Year: 2026
BASL raises alarm over reported move to extend judges’ retirement age
By The Pulseline News Desk The legal community has entered a fresh debate over judicial independence following reports that the Government is considering...
Sri Lanka faces new U.S. tariff threat over forced labour import rules
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka could soon face a significant new trade hurdle in its largest export market after the United...
Water tariff review looms as households brace for possible changes
By The Pulseline News Desk As households continue to navigate rising living costs, attention is now turning to another essential utility that could...
Rising costs, tightening budgets: The reality of living in Sri Lanka today
By The Pulseline News Desk For millions of Sri Lankans, the challenge of making ends meet continues to define daily life as the...
Moves to end political defections with tough new anti-crossovers law
By The Pulseline News Desk The government has begun preliminary work on legislation that could fundamentally reshape the country’s political landscape by stripping...
Sri Lanka must stop fearing investment
By Milinda Moragoda A friend of mine in Bengaluru recently made a remark that stayed with me. Sri Lankan governments constantly speak about...
IMF urges Sri Lanka to build a broader tax base beyond import duties
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s impressive fiscal performance in recent years has earned praise from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but...
Fuel price hike: Govt shifts part of foreign exchange burden to consumers
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s latest fuel price increase is part of a broader strategy to curb the country’s mounting foreign...
Supreme Court revives bond scam prosecution, clears path for long-delayed trial
By The Pulseline News Desk A landmark ruling by the Supreme Court has breathed new life into one of the country’s most controversial...
Provincial council elections: Old system debate, new political fault lines
By Chanakya The renewed push for long-delayed provincial council elections is no longer just a procedural or constitutional discussion. It is fast becoming...
