Is Brain Drain the Real Problem, or Is Talent Mismanagement the Deeper One?
Sri Lanka’s national conversation frequently points to brain drain as the primary culprit behind stalled progress skilled professionals, doctors, engineers, and graduates leaving in large numbers for better opportunities abroad. These departures dominate headlines and policy debates. Yet the deeper question persists: is brain drain the core issue, or does talent mismanagement represent the more […]
Is the Rush Towards Alternative Mobility a Real Solution or Just a Crisis Reaction?
Is the Rush Towards Alternative Mobility a Real Solution or Just a Crisis Reaction? Sri Lanka’s transport landscape shifts rapidly whenever fuel availability tightens or prices surge. Public behaviour changes almost overnight queues at petrol stations give way to heightened interest in electric vehicles, hybrids, and other lower-fuel options. These visible responses dominate conversations and […]
Why Does Sri Lanka Celebrate Intelligence but Underinvest in Research?
Why Does Sri Lanka Celebrate Intelligence but Underinvest in Research? Sri Lanka’s public discourse and political speeches frequently praise the nation’s “intelligent” youth, top exam performers, and impressive literacy rates. These accolades dominate national pride and media narratives. Yet the deeper question remains: can admiration for individual intellect translate into national progress without substantial investment […]
Why Does Sri Lanka Talk More About Recovery Than Productivity?
Why Does Sri Lanka Talk More About Recovery Than Productivity? Sri Lanka’s economic conversation remains dominated by stories of rebound record tourist arrivals, rebuilt foreign reserves, and stabilised inflation. These visible wins dominate headlines and policy statements. Yet the deeper question persists: can repeated emphasis on recovery deliver lasting prosperity without a parallel focus on […]
Sri Lanka Fuel Pass QR System: Challenges in Registration Highlight the Road Ahead for Digital Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka reintroduced the QR-based National Fuel Pass system on 15 March 2026 to manage limited fuel stocks during the ongoing Middle East conflict and rising domestic demand. The initiative was rolled out quickly to prevent hoarding and ensure fair distribution at filling stations. While the system’s goal protecting reserves for essential services and everyday […]
Sri Lankan Marine Biologist Dr. Asha de Vos UN Honour: Trailblazing Journey from Doubt to Global Recognition in Ocean Science
In a proud moment for Sri Lanka that is inspiring the nation and beyond, Sri Lankan marine biologist Dr. Asha de Vos has been honoured on the world stage. Her portrait and powerful message were featured at the opening of the United Nations General Assembly in March 2026, as part of the campaign for International […]
Sri Lanka Fuel Prices Surge Again in March 2026 – Middle East Conflict Drives Fresh Hike
Sri Lanka Fuel Prices Surge | The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced another round of fuel price increases, effective from midnight on March 9, 2026, citing rising global crude oil costs triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East. This revision comes just days after the government assured the public of adequate fuel stocks […]
One Day the Chair Will Be Empty: A Gentle Reminder for Every Sri Lankan Family
In Sri Lankan homes, parents are not just family, they are the quiet foundation of everything we become. They carried us when we could not walk, stayed awake through our fevers, and sacrificed without complaint so we could have better lives. As they cross the age of 67, a new and tender chapter begins one […]
Did Sri Lanka’s EEZ Humanitarian Response Rise Above Geopolitics?
Sri Lanka, a small island nation in the Indian Ocean, has once again found itself drawn into the periphery of distant conflicts through events unfolding in its maritime domain. In the past 48 hours, two separate incidents involving Iranian vessels within or near Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) have placed the country’s commitment to […]
Sri Lankan Migrant Workers in the Middle East Amid Regional Tensions: Current Realities and Implications for Sri Lanka
As escalating conflict grips the Middle East in early March 2026, the lives of over one million Sri Lankan expatriate workers have come under renewed scrutiny. The recent intensification of hostilities triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliatory actions across the region has created an atmosphere of uncertainty for the […]