Month: July 2026
Government explores social media restrictions for children under 16
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government has begun exploring the possibility of restricting or banning social media access for children under the...
Oil prices surge as Middle East tensions rattle global markets
By The Pulseline News Desk Oil markets surged after the United States (US) launched military strikes on Iran, reviving fears of supply disruptions...
Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes Middle East to the edge
By The Pulseline News Desk The waters of the Strait of Hormuz, long regarded as one of the world’s most volatile maritime corridors,...
IMF reviews Sri Lanka’s revenue reforms, backs continued tax modernisation
By The Pulseline News Desk The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its support for Sri Lanka’s ongoing public revenue reform programme following...
Vessel Monitoring System to be expanded to cover 1,500 fishing boats
By The Pulseline News Desk The Cabinet has approved a proposal to expand Sri Lanka’s Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) to cover around 1,500...
UN urges prison reform after deadly Negombo prison violence
By The Pulseline News Desk The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka has called for renewed investment in the country’s prison...
Sri Lanka braces for El Niño: Dry months ahead, but hope for strong Maha rains
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka is preparing for the far-reaching effects of a rapidly developing El Niño, with authorities warning of...
Govt unveils prison reforms as investigations continue into deadly Negombo unrest
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government has announced a series of prison reforms, including plans to expand prison capacity and introduce house...
COPE flags poor returns on Ceylon Shipping Corporation investments, calls for governance reforms
By The Pulseline News Desk The parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has raised concerns over the Ceylon Shipping Corporation’s (CSC’s) investment portfolio,...
Negombo Prison violence: A tragedy that demands accountability, not political theatre
By Chanakya The bloodshed at Negombo Prison is more than a security failure. It is a national tragedy that has laid bare the...
