Understanding the dynamics of Sri Lanka’s political shift and ...
Oct 13, 2024 · In this insightful interview with the Sunday Observer, Prof. Jayadeva Uyangoda, a veteran political analyst shares his extensive knowledge on the evolving political landscape in Sri Lanka. With a focus on the recent Presidential election and its implications on governance and reform, Prof. Uyangoda discusses the significant shifts in political power, the pressing need for structural changes ...
Cybercrime surges in Sri Lanka - Sunday Observer
Oct 20, 2024 · The widespread corruption scandals involving misappropriation, theft, and embezzlement of billions in public funds, once rampant in highway infrastructure projects in the country, now appear to have shifted towards digital…
The Great Debate: WFH vs RTO - Sunday Observer
Jan 5, 2025 · The year 2024 ended with no clear winner in sight in the Great Debate – Work From Home (WFH) vs Return To Office (RTO). In fact, I am typing this article in a WFH setting on New Year’s Day, with no disturbance from office telephone calls, colleagues or other distractions. The concept of WFH gained prominence with the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, when Governments around the world ...
News Archives - Sunday Observer
Jan 26, 2025 · Recent arrests and police investigations into the railway online ticket racket seem to have improved public access to tickets for the popular Colombo-Badulla train route. According to members of the…
Deepening India – Sri Lanka ties through culture
Jan 12, 2025 · The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) serves as a dynamic hub for strengthening cultural ties between India and Sri Lanka. Formerly known as the Indian Cultural Centre, it was inaugurated…
Only seven subjects for GCE (O/L) from 2026 - Sunday Observer
Mar 17, 2024 · The number of subjects for the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examination under the new educational reforms will be limited to seven and A, B and C passes will be completely…
Flying high and safe - Sunday Observer
Jan 5, 2025 · Yet, plane crashes do happen occasionally due to a variety of factors including pilot error, bad weather, mechanical faults, bird strikes and even “physical and technical external interference” – a reference to the Surface to Air (SAM) missile attacks that brought down Malaysia Airlines MH14 (2014) and Azerbaijan Airlines 8243 (2024). On-board and mid-air explosions (bomb attacks) in ...
Sri Lankans share their vision for 2025 - Sunday Observer
Jan 5, 2025 · The 2020s began with significant challenges for Sri Lanka. From the devastating Easter Sunday attacks in 2019 to the global pandemic and an economic crisis that took years to recover from, the nation faced bleak times. However, the 2024 elections rekindled hope for a brighter future. December’s ...
2025 and the future - Sunday Observer
Jan 5, 2025 · What’s more important than a mere assessment of what is in store for Sri Lanka this year, would be a sizing up of what is in store for the country and the world in the next 25 years at least. A preliminary analysis of what may portend in economic and political terms in particular in 2025, was made ...
A national initiative for sustainable change - Sunday Observer
On January 1, 2025, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake launched the “Clean Sri Lanka” program designed to pave the way towards a transformation that embodies the vision of “A Thriving Nation A Beautiful Life”. The initiative focuses on four primary goals such as, the eradication of rural poverty, environmental clean-up, building a digital economy and ensuring good governance. These ...