Sri Lanka Drug Law Reform 2026: Enforcement and Rehabilitation
Cabinet has approved amendments to Sri Lanka’s principal drug-control and rehabilitation laws. The opportunity is to create one system that separates trafficking from drug dependence, strengthens treatment quality and protects due process.
Bamboo Bio-Fence Sri Lanka: Can It Reduce Human–Elephant Conflict?
China has agreed to support Sri Lanka’s proposed bamboo bio-fence initiative through technical expertise and research. The project could strengthen community protection and rural livelihoods, but it cannot replace elephant corridors, responsible land-use planning or action against illegal habitat destruction.
Child Abuse in Sri Lanka 2026: A Prevention and Safety Reform Agenda
Sri Lanka’s latest child-protection figures require more than public alarm. Reducing abuse demands reliable data, faster justice, child-safe institutions, digital safeguards and public spaces where girls and women can move independently without fear.
Post-Harvest Chemical Use in Agriculture: The Hidden Food-Safety Gap
Chemical exposure does not necessarily end when crops are harvested. Fumigation, ripening, storage protection and surface treatments remain an overlooked part of the food chain requiring stronger monitoring, safer alternatives and transparent regulation.
Sri Lanka PDPA January 2027: Core Data Protection Rules Take Effect
Sri Lanka has confirmed 1 January 2027 as the commencement date for key Personal Data Protection Act provisions. The transition offers regulatory certainty while requiring organisations to strengthen data governance, contracts, security and accountability.
Sri Lanka PMI June 2026: Services Expansion vs Manufacturing Slowdown
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka PMI June (Purchasing Managers’ Index) shows continued expansion in overall economic activity, but with a clear divergence between the services and manufacturing sectors. While services activity strengthened, manufacturing growth moderated, with new orders remaining flat and employment trends stable but not expanding. This pattern raises important questions about the […]
No Shame in Seeking Help: Common Struggles and Hope for Every Age in Sri Lanka
Mental health struggles do not choose age or background. In Sri Lanka today, school children feel the pressure of studies and future worries. Young people face job stress, relationship challenges, and the weight of expectations. Adults carry family responsibilities, financial burdens, and daily exhaustion. Elders often deal with loneliness, health concerns, and the feeling that […]
Responsible Social Media Use: SLMA’s Campaign to Protect Mental Health in Sri Lanka
Why we need a campaign to protect mental health in Sri Lanka? Sri Lanka continues to face significant mental health challenges. Economic pressures, social changes, and the rapid spread of information on digital platforms have created new risks alongside opportunities for support. In recent weeks, the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), through its Expert Committee […]
Sri Lanka Prison Reform: Lessons from Norway, Germany & Singapore to Cut Overcrowding
Why Sri Lanka prison reform needed right now? Sri Lanka’s prison system is under severe pressure. The number of inmates has grown significantly in recent years, with overcrowding reaching critical levels in several facilities. This includes both convicted prisoners and those on remand for relatively minor or unproven cases, alongside individuals involved in serious crimes. […]
Sri Lanka Upgraded to Upper Middle Income by World Bank 2026: What It Means
Sri Lanka upgraded to upper middle income economy by World Bank. The World Bank Group has updated its annual Country Income Classifications, reclassifying Sri Lanka from a lower-middle-income economy to an upper middle income economy. This change, announced in the latest release around July 1, 2026, places Sri Lanka alongside Jordan, Micronesia, the Philippines, and […]