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August 4, 2024 · 1:00 am

Huge Casualties in the Ukraine-Russia War

Observer from A Black Sea Port …. with highlights imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi ONE:  “God is with us” …. watch the new Russian Army recruitment video. The clip promotes military service while focusing on religious diversity and national unity. … Continue reading →

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October 31, 2025 · 11:01 pm

A Critical Junction in Sri Lanka’s Socio-Political Scenario

Jehan Perera in The Island, 28 October 2025, where the title  runs thua: “Barometer confirms window for political settlement”… with the highlights here  being impositions by The Editor, Thuppahi Once again, Sri Lanka is at a crossroads. After decades of … Continue reading →

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November 14, 2024 · 11:27 am

Sri Lanka Smother Kiwis in First 50-Over Match

Andrew Fidel Fernando in ESPNcricninfo, 13 November 2024 . Sri Lanka 324 for 5 in 49.2 overs (Kusal 143, Avishka 100, Asalanka 40, Duffy 3-41) beat New Zealand 175 for 9 in 27 overs (Young 48, Robinson 35, Bracewell 34*, Madushanka 3-39) by … Continue reading →

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August 29, 2025 · 5:14 pm

China and Lanka Today

Item in The Island, 22 August 2025,  with this title: “China, SL promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation-Ambassador Zhenhong” .… with highlights  imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi Declaring that China and Sri Lanka share a time-honoured friendship, and the ancient … Continue reading →

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June 26, 2024 · 12:18 am

Sri Lanka in the World of BRICS as Latter Expands

Eddie Barwood This is an interesting report from a well known Russian media source reporting on the BRICS meetings there recently. Countries are summarised concisely in terms of their economies,  key importer and exporter countries, goods involved, and challenges. I … Continue reading →

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January 5, 2026 · 7:40 pm

Harini Amarasuriya’s New Year Message to All Sri Lankans

In TPS Courtesy of Charlees Schokman in Melbournev…. New Year Message from the Hon. Prime Minister As we move forward to the New Year of 2026, it is timely to reflect on the year 2025 that has passed. The year 2025 … Continue reading →

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April 26, 2025 · 7:42 pm

Yasoja Gunasekera: Lankan Ambassador in Canberra

Item in the DAILY ISLAND, 26 April 2025 … with highlights imposed by the Editor, Thuppahi Yasoja Gunasekera assuming duties last Tuesday High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka to Canberra, Australia, Yasoja Gunasekera, assumed duties last Tuesday (22). Addressing the staff … Continue reading →

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September 9, 2025 · 1:52 am

Mishara leads Many Hands in Stride to Victory in Third ODI

Sunil Thenabadu  in ??  ….where the title runs thus:  “MISHARA”S 73* AND KUSAL PERERA’S 46* SEALS SERIES T 20 WIN FOR SRI LANKA” Mishara’s maiden fifty seals Sri Lanka’s T20I series against Zimbabwe He added an unbroken 117 for the third … Continue reading →

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August 8, 2025 · 6:58 pm

Sri Lankan Migrants Abroad as Productive Oysters for the Island

Item circulated by Sunil Thenabadu, Keith Bennett and  one Dee de  Silva The Sri Lankan diaspora consists of approximately three million Sri Lankans living abroad, significantly contributing to their host countries and maintaining ties with Sri Lanka. Demographics and Distribution … Continue reading →

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March 5, 2025 · 10:05 pm

The Royal-Thomian: A Message from Revd Marc Billimoria

A Message in Facebook from the Retd Warden, Fr. Marc Billimoria. early March 2026  It is one year this week since I was part of organizing this spectacular sporting event – the blue ribbon and quintessential Big Match, the Battle … Continue reading →

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