Sri Lanka Prison Reform: Lessons from Norway, Germany & Singapore to Cut Overcrowding
Why Sri Lanka prison reform needed right now? Sri Lanka’s prison system is under severe pressure. The number of inmates has grown significantly in recent years, with overcrowding reaching critical levels in several facilities. This includes both convicted prisoners and those on remand for relatively minor or unproven cases, alongside individuals involved in serious crimes. […]
Sri Lanka Upgraded to Upper Middle Income by World Bank 2026: What It Means
Sri Lanka upgraded to upper middle income economy by World Bank. The World Bank Group has updated its annual Country Income Classifications, reclassifying Sri Lanka from a lower-middle-income economy to an upper middle income economy. This change, announced in the latest release around July 1, 2026, places Sri Lanka alongside Jordan, Micronesia, the Philippines, and […]
IMF Staff Concludes June 2026 Visit to Sri Lanka: Key Takeaways
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou, concluded IMF staff visit to Sri Lanka on June 30, 2026. The team was in Colombo from June 24 to 30 to review recent macroeconomic developments and progress on the economic reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. This […]
Sri Lanka School Junk Food Ban 2026: Tackling Childhood Obesity & NCDs
Sri Lanka School Junk Food Ban 2026 – Sri Lanka has taken a decisive step to improve child health by enforcing a nationwide ban on junk food and unhealthy snacks in schools. Starting in late June 2026 (enforcement reported from around June 23), the Education Ministry, in coordination with the Health Ministry, has prohibited the […]
Sri Lanka Dengue Surge 2026: Current Cases, Risks & Prevention Tips
Sri Lanka dengue surge is currently a significant issue in 2026. As of mid-June 2026, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) of the Ministry of Health has reported over 47,000 dengue cases and 29 related deaths nationwide. This marks a sharp increase compared to the same period in previous years, with cases nearly doubling in […]
Hatton National Bank and Nucleus Software Celebrate Five Years of Partnership Driving Transaction Banking Transformation and Excellence, Powered by FinnAxia®
Image – Hatton National Bank and Nucleus Software celebrate five years of successful partnership(L to R)- Anurag Mantri (COO & Country Head Singapore, Nucleus Software), Rajive Dissanayake (EVP/Head of SME & Micro Finance, HNB), Vishnu R. Dusad(Co-founder & Managing Director, Nucleus Software), Damith Pallewatte (MD & CEO, HNB) , Sanjay Wijemanne (COO, HNB), Dr. Apurva […]
Assetline Finance PLC, Preferred Partner at David Pieris Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd First GWM Flagship Experience Centre
Assetline Finance PLC (AFIN), a member of the David Pieris Holdings, is pleased to be the preferred finance partner for the launch of Sri Lanka’s first GWM Flagship Experience Centre at Access Towers, Colombo by David Pieris Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd (DPA). This state‑of‑the‑art facility marks a significant milestone in the country’s evolving automotive retail landscape. […]
Sri Lanka Single-Use Plastic Bottles Ban 2026: Government Leads the Charge
Sri Lanka has taken another bold stride in the battle against plastic pollution. From 31 May 2026, the purchase and use of single-use plastic bottles has been officially banned across all state institutions nationwide. A special circular issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government places direct responsibility on heads of […]
Sri Lanka PIC-NET 2026: Public Sector Digital Transformation Launch
The Sri Lanka PIC-NET 2026 marks a major step forward in the country’s digital economy journey. The Ministry of Digital Economy has officially launched the Public Impact Champions Network (PIC-NET) as a pilot institutional network to accelerate the digitalization of public services. This initiative was announced during an awareness programme for coordinating executive officers held […]
CBSL Be Scam Proof Month 2026: Sri Lanka’s National Anti-Fraud Campaign
The CBSL Be Scam Proof Month 2026 is a timely national initiative by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Launched on 02 June 2026, this month-long awareness campaign aims to strengthen public resilience against financial scams and protect the financial well-being of citizens across the country. The campaign comes as Sri Lanka continues to expand […]