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Education reforms saga: Blaming the opposition and media
The government has blamed the opposition and certain media outlets for the ongoing controversy over the proposed education reforms that have resulted in...
Political debate over parliament DSG’s removal
The recent suspension of Parliament’s Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General (DSG) G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne has opened a political debate with...
Launching a repository for Sri Lanka’s peace initiatives
The Pathfinder Foundation’s Repository for Sri Lanka Peace Initiatives was inaugurated by Erik Solheim — former Norwegian Special Envoy to the Sri Lanka...
Cyclone Ditwah: The ongoing crisis of Malaiyaha Tamils
By Methmalie Dissanayake Nearly two months after Cyclone Ditwah tore through parts of Sri Lanka, official narratives increasingly speak of recovery. Roads have...
IFC invests $166 million in three Sri Lankan banks to support businesses
Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to Sri Lanka’s private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, today announced...
Harini notes exclusion of women from decision-making is not incidental
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya notes that contributions of women continue to be systematically undervalued, particularly in unpaid care work, informal labour,...
Presidential Commission probing CMC seeks public complaints
A recently appointed presidential commission of inquiry has commenced calling for public complaints and information regarding alleged corruption, fraud and abuse of power...
Disconnect between Sri Lanka’s record tourist arrivals and low tourism earnings
Serious concerns were raised in Parliament yesterday (21) over the growing disconnect between Sri Lanka’s record tourist arrivals and the weak flow of...
