#Sri Lanka
The consequences of deferred accountability
By Vox Civis In the months leading up to last year’s election, one slogan towered above the rest, repeated with the force of...
Local vehicle market hit by cyclone Ditwah
The local vehicle market has been hit by crisis as a result of the impact of cyclone Ditwah, importers say. Therefore, they request...
Rebuilding housing post-Ditwah: Lessons from Sri Lanka’s tsunami experience
By Nisha Arunatilake The Ditwah Cyclone ranks second only to the December 2004 Tsunami in terms of damage to housing in Sri Lanka’s...
Psychiatrists issue guidance on coping with emotional toll after Cyclone Ditwah
The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists has urged individuals and families affected by Cyclone Ditwah to prioritize their mental well-being. In a statement...
EU to freeze €210bn in Russian assets indefinitely
The EU has agreed to indefinitely freeze Russia’s sovereign assets in the bloc, as Moscow stepped up its threats to retaliate against Euroclear,...
Lecturers oppose proposed amendments to Universities Act
Lecturers from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Colombo have raised objections to proposed amendments to the Universities Act, alleging the...
Sri Lankan farmers need urgent aid After Cyclone Ditwah, FAO says
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is urging rapid assistance for thousands of Sri Lankan smallholder farmers and fishers reeling from the devastation...
Bypass heart surgeries on hold at Jayewardenepura Hospital
Bypass heart surgeries are on hold for several weeks at Jayewardenepura Hospital, said Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa, the head of the collective of doctors’...
