Sri Lanka
World Bank warns of flaws in Govt’s Aswesuma beneficiary system
The World Bank has raised serious concerns over the Sri Lankan government’s implementation of Aswesuma, the country’s flagship Social Security Programme, citing the...
Sri Lanka’s visa-free promise falters amid legal complications
Sri Lanka’s much-anticipated visa-free scheme for 33 countries is facing delays as the government awaits clearance from the Attorney General’s Department, amid ongoing...
Teachers’ unions say government education reforms lack transparency and planning
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has raised serious concerns over ongoing education reforms, highlighting that no formal documentation regarding the programme has been...
Sri Lanka may have compromised sovereignty in US deals – Wimal
The Leader of the National Freedom Front (NFF) and former minister Wimal Weerawansa has raised serious concerns over the Sri Lankan government’s alleged...
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Sri Lankan student leaders lament government refusal to meet demands
The Inter-University Student Federation (IUSF) in Sri Lanka is campaigning for the government to increase education funding in its forthcoming 2026 budget. President...
Over 230,000 school children in Colombo district fall victim to drug addiction
Sri Lanka’s Prisons Commissioner and Media Spokesman Jagath Weerasinghe has raised serious concerns over the growing prevalence of drug addiction among school children,...
‘A pledge from the heart’: Dialog partners with Indira Cancer Trust to promote early detection
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, in collaboration with the Indira Cancer Trust, has launched ‘A Pledge from the Heart’, a...
Teen pregnancies and sexual exploitation of children on the rise, warns NCPA
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has reported a disturbing surge in child abuse cases in Sri Lanka during the first nine months...
