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පුද්ගල ප්රථම භාෂාවක් භාවිතා කරමු!
No full textThis entry includes a write-up and an infographic (both in Sinhala).On December 21 2023, Dinamina newspaper published an article on the issuance of separate driver’s licenses for individuals with disabilities. The article used the term "ආබාධිතයන්ට (Abadhithayanta)", which is considered discriminatory towards individuals with disabilities. To promote respectful and inclusive language, it is recommended to use person-first terminology, such as "ආබාධ සහිත (Abadha Sahitha)", when referring to individuals with disabilities. In contrast, Mawbima newspaper adhered to this standard, using appropriate language in its reporting on the same incident
Contribution in Parliament - April 2024
No full textThis infographic is available in English and Sinhala.This infographic shows the MPs who did not contribute at all in parliament in April 2024. As per the analysis, 130 MPs contributed to parliament proceedings at least once whereas 95 MPs did not contribute at all during April 2024
Inside the Chamber - Anatomy of a Parliamentary Sitting
No full textThis infographic is available in English and Sinhala.This infographic provides insight about how a normal sitting day at Parliament is organized. The infographic also highlights how the sitting days are decided and duration for each sitting day. Then it provides information about how the parliament proceeds from speaker's announcements at the beginning to the adjournment motion at the end of the day of each parliament session
General Election 2024 - Postal Vote Results - Matara District
No full textThis infographic is available only in English.This infographic presents the postal vote results for the Matara district in the 2024 General Election. The National People's Power (NPP) secured the highest number of votes with 24,954, followed by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) with 2,692 votes, and the New Democratic Front (NDF) with 1,823 votes. The total number of valid votes cast was 30,951, while 679 votes were classified as "sleeping votes.
20240228_P0099_FC_PKGHarishchandra_Reserves
No full textThis submission includes English, Sinhala, and Tamil versions of the fact check.PARTLY TRUE: “[…] We've been able to build up reserves to 4.4 billion by the end of last year.”
Assistant Governor Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) P. K. G. Harischandra, CBSL Monetary Policy Review No. 01 of 2024, 23 January 202
General Election 2024 - Postal Vote Results - Galle District
No full textThis infographic is available only in English.This infographic presents the postal vote results for the Galle district in the 2024 General Election. The National People's Power (NPP) secured the highest number of votes with 32,296, followed by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) with 3,523 votes, and the New Democratic Front (NDF) with 1,964 votes. The total number of valid votes cast was 40,841, while 829 votes were classified as "sleeping votes.
Contribution in Parliament - February 2024
No full textThis infographic is available in English and Sinhala.This infographic shows the overall contribution of MPs in 9th parliament in February 2024. As per the analysis, 132 MPs contributed to parliament proceedings at least once whereas 93 MPs did not contribute at all during February 2024. This infographic indicates 5 most active MPs of the month. Further, the 8 MPs those who have significantly improved their performance during February 2024 compared to January 2024 are also highlighted in this infographic. Those MPs are Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Rohana Bandara, Kanchana Wijesekara, Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, Udaya Gammanpila, Jeevan Thondaman, Nimal Siripala de Silva and Ranjith Bandara
9 Years Since Bond Scam
No full textThis infographic was posted on the Public Finance Platform in English.The 27th of February marks nine years since the infamous “bond scam” of 2015. This resulted in a forensic audit, completed in 2019, on activities of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) with regard to bond market auctions and irregular transactions of the EPF, which is Sri Lanka's largest superannuation fund that is also managed by the CBSL.
The forensic audits report nearly Rs. 10 billion (Rs. 9,826 million) in in losses to the EPF due to irregular bond market transactions from 2002 to 2015. They also report irregular transactions in the share market resulting in losses to the EPF amounting to Rs. 9,470 million in listed equity and Rs. 389 million in unlisted equity from 1998 to 2017. These losses, stemming from irregular transactions in both the bond market and the share market, amount to nearly Rs. 20 billion
20240306_P0100_FC_WimalWeerawansa_IncomeInequality
No full textThis submission includes English, Sinhala, and Tamil versions of the fact check.PARTLY TRUE: The wealthiest 1% in Sri Lanka enjoy 31% of the national income. Similarly, the 10% at the highest stratum of society, inclusive of that 1%, enjoy 64% of the national income […]. After that, the 50% at the bottom enjoy 4% of the national income. -
Wimal Weerawansa, Wimal Weerawansa YouTube Channel, 30 January 202
20230117_P0093_FC_JCAlawathuwala_FoodExpenses
No full textThis submission includes English, Sinhala, and Tamil versions of the fact check.PARTLY TRUE: In 2019, the expenditure on the food of an individual living in Colombo or elsewhere in Sri Lanka was between Rs. 6,000 and Rs. 6,500. By 2023, this has increased to between Rs.16,000 to Rs.17,000. That is, the expenditure has tripled.
J.C Alawathuwala, NewsFirst, 7 November 202