The recent experience of Cyclone Ditwa should serve as a national wake-up call. What the country witnessed was not merely the impact of a severe […]
Month: December 2025
SEC Warns Investors Against ‘Blue Ocean Securities’ Scam Involving Fake Trading App and WhatsApp Groups
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has issued a warning to investors regarding a fraudulent scheme operating under the name Blue Ocean […]
Sri Lanka key revenue agencies to exceed tax targets by Rs400bn: Minister
Sri Lanka’s main revenue agencies are expected to surpass their 2025 collection targets, and the budget deficit is projected to remain below the original estimate […]
Sri Lanka’s Capital Alliance upgraded to A+ by Lanka Rating Agency
Sri Lanka’s Capital Alliance PLC (CAL) has received an upgraded credit rating of A+ with a Stable Outlook from Lanka Rating Agency (LRA), reflecting the […]
Sri Lanka stocks dip 0.02-pct on banks and capital goods
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed 0.02 percent lower, weighed down by declines in diversified financial and capital goods shares, according to official data. The […]
Exclusive: Sri Lanka forecasts 5% growth in 2026, aided by post-cyclone reconstruction
Sri Lanka anticipates economic growth exceeding 5% in the coming year, matching this year’s pace and surpassing projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This […]
Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields down
Sri Lanka’s rupee continued to weaken, closing at 309.65/72 against the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, compared to 309.50/60 the previous day, […]
Sri Lanka sells Rs40.62bn Treasury bills; yields flat
Sri Lanka has raised 40.62 billion rupees through the sale of Treasury bills at a recent auction, according to data released by the Ministry of […]
David Pieris Group expands global footprint with investment in Dubai-based Navire Logistics
The David Pieris Group has strengthened its international presence by acquiring a 50% ownership stake in Navire Logistics Services L.L.C (www.navirelogistics.com), a well-established logistics company […]
Evolution Auto Launches Riddara RD6 Active – Sri Lanka’s Most Accessible Electric Double-Cab for the New Generation
Evolution Auto, Sri Lanka’s leading provider of electric mobility solutions, has officially launched the Riddara RD6 Active, the country’s newest all-electric double-cab pickup. The unveiling […]
Janashakthi Finance appoints Sithambaram Sri Ganendran as CEO
Janashakthi Finance PLC, formerly known as Orient Finance PLC and a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), has announced the appointment of Sithambaram Sri Ganendran as […]
KAL hosts inaugural Sri Lanka ATM business and technology gathering
KAL, a leading global provider of ATM software, recently organized an innovation-focused event in Colombo aimed at fostering growth and advancement within Sri Lanka’s banking […]
An appreciation published by Senior Journalist and former Air force Intelligence Officer
By the dawn of the new millennium, Sri Lanka was war-weary. The military camps along the Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, Eastern Province and A9 roads, which stretched […]
Akbar Brothers wins top honours at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25
Akbar Brothers Ltd., has secured four major titles at the 27th Presidential Export Awards 2024/2025, hosted by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, winning the […]
Financial Chronicle Goes Trilingual
Financial Chronicle Sri Lanka has taken a major step toward inclusive and wider communication by becoming a fully trilingual news platform, now publishing content in […]
Fifa brings in new £45 ticket for 2026 World Cup
Fifa has introduced a small number of “more affordable” $60 (£45) tickets for all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup following criticism of its […]
PM Harini assures to address salary concerns of govt translators
Officials of the Government Translators’ Service Union met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss several issues including salary […]
Mujibur Rahman seeks Police protection
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has stated that he had formally requested the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure his personal safety, […]