People are seen at a cinema in the Xicheng District of Beijing, capital of China, February 3, 2025. /Xinhua Editor’s note: Liu Chunsheng, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is an associate professor at the Beijing-based Central University of… Read More
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to pursuing justice in long-standing criminal cases. Speaking on Sirasa TV’s Satana program, he emphasized that his government would not allow past crimes to be forgotten with the passage… Read More
In a historic first for South Asia’s hospitality sector, Sri Lanka celebrated the inauguration of “Amba Yaalu,” the region’s first entirely female-operated tourist hotel, on January 10th. The innovative property marks a significant milestone in the nation’s commitment to women’s… Read More
Richmond Castle, located in Kalutara, Sri Lanka, stands as one of the most remarkable architectural treasures in the country. Built in 1896, this magnificent mansion was the brainchild of Mudaliyar Don Arthur de Silva Wijesinghe Siriwardena, a wealthy landowner and… Read More
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (06) assured that justice will be served to the victims of the Easter attack. He made this statement when meeting with the victims of the Easter attack. A discussion was held this morning at St.… Read More
The swearing-in of the new Cabinet including the Prime Minister is scheduled to take place today (24).Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe, Secretary General of the National People’s Power party, stated that MP Lakshman Nipunaarachchi, who was announced through a gazette, is also… Read More
In his inaugural address as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledged to win the trust of those who did not vote for him, emphasizing his commitment to upholding democracy and fostering a positive political culture.… Read More
Known by many monikers- “Entrepreneur”, “wheeler-dealer” but mostly for the racist rhetoric using his TV channel, Owner of Derana TV, Dilith Jayaweera decided in all his wisdom to contest in the just concluded Presidential Election. Firstly, it was a bold… Read More
The transportation of ballot boxes and officials to presidential election polling centers begins this morning. The transportation of ballot boxes and officials to polling centers for the 2024 presidential election will commence this morning (20). Election Commissioner General Saman Sri… Read More
116 representatives from international election observation organizations have arrived in the country to observe the presidential election. The National Election Commission stated that 78 of them are European Union election observers. 22 Commonwealth observers have also arrived in the country.… Read More
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