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Batticaloa, Development, Economy, Environment, Farming & Agriculture, Politics and Governance

How Climate Change is Affecting Eastern Sri Lanka

In the Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka, where the Gal Oya meets the sea, farmers, fishermen and families are facing an ongoing crisis. It is one shaped by rising temperatures, erratic rainfall…

Mia Abeyawardene Mia Abeyawardene on 05/28/202505/28/2025
Colombo, Politics and Governance, Post-War

Trapped, Still

May 2024 marked the 15th anniversary of the ending of the long Eelam War. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardana presided over the annual “war heroes” commemoration. Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa was among the…

Tisaranee Gunasekara Tisaranee Gunasekara on 05/25/202505/25/2025
Colombo, Culture, Human Rights, justice, Youth

The Unseen Ordeal: What Happens After a Child Speaks Up About Sexual Abuse

When a child speaks up about sexual abuse, the world often reacts to the story only at its most tragic endpoint – when it’s too late. But what I need the public…

Kumudini Perera-David Kumudini Perera-David on 05/22/2025
Colombo, Human Rights, justice, Politics and Governance, Youth

Ragging and Sadism in Sri Lanka

The Rajagiriya police arrested Sathsara Nimesh and publicly humiliated him by removing his trousers. At Sabaragamuwa University, seniors tortured Charith Dilshan to death for wearing shorts. Dilshi Amshika, who was sexually abused…

Sunanda Deshapriya Sunanda Deshapriya on 05/21/202505/21/2025
Colombo, Human Rights, justice, Politics and Governance, Youth

Breaches Of Fiduciary Trust And Duty Of Care

The tragic loss of a young girl called Amshi in recent weeks has caused a great deal of grief and anger in the community. But will this lead to changes in law…

Devika Brendon Devika Brendon on 05/21/2025
Colombo, Human Rights, justice, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Reconciliation

A Missing Path Towards Unity and Reconciliation

May is a month of deep reflection and complex emotions in Sri Lanka. It marks two significant and contrasting commemorations: Mullivaikal Remembrance Day on May and Sri Lanka’s Victory Day on May…

Groundviews Groundviews on 05/20/202505/20/2025
Colombo, Human Rights, justice, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Reconciliation

Sixteen Years On, it’s Time for Reflection, Not Only Celebration

Since the end of the 26 year armed conflict in May 2009, whether it should be celebrated as a victory or allowed to be mourned by the war victims has been a…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 05/19/202505/19/2025
Culture, Human Rights, justice, Moving Images, Politics and Governance, Religion and faith, Trincomalee

Documentary Explores Land Grabs in the Name of Buddhism

is a thought provoking documentary produced by the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA)  that delves into the ongoing land conflicts that continue to plague the North and East regions after the civil…

Mia Abeyawardene Mia Abeyawardene on 05/16/202505/16/2025
Colombo, Elections, Politics and Governance

An Examination of Local Government Election Outcomes

The local government elections have sparked widespread political debate, and rightly so. These elections mark a turning point in the country’s grassroots political landscape. But as the dust settles, it is crucial…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 05/15/202505/15/2025
Colombo, Environment, Healthcare

Economic Toll of Urban Sanitation Failures

In the throes of a historic economic crisis, Sri Lanka is confronting a less visible but equally devastating public emergency – the widespread failure of urban sanitation infrastructure. A study released by…

Subhashi Tania de Silva Subhashi Tania de Silva on 05/15/2025
Colombo, Culture, Education, Human Rights, Politics and Governance

Not Enough: Zero Tolerance and Ragging

How do we end ragging at our universities? It is a question that never goes away and one that re-appears every time a student is killed. Charith Dilshan took his own life,…

Sanjayan Rajasingham Sanjayan Rajasingham on 05/14/202505/15/2025
Advocacy, Culture, Environment, Puttalam

Burning Donkey Festival: A Celebration of Creativity and Sustainability

Nestled on the picturesque shores of Kalpitiya, the Burning Donkey Festival stands as a testament to creativity, sustainability and community spirit. The festival was launched in 2019 by a group of passionate…

Mia Abeyawardene Mia Abeyawardene on 05/13/2025
Colombo, Culture, Fiction / Creative Writing

Opportunity Costs: Identity Politics and Sri Lankan Diaspora Writing

The Asian Literary Society (ALS) facilitated a forum at the National Library in Colombo where the convenors invited a range of academics, scholars, journalists and creative writers to discuss a timely and…

Devika Brendon Devika Brendon on 05/12/202505/13/2025
Colombo, Culture, Gender

Motherhood and Manufactured Consent: The Hegemony of the Good Mother

Every year on the second Sunday of May Mother’s Day rolls around complete with soft focus advertisements, heartfelt social media tributes and the ceremonial gifting of flowers and breakfast in bed. At…

Sifaan Zavahir Sifaan Zavahir on 05/11/202505/15/2025
Colombo, Gender, Human Rights, justice, Politics and Governance

Power Without Principle: The NPP’s Progressive Illusion

“I want to reaffirm Sri Lanka’s commitment to upholding human rights, gender equality, and social justice…our foremost priority is to ensure that no one is left behind – especially women, children, marginalized…

Shruthi De Visser Shruthi De Visser on 05/10/202505/21/2025

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