Air Quality Concerns in Sri Lanka: Causes, Impacts, and Pathways to Improvement
Air quality remains a critical public health and environmental concern in Sri Lanka, with recent reports highlighting persistent challenges across urban and rural areas. As of early 2026, real-time monitoring indicates that air quality in key cities frequently falls into the “moderate” to “unhealthy for sensitive groups” categories, influenced by a combination of local emissions […]
Sri Lanka’s Tea Industry: Achievements, Challenges, and the Path Forward
Sri Lanka’s tea industry is one of the country’s most recognised assets, producing the celebrated Ceylon Tea enjoyed worldwide for its quality and variety. The sector supports over a million livelihoods and remains a major source of foreign exchange. At the same time, it faces longstanding challenges related to worker welfare and growing pressures from […]
Hidden Strengths of Sri Lanka: High Literacy and Education Achievements Amid Persistent Unemployment
Many people outside or even within Sri Lanka are unaware of the country’s remarkable education achievements. With a literacy rate exceeding 92% (adult) and near 99% for youth, free education from kindergarten to university, and compulsory schooling up to age 14, Sri Lanka boasts one of Asia’s most accessible and equitable systems. This foundation has […]
Understanding Sri Lanka’s Economic and Social Infrastructure: Insights from Central Bank Publications
Economic and social infrastructure forms the backbone of any nation’s development. In Sri Lanka, these sectors often referred to as Economic and Social Overheads (ESO) include essential services like energy, transport, telecommunications, water supply, education, and healthcare. Reliable infrastructure supports business growth, improves quality of life, and drives long-term prosperity. The Central Bank of Sri […]
Sri Lanka’s Banking Sector Resilience and Its Meaning for Ordinary Citizens
As 2025 draws to a close, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released the Financial Soundness Indicators for the third quarter (July–September 2025). These figures, combined with the strong fiscal performance recorded in the first nine months of the year, offer reassuring news for ordinary Sri Lankans who are still recovering from the 2022 […]
Cyclone Ditwah’s Impact on Sri Lanka’s Economy: Fiscal Resilience Tested Amid Recovery Challenges
Sri Lanka’s path to economic recovery faced a severe setback with the devastating Cyclone Ditwah in late November 2025. This catastrophic event, one of the deadliest natural disasters since the 2004 tsunami, inflicted widespread damage across all 25 districts, affecting nearly 2 million people and over 500,000 families. As the nation grapples with reconstruction, recent […]
AI Image Editing Tools and Non-Consensual Deepfakes: A Growing Threat to Public Safety and Privacy
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) drives innovation, the misuse of AI image editing tools has emerged as a significant concern for public safety and individual privacy. Recent reports highlight how advanced features in platforms from leading tech companies allow users to create non-consensual manipulated images, often targeting women without their knowledge or permission. […]
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Approves Targeted Tariff Reforms: A Strategic Boost for Deep-Sea Fishing and Tuna Exports in 2026
Sri Lanka’s fisheries sector, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy and food security, has received a timely policy intervention with the Cabinet’s recent approval of tariff reforms aimed at easing bait fish imports for the deep-sea fishing industry. Announced on December 23, 2025, these measures address a longstanding shortage of bait fish critical for long-line […]
Gold Prices in Sri Lanka on December 23, 2025: Latest Rates Amid Global Record Rally
As of December 23, 2025, gold prices in Sri Lanka remain elevated, reflecting the ongoing global surge that has pushed the precious metal to unprecedented highs. According to reliable local sources like IdeaBeam, today’s gold rates show significant levels for both investment and jewelry purposes. This comes as international spot gold trades around $4,400+ per […]
World Bank’s $50 Million Digital Services Project: Why Sri Lanka Must Strengthen Digital Communication for Growth and Resilience
Sri Lanka has entered a new phase of recovery and modernization. Following years of economic turbulence and climate‑related disasters, the country is now receiving $50 million project support from the World Bank to improve digital services and strengthen the economy. This project is not just about technology upgrades, it is about building resilience, improving governance, […]