Month: July 2026
Urban forests vital for cooler, climate-resilient cities
By The Pulseline News Desk Urban forests must be treated as essential infrastructure if Sri Lanka’s cities are to withstand the growing impacts...
When delay became deadly: The preventable tragedy in Negombo
By Vox Civis Who was actually in command while the Negombo Prison descended into chaos last Monday (6)? This primary question has become...
Judicial vacancies spark concern as BASL warns of growing strain on Sri Lanka’s courts
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s legal community is raising fresh concerns over the prolonged delay in appointing judges to the country’s...
Prison violence probe underway as HRCSL raises concerns over injuries, access denial
By The Pulseline News Desk The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has launched an investigation into the recent unrest at the...
The future of Asia and the Pacific depends on whether young people have reason to hope
By Dr. Aleksandar (Sasha) Bodiroza Across Asia and the Pacific, demographic change is becoming one of the defining policy challenges of our time....
PM clarifies provincial council election funds were not used for disaster relief
By The Pulseline News Desk Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has rejected claims that funds allocated for the provincial council elections were diverted for...
Building Sri Lanka without breaking nature: Experts call for a new construction mindset
By The Pulseline News Desk As Sri Lanka looks to modernise its roads, cities and public infrastructure, a growing consensus is emerging that...
System change or State capture?
By Chanakya Two years ago, Sri Lankans did not simply vote for a new government. They voted to dismantle a political and economic...
Loss of $ 2.5 million debt transfer: Cyber heist exposes weak links in Sri Lanka’s debt payment system
By The Pulseline News Desk What began as a routine repayment of a foreign loan has evolved into one of the most significant...
Ayurvedic sector introduces herbal preparations as dengue cases rise
By The Pulseline News Desk As Sri Lanka continues its battle against rising dengue infections, the Government Ayurveda Medical Officers’ Association (GAMOA) says...
