The Paradox of Victor Ivan From Revolutionary to Journalist: Political Enigma – Lionel Bopage
A year after Victor Ivan’s passing, the contradictions that defined him still feel alive. He was, perhaps, one of the prominent individuals, who braved all odds — including a lifelong partial disability — to leave an indelible mark on Sri Lankan media. An activist, political analyst, and author shaped by the works of Bertrand Russell and ...
Victor Ivan Remembered as Fearless Crusader for Press Freedom
At a solemn ceremony to commemorate the life of veteran journalist Victor Ivan, senior journalist Hana Ibrahim gave a powerful tribute to a man she described as “a life lived in relentless pursuit of justice a life that does not simply end, but echoes.” Speech by Hana Ibrahim Many thanks to Janaranjana for helping me fill the gaps of Victor &he...
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When Power Meets Accountability: What Sri Lanka’s Government Must Do; When a Minister Faces Criminal Charges | Lionel Bopage
In any democracy, power and accountability are inseparable. When a minister stands charged before a court of law, the government faces a defining moment. It is not merely a legal inconvenience. It is a test of the government’s democratic character....
IMF-Driven Company Law Reform Shakes Sri Lankan Corporates
Sri Lanka’s corporate sector is facing a sweeping transformation following the enactment of the Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025, a key IMF-backed reform aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability....
EDB, UK Promote DCTS Export Opportunities
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board, in partnership with the British High Commission Colombo, conducted a hybrid awareness session on 11 February 2026 to help exporters capitalize on the United Kingdom’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)....
Cabinet Clears Colombo Housing Phase II
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved Phase II of the Colombo Urban Regeneration Project, securing $158 million in financing from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to build 4,074 housing units for underserved communities....
Sri Lanka Strategic Project Tax Incentives Reviewed
Sri Lanka’s tax concessions for projects designated under the Strategic Development Projects Act, No. 14 of 2008 are under review amid fiscal reforms linked to the International Monetary Fund program....
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services expand last month at slower pace
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors expanded in January 2026, though at a slower pace than December’s seasonal peak, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka....
Access Engineering Commissions $6.9 Million Cyclotron Facility
Access Engineering PLC yesterday commissioned a $6.9 million cyclotron-based radiopharmaceutical production facility, marking its formal entry into advanced nuclear medicine infrastructure....
SIM Re-Registration Plan Raises Privacy Concerns
The Government has approved amendments to SIM card registration regulations requiring re-registration of mobile numbers issued before 2 August 2019....
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Sri Lanka CERT Conducts a Cybersecurity Awareness for the Digital Economy Ministry Staff members
Sri Lanka CERT conducted a Cybersecurity Awareness Program for staff of the Ministry of Digital Economy (MoDE), as part of ongoing efforts to strength...
Ethical Digital Services Key to Sri Lanka’s Growth
Sri Lanka’s digital transformation ambitions demand more than technology adoption — they require ethical, fairly priced digital services aligned w...
Government Pledges Strong Push to Keep Colombo Port Regionally Competitive
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the Port of Colombo through expansion, technology adoption, and international partnershi...
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