Continuing economic crisis in Sri Lanka and its far-reaching repercussions for women and girls

Soap, milk, and wheat are just a few of the necessities that are scarce in Sri Lanka. The administration blames the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and global economic downturns, but citizens point to decades of corruption and incompetence. Women are particularly exposed to the effects of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, which includes skyrocketing prices and a scarcity of basic needs.

What’s next for the Sri Lankan Economy?

Monday’s briefing by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was a rude awakening for many across the country. Although several parliamentarians, economists and industry stakeholders....

After night of terror, activists accuse government of smokescreening

On May 9, 2022, several hours before former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa announced his resignation, Gotagogama,

Are Sri Lanka’s working people in the line of fire yet again?

On Sri Lanka’s streets, fuel queues and gas shortages are the conspicuous markers of the nation’s economic duress, but in the homes....

Gambling for Redemption: IMF, Debt and What’s In Store for SL

Last week, the four-member Sri Lankan delegation led by Finance Minister Ali Sabry and Governor of the Central Bank Dr Nandalal....

What the Cabinet brings to the table

Following widespread public anger over the worsening economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the Cabinet of Ministers resigned en-masse....

Rupee depreciation causes massive drug, medical equipment shortage

For months, various stakeholders of the country’s health sector, including doctors, pharmacists, pharmaceutical companies, importers, and many other officials warned of dire circumstances....

Children and Covid-19 Complications

If a child has signs of feverish illness with high fever during the first two days of illness, seek medical advice, urged Dr. Aruna Herath in charge of the COVID ward at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Children’s Hospital, Peradeniya.

Over 51% students face ragging in university, new study reveals

A new study found that at least 16.6% students are subjected to sexual harassments, as a result of ragging.

How Plan left Sri Lanka, abandoning children and misleading donors

Plan International’s decision to leave Sri Lanka raised eyebrows. Several stakeholders found the decision abrupt and ill-prepared.

How the power cuts have affected small and independent businesses

As multiple crises take root in Sri Lanka, the average citizen’s ability to make ends meet is becoming increasingly difficult. While power cuts.....

The problem with exposure to pornography

On February 8, 2022, the BBC reported on tough new measures to restrict access to online pornography with a new law aimed to protect children online.

AIR FORCE FERTILIZER TAKES OFF

With the Government’s decision to ban chemical fertilizers in 2021, farmers have struggled, while some even delayed cultivation,

Ceypetco’s petrol bunk

As the government struggles to meet the country’s fuel requirements, concerns among users of motor vehicles have grown over the quality of Sri Lanka’s existing fuel stocks. Unverified....

Where is the Sri Lankan cartoon and animation industry heading to?

From Dr. Dolittle to Tintin, ThunderCats to He-Man, and the Ninja Turtles to Scooby-Doo, Sri Lankans of all ages would recall fondly....

Isn’t school counselling effective any longer?

Counselling is considered to be one of the most prevalent and effective forms of psychological therapies for school students. As it is done for students of different age groups a qualified counsellor or a mental health

Putting SL railways on track

“Sri Lanka Railways isn’t a profit-earning agency but a service provider and we should focus on providing the best of that....

More power to Farmers

In order to become the first country to practice organic only agriculture, the cabinet of Sri Lanka on April 29, 2021 approved a ban.....

Can freedom of speech lead to jail?

“There wouldn’t be this much of a public uproar if it wasn’t for the statement of the Police,” said Attorney Thishya Weragoda. “Just because....

The Art of Survival

The art industry in Sri Lanka always had its fair share of challenges and the pandemic hasn’t made it any easier for many of the artists....

Does Sri Lanka need a communication decency law?

Participation of citizens and their criticism is a form of freedom of expression which is normal in a democratic country.

Falling in love with the crows of Sri Lanka

Crows! They’re everywhere and are often considered to be mean, rude pests. But one traveller to Sri Lanka fell in love with the island’s crows,

The monsters amongst us

“What did I do, why do I suffer? Always a why, but never an answer” - Child Victim

The Price of Peace

It’s sweet and fitting to die for one’s country,” the Roman poet Horace wrote in his attempts to encompass the ethos....

Children, Wake Up!

The pandemic upended the lives of many, but children in Sri Lanka perhaps bore the brunt of this change. Kirkoswald middle division, in Bogawantalawa, is a tea estate where children of various....

How and Why 243 Sri Lankan women died unnaturally between 2013-2015

Just last year, August 2020, a 14-year-old girl in Kandy was raped and in the same year a 72-year-old woman was raped in Mahiyangana. Reflecting,

Promoting successful criminal justice mechanisms against child abuse

“If a situation arises where the society, government or the law isn’t able to protect a child, and that child gets subjected to abuse....

Teen Pregnancy: A Hidden Crisis

According to the World Health Organization, pregnancies under the age of 20 are referred to as teenage pregnancies. Every year....

Warning for foreign job seekers

Over the past month, Sri Lankan media reported on the long queues observed at the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Battaramulla. Although government officials have attempted to spin facts stating that the government has created a large number of foreign employment opportunities for its citizens, a glimpse into local social media behaviour offers a different reality.

Can tourism get back on track?

Tourism has traditionally been the third largest foreign exchange earner in our country. International travel and tourism industry.....