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. […]
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: What Sri Lankans Need to Know About This Rare but Serious Threat
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with seven cases identified as of early May 2026, including two laboratory-confirmed infections and three deaths. One passenger who disembarked tested positive in Switzerland and is receiving medical care. The specific strain is Andes hantavirus, which is known […]
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 […]
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 […]