Sri Lanka Moves to Reassure Public on Data Privacy in India-Funded e-NIC Project- 2025
Sri Lanka’s government is seeking to calm public anxiety over its planned electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) system, which is being funded by a grant from India. Amid a heated debate over data privacy and national sovereignty, authorities insist that robust legal and technical safeguards will ensure sensitive personal data remains under Sri Lankan control. […]
Aswesuma Expansion in Sri Lanka: Strengthening the Social Safety Net in 2025
Sri Lanka is set to expand its flagship Aswesuma welfare benefit programme in July 2025, adding 400,000 new families to its rolls. This expansion is more than a budget line item—it reflects the country’s evolving approach to poverty reduction, economic resilience, and social equity at a time of deep economic stress. Here’s a detailed look […]
Inland Revenue and Tax Collection Going Digital in Sri Lanka: Promise, Progress, and Pitfalls
Sri Lanka’s government has long recognised that its tax system needs modernisation. Against the backdrop of fiscal crises, IMF-supported reform programmes, and an urgent need to increase revenue, digitalising tax collection has become a national priority. This article explores the country’s push to take the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) digital: what’s been done, what it […]
Unemployment in Sri Lanka: A Closer Look at 2025
Unemployment is more than a statistic. It’s a deeply personal struggle for families, a challenge for policymakers, and a signal of broader economic health. As Sri Lanka works to recover from crisis, understanding its unemployment problem is critical. Current Unemployment Levels As of early 2025, the Department of Census and Statistics estimates Sri Lanka’s national […]
Introducing a Game-Changer for Sri Lankan Tourism: The New Tourism Act
Sri Lanka stands on the cusp of a transformative leap in tourism. On June 28, 2025, the Cabinet approved a proposal to replace the existing Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005 with a far more responsive, modern, and growth‑oriented legal framework.(Sri Lankan Tourism) With this progressive overhaul, Sri Lanka can unlock untapped potential—and here’s how this […]
Sri Lanka’s Planned Electricity Bill Faces Pushback from Aid Agencies
Sri Lanka’s government is pushing forward with a new Electricity Bill designed to overhaul the country’s power sector. Officials argue the bill is essential to modernize outdated laws, improve efficiency, and attract private investment in renewable energy. But major aid agencies, civil society groups, and even some trade unions have voiced strong opposition. They warn […]
Sri Lanka’s Green Energy Moment: Why Now Is the Time to Embrace Renewable Power
Introduction Sri Lanka is at a crossroads. While grappling with economic recovery, climate risks, and energy insecurity, the nation faces an urgent question — how can we build a resilient future without repeating the mistakes of the past? The answer may lie in something as natural as the sun, wind, and water: renewable energy.(Renewable Power) […]
Ripple Effects: How the Middle East Crisis Impacts Foreign Remittances to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has long depended on the financial lifeline provided by its migrant workers—especially those employed in the Middle East(Middle East Crisis). Over a million Sri Lankans work abroad, and a significant portion of them are employed in Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman. For decades, the […]
Why Clean Energy Is the Future Sri Lanka Needs
Sri Lanka is a country rich in natural beauty, surrounded by oceans, kissed by the sun, and brushed by steady winds. Yet, our power grid still runs heavily on imported fossil fuels. These fuels are expensive, polluting, and often unstable in supply. As the world moves toward greener and more sustainable energy solutions, the question […]
Sri Lanka’s Wake-Up Call: Why We Must Never Forget the Economic Downfall
When a nation faces collapse, the lessons often come too late. But for Sri Lanka, the opportunity to learn—and act—is still within reach. As outgoing Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana steps down after steering the economy through its worst crisis in decades, his reflections offer a sobering reminder of how easily things can unravel when warnings […]