The IMF is returning to Colombo, officially to assess the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. Publicly, this is framed as a humanitarian and technical mission. In […]
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Red Notices, Old Games: When a Crackdown Sounds Familiar
Sri Lanka has announced that it has secured 95 red notices against organised criminals believed to be overseas. On paper, this sounds like resolve. In […]
Unbundling, but Not Letting Go: How to Run a VRS Like a Hostage Situation
Sri Lanka has perfected many administrative arts over the decades. Delay. Deflection. Circulars that eat their own tails.Now, add a new one to the list: […]
From Bromley to Colombo: When Family Businesses Grow Older Than Families
Questioning the Answers By Faraz Shauketaly Family businesses like to tell a particular story about themselves. It is a story of continuity, stewardship, and values […]
Stopover Justice: When a Layover Becomes an Indictment
Sri Lanka has finally discovered a new unit of measurement in criminal law: the overnight transit. Not a bond scam. Not a vanished port. Not a […]
When the War Ended, Impunity Did Not
Questioning the Answers More than sixteen years after Sri Lanka declared its civil war over, the country is still unwilling to confront one of its […]
What Triggered the Controversy: The dodgy Module
The immediate flashpoint was the discovery of a seriously inappropriate reference in a Grade 6 English language module that was part of the Government’s proposed […]
Where Harini Amarasuriya Could Have Handled It Better
From a governance and leadership standpoint, the government’s — and specifically the Prime Minister’s — missteps include: 1. Underestimating the Impact Treating the syllabus error […]
Illegal Everywhere, Honest Nowhere
Questioning the Answers By Faraz Shauketaly Prostitution occupies a curious space in South and Southeast Asia: illegal by statute, ubiquitous by practice, and managed by […]
Why the Easter Bombings MUST Be Fully Investigated as a Priority
When forensic facts contradict themselves, the State must explain—or forfeit credibility Nearly seven years after the Easter Sunday bombings, Sri Lanka is no longer entitled […]
SOLAR POWER: What Has Changed in Practice?
In mid-2025, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) — with Cabinet approval — revised downward feed-in tariffs for solar power for new projects. Rooftop solar rates […]
Stalemate on appointment of Auditor General
The Auditor General Vacancy: Power Forgets Why the Constitution Exists Sri Lanka does not suffer from a shortage of institutions. It suffers from a selective […]
Iqbal Athaas: No Small Passing
Sri Lankan journalism has lost one of its most consequential—and quietly courageous—practitioners with the passing of Iqbal Athaas. In a profession often tempted by proximity […]
Rising Dengue Cases: Public Health, Governance, and Preparedness
Sri Lanka has reported over 2,000 dengue cases in the first month of 2026, raising alarms among public health authorities and local communities. The outbreak, […]
Tourism Target for 2026: Aspirations vs. Reality
Sri Lanka has officially set an ambitious target of 3 million tourist arrivals in 2026, signaling optimism that the island nation can rebound to pre-crisis […]
Vega Innovations Unveils Sri Lanka’s First Indigenous eVTOL Aircraft: Redefining Aerial Mobility
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Vega Innovations, a pioneering technology company, is proud to announce a historic milestone for Sri Lanka: the development of the nation’s […]
Emergency Powers, Again: How Temporary Measures Become Permanent Habits
Sunday political commentary repeatedly referenced “emergency provisions” used during disaster response — a phrase that has become dangerously normalised. Emergency powers are meant to be […]
Stability Fatigue: When a Country Grows Tired of Just Surviving
Perhaps the most telling theme across Sunday papers was emotional rather than analytical: exhaustion. The public mood is no longer panicked. It is no longer […]