#Sri Lanka
The education test facing the NPP
Reform without responsibility By Vox Civis Education has always occupied a uniquely combustible space in Sri Lanka’s political arena. It is not merely...
Abdicating the throne: The slow and subtle death of parliamentary democracy
By Kusum Wijetilleke Across a growing number of democracies, parliamentary systems are failing in a manner that is both subtle and deeply corrosive....
Ditwah and infrastructure: Resilience or building back better?
By Rohan Samarajiva Risk was always a fact of life. Modern society made us think risks had been eliminated. But risks have only...
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...
Bimal puts an end to Ranwala’s doctorate controversy?
The controversy surrounding the doctorate of ruling party member of parliament (MP) and former Speaker Ashoka Ranwala seems to have been ended by...
Dumbara Prison holds 2,246 inmates in space for 699
The Justice Ministry has revealed in parliament that there are 2,246 inmates, including 107 women and 2,139 men, despite having an approved capacity...
