The United States was born as the result of people from thirteen colonies protesting against taxation without representation imposed by the British monarch. Several centuries later, another leader — this …
On May 9, 2022, Sri Lanka’s embattled Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa (who was also a former President) resigned in the face of massive anti-Government protests, called Aragalaya. His brother, President …
The tragic death of 26-year-old M. Sathsara Nimesh, while in police custody at the Welikada Police Station, has reignited calls for a new Constitution in Sri Lanka, one that explicitly …
When the ground shakes, even for a few seconds, it reminds us just how fragile life really is. Earthquakes are sudden and powerful natural disasters that can cause massive damage …
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 …
On March 24, the United Kingdom Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) announced its decision to impose sanctions on four Sri Lankans, including three top former military officials. Announcing …
Last week, alleging “war crimes”, the United Kingdom (UK) sanctioned three former high-ranking Sri Lankan military officers, namely Gen. Shavendra Silva, Gen. Jagath Jayasuriya and Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha …
As India solidifies its position as the world’s fifth-largest economy, Sri Lanka finds itself at a strategic crossroad. The rapid economic ascent of India’s southern states, notably Tamil Nadu and …
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