispensable (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating India’s Future: A Deep Dive into Modi’s Governance (Category: Breaking News)
- Is The World, Hopelessly Divided Over Ukraine, Coming Together For Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe revealed that over the past 14 months, the Parliament has enacted 42 new laws to facilitate the country’s economic transformation.The post Sri Lanka President says 42 new laws enacted for economic transformation, 62 laws due for enactment appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- No candidate vying for the presidency has announced plans to abolish executive powers (Category: Breaking News)
- No candidate vying for the presidency has announced plans to abolish executive powers – President (Category: Breaking News)
- President blames Sajith for crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament has passed 42 new laws in the Last 14 months – President (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan must navigate challenges in the finance sector by diversifying its economic alliances, reducing dependence on singular partners, and negotiating funding arrangements that align with its long-term developmental objectives. The road ahead demands astute diplomatic manoeuvring, a commitment to economic resilience, and a proactive approach to curb corruption and inefficiencies of the Pakistan...
- As economic situation looks gloomy in Pakistan, IMF advises strict measures (Category: Breaking News)
- Amid surge in inflation, Pakistanis face difficulties in performing Haj (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF asks Pakistan to take steps to be able to function as a country (Category: Breaking News)
- SPECIAL: Minority Rights and Electoral Dynamics in Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
‘New laws needed to rein them in’ By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, said that contrary to the Constitution, the Parliament didn’t exercise full control over public finance.The former President of the Bar Association said a new law was required to subject all state enterprises to parliamentary control to prevent further deterioration […]
- SLC, cryptocurrency and repealing of time-tested law (Category: Breaking News)
- Impact of foreign-funded projects on Parliament’s standing as sole sovereign and supreme body (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez should explain why he scrapped time-tested exchange controls – NFF (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil sworn in before CJ as Acting President (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ronnie De Mel: A True Democrat & An Economics Philosopher To The End appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Central Bank Independence: Issue To The Fore Again, But Will The Government Have Foresight To Do... (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: Has The Monetary Board Failed The Nation? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Boards: Why Did Ceylon Give Up The Currency Board, While Singapore D... (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2021: A Reversion To JR Jayewardene Policies Of 1940s? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Getting Ready For Presidential Election appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka’s Elusive Accountability (Category: Breaking News)
- BRI Dynamics & Politics Of Cabinet Reshuffle (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential Election Debate Continues (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Wickremesinghe In Presidential Avatar (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinians Under Zionist Occupation – Part III appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- MP Gary Anandasangaree’s Hypocrisy & Political Cowardice On Israel-Palestine (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistani legislators have elected Shehbaz Shariff as the country’s prime minister for a second term following a controversial election last month. The South Asian country voted on February 8 in a vote marred by allegations of large-scale rigging and delayed results. On Sunday, the National Assembly, as the lower house of parliament is called, met […]
- PM Modi congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on being sworn-in as Pakistan’s PM (Category: Breaking News)
- People can’t be left to mercy of miscreants: Nawaz Sharif slams PTI chief over long march (Category: Breaking News)
- Shehbaz Sharif to be coalition candidate for next Pakistan PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Political party conspiring against IMF deal: Pakistan PM Sharif (Category: Breaking News)
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk has urged the Sri Lankan government to implement credible accountability measures, investigating and prosecuting both past and present human rights violations and economic crimes.The post UN rights chief raises concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed laws appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- UN calls for targeted measures against Sri Lankans accused of rights abuses (Category: Breaking News)
- UN calls for end to draconian security laws in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka urged to implement UN recommendations (Category: Breaking News)
- UN accuses Sri Lanka of continuously failing to ensure accountability (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe who attend the funeral of former finance minister Ronnie de Mel, highlighting Mr. de Mel’s prowess as a skilled politician and an excellent economic expert. The president emphasized that this experience has become a cornerstone for his political endeavours today. Delivering his funeral oration, President Wickremesinghe said: “I believe that without Mr. […...
- CBK in New York for annual Club de Mardid conference (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Rajapaksa met Manmohan Singh (Category: Breaking News)
- LLRC report has been handed over (Category: Breaking News)
- CBK in New York (Category: Breaking News)
The United Nations (UN) has called for targeted measures against credibly-alleged perpetrators of serious human rights violations and abuses in Sri Lanka. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, in an oral update on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, said that two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri […]
- UN demands accountability from Sri Lanka on enforced disappearances (Category: Breaking News)
- UN Human Rights Chief lays out “Path for Solutions” for years to come (Category: Breaking News)
- UN calls for end to draconian security laws in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka urged to implement UN recommendations (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Thursday (29) that Sri Lanka has been committed to safeguarding world peace and regional stability, and that he is ready to make decisive decisions for global peace. President Ranil Wickremesinghe made this statement at the Sri Lanka Air Force Cadet Officers Commissioning Ceremony held at the Air Force Base China […]
- Another contingent leaves for Peace keeping in Haiti (Category: Breaking News)
- Deepika who supported the killing of Tamils receives award (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan forces have responsibility to establish peace in the region : Maldieves President (Category: Breaking News)
- Citizens Peace Award for 2011 to Dr. Nimalka Fernando (Category: Breaking News)
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Asia Pacific Regional Director Pio Smith called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple on Thursday (February 29).The post UNFPA to assist Sri Lanka in modernizing statistical system for transition to digital economy appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri
- UNFPA to help Sri Lanka to modernize statistical system to move towards digital economy (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA explores opportunities to further support Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA signs MoU with University of Colombo, hands over medical supplies to Health Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA Regional Director here (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe told the Indian Ocean Security Conference in Colombo that the sanctions imposed on Russia over the war in Ukraine had not caused the collapse of the Russian economy, which had just shifted eastwards. The following is the text of the statement issued at the conference
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe calls for unified action to safeguard the Indian Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addresses 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will not allow anything harmful to India’s security – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- President wants power rivalries out of Asian region (Category: Breaking News)
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