We are used to a world where certain families, certain communities have higher standards and are relatively free of financial corruption. A good example is Dudley Senanayake who, for one who dressed ...

So many skeletons in the cupboard, one is at a loss to know where to start. Way back in 2005, the World Bank funded several countries including Sri Lanka to automate its government procurement ...

NPP came to power with immense expectations and gave several promises. Thousands of words were spoken, convincing people to join in a collective effort. Mega stages, millions of dollars, local and ...

In conclusion, the decline of the tie in the West reflects a profound reevaluation of professional norms—emphasizing comfort, practicality, and inclusivity. Sri Lanka stands at a crossroads, where ...

Impunity for soldiers like those in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) refers to their exclusion from accountability and ...

After his conviction, Somaratne Rajapaksa issued a statement claiming that he was innocent and that he was aware of widespread detention, torture and killing of civilians by the army in Jaffna over ...

Since the pandemic began, IFC has invested over USD 800 million in Sri Lanka to help businesses stay afloat and protect jobs.

She was dubbed as the “Queen of Sinhala Cinema” (Sinhala Cinemawe Ran Biso). This title isn’t merely an honorary one; it reflects the genuine adoration and respect she commands from the public, a ...

In the discussion, Anandasangaree talked about his repeated attempts to try to push for a federal solution during the ethnic conflict, how the TULF has been reduced to a shell of its former self, as ...

The X-Press Pearl incident has caused significant environmental damage and economic losses in Sri Lanka, with an estimated $6.4 billion in damages. As Sri Lanka considers its options for filing a ...

The current financial crisis that our small nation is facing is due to a single reason. Yes, a single reason called the Rajapaksa family willfully assisted by others who have benefited financially and ...

Former Sri Lanka Minister and a niece of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Nirupama Rajapaksa ’s name has been mentioned in Pandora Papers. According to the ICIJ report Nirupama Rajapaksa and Nadesan ...