Tag: sri lanka

Modi: The Naked Truth of Gujarat

The spectre of the 2002 Gujarat Riots has loomed large over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite consistent denials of state complicity, a new BBC documentary has raised questions that have haunted the country for two decades.

Taliban India Ties Post-August 2021

Well aware of the fact, that cash-strapped Afghanistan under the Taliban is in dire need of economic assistance and International recognition, India, by leveraging its economic clout, and political reach is once again trying to influence the foreign policy of Afghanistan.

Sri Lanka: The Great Economic Recession

Sri Lanka is witnessing the worst economic crisis in history. Varying hypotheses exist as to what brought this calamity over Sri Lanka. Internal economic policies coupled with systemic factors pushed Sri Lanka into a debt pile it does not seem to be coming out of.

18th May 2009 – The End of the Sri Lankan Civil War

Sri Lanka witnessed a lethal civil war from 1983 to 2009. The Sri Lankan civil war was due to frictions that persisted among two ethnic groups: a majority Sinhalese and a minority Tamil population in the island nation. The war was primarily between the government of Sri Lanka and a Tamil insurgent group, Liberation Tigers […]

GSP+ Status of Pakistan Under Review EU Parliament

Swedish politician proposes EU review of Pakistan’s GSP+ status, sparking questions on its significance and potential impact.

Sri Lankan Buddhist Monks Pay an Archeological Visit to Pakistan

On Tuesday, a group of senior Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka paid a visit to the historic Mughal structures Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort. Venerated Dr Walpola Piyananda, Chief Abbot and President of the Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara in the United States, spoke on the occasion. Dr Piyanada stated that every religion sends out a […]

Sri Lanka to Plant Two Million Trees

On April 16, in the presence of State Minister of Rural Roads and other Infrastructure, Nimal Lanza, a programme to plant 2 million saplings with the goal of raising forest density and forest cover in Sri Lanka under the theme \”Surakumata Parisaraya\” will begin at Ragama Diyagala Boys\’ Town. The tree planting was timed to […]

Enforced Disappearances in South Asia: Current Trends

Enforced disappearances persist throughout South Asia despite international prohibition and law enforcement.

Sri Lankan President Announces Support for Traditional Industries

The new Sri lankan President pledges continued support for traditional industries that form the backbone of the Srilankan economy.