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Sri Lanka’s Upcoming Presidential Election: Navigating Political Crossroads

Introduction On 09 May, the Election Commission of Sri Lanka ended the long-drawn speculation and declared that the upcoming Presidential poll in the Island nation will be held between September 17 and October 16 this year. With this announcement,...

May 23 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 03 January 2024

Afghanistan Work on 500 Projects Continues Across Afghanistan: Deputy PM-Tolo News The deputy prime minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, said that work on more than 500 small and big development projects is being continued...

January 3 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 02 January 2024

Afghanistan Afghanistan ranked among the most dangerous countries for journalists- The Khama Press Reporters Without Borders, in its latest report, has assessed Vietnam, Russia, and Afghanistan as the most dangerous countries for journalists. The...

January 2 , 2024

Can Sri Lanka break the Chinese hold?

Sri Lanka a tiny island country in the Indian Ocean has become an example of what Chinese investments can achieve. In the last two decades Sri Lanka has received around 15 billion in investments from China, making it one of the largest investors in...

May 10 , 2022

Interaction with H. E. Mr Prasad Kariyawasam

On August 8, 2013, VIF welcomed the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, His Excellency Mr. Prasad Kariyawasam for an interaction on various aspects of relations between India and Sri Lanka. Mr. Kariyawasam candidly expressed his views on the...

August 11 , 2013