Groundviews - Journalism for Citizens
When a delicate object like a glass vase, ceramic bowl or porcelain cup breaks, we throw it away thinking that it is beyond repair. But in the Japanese art of kintsugi, cracks…. Groundviews on …
Muslims Returning to Jaffna Face Many Challenges to Exist
Apr 13, 2024 — Beginning in Chavakachcheri on October 15, all the Muslims were evicted throughout Mannar, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, Jaffna and Vavuniya by October 30. Families were …
Parliament and Parliamentary Democracy in Sri Lanka: A
Jun 30, 2021 — The narrative of Sri Lanka’s parliament has been intertwined with the stories of modern democracy, changing constitutional architecture of the state and political agendas of …
A.K. Dissanayake Leads in Presidential Election Voting Intent
Sep 12, 2024 — Photo courtesy of The Leader. The Institute for Health Policy’s (IHP) Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey (SLOTS) MRP provisional estimates of presidential election voting …
JVP’s Unmistakable Turn - Groundviews
Feb 14, 2024 — Given this background, the old JVP’s idea of Indian expansion is a myth. The JVP turned to democracy after failing to seize power through the barrel of the gun. Since then, it …
The VFS Controversy: Making Sense of What Happened
May 20, 2024 — Sri Lanka’s tourist visa fee of $100.77 was much higher than its competitors such as Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam who were charging less than $40. If the 2024 target of …
A Year of Change and Challenges for Sri Lanka - Groundviews
Mar 4, 2024 — In presenting the 2024 Budget in parliament in November, 2023 President Ranil Wickremesinghe faced the dual challenges of maintaining public support and meeting IMF …
X-Press Pearl Disaster: An Oceanographic Perspective
Jun 8, 2021 — X-Press Pearl was transporting 78 tonnes of low-density polyethylene pellets called nurdles in three containers. Nurdles are used as a raw material for the manufacture of plastic …
A Lost White Tribe: The Eurasians of Sri Lanka - Groundviews
Apr 12, 2011 — A Lost White Tribe: The Eurasians of Sri Lanka is a personal look at some of the last remaining ‘Eurasians’, and part of the Moving Images commissioned and supported by …
Sajith Premadasa and A.K. Dissanayake Tied in Voter Poll
May 30, 2024 — The Institute for Health Policy’s (IHP) Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey (SLOTS) MRP provisional estimates of presidential election voting intent in April 2024 show support for …