When a fairly amateur phishing attack targeted the Treasury’s new PDMO, they didn’t notice the glaring red flags. Even after India warned them, they sent another million dollars to a fraudulent bank account.

“We were appointed to do the JVP cadres’ bidding, not to do what the village needs,” says a former Praja Shakthi chair. The opposition argues that the poverty eradication programme is “capturing the state” and leading to “one party rule”. The NPP says Praja Shakthi law is “still under discussion”.

This evening, Project Roots goes rummaging through the diaspora's roots and routes at Hatch, Uncover sadly doesn’t strip at the JDA Perera Gallery, and the slightly inscrutable Denary Odyssey 3 at the

When a fight between inmates on Sunday spiralled into the second deadliest prison riot in Sri Lankan history, 29 died. This includes eight guards brought to Negombo from Colombo, who didn't know the lay of the land. 14 of the bodies had bullets in them, but the STF denies shooting.

Ragging has been illegal for almost three decades. The Supreme Court has issued strict anti-ragging orders. Universities have marshals and hotlines. But students continue to suffer serious injuries.

This evening, build your "climate character" (presumably no hotties allowed) at Lakmahal's eco writing workshops – they’re on during the weekend too. Ready yourself to storm the barricades with a burgundy

Some think the president favours the incumbent chief justice, Surasena, because he’s expediting high profile cases. The government says the idea to extend judges terms has nothing to do with personalities, its meant to retain expertise in the understaffed justice system.

Around the world, tea estates are turning to drones and harvesting machines to manage labour shortages. But high equipment costs, hilly terrain, and concerns over quality will make the transition for Sri Lanka especially difficult.