July 1983 Anti-Tamil Pogrom: State-Engineered Violence, Not Spontaneity – Lionel Bopage
Introduction Communal violence in Sri Lanka did not erupt overnight. The tragic events of July 1983 were not simply a spontaneous reaction to the killing of 13 Sri Lankan soldiers by Tamil militants. Rather, they represented the culmination of decades of political manipulation, systemic discrimination, and calculated brutality. Evidence points to the direct involvement of ruling party officials in orchestrating …
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ATUM Beverages Announces Entry into Sri Lankan Market with Plans for Local Manufacturing
ATUM Beverages Pvt Ltd, a leading South Indian energy and soft drink manufacturing company, has announced its strategic entry into the Sri Lankan market, aiming to introduce its popular range of beverages and establish a local manufacturing facility. Speaking during a meeting with the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Sri Lanka), Attorney-at-Law Shanil Fernando, and senior …
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May those who lost their lives in the tragic aviation accident attain supreme bliss, and may those who were injured experience a swift and full recovery- Most Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thero
“We collectively offer our heartfelt prayers for the ultimate peace of those who lost their lives in the recent aviation accident that occurred near the Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat, India.
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Veteran Journalist and IFWJ President Dr. K. Vikram Rao Passes Away
Dr. K. Vikram Rao, a senior journalist and the National President of the Indian Federation of Working Journalists (IFWJ), passed away in Lucknow. He died following complications from a respiratory condition.
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A Tribute To Cr Gaetano Greco; A True Friend and A Tireless Comrade – Lionel and Chitra Bopage
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April 29, 2025
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Comrade Gaetano Greco, a close friend of progressive people in Victoria including those of Sri Lankan origin, passed away this morning.
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Discovering Danthapura
The exposition of the Tooth Relic at the Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic, which will be held from April 18, has generated many a discussion on the history of the Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha.
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Diasporic Literature and Cultural Barriers – Lionel Bopage
Ayubowan, Vanakkam, Assalamu alaikum and Greetings to all. This discussion takes place in the traditional lands of the First Australians – the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation – the Traditional Custodians of this land. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and the Elders of other communities.
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