Insight

Prof. Jayati Ghosh is one of the world’s foremost development economists, known for her incisive critiques of neoliberalism and global financial institutions. Currently a Professor of Economics at the University …

The timing of the U.S. tariff announcement could not be worse for Sri Lanka. Just as the country was stabilising after its worst economic crisis in recent history and aiming …

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 …

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 …

Sri Lanka may be a speck on the world map, spanning just 65,610 square kilometres, yet its history bears the weight of a profound and unrelenting tragedy. Since the 1980s, …

Part 02 November 1994 marked a significant political shift in Sri Lanka’s history. The election of Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga as Sri Lanka’s 5th President ended the United National Party’s (UNP) …

Katchatheevu is a small, uninhabited island between India and Sri Lanka in the Palk Strait. Though it spans just 1.15 square kilometres, it has a rich history shaped by colonial …

Part 01 March 14, 2025, will stand as a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary history. The long-awaited Report on the Commission of Inquiry into the Establishment and Maintenance of …