Year: 2026
Rogue elephant damages Vannila Ettho’s home, renews human-elephant conflict concerns
By The Pulseline News Desk The home of Vedda Chief Wanaspathi Uruwarigelage Vannila Ettho in Dambana was damaged by a rogue elephant on...
Uncle Sam @ 250: The enduring land of opportunity
By Dinesh Weerakkody On 4 July 2026, the United States (US) commemorates a remarkable milestone: 250 years as a constitutional republic. For Sri...
Sri Lanka seeks stronger Asia-Pacific alliance on blue carbon financing
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka has positioned itself as a strong advocate for regional cooperation on climate action, urging Asia-Pacific nations...
Sajith urges swift justice for 46,000 child abuse victims
By The Pulseline News Desk Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the Government to urgently accelerate legal proceedings involving child abuse and...
Focus on strengthening technical standards as renewable energy expansion accelerates
By The Pulseline News Desk As Sri Lanka accelerates its transition toward renewable energy and large-scale storage deployment, industry leaders and policymakers are...
How India and Japan can together navigate US’ shifting Indo-Pacific strategy
By Milinda Moragoda The debate surrounding the United States’ (US) decision to revert from “Indo-Pacific Command” to “Pacific Command” has generated considerable speculation....
No water tariff hike planned for next six months, says Minister
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lankan households and businesses are unlikely to face an increase in water bills during the second half...
Rising teen accidents raise alarm over public safety and prevention gaps
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka is witnessing a worrying increase in accidents involving teenagers, with health officials warning that the trend...
Rising STI cases among adolescents prompt Government concern and coordinated response
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka is facing growing concern over an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, among adolescents,...
Sri Lanka’s return to upper middle-income status: A milestone or a warning sign?
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka has once again been classified as an Upper Middle-Income Country by the World Bank Group, following...
