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Presidential authority in times of emergency: A contemporary appraisal - II
Keynote Address Delivered at the International Research Conference of the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, on 12 December 2025.
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December 19, 2025
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Trump pushes Pakistan to send troops to Gaza
Pakistan's most powerful military chief ever faces the toughest test of his newly amassed powers as Washington pushes Islamabad to contribute troops to the Gaza stabilisation force, a move analysts say could spark domestic backlash.
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December 19, 2025
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Tokyo Cement Group honoured for impactful CSR at SLIM Brand Excellence 2025
Tokyo Cement Group's longstanding commitment to social progress and sustainability was honoured with a CSR Brand of the Year Merit Award at the SLIM Brand Excellence 2025 Awards ceremony held recently.
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December 19, 2025
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Sri Lankans rescued from cybercrime centers in Myanmar repatriated
Twenty-five Sri Lankans who had been rescued from cybercrime centres in Myawaddy, Myanmar recently were repatriated to Sri Lanka on Tuesday (16), the Sri Lankan embassy in Bangkok said.
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December 19, 2025
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The Maha Jana Handa at Nugegoda, cyclone destruction, and contenders positioning for power in post-NPP Sri Lanka - II
During his rousing speech, Harin Fernando anticipated SLPP national organiser Namal Rajapaksa's straightforward declaration of his resolve to end the JVP/NPP regime as soon as possible.
8 min |
December 19, 2025
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Disaster relief mired in dirty politics
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of interfering with the ongoing disaster relief programmes.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
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Wrong use of the term, 'vaccines'
I request you to publish this appeal in your newspaper in recognition of the seminal health implications of the content.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
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Sajith: Met Dept. officials under virtual house arrest
... hands over proposal asking for PSC probe into govt.'s lapses
1 min |
December 19, 2025
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Editors' Guild expresses concern over intimidation of Aruna editor
The Editors' Guild of Sri Lanka (TEGOSL) has expressed serious concern over the intimidation of Editor of Aruna newspaper and directive issued by Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil Watagala regarding action to be taken in terms of Emergency Regulations in respect of criticism of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
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Ranil ready to give up leadership if the party WC endorses UNP-SJB proposal to that effect
UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed the party working committee of his readiness to step down if his continuation as the leader prevented the unification of the UNP and the main Opposition SJB.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
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Army engineers set up new Nayaru emergency bridge
Sri Lanka Army Engineers have restored essential connectivity following the collapse of the Nayaru main bridge in Mullaitivu, which was severely damaged by intense flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah recently.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
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Rights body slams Pakistan govt. for use of force against Imran Khan supporters
Pakistani authorities' repeated use of high-pressure water cannons against peaceful protesters outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi is a flagrant violation of their right to peaceful assembly, the Amnesty International said on Wednesday.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
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SL marks 70 years of UN membership in New York
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York, under the leadership of Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jayantha Jayasuriya, PC, marked the 70th anniversary of Sri Lanka's membership in the United Nations through a series of activities, underscoring the country's longstanding commitment to international cooperation, principled multilateralism, and inclusive global engagement, the Foreign Ministry said.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
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Poltergeist of Universities Act
The Universities Act is back in the news - this time with the present government's attempt to reform it through a proposed amendment (November 2025) presented by the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Harini Amarasuriya, who herself is a former academic and trade unionist.
6 min |
December 19, 2025
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Tourist arrivals satisfactory - SLTDA
In spite of the devastation caused by cyclone Ditwah, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported a considerable number of tourist arrivals.
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December 19, 2025
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LAUGFS Rubber clinches Silver at NCPC Awards 2025 for Cleaner Production Excellence
LAUGFS Rubber, a subsidiary of LAUGFS Holdings, has been recognised with the Silver Award in the Rubber Industry sector under the large category at the National Cleaner Production Awards (NCPC) 2025, which stands as the highest recognition awarded within the sector this year.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
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1132nd RO Water purification plant opened at Mahinda MV, Kauduluwewa
A project sponsored by Perera and Sons (P&S) Company and built by Sri Lanka Navy
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December 19, 2025
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TISL, civil society flay NPP govt. for holding up Auditor General's appointment
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and several other activists have censured President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his government over their failure to finalise the appointment of a new Auditor General.
4 min |
December 19, 2025
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Kaveethra bags eight wickets as Mahanama record innings win
Venura Kaveethra completed a match bag of eight wickets as Mahanama registeted an innings and 62 runs victory over Lumbini in the Under 19 Division I tier A tournament match at Mattegoda on Thursday.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
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Dialog Launches Sri Lanka's Largest 5G Network, Connecting Over 1.5 Million Subscribers
In a significant step towards advancing Sri Lanka, Dialog Axiata PLC announced the commercial launch of Dialog 5G Ultra, marking a major milestone in the country's digital evolution and its transition into the 5G era.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
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FIFA World Cup 2026 winners' prize money doubles to $50m
The winner of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will receive a record jackpot of $50m, football's global governing body says.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
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Trans-Atlantic ties face Trump threat
Quietly hitting back at the US for its claims of Europe 'decaying' and its leaders 'weak,' the EU indefinitely froze $246 billion of Russian assets held by it.
4 min |
December 19, 2025
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People- pleasing
I: sounds like a harmless trait, even a virtue: being agreeable, helping others, avoiding conflict.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
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India's Russian oil imports to remain steady despite sanctions
India's oil imports from Russia are expected to remain steady in December despite US sanctions on Moscow's top two producers, RT reported quoting Reuters on Wednesday.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
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UN chief calls for restraint, immediate de-escalation in Caribbean
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for restraint and the immediate deescalation of the situation in the Caribbean, a UN spokesperson said.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
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Modi emphasises role of Global South in address to Ethiopia's Parliament
South's rise is not aimed against anyone and envisions a world with access to technology, respect for sovereignty, shared prosperity and a global governance structure that reflects contemporary reality.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
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Japan provides USD 2.5 mn for Ditwah relief efforts
Japan on Tuesday (16) announced an Emergency Grant amounting to 2.5 million USD through the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP) to Sri Lanka in response to the devastating damages caused by the cyclone, according to a press release issued by the Japanese embassy in Colombo
1 min |
December 19, 2025
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Environmental damage now a direct threat to telecom operations, SLT chief warns at 2026 calendar launch
Environmental destruction is no longer an abstract environmental concern but a direct business risk, Sri Lanka Telecom/Mobitel Chairman Dr. Mothilal de Silva warned, as the national telecom giant launched its 2026 corporate calendar linking climate change, marine degradation and network stability.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
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Construction sector shares prove their investor attractiveness
The CSE kicked off on a positive note yesterday but later retail and institutional participation decreased due to investor pessimism on the country's economic prospects.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
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200 km of damaged elephant fences in Polonnaruwa reactivated; urgent repairs underway this week
More than 200 kilometres of electric elephant fencing damaged by Cyclone Ditwah in the Polonnaruwa Wildlife Zone have already been restored, as authorities race this week to rebuild sections that were completely destroyed, amid growing concerns over elephant deaths and escalating human-elephant conflict.
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