Insight

Ragging has long been a deeply rooted issue in Sri Lanka’s higher education system. While often dismissed as harmless pranks or initiation rituals, it has frequently escalated into serious psychological …

According to the World Bank’s latest report, Sri Lanka’s economic growth rate is expected to reach 3.5 percent this year, consistent with the October forecast, but challenges from high US …

People are the first and the strongest line of defence against cyber threats. The more informed they are, the more responsibly they can navigate the digital world. At a workplace, …

Sri Lanka has experienced significant political change in recent times. The election of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in September 2024 and a parliamentary vote that followed in November emphasized the …

A public pursuit of better governance, as well as conditions set by an international lender, helped roll back an era of corruption in Sri Lanka. Many nations have seen mass …

Prof. Jayati Ghosh is one of the world’s foremost development economists, known for her incisive critiques of neoliberalism and global financial institutions. Currently a Professor of Economics at the University …

The timing of the U.S. tariff announcement could not be worse for Sri Lanka. Just as the country was stabilising after its worst economic crisis in recent history and aiming …

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 …