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…
Violence against 31,810 children, 45,404 women in last 5 years – Police bureau 7,758 children, 14,023 women sexually abused
By K. Prasanna There were 31,810 cases of violence against children and 45,404 cases of violence against women reported between…
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…
What happened to Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserves?
What is the current dollar exchange rate? What is the current national dollar reserve? For how many weeks will the…
Can you request information regarding assets and liabilities of public representatives under the Right to Information Act?
The Sri Lanka Press Institute conducts monthly public polls on social media platforms with the objective of educating the public…
Four power plants have been shut down intermittently over 3 months due to the fuel shortage
Sri Lankans are now experiencing a severe socio-economic crisis which has resulted in diminishing forex reserves, staggering inflation, rising amount…
Why do so many infants die in Vavuniya District?
Last February, there were reports on the mainstream media and social media that a large number of infants had died…
4180 Ships Have Arrived in Sri Lanka in 2021!
Sri Lanka is a very active hub on the Silk Route. Apart from that, Sri Lanka is also a popular…
An RTI Workshop for journalists at ‘Mawbima’ and ‘Ceylon Today’ Newsrooms
The Sri Lanka Press Institute’s Right to Information (RTI) division organized a workshop for the journalists of ‘Mawbima’ and ‘Ceylon…
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