Sri Lanka to Formulate Inbound Labour Migration Policy to Regulate Foreign Workers
In a significant policy shift, Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved the formulation of an Inbound Labour Migration Policy to regulate foreign workers entering the country for employment. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting held on 18 May 2026 and published on 20 May 2026. The proposed policy aims to create a structured framework […]
Why Is the Sri Lankan Rupee Weakening in 2026? A Bloomberg Analysis
The Sri Lankan rupee has emerged as Asia’s worst-performing currency this month, with its slide intensifying due to speculation of further weakening, according to Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando. In an interview with Bloomberg, the minister highlighted that importers are aggressively buying dollars while exporters are delaying the conversion of their […]
Why Is the Sri Lankan Rupee Under Pressure in 2026? CBSL Governor Explains
Why is the Sri Lankan rupee under pressure in 2026? The Sri Lankan rupee has come under renewed pressure in 2026, weakening by around 4.8% year-to-date by mid-May, according to remarks attributed to CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. However, the Governor has stressed that the current situation is not a repeat of the 2022 currency […]
Sri Lanka’s New Metro Buses: A Welcome Step Forward, But When Will We Truly End the Overcrowded, Polluting Bus Culture?
Sri Lanka New Metro Buses – Sri Lanka has taken a visibly positive step in public transport with the introduction of a new low-floor priority bus service, widely referred to as the Lanka Metro Transit / Metro Bus service. Launched as a pilot project on 21 April 2026, on key routes such as Makumbura to […]
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Dip Below US$7 Billion in April 2026: Implications for Economic Stability
Sri Lanka official reserves dip below US$7 Billion threshold once again. According to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), total official reserves declined from US$7.026 billion at the end of March 2026 to US$6.759 billion by the end of April 2026. This development has sparked discussions among economists, businesses, […]
Aswesuma Double Payment Error: A Costly Administrative Error or Symptom of Deeper Systemic Issues?
Aswesuma Double Payment Error | The Finance Ministry and the Welfare Benefits Board have admitted to a significant blunder in the Aswesuma welfare programme. In April 2026, thousands of beneficiaries received double payments due to an “accidental” duplicate upload of payment files while processing additional festive allowances ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. […]
Are Sri Lanka’s Agriculture Sector & Farmers Ready for Climate Change?
Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector & farmers, the backbones of rural livelihoods and food security, stands at a critical crossroads. Climate change is no longer a distant threat, it is actively reshaping farming landscapes through erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, intense floods, and rising temperatures. From devastating impacts of Cyclone Ditwah in late 2025 to recurring dry […]
Why Honking Has Become a National Habit – The Daily Reality of Noise Pollution on Sri Lankan Roads
Do you also have these daily reality of noise pollution experiences? Every day, millions of Sri Lankans endure a constant assault on their ears and nerves while commuting. The moment traffic slows even slightly, the chorus begins sharp, impatient blasts from cars, aggressive honking from tuk-tuks, and roaring engines from buses and lorries. Even when […]
Sharks International 2026: A Historic Milestone for Marine Conservation in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is set to host one of the world’s most prestigious marine science events in May 2026. Sharks International 2026, the largest global scientific conference dedicated to sharks, rays, and chimaeras (elasmobranchs), will take place in Colombo from 4 to 8 May 2026. Hosted by the Blue Resources Trust, this marks the first time […]
Fuel Prices Surge Again in Sri Lanka: Another Blow to Household Budgets and Economic Recovery
Fuel Prices Surge Again in Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka’s consumers woke up to yet another fuel price increase as the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) announced revisions effective from midnight on 2 May 2026. Auto Diesel rose by Rs. 10 to Rs. 392 per litre, Super Diesel increased by Rs. 15 to Rs. 458 per […]