Year: 2026
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...
A year after MSC ELSA 3: Sri Lanka’s long battle against the plastic tide
By The Pulseline News Desk Nearly a year after millions of plastic nurdles began washing ashore following the sinking of the Liberian-flagged container...
Tamil-speaking parties seek common ground as they turn to President
By The Pulseline News Desk Six of Sri Lanka’s principal Tamil-speaking political parties have taken a significant step towards coordinated political engagement, jointly...
Empty residences, full bills: Audit reopens debate on cost of the presidency
By The Pulseline News Desk President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s decision not to occupy any of Sri Lanka’s official presidential residences has been one...
