Sentencing children under 18 years of age to death is prohibited under Sri Lankan law. Despite these laws and many other national and international provisions,

Days were few and rare when the investigation into the murder of ruggerite Wasim Thajudeen did not become the topic in many media conferences and election stages before the Yahapalana government came into power.

78-year-old Jennifer lived on Cotta Terrace, a residential neighbourhood in Borella, Colombo. Towards her last few years, she used to get her meals from a little eatery across the main road. As she experienced some difficulty in walking, she would wa

Money matters in Sri Lankan elections. Despite constant public discussion about the massive costs of election campaigns in Sri Lanka, there is a lack of credible data on the actual costs, the sources of funds, and the consequences of campaign financi

State efforts are underway to import 2500 milch cows from Australia, despite a similar scheme carried out by the previous ‘Yahapalana’ government which saw many lapses. Recently, the Cabinet approved a proposal to import another 2500....

When you hear of suicide, you often wonder why someone would want to take their own life.

2020 has been a testing and trying year for many people across the globe. A raging pandemic that has incapacitated major cities worldwide has put a pause to the significant threat towards a growing environmental crisis. A 2019 United Nations report n

Allegations of match-fixing by former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has brought the 2011 Cricket World Cup final, which Sri Lanka lost to India, under scrutiny. But are these legitimate allegations or politically motivated statements?

7.4 million people affected by the economic impact of COVID-19 were set to receive the government allowance. Did all 7.4 million of them receive this allowance?

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According to a damning 2018 report by the Auditor-General, the Department of Wildlife Conservation had failed to introduce a suitable procedure for the protection of leopards

When 26 year old Yamini returned to Sri Lanka following a meticulously planned vacation, a global pandemic forced her to retreat to a quarantine facility in Vavuniya

Earnings from migrant workers are an integral part of the country’s economy. However, as the pandemic grows these migrant workers facing increasing vulnerabilities.

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Dr. Anil Jasinghe & Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama discuss Sri Lanka’s unique approach and challenges ahead

The worldwide spread of Covid-19 has managed to disrupt day-to-day activities of people world-over. Not only has the novel corona pandemic has placed significant strains on healthcare systems, essential public services and communities globally; it al

With another renewed curfew, these grim times take great effort to stay positive and keep our worries at bay. But why do we worry and how can we cope?

The Covid-19 pandemic has introduced an unpredictable amount of uncertainty to not only the livelihoods of people but also to the global economy. While counties across the world continue a battle to prevent infections while implementing social-distan

Lack of legal power for PHIs, a shortage of safety equipment, gruelling work hours and dealing with stress and anxiety; how are our first responders are putting their lives on hold for Sri Lanka

The global number of COVID-19 cases have topped 858,916 after just three months into 2020, and currently countries are on mission to do everything they can when it comes to the expansion of rapid testing facilities within their states.

Many have been talking about this curve that needs flattening. But what is it all about and why does it need to be flat?

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a major public health emergency in Sri Lanka. What’s next and how cautious should we be? We ask the experts.