Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, once hailed as a remarkable turnaround after the unprecedented crisis of 2022, appears to be entering a challenging phase again. The latest assessment by the International Monetary Fund indicates that economic growth

Did it really happen? Yes, US President Donald Trump insulted and reprimanded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and for good measure, he even used expletives.

At least 12 elderly persons succumbed to injuries following the fire that engulfed an elders’ home in Batagoda, Horana. The incident raises questions regarding the safety of individuals residing in elders’ homes. These issues have come to light o

Sri Lanka’s children are increasingly becoming vulnerable to various forms of violence, abuse and harassment. From infants being abandoned by the roadside to parents attempting to sell off their children due to abject poverty, children and youth co

While Sri Lankan universities have integrated the language of global higher education reform into strategic handbooks, a critical gap persists between institutional policy and actual classroom capability. Merely exposing students to English-Medium In

The government’s announcement to enact a law to prevent members of Parliament, provincial councils and local government bodies from crossing over to other parties from the parties they were elected from does not seem to have evinced much interest f

It appears that the Central Bank may not have fully learned the lessons of the disastrous exchange-rate management of 2021–2022. During that period, the rupee was artificially maintained at around Rs. 210 despite growing market pressures.

At least 22 female employees were hospitalised on Wednesday (3) morning following a fire that broke out at a garment factory in the Embilipitiya area.

Medical professionals warn that if urgent action is not taken to enhance specialist capacity, the country’s growing blood cancer issue will go beyond control in near future, with only four leukemia specialists in hand presently.

The onset of the Ukrainian war in 2014 created significant manpower challenges, prompting both Russia and Ukraine to recruit former soldiers from various nations.

Government’s critics warn, some with smug satisfaction, that Sri Lanka is yet again heading towards an economic crisis reminiscent of the one during the Gotabaya Rajapaksa administration.

In Sri Lanka, there is one promise that keeps coming back during every election. It is the promise to abolish the executive presidency.

Even though liquor shops are usually closed on poya days and during festival seasons, there’s hardly any impact on people.

The United National Party (UNP) has criticised the government for its move to establish a special court or a Dharmadhikaranaya to resolve issues among the Buddhist clergy, claiming that government cannot establish such a court.

Regarding the present dialog on discipline among the Buddhist clergy, I am reminded of the famous words of Pastor Martin Niemöller: “First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not a socialist...” His message was t

A new type of Ebola called the “Bundibugyo ebolavirus” is spreading rapidly in Central Africa, worrying international health organisations as there is no vaccine for it yet. Work on a vaccine is in progress in the UK, US and India, but it will be

The increasing arrests of foreign nationals linked to cybercrime operations in Sri Lanka should no longer be treated as isolated criminal incidents. It has become a dangerous and deeply organised pattern. Almost weekly, reports emerge of Chinese, Kor

There is a unique kind of reputational damage caused by one careless sentence escaping the room it was meant for. This week on our BBC Radio 4 podcast, When It Hits the Fan, my co-host, David Yelland and I looked at three stories that reveal how frag

The Scalloped Hammerhead is not simply a strange-looking shark. It is a test of how well Sri Lanka can see what moves through its seas, fisheries, markets and public records.

The arrival of Vesak brings with it an atmosphere of devotion, reflection, and serenity. Across Buddhist communities worldwide, homes and streets are illuminated with lanterns, temples overflow with worshippers, and acts of generosity become expressi

For many Sri Lankans, the idea of travelling overseas carries with it a quiet anxiety that often overshadows the excitement.

Towards a more constructive Dansal culture During Vesak and Poson we see dansals everywhere. Ice cream, rice, sweets, kottu, noodles and soft drinks are distributed to all along the roadside.

In Sri Lanka, tea and coffee are not lifestyle accessories. They are part of who we are. The first cup at dawn steadies the morning. The mid-afternoon brew carries conversations across office tables and village verandas.

Going by recent media analyses, some Sri Lankan commentators seem to think that gains by England’s far right Reform Party, and losses by the ruling Labour Party, point to Nigel Farage’s Reform being the dominant force in British politics from now

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has partnered with the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs as the Official Digital Partner for the National Vesak Zone 2026 in Matara. As part of the partnership, Dialog

Child sexual abuse has become an urgent concern, with a troubling number of children subjected to physical and sexual abuse within religious institutions. In recent decades, reports of such misconduct have emerged across various faiths, including Chr

If there is one lesson Sri Lanka should have learnt from the catastrophic economic collapse of recent years, it is that shallow development gains are easily erased by sudden, external shocks. Yet, as the government tries to deal with the complex cond

War and peace are both ablaze in West Asia. War is too serious a business to be left to men who vacillate. So is peace. United States President Donald Trump is incapable of winning wars or making peace. The world is paying a heavy price for his misad

On Tuesday, two children from Badulla succumbed to injuries after inhaling smoke from a fire that broke out in a hotel room in Batticaloa. It was reported that the mother of the two children was diagnosed with cancer and was receiving treatment at th

Much has been spoken about the alleged sexual abuse of a child by a monk holding a position of authority in the country. However, the public continues to be divided with regards to how the state handled the above matter. Some have scrutinised state a