Chief Inspector A.A. Apsara Krishanthi Abeysekera has been appointed as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Pindeniya Police Station in the Kegalle District as part of the recent transfers implemented by the National Police Commission. Abeysekera joined the police service as a Sub-Inspector in 1996 and has held various positions since then. In 2020, she was…
Sri Lanka’s funeral directing industry is traditionally male-dominated, with very few women engaged in the profession. However, a woman from Deyyandara in the Southern Province has broken this norm by managing a funeral parlor and handling all funeral services, including preparing and embalming bodies. Ranawaka Sepalika Nilmini took over the family-owned Deyyandara Mal Shalawa (funeral…
(Read in Sinhala) Despite the rise of modern communication methods, the postal service, one of the oldest forms of communication, continues to serve millions globally. Sri Lanka’s postal service dates back to 1798 when the Dutch established the first five post offices in the coastal areas. In 1799, the first postal regulations and postage fees…
At a press conference regarding the third review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Sri Lanka Representative Peter Brewer highlighted the need for a property tax to ensure long-term economic stability. A property tax is a progressive tax imposed on the wealth of property owners, commonly practiced in many…
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is reportedly working to discourage solar power supplied to the national grid from rooftop solar panels, aiming to limit the amount of solar power acquired. Currently, the CEB pays Rs. 27 per unit for up to 500 kilowatts of roof-top solar energy supplied to the grid and Rs. 23 per…
According to the state-owned Silumina newspaper, approximately 150 luxury Range Rover vehicles have already been ordered following the Sri Lankan government’s decision to lift the ban on vehicle imports. The price of a Range Rover is estimated to be around Rs. 150 million. These vehicles are expected to hit Sri Lankan roads by June 2025.
The Department of Railways has received approval to recruit 140 train drivers for the first time in 10 years. Applicants must have passed the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination in the Mathematics stream and hold either an NVQ qualification or a Technical Diploma. Recruitment will take place under five different categories. Although the Department of Railways…
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) recommended last week that the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Act be amended. According to the COPE recommendations, four representatives of foreign employment agencies currently serving among the 12 members of the SLBFE’s Board of Directors should be removed. Additionally, the powers of the Minister of Foreign Employment…
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, traditionally dominated by men, is witnessing a start of transformative shift as women assume leadership and operational roles in a few key resorts, challenging entrenched gender norms. Despite comprising 52% of the population, women represent only about 10% of the 200,000-strong workforce in the hospitality industry. Two pioneering resorts—Amba Yaalu and…
Ever heard of the “Dead Horse Theory”? It’s a hilarious way to explain how people, companies, and even whole countries handle obvious, hopeless problems — by doing everything except admitting the problem is unsolvable. The basic idea is simple: If you realize you’re riding a dead horse, the smartest thing to do is get off…
