Sri Lanka
Public healthcare in crisis as hospitals struggle without doctors
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has raised serious concerns over a severe shortage of medical personnel, noting that Sri Lanka’s hospital system...
Sri Lanka’s vulnerable homes: Thousands still depend on mud, rocks, palmyra and straw for walls and roofs
More than 100,000 houses in Sri Lanka continue to be constructed using mud and rocks for walls and Palmyra leaves, cadjan, or straw...
Electricity Consumers’ Association calls for probe into LTL share reduction
The Electricity Consumers’ Association (ECA) has raised serious concerns over the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) gradual reduction of its 70% shareholding in Lanka...
Shutting 100 Sathosa outlets a move to benefit private retail giants, says SJB
Former Provincial Councillor Waruna Rajapaksha says the National People’s Power (NPP) Government is deliberately undermining Lanka Sathosa, alleging that the decision to close...
Audit exposes rail chaos as half of Sri Lanka’s trains delayed in 2024
The 2024 audit of the Sri Lanka Railways Department has highlighted serious concerns over train punctuality, safety, and operational efficiency. According to the...
Officials of key revenue agencies under scrutiny as CIABOC expands corruption investigations
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has announced a wide-ranging probe into the assets of senior officials across major...
Ceylon Teachers’ Union rejects Prime Minister’s claim on extended school hours
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has rejected a statement by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who said that teachers had no objection to the...
Rajarata University in turmoil over Vice-Chancellor dispute
The Rajarata University Academics’ Association (RUAA) has escalated its symbolic strike, which began on October 30, into a continuous strike, citing serious irregularities...
