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ඔබ තෝරාගන්නේ මින් කුමන සිරස්තලයද?
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2023-07)During the month of July 2023, articles published in Lankadeepa, Divaina and Dinamina newspapers and a news report broadcast by Hiru used the word "නරුමයා"(narumaya) to demonise a suspected father who first held his child ... -
Targeting Assistance: Electricity Consumption is a Superior Method
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2022-07)This note recommends household electricity use as a determinant of eligibility for welfare benefits. As Sri Lanka’s crisis continues, up to 50% or more of the population is likely to need state support, however current ... -
Restoring Efficient Tax Collection Methods: Withholding Tax and Pay-As-You-Earn
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2022-06)The note estimates the additional revenue that can be collected from reinstating in Sri Lanka two methods of efficient tax collection that were discontinued in 2020. That is: the withholding tax (WHT) and the pay-as-you-earn ... -
නිශේධනාත්මක නාමකරණ සහ මාධ්ය ආචාර ධර්ම
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2023-08)In the month of August 2023, Sinhala newspapers Dinamina, Divaina, Lankadeepa and Sinhala TV channel Hiru used derogatory terms such as "කුඩුකාරයා" (Kudukaraya), "කුඩ්ඩන්" (Kuddan) and "මත් ලෝලියා" (Math loliya) to ... -
Inside the Chamber - Secretary General of Parliament
(Manthri.lk, 2024-02-16)This infographic delves into the Secretary General (SG) of parliament, who is the chief executive officer responsible for the efficient functioning of parliament and its related activities. It further covers their role and ... -
Inside the Chamber - What’s a standing order?
(Manthri.lk, 2024-02-14)This infographic provides insight into Standing Orders of Parliament, which are considered to be the most important source of parliamentary procedure, which guides Parliament’s operations, debates and decision making. It ... -
Retirement Funds Face Regressive Taxation in Sri Lanka
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-09)In September 2023, Sri Lanka became the only country to restructure local currency debt by exclusively targeting retirement savings funds, excluding all others. This was justified by claiming that retirement savings were ... -
Does Sri Lanka Need More Rules or Better Compliance?
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-02)The government of Sri Lanka proposed introducing a new law to establish stronger rules on public finance management. The analysis shows that the core weakness in Sri Lanka is not the lack of rules but the lack of compliance. ... -
Inside the Chamber - The legislative process: How do laws pass?
(Manthri.lk, 2024-02-02)This infographic provides insight into the legislative process in parliament, discussing the types of government bills presented to parliament, including how these bills undergo the first, second and third reading. The ... -
Family Connections in the Sri Lankan Parliament
(Manthri.lk, 2024-02-05)Manthri.lk found that 66 MPs (at minimum) in the 9th Parliament has family connections in public office, encompassing 28% of the total MPs. A person in public office is defined as having been elected at a national or ... -
Political Career of Sanath Nishantha
(Manthri.lk, 2024-01-26)These infographics gives personal details (such as date of birth, educational qualifications, profession, family connections to politics) of Sanath Nishantha and details of his political career i.e. start date of political ... -
2024 Budget Sittings - Attendance
(Manthri.lk, 2023-12-22)This infographic shows MP attendance for the 'Budget 2024' proceedings which took place across 28 Parliament sittings, from 13 November to 13 December. It was found that 34 MPs attended less than half of these sittings. ... -
Parliament 2023 Wrapped
(Manthri.lk, 2023-12-15)On 13 December, parliament completed proceedings for 2023 with the conclusion of the committee stage debates of Budget 2024. This infographic analysed how parliament utilised their time, including the top 5 MPs that had ... -
Parliamentary report card: Chaminda Wijesiri – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to October 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2024-01-09)On January 9, 2024, SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri announced his resignation as a member of parliament. VR's Manthri Team analysed his performance in the parliament. The report card shows the contribution of MP Chaminda Wijesiri ... -
Suspended for two weeks - Parliamentary Report card: Sanath Nishantha
(Manthri.lk, 2023-11-24)This infographic is created as a response to the suspension of SLPP MP Sanath Nishantha from parliament for two weeks over his disorderly conduct in parliament. This report card shows the contribution of MP Sanath Nishantha ... -
Online Safety Bill - Voting Breakdown - Second Reading
(Manthri.lk, 2024-01-24)On January 24, 2024, the second reading of the Online Safety Bill was passed with a majority of 46 votes. The following compilation of infographics reflects the list of MPs that voted in favour, against and MPs who were ... -
Office for National Unity and Reconciliation Bill - Voting Breakdown - Second Reading
(2024-01-10)On January 9, 2024, the second reading of the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation Bill was passed with a majority of 41 votes. The following compilation of infographics reflects the list of MPs that voted in favour, ... -
Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill 2024 - Voting Breakdown - Third Reading
(Manthri.lk, 2023-12-12)On December 11, 2023, the third reading of the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill was passed with a majority of 45 votes. The following compilation of infographics reflects the list of MPs that voted in favour, against and ... -
Budget 2024 - Voting Breakdown - Third Reading
(Manthri.lk, 2023-12-14)On December 13, 2023, the third reading of the Budget 2024 (Appropriation Bill) was passed with a majority of 41 votes. The following compilation of infographics reflects the list of MPs that voted in favour, against and ... -
Budget 2024 - Committee Stage Debate - Fisheries
(Manthri.lk, 2023-12-11)On December 11, 2023, during the 17th day of the Budget 2024 committee stage debate, the Heads pertaining to the Ministry of Fisheries were passed. This infographic further highlights key takeaways from Minister Douglas ...