Month: July 2026
Lawyers revolt against judicial age extension as government pushes ahead
By The Pulseline News Desk The government’s plan to extend the retirement age of judges has escalated into one of the biggest confrontations...
‘Trapped Behind the Scam’: Sri Lanka warns human trafficking Is entering the digital age
By The Pulseline News Desk As Sri Lanka marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, authorities are drawing attention to a disturbing...
The democratic adaptation gap: Can democracies respond before the streets take over?
By Milinda Moragoda As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, another story is unfolding across much of...
Government expands mangrove protection, but long-term success will depend on enforcement
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government has expanded Sri Lanka’s network of protected mangrove ecosystems by declaring eight new mangrove forest systems...
Sri Lanka wins transparency plaudits, but investor confidence still hinges on reforms
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka has earned rare international recognition for improving its engagement with global investors, with the country emerging...
Negombo Prison violence probe shifts focus to inmate suspects as accountability questions persist
By The Pulseline News Desk The investigation into one of Sri Lanka’s deadliest prison violence in recent history has entered a new phase,...
Sri Lanka, India move to unblock delayed development projects
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka and India have stepped up efforts to remove bottlenecks affecting a range of Indian-funded development projects,...
Judges’ retirement age extension heads to Parliament amid growing backlash
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government has pressed ahead with one of its most contentious judicial reform proposals, with the Cabinet approving...
Retirement age plan sparks judiciary revolt, raises fresh fears over judicial independence
By The Pulseline News Desk A Government proposal to extend the retirement age of judges has ignited one of the strongest institutional pushbacks...
IMF pushes property tax again, but government draws the line
By The Pulseline News Desk A fresh difference has emerged between the Government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over Sri Lanka’s tax...
