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Unpacking misinformation behind PCs and delayed PC Polls

By Ayodhya Kiriella The postponed Provincial Council Elections can be treated as a serious challenge to Sri Lanka’s democratic credentials....

Senior editors call for a ‘journalism reboot’ for effective disaster reporting

COLOMBO - A panel of senior editors discussed the importance of covering crisis with speed and accuracy at a...

CIR marks six years with expert discussion on crisis reporting

COLOMBO – The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) successfully concluded “Frontlines of Truth: Reporting in Times of Crisis” a...

Journalists urged to uphold accuracy and ethics in crisis reporting

NIMJN founder Rajneesh Bhandari calls for greater collaboration among South Asian investigative journalists Award-winning Nepali investigative multimedia journalist, filmmaker and...

CIR launches handbook for journalists

Reporting on Mass Graves: A Practitioners Guide The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) recently launched a journalism resource titled “Reporting...

CIR marks anniversary with special event on crisis reporting

Keynote on how racism, institutional decay and information vacuums compound natural disasters The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) marked its...
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Panel discussion: When Every Second Counts: The Role of Journalists During Crisis Situations

“When Every Second Counts: The Role of Journalists During Crisis Situations,” a panel discussion organized by the  Center for...

Expert Discussion : Frontlines of Truth: Reporting in Times of Crisis

Sri Lanka faces a medium to high overall disaster risk and ranked 31st globally on the INFORM Risk Index and...

Nominate an Outstanding Journalist for the 2026 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award

Each year, the International Center for Journalists honors outstanding colleagues with the ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award at our Awards Dinner. We...

Tribute: Iqbal Athas (1944–2026)

With the passing away of Iqbal Athas (81), a glittering era in Sri Lankan journalism comes to an end. ...

Public panic, mass displacement and criminal culpability

A wave of social media posts hamper Ditwah disaster response while police prepares for combative action  CCID investigating online disinformation...

GIJN Guide to Investigating Foreign Lobbying

by Andrew Lehren and Nikolia Apostolou • June 4, 2025 Table of Contents What Is Lobbying? Lobbying in the United States Lobbying in the European Union Lobbying Within...