Budget 2026: What Does Sri Lanka’s Economic Blueprint Mean for Ordinary Citizens?
A comprehensive analysis of how the government’s second national budget will impact everyday life, livelihoods, and the future of average Sri Lankans As Sri Lanka presents its Budget 2026, the critical question for millions of ordinary citizens isn’t about GDP percentages or debt ratios it’s simpler and more urgent: Will life become more affordable? Will […]
Aswesuma Welfare: Why Sri Lanka Must Rethink Its Welfare Culture?
Aswesuma Welfare | According to data from the Department of Census and Statistics in 2024, Sri Lanka has approximately 5.2 million families. Yet, an astonishing 4.3 million have applied for Aswesuma welfare benefits, a figure that suggests more than mere economic hardship. As analyst Upali Pannala observed, the problem lies not only in poverty but […]