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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, Development, Economy, Human Rights, Politics and Governance, Poverty

Protecting the Poor is an Urgent Necessity

Sri Lanka’s poverty rate has more than doubled over the past four years from 11 percent in 2019 to almost 26 percent in 2023. This means that more than a quarter of…

Groundviews Groundviews on 04/21/202504/21/2025
Colombo, Development, Economy, Politics and Governance, Poverty

Reforming Welfare from Dependency to Reciprocal Dignity

Sri Lanka stands at a pivotal moment in its social development. After weathering a profound economic crisis and decades of welfare policies that have created complex patterns of dependency, the nation must…

Harendra Alwis Harendra Alwis on 04/10/2025
Colombo, Culture, Development, Economy, Politics and Governance

Dealing with Sri Lanka’s Two Systems

James Edition Since colonisation of Ceylon by the British, we had two systems: the native social system with strong cultural and religious orientation and the colonial system with British cultural (including educational),…

Dr. Siri Gamage Dr. Siri Gamage on 04/09/202504/09/2025
Colombo, Development, Economy, Politics and Governance

Trump Tariffs Expose Sri Lanka’s Uncompetitive Trade Policy

The recent imposition of tariffs on trade by the US on Sri Lankan exports is a wake up call. While concerns about the bilateral US-Sri Lanka trade imbalance have been noted, a…

Advocata Advocata on 04/08/2025
Colombo, Corruption, Development, Economy, Politics and Governance

Tackling the Scourge of Corruption

Sri Lanka was ranked as the 121st least corrupt nation out of 180 countries according to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Sri Lanka scored a 32 on a…

Groundviews Groundviews on 04/04/202504/04/2025
Colombo, Development, Environment, Politics and Governance

Protecting and Preserving the Environment Against All Odds

Sri Lanka’s future is interwoven with the fate of its natural habitats. The country must act now to preserve its rich biodiversity. The fate of its forests, wildlife and, by extension, its…

Groundviews Groundviews on 03/28/202503/28/2025
Ampara, Culture, Development, Economy, Human Rights, International Relations, justice, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance

Israeli Tourists Spark Tensions in Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay, once an idyllic and peaceful coastal town in the southeast, is facing growing tensions as the number of Israeli tourists, particularly those with military connections, continues to rise. The influx…

Shreen Saroor Shreen Saroor on 03/26/2025
Colombo, Culture, Development, Economy, Gender, Healthcare, Human Rights, Politics and Governance

Is the 2025 Budget Workable for Women?

reliefweb “ The government’s 2025 budget, introduced under a new administration with progressive ideologies, claims to prioritize gender equality and women’s empowerment. With gender focused allocations, it outlines initiatives to improve women’s…

Gayathri Nawarathna Gayathri Nawarathna on 03/06/2025
Colombo, Development, Economy, Politics and Governance

Budget 2025 – A Perspective

The 2025 budget, presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, aims to drive economic recovery and fiscal consolidation following a severe financial crisis. The budget targets a deficit of 6.7% of GDP, slightly…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 03/01/2025
Development, Economy, Human Rights, Politics and Governance, Trincomalee, Vavuniya

The Fight for Land Rights

Land is an important component of any Sri Lankan household. A considerable proportion of the rural population continues to be dependent on arable land as a source of livelihood and income; in…

Viyanga Gunasekera Viyanga Gunasekera on 02/18/202502/18/2025
Colombo, Development, Education, Politics and Governance

Reimagining Education in Sri Lanka – Part 3

Every weekday morning in cities and towns across the globe, a familiar ritual unfolds. Millions of young people file into classrooms, sit in neat rows and organize their days into precisely timed…

Harendra Alwis Harendra Alwis on 02/05/2025
Colombo, Development, Diplomacy, Economy, International, International Relations, Politics and Governance

On the US Foreign Assistance Pause

US President Donald Trump has ordered a 90 day pause on all foreign assistance and aid programmes, with a few exceptions. The pause is supposedly for the US government to take an…

Uditha Devapriya Uditha Devapriya on 02/01/2025
Colombo, Development, Economy, Politics and Governance

Why Sri Lanka Should Not Pursue Nuclear Energy

The discussion surrounding the potential adoption of nuclear energy by Sri Lanka has gained traction in recent months. The NPP government has expressed support for integrating nuclear energy into the country’s long…

Lionel Bopage, Siraj Perera, Nimal Chandrasena, and Jayantha Dassanayake Lionel Bopage, Siraj Perera, Nimal Chandrasena, and Jayantha Dassanayake on 01/27/2025
Colombo, Development, Education, Politics and Governance

Reimagining Education in Sri Lanka – Part 1

Sri Lanka stands at a critical juncture in its development journey. The new government’s policy framework, “A Thriving Nation, A Beautiful Life,” correctly identifies education as fundamental to national revival and economic…

Harendra Alwis Harendra Alwis on 01/17/2025

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