Insight

Sri Lanka is getting ready for another crucial election on May 6, 2025. As the nation prepares to head to the polls once again, a concerning trend from previous elections …

On February 23, the Sunday Observer published an exposé uncovering the environmental devastation and human toll linked to gem mining in Bogawantalawa. Following the publication of the article, Bogawantalawa Tea …

Despite decades of development efforts, thousands of communities, particularly in rural and underserved urban areas, continue to struggle with limited access to clean water, inadequate sanitation, and unhygienic conditions. The …

Religious site or political battleground? How a land dispute and fake narratives are fueling ethnic divisions amid allegations and protests “There are even false claims on social media that we …

Sri Lanka may be a speck on the world map, spanning just 65,610 square kilometres, yet its history bears the weight of a profound and unrelenting tragedy. Since the 1980s, …

Part 02 November 1994 marked a significant political shift in Sri Lanka’s history. The election of Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga as Sri Lanka’s 5th President ended the United National Party’s (UNP) …

Katchatheevu is a small, uninhabited island between India and Sri Lanka in the Palk Strait. Though it spans just 1.15 square kilometres, it has a rich history shaped by colonial …

Part 01 March 14, 2025, will stand as a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary history. The long-awaited Report on the Commission of Inquiry into the Establishment and Maintenance of …

Coconut prices are expected to decline in the coming months as the yields increase between March and June, Chairman of the Coconut Cultivation Board (CCB), Sunimal Jayakodi told the Sunday …

Dileesha was thrilled to find a luxury handbag at half the price on a flashy online store as she scrolled up and down on Social Media. The discount was to …