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 […]
IMF Staff Concludes June 2026 Visit to Sri Lanka: Key Takeaways
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou, concluded IMF staff visit to Sri Lanka on June 30, 2026. The team was in Colombo from June 24 to 30 to review recent macroeconomic developments and progress on the economic reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. This […]
Sri Lanka School Junk Food Ban 2026: Tackling Childhood Obesity & NCDs
Sri Lanka School Junk Food Ban 2026 – Sri Lanka has taken a decisive step to improve child health by enforcing a nationwide ban on junk food and unhealthy snacks in schools. Starting in late June 2026 (enforcement reported from around June 23), the Education Ministry, in coordination with the Health Ministry, has prohibited the […]
Sri Lanka Dengue Surge 2026: Current Cases, Risks & Prevention Tips
Sri Lanka dengue surge is currently a significant issue in 2026. As of mid-June 2026, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) of the Ministry of Health has reported over 47,000 dengue cases and 29 related deaths nationwide. This marks a sharp increase compared to the same period in previous years, with cases nearly doubling in […]
Hatton National Bank and Nucleus Software Celebrate Five Years of Partnership Driving Transaction Banking Transformation and Excellence, Powered by FinnAxia®
Image – Hatton National Bank and Nucleus Software celebrate five years of successful partnership(L to R)- Anurag Mantri (COO & Country Head Singapore, Nucleus Software), Rajive Dissanayake (EVP/Head of SME & Micro Finance, HNB), Vishnu R. Dusad(Co-founder & Managing Director, Nucleus Software), Damith Pallewatte (MD & CEO, HNB) , Sanjay Wijemanne (COO, HNB), Dr. Apurva […]