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 […]
Moringa: Sri Lanka’s Ancient Superfood with Deep Roots Across South Asia
Moringa oleifera, widely known as Murunga in Sri Lanka and Sajjan or Drumstick tree in India, has been a cornerstone of traditional diets and healing practices in both countries for centuries. This fast-growing “Miracle Tree” thrives in tropical climates and has long been celebrated across South Asia for its exceptional nutritional value and medicinal properties. […]
The Hidden Risks of AI in Legal Practice: Lessons from a Recent High-Profile Court Filing Incident
The Hidden Risks of AI in Legal Practice – A prominent international law firm recently submitted a court document in a complex Chapter 15 bankruptcy case that contained fabricated legal citations and inaccurate analyses of U.S. bankruptcy statutes. The errors stemmed from artificial intelligence tools that generated nonexistent case references and misquoted or invented judicial […]
The Reality of Senior Citizens in Sri Lanka: Are We Truly Prepared?
The Reality of Senior Citizens in Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka’s population is ageing at one of the fastest rates in Asia, creating urgent demands on health, financial security, and social support systems. The proportion of citizens aged 60 and above has risen from 12 percent in 2012 to 18 percent in 2024 (approximately 3.92–3.97 […]
Can Sri Lanka Create More Family-Friendly Workplaces to Support Working Parents?
Can Sri Lanka Create More Family-Friendly Workplaces to Support Working Parents? Sri Lanka faces a persistent challenge in balancing economic ambitions with the realities of family life. Female labour force participation remains low at around 32 percent in early 2025, compared to over 70 percent for men, with many skilled women exiting the workforce after […]
How Can Sri Lanka Improve Its Mental Health Services Amidst Rising Pressures?
Sri Lanka faces a growing mental health crisis that touches every corner of society. Depression affects 19.4 percent of the population higher than the Asian regional average while among adolescents aged 13–17, 18 percent report persistent depression and 15 percent have seriously considered suicide. Economic stress, post-crisis trauma, academic pressure, and social stigma have pushed […]
Understanding the Impact of Inflation on Low-Income Families
Understanding the Impact of Inflation on Low-Income Families – For millions of Sri Lankan families living on modest incomes, inflation is far more than a headline statistic. It is the quiet force that forces impossible choices between food on the table, school fees, medicine, and keeping the lights on. Even as headline inflation has moderated, […]
IMF Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on Combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka’s EFF Program
IMF Sri Lanka 2026, Staff-Level Agreement Reached for Next Review – An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou visited Sri Lanka from March 26 to April 9, 2026, and reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the country’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) […]
What Are the Hidden Costs of Public Sector Cuts on Citizens?
What Are the Hidden Costs of Public Sector Cuts on Citizens? Sri Lanka’s ongoing fiscal consolidation under the IMF-supported programme has brought visible macro gains debt restructuring, rebuilt reserves, and moderated inflation. Yet beneath these stabilising metrics lies a quieter reality: the hidden costs of public sector cuts on ordinary citizens. Rationalisation of the public […]