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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 …

On March 24, the United Kingdom Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) announced its decision to impose sanctions on four Sri Lankans, including three top former military officials. Announcing …

Last week, alleging “war crimes”, the United Kingdom (UK) sanctioned three former high-ranking Sri Lankan military officers, namely Gen. Shavendra Silva, Gen. Jagath Jayasuriya and Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha …

As India solidifies its position as the world’s fifth-largest economy, Sri Lanka finds itself at a strategic crossroad. The rapid economic ascent of India’s southern states, notably Tamil Nadu and …

Motorists across the country will soon be able to pay traffic fines through GovPay, the Government’s official digital payment platform, a senior official from the Information and Communication Technology Agency …

The Coalition for Educational Development, Sri Lanka, has unveiled a ground-breaking analytical report on the country’s education policies. The report, titled ‘Analysis of Education Policies, Policy Frameworks, and Reform Initiatives …

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 …