Center for Investigative Reporting, Sri Lanka

Analysts warn naval incidents can quickly escalate diplomatically. #SriLanka’s response to the Iranian vessel shows the delicate balance between neutrality, security & diplomacy amid rising Middle East tensions. cir.lk/amid-regional-… #MiddleEastConflict #Iran #MaritimeSecurity

For 26-year-old Uber Eats rider Ranuka Dilshan, #fuel queues mean lost peak hours and “peanut income.” Like many gig workers, every hour off the road threatens survival. cir.lk/anxiety-at-the… #FuelCrisis #MiddleEastCrisis #SriLanka #War

Col. Nalin Herath highlights a critical gap—#SriLanka lacks a comprehensive #nationalsecurity strategy. He discusses Indian Ocean stability, UDA vulnerabilities & the need for a balanced, proactive framework. cir.lk/indian-ocean-s… #MaritimeSecurity #SriLanka #WestAsia

Sri Lanka faces rising risks—and opportunities—in a contested Indian Ocean. Prof. Jayanath Colombage highlights gaps in national security strategy amid incidents like IRIS Dena. Read: cir.lk/iran-ship-cris… #IndianOcean #MaritimeSecurity #NationalSecurity #SriLanka #WestAsia

#SriLanka can’t act in isolation—balancing ties with the #US, #India, and others is key. From #maritimerisks to #economic recovery, #foreignpolicy will shape the decade ahead. Full interview: cir.lk/from-maritime-… #war #WestAsiaCrisis

Sri Lanka reports just 7,500–8,500 TB cases yearly—far below the 14,000 target. Colombo bears 25%, with ~750 deaths annually, exposing gaps in detection and care. Read more: cir.lk/sri-lankas-mis… #TB #Health #WHO #NPTCCD

One elephant. Alone in Sinharaja. 🐘 A powerful story of isolation, shrinking habitats, and survival. cir.lk/natures-final-… #Sinharaja #Elephants #SriLanka #Wildlife #Conservation

#SriLanka must carefully navigate rising WestAsia tensions, balancing neutrality with #economic & #security interests. A shifting global landscape demands strategic, resilient decisions. An op-ed by @NireshE96970: cir.lk/prioritizing-s… #AKD #Diplomacy #ForeignRelations

Fuel Pass expansion raises serious concerns on privacy, legality & state accountability. Most areas show weak compliance. Is Sri Lanka ready to protect citizen data? Read: cir.lk/fuel-pass-and-… #DataProtection #FuelPass #SriLanka #Privacy #Governance #DigitalRights

AI-driven #misinformation is reshaping #politics in #SriLanka. For #women, #deepfakes and digital attacks pose a growing threat to representation and trust. Read more: shorturl.at/UVJID #AI #election #disinformation @factumlk @DilrukshiH @GaganiWeerakoon

#Kanneliya #rainforest hosts rare, critically endangered #amphibians. But #invasiveplants like hard #alstonia threaten these unique #species and their #habitats. Read more: shorturl.at/z4oTx #Environment #Biodiversity #conservation

#Sri Lanka’s #rainforest #butterflies are under growing threat as #habitats shrink and #forests change. Their decline signals deeper #ecological risks for these fragile ecosystems. Read more: shorturl.at/6ZN3n #Biodiversity #Conservation #Kanneliya #Sinharaja

Security analysts warn that the incident highlights the growing strategic tension in the #IndianOcean one of the world’s busiest maritime regions. The incident underscored the need for #SriLanka to strengthen maritime surveillance. Read more: url-shortener.me/FWO9 #IranShip

Officials claim no deforestation #OSINT shows increasing #treecoverloss #forestcoverloss in Nagoda, Galle. Read CIR’s probe: url-shortener.me/EUWZ #Environment #SriLanka #Deforestation #Rainforests #Kanneliya #biodiversity #ecology #SriLanka

Await CIR’s upcoming #OSINTinvestigation highlighting #forestedge around a critical #forest area in the South, focusing on Nagoda, Galle & Kanneliya–Dediyagala–Nakiyadeniya(#KDN). Since 2001, #LK has lost 2,300 sqkm of #treecover according to @globalforests 🌱 #Deforestation

🤖 AI-driven #fakenews can disproportionately target & silence #women, reinforcing #online inequality. Understanding this is key to inclusive #digitalspaces. This op-ed probes how #AI fuels #gendered #disinformation Read more: #CounteringDisinfo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tinywebs.info/287mKg#Counter… @factumlk @GaganiWeerakoon

#Misinformation clouds debate on Sri Lanka’s delayed PC #elections. Former EC @MahindaDeshapriya breaks down the #legal, #political & #administrative realities behind the postponement. Read: url-shortener.me/BFIR #PCPolls #Democracy #CounteringDisinfo @factumlk @Ayodhyasonali

#PanelDiscussion “When Every Second Counts: The Role of #Journalists During #CrisisSituations,”part of;#FrontlinesOfTruth, 30Jan @ SLPI. Moderated by HanaIbrahim, speakers @NireshEliatamby, @GaganiWeerakoon & @RajneeshB, will explore #crisisjournalism, #Ethics & #misinformation

Frontlines of Truth: Reporting in Times of Crisis With #SriLanka ranked 31st for #disasterRisk, @cirsl1 is hosting an expert discussion on #CrisisReporting. Featuring @RajneeshB & @sanjanah on public safety & "prepared #journalism." @Nepalimjn #DisasterReporting #MediaIntegrity

Nominate an Outstanding #Journalist for the 2026 @ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award cir.lk/nominate-an-ou…