Sri Lanka moves to modernise postal service and expand e-commerce operationsPosted by Onlanka News Desk on August 7, 2026 - 7:38 pmA preliminary discussion on modernising Sri Lanka Post was held at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today (August 7), focusing on reforms, digitalisation and opportunities to expand parcel delivery and e-commerce services. The discussion was held between Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and officials of the Department of Posts. According to the Postmaster General, there is considerable scope to rapidly expand these services. He noted that while traditional postal services are gradually declining, new opportunities are emerging through e-commerce and internet-based parcel delivery services. Dr Kumanayake said the opportunities created by these new areas are greater than the decline in traditional postal operations.