Month: August 2026
ITAK calls for referendum on proposed 22nd Amendment
By The Pulseline News Desk The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has called on the Government to submit the proposed 22nd Amendment to...
Constitutional tinkering: A distraction from the real war
By Vox Civis There is a growing unease in Sri Lanka that something larger may be taking shape beneath the surface of the...
Government targets $ 9 billion in reserves by end-2026 as remittances top $ 5 billion
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government is confident that Sri Lanka can build its foreign exchange reserves to $ 9 billion by...
Sri Lanka’s inflation rises to 7.2% in July as food prices accelerate
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s inflation rate increased to 7.2% in July, up from 6.5% in June, as rising food prices...
Anti-Corruption Bill expands asset declarations and conflict-of-interest probes
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government has proposed a series of amendments to Sri Lanka’s Anti-Corruption Act, including provisions to legally allow...
Govt rolls out new preschool guides to shift early learning towards play and inquiry
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government has launched a new set of teacher and activity guides aimed at transforming early childhood education...
Govt to procure new trains, locomotives while upgrading existing railway network
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government is moving ahead with plans to expand and modernise Sri Lanka Railways’ fleet while upgrading key...
Filgrastim shortage hits State hospitals as cancer patients face costly private purchases
By The Pulseline News Desk Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has acknowledged a shortage of Filgrastim injections at government hospitals, including the Apeksha Hospital...
Govt seeks solution for 7,000 Sri Lankans facing deportation from Israel
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government is working to secure a solution for around 7,000 Sri Lankan migrant workers facing deportation from...
The paradox of the iron fist: Why political arrests can be self-defeating
By Milinda Moragoda Throughout history, governments confronted with dissent have repeatedly reached for the same instrument: arrest. The logic is understandable. Remove a...
