#Sri Lanka
UNP condemns CID visit to RW’s residence amid ongoing probe
The United National Party (UNP) has condemned what it described as a sudden visit by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to...
The real 75-year curse: Sri Lanka’s neoliberal confusion
By Kusum Wijetilleke Through articles and interviews across various fora and media, including this column, I have argued that Sri Lanka’s International Monetary...
$2.5 million Treasury loss sparks alarm over Sri Lanka’s financial security systems
By The Pulseline News Desk A reported loss of $2.5 million (approximately Rs. 750 million) during a government transaction to Australian authorities has...
Witness intimidation claims shake Easter Attack probe
Fresh disclosures before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court have raised serious concerns about the integrity of investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks....
Row over witnesses raises questions on controversial container release probe
A dispute within a Parliamentary Special Committee has intensified scrutiny over the controversial release of 323 containers from Colombo Port without mandatory physical...
Banners in Jaffna highlight interest in Tamil Nadu assembly polls
Banners expressing support for political leaders from Tamil Nadu have been displayed in several areas of Jaffna ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu...
$2.5 million cyber fraud raises concerns over financial oversight and digital security
The reported diversion of $ 2.5 million — funds intended for a foreign debt repayment — through fraudulent instructions has sparked serious concern...
Why increasing female labour force participation is critical for Sri Lanka
By Cathrine Weerakkody Sri Lanka presents a familiar but increasingly costly paradox. The country has near-universal female literacy, strong educational outcomes for women,...
