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Ranil’s Hand in the Batalanda Killings?
VISIT this item sent to me by a Richmondite Medic residing in Britain with this note: I recently heard Ranil W’s name linked to Batalanda but did not know what it was about. This blog reveals all, what a murderer … Continue reading →
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Heightened Action in Ukraine-Russia War
Observer in a Black Sea Port The techniques and extent of Ukraine’s push into the regions of Kursk, Bryansk and Belgorod, which borders on to Ukraine shows the West is deeply involved in this invasion of Russia. Public statements from … Continue reading →
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Introducing Wade Frazier …
A NOTE From Wade Frazier, June 2025 Hi Michael: Well, my LinkedIn bio gives my professional background, if that is what you mean by a CV………………………………………………….. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-frazier-6b539a10b/ Born in 1958 in Seattle. My most important activities (at least to me!:) … Continue reading →
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Present-Day Ramifications in the South Asian Political Scenario
LARRY HOLEMAN ….. SEE …. https://www.rt.com/india/627932-new-great-game-in-south-asia/ Interesting food for thought on recent Gen Z colour revolutions in South Asia, from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh and Nepal. The BBC loved them all and expected India to be next for a colour … Continue reading →
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A Place for Puppetry in the World Today
Sulochana for PUPPETRY ! …. Sulo now resides in Adelaide and is therefore a resource within reach for All Australians …
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Machiavelli on The Vicious ‘Skeletons’ Inherent Within Politics
A CIRCULAR from Kumar Kirinde … … with highlighting emphasis imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi Dear RAFOA member, Now that another presidential election is due in a few weeks’ time in our beloved country … Sri Lanka. I thought that … Continue reading →
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Rathour Addresses SL Batting Woes in Short-Form Cricket
Madushka Balasuriya, in ESPNcricinfo, 2 February 2026 [Rathour] called Sri Lanka’s batting a “work in progress” that is “moving in the right direction” despite the 0-2 scoreline against England in the pre-World Cup T20I serie Pavan Rathnayake’s positive approach on … Continue reading →
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Is Sri Lanka permanently Kota Uda?
Jehan Perera in The Island, 29 July 2025, where the title runs thus: “Engagement is essential for national progress” There is a high level of political polarisation in the country today. Specific manifestations of this polarisation can be seen in the … Continue reading →
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“Footprints in the Sands” – A Poetic Lament for Sri Lanka’s Politics
Revd Derrick Mendis, S.J.** Politics in Lanka is a dirty game Sans sense of honesty, honour or shame. On election-campaigns that squander millions, When in power, make illicit billions. Jayatilleka Hall, Peradeniya University … where Derrick & Groucho led the … Continue reading →
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Tilvin Silva in Q and A – Sri Lanka’s Issues Today
Kelum Bandara in the Daily Mirror, 29 November 2024 Tilvin Silva, the General Secretary of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), the core base of National People’s Power (NPP), shares his views on the government’s way forward and responds to social media … Continue reading →
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