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 Single-Use Plastic Bottles Ban 2026: Government Leads the Charge
Sri Lanka has taken another bold stride in the battle against plastic pollution. From 31 May 2026, the purchase and use of single-use plastic bottles has been officially banned across all state institutions nationwide. A special circular issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government places direct responsibility on heads of […]
Sri Lanka PIC-NET 2026: Public Sector Digital Transformation Launch
The Sri Lanka PIC-NET 2026 marks a major step forward in the country’s digital economy journey. The Ministry of Digital Economy has officially launched the Public Impact Champions Network (PIC-NET) as a pilot institutional network to accelerate the digitalization of public services. This initiative was announced during an awareness programme for coordinating executive officers held […]
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. […]
World Bank’s $120 Million Emergency Support: What It Means for Sri Lanka’s Recovery and Public Confidence
A Timely Lifeline for a Country in Crisis On December 15, 2025, the World Bank confirmed up to USD $120 million in emergency support to Sri Lanka, repurposed from ongoing projects. This announcement comes in direct response to the Government’s request following Cyclone Ditwah, the worst natural disaster to hit the country in two decades. […]
Sri Lanka’s Kithul Tapping Wins UNESCO Recognition: How This Ancient Practice Will Transform Rural Livelihoods
A Historic Moment for Rural Sri Lanka On December 11, 2025, Sri Lanka achieved a remarkable milestone when Kithul Madeema, the centuries-old practice of tapping the Kithul palm tree, was officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee in New Delhi, India. […]