#Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka steadies after crisis, but growth path still clouded
By Madhusha Thavapalakumar Sri Lanka’s economic stabilisation under the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-supported Extended Fund Facility (EFF) has delivered tangible macroeconomic improvements, including...
Malaiyaha community’s continuing struggle after Ditawh
There has been continued focus on the plight of the Malaiyaha community, especially in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The Civil Collective for...
Why an international aid summit must be convened immediately
By Prof. Prasanna Perera Official Position versus ground reality The President maintains that there is no funding shortage and that sufficient funds are...
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...
‘Growth’ without gain
There is nothing inherently wrong with optimism. In a country that has endured economic collapse, political upheaval, and repeated shocks to public confidence,...
FAO appeals for US$ 16.5 million in international assistance for Sri Lanka
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has appealed for US$ 16.5 million in international assistance to support the early...
Geopolitical and domestic challenges for Sri Lanka in 2026
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham The people of Sri Lanka have entered the new year in a precarious situation, facing enormous challenges in rebuilding the...
Sajith opposes proposed electricity tariff hike
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the people struggling due to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah have been slapped with increased fuel prices...
