Judicial retirement age proposal sparks fresh battle over democracy and rule of law
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s proposed constitutional amendment to raise the retirement age of judges in the Supreme Court and Court...
Oil surges as Hormuz tanker explosions deepen supply fears
By The Pulseline News Desk Global oil prices climbed sharply on Monday (20) as escalating conflict between the United States (US) and Iran,...
EU envoys to visit Chemmani mass grave as excavations uncover 423 human skeletons
By The Pulseline News Desk A high-level delegation of European Union (EU) ambassadors is scheduled to visit the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna...
Government weighs return of fuel subsidy as Middle East tensions push global oil prices higher
By The Pulseline News Desk The government is considering reintroducing fuel subsidies for petrol and diesel as escalating tensions in the Middle East...
Committee proposes overhaul of presidential pardon process to improve transparency and accountability
By The Pulseline News Desk A committee appointed to review how presidential pardons and general amnesties are granted to convicted prisoners has proposed...
Bail decisions among the judiciary’s most difficult responsibilities, says Justice Kodagoda
By The Pulseline News Desk The decision whether to grant bail or remand a suspect in custody remains one of the most sensitive...
Perception Vs. Performance: Sri Lanka’s shift to governance through narratives
By Vox Civis Sri Lanka’s political history has always been shaped as much by perception as by performance. Governments rise on waves of...
Proposed NGO Bill sparks concerns over civil society oversight and democratic freedoms
By The Pulseline News Desk A proposed law to regulate non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has triggered fresh debate over the future of civil society...
Warning issued over Aswesuma scam calls targeting beneficiaries
By The Pulseline News Desk The Welfare Benefits Board has issued a strong public warning following reports that fraudsters are targeting Aswesuma beneficiaries...
