How the RTI Act empowered the voice of people in Yatinuwara and Kadugannawa
Mahendra Randeniya Today, the Right to Information Act has become a popular tool among people where they can directly access…
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Local government budget proposals sans a people’s follow-up
Chamara Sampath The budget is one of the main issues that most people pay attention to during the November-December season….
Thousands of acres of paddy fields in the Kandy district have turned fallow
Mohammad Asik Since ancient times, Sri Lanka was acknowledged as an agricultural country, especially for its paddy cultivation. This is…
Over 3700 expatriate Sri Lankan workers have died between 2016-2022, RTI reveals
Strapline: 2602 bodies are yet to be returned to Sri Lanka K.Prasanna More people are seeking foreign employment opportunities due…
RTI application reveals shocking statistics on police crimes
By K. Prasanna Police Day is celebrated on September 3 in Sri Lanka not only to honour the officers who…
Bus shelter projects come to a halt after Finance Ministry circular
An efficient public transport service is vital for a country to improve the productivity of its citizens. Bus shelters for…
The importance of participatory governance in local councils
By Chamara Sampath With political platforms seeing heated debates over local council elections these days, it is an opportune time…
Did the Speaker violate parliamentary traditions?
By Chamara Sampath The legislature, or Parliament, has a special place in a democracy. It is a common belief that…
The Billions Behind Garbage Disposal in Colombo
K. Prasanna Recently, there was much controversy regarding garbage disposal in areas under the Colombo Municipal Council. Due to the…
An Order From the Information Commission to the Police Against Withholding Information
By Rahul Samantha Hettiarachchi In Sri Lanka, many public authorities inadvertently block the public’s right to information guaranteed by the…
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