The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) concluded the session with a 0.15 percent increase, predominantly driven by select banking stocks, as per data available on its […]
Month: December 2025
Christmas trees makes it to Sri Lanka’s capital from Ditwah hit hill country
Each year, R. M. Jayatilleke, along with his son and a group of fellow villagers, transports several truckloads of Christmas trees from Bandarawela in the […]
JXG Recognised for HR Excellence at Great HR Awards 2025
JXG (Janashakthi Group) has achieved the Runner-Up (Silver) Award in the Finance, Insurance, Real Estate & Investment Sector at the Great HR Awards 2025. This […]
Safeguarding Curiosity: Designing Safe and Inclusive Digital Learning
Social media is transforming the way students engage with knowledge, not merely by delivering content faster, but by altering the dynamics of attention, curiosity, and […]
UNESCO mobilizes emergency assistance for Sri Lanka
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Manisha Gunasekera, met with the Director-General of UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany, at UNESCO Headquarters […]
MP Ramanathan Archchuna arrested
Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested after surrendering to the Fort Police Station today. His arrest comes after the Colombo Magistrate’s Court issued […]
Textrip awarded multiple national honors for industrial and export excellence
Textrip (Pvt) Ltd., a prominent member of the Elasto Group with nearly five decades of expertise in Sri Lanka’s rubber manufacturing sector, has further solidified […]
Inaugural flight from Poland to Sri Lanka for winter season lands at BIA
The first flight of the winter season from Poland to Sri Lanka landed at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night, June 23. The flight, operated […]
Sri Lanka regulator halts deposit taking by Marlon Fernando forex unit
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has taken action against Marlon Fernando International Forex Exchange Unit Pvt Ltd and Kurukulasooriya Firmie Marlon Fernando, prohibiting them […]
Genelle Unveils Official Website, Bringing Handcrafted Elegance Closer to Customers
Genelle, Sri Lanka’s premium ladies’ footwear brand renowned for its handcrafted quality and sophisticated design, has officially launched its new website and e-commerce platform, www.genelle.lk. […]
Sri Lanka regulator collects Rs9.5mn as penalties from reporting institutions
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Financial Intelligence Unit has collected a total of 9.5 million rupees in administrative penalties from several reporting institutions, including LOLC Finance […]
Sri Lanka rupee opens flat, bond yields steady
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 309.60/70 against the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous day’s rate […]
Eye On The Ball
If you like, let’s dive into the ledger of the nation’s finances, let’s look at the “hard numbers” that underpin the political rhetoric. Transitioning from […]
Safe-haven gold ventures beyond $4,500/oz for the first time
Gold prices surged to a new record, exceeding US$4,500 an ounce, driven by escalating tensions in Venezuela and growing expectations of further interest rate cuts […]
IMF revises down Sri Lanka reserve projections for 2025 and 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its projections for Sri Lanka’s international reserves for 2025, according to a recent country report related to the […]
ILO estimates up to 374,000 workers affected by the devastating Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka
A recent brief by the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlights the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah on Sri Lanka’s labour market following the cyclone’s landfall […]
Gold, silver price surge after Fed halted quantity tightening
Gold and silver prices surged, with some base metals also showing upward movement, as markets responded to the latest Federal Reserve rate cuts and the […]
A Christmas Reflection: Finding Light in the Debris
As we stand on the threshold of Christmas 2025, the usual festive sparkle feels a bit dimmed this year, doesn’t it? We are a nation […]