Floods, Landslides & Urban Chaos: Why Sri Lanka Must Reinvent Its Disaster Infrastructure
Cyclone Ditwah has done more than disrupt daily life. It has exposed the fragility of Sri Lanka’s infrastructure a system that buckles under pressure, collapses under intense rainfall, and leaves communities stranded when they most need protection. Flooded highways, submerged neighbourhoods, collapsing bridges, and paralysed transport networks are no longer occasional disasters; they are predictable […]
Vehicle Import Demand and Exchange Rate Stability in 2025: A Public Perspective on Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery
Sri Lanka’s economic recovery in 2025 is marked by cautious optimism. After years of volatility, the country is seeing signs of growth, supported by exports, tourism, and remittances. Yet one area drawing public attention is the rising demand for vehicle imports and the associated Letters of Credit (LCs), which have implications for exchange rate stability, […]
CCTV in Sri Lankan Public Transport 2025: A Necessary Shield or Privacy Concern?
Analyzing the Push for Surveillance as a Solution to Gender-Based Violence The announcement by Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake on November 24, 2025, regarding mandatory CCTV installation in public transport has ignited a crucial conversation about safety, surveillance, and societal accountability in Sri Lanka. This initiative, targeting buses, trains, and school vans, positions technology as the […]
Sri Lanka’s Bus Card Payment Pilot Begins: What It Means for Commuters, Cashless Travel, and the Digital Economy
Sri Lanka officially launched its pilot project to enable bus fare payments via bank cards today, November 24, 2025. This marks a major step toward building a cashless public transport system and integrating everyday travel into the country’s growing digital economy. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Transport and Highways, the Ministry of Technology, […]
The Antibiotic Crisis in Sri Lanka: Why Your Health Depends on Understanding This Now
A Critical Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistance and Antibiotic Misuse in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka faces a silent but accelerating health emergency that threatens to undermine decades of medical progress. Health authorities have raised urgent alarms about the widespread and indiscriminate use of antibiotics across the island nation, warning that current practices are fueling antimicrobial resistance […]
Google Pay in Sri Lanka! What It Means for Everyday Sri Lankans?
Sri Lanka’s financial landscape has taken a historic step forward. Commercial Bank of Ceylon, in partnership with Visa, has introduced Google Pay for its Visa debit and credit cardholders. For the first time, Sri Lankans can add their cards to Google Wallet and make secure, tokenised payments across contactless NFC terminals, mobile apps, and online […]
Cabinet Approval for Female Night Work in Hospitality: A Critical Analysis of Safety, Legal Protection, and Implementation Challenges
A Significant Policy Shift for Sri Lanka’s Workforce The Sri Lankan Cabinet’s recent approval of amendments to the Shop and Office Employees Act No. 19 of 1954 marks a watershed moment for women’s employment rights in the country’s hospitality sector. The decision to permit female employees above 18 years to night work shifts between 6:00 […]
Sri Lankan “Digital Entrepreneur” Exposed! Running 128 AI-Powered Hate Pages That Made $300,000 from UK Division
A 16 November 2025 investigation by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) and The Times has revealed that a Sri Lankan operator ran a network of 128 Facebook pages with a combined 1.6 million followers that systematically pumped Islamophobic and anti-migrant content into British feeds for pure profit. The operation earned an estimated US$300,000 from […]
Is the New Bank Policy on Pledged Land Choking SMEs?
Small and medium enterprises form the backbone of Sri Lanka’s economy. They account for more than 75% of all businesses and contribute significantly to employment, regional development, and post-crisis recovery. Yet, as the country struggles to regain economic stability, a new challenge is emerging one that is rarely discussed but deeply consequential. Banks have tightened […]
Sri Lanka’s Railway Delays: Why the System Is Slowing Down and What Must Change
Sri Lanka’s railway network, once a proud symbol of affordable connectivity and scenic travel, is now increasingly defined by delays, derailments, and disrepair. A recent audit revealed that nearly half of all train journeys in 2024 were delayed, with over 5,000 cancellations and 660 derailments recorded between 2020 and 2024. For passengers across the country, […]