Sri Lanka
Beautiful lavatories at every few kms from Colombo to P’ruwa – the major development projects
Sons born in mansions lament their failure to join the masses, but they will not be allowed back to the upper tier again,...
Over 16,200 complaints to Mental Health Institute this year
The National Institute for Mental Health has received 16,298 complaints so far this year. They relate to domestic violence, cybercrime, sexual harassment, education,...
Sugarcane cultivators protest in front of Pelwatte Sugar company
Nearly 500 sugarcane cultivators held a protest to demand lasting solutions to their issues from Pelwatte Sugar company. They staged a sit-down protest...
Sri Lankan farmers abandon fields as costs soar
Farmers’ organisations in Sri Lanka have raised concerns over a growing exodus from the agriculture sector, stating that escalating production costs are forcing...
Ministerial bungalows remain bat-infested
The government is yet to decide the future of the ministerial bungalows that remain closed for nearly a year now. As a result,...
Bill to criminalise corporal punishment could lead to anarchy, says former Justice Minister
A proposed bill to criminalise corporal punishment in Sri Lanka has drawn fierce criticism from former Justice Minister and President’s Counsel Dr Wijeyadasa...
Sri Lanka moves toward establishing Independent Prosecutor’s Office
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step toward reforming its justice system, with the government appointing an expert committee to lay the groundwork...
Thajudeen murder: SJB claims cover-up continues under current government
Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman says the National People’s Power (NPP) government is harbouring individuals linked to the cover-up of the 2012 murder of...
