Tiesh Sri Lanka, a distinguished jewellery house renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design, has unveiled its latest high-jewellery line, the Prism Collection. Drawing […]
Year: 2025
India commits US$450mn to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
India has pledged $450 million to support Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, according to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The announcement was made […]
A Tale of Two Forecasts: When Optimism Collides with Economic Reality
Good morning. If you ever wanted to see a masterpiece of creative accounting, just put these two reports side-by-side. The World Bank tells us the […]
Asia-Pacific sovereigns outlook ‘Neutral’ for 2026, reflecting resilience: Fitch
Fitch Ratings has indicated that most sovereigns in the Asia-Pacific region are expected to maintain sufficient financial buffers in 2026 to withstand the impact of […]
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker, bond yields edge up
Sri Lanka’s rupee was trading at 309.60/85 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, compared to 309.50/65 the previous day, according to […]
Sri Lanka overborrowed ‘cash buffer’ interest cost 2-pct
The cost of maintaining a domestic cash buffer through overborrowing, which reached approximately 1.2 trillion rupees by November, results in an additional expense of about […]
Siddhalepa Kekulu Punchi Siththaru Celebrates Young Talent with its 11th Annual Edition
The 11th Siddhalepa Kekulu Punchi Siththaru Art Competition concluded on December 14, 2025, with a distinguished awards ceremony at the J.R. Jayewardene Centre. Organised by […]
Under the NIRDC, financial assistance amounting to Rs. 227 million has been awarded to innovators for nine projects selected during the first quarter
The presentation of certificates and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the allocation of funds to nine selected projects under the National […]
Western Province Retains Economic Lead as Other Regions Expand Share in 2024
Sri Lanka’s Western Province continued to dominate the national economy in 2024, accounting for 42.4 per cent of nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP), even as […]
HNB Signals Strong ESG Commitment with Oversubscribed LKR 10 Bn Sustainable Bonds
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB PLC) marked a significant milestone by raising LKR 10 billion through its inaugural issuance of sustainable bonds. The achievement was […]
THE TURNING POINT: ‘A Political Whodunnit’
I’m diving into a story that feels a bit like a political “whodunnit”—except nobody’s quite sure if the crime has even happened.It seems Mr. Namal […]
The anti-corruption junction
If we peel back the layers of the NPP’s crusade against corruption, we find ourselves at a fascinating junction. It’s one thing to promise a […]
Did Continental Insurance Lanka pay a government analyst more than the official fees?
Documents shown to us indicates that officers of Continental Insurance Lanka Limited (CILL) requested for separate payments to a now retired Government Analyst for services […]
The Talk of The Town: USD 3.5 Billion Recovery Cost Over Three Years
As of today, Monday, December 22, 2025, Sri Lanka is navigating a heavy news cycle dominated by the ongoing aftermath of the Ditwah disaster, high-stakes […]
Sri Lanka Cyclone Ditwah damage estimated at US$4.1bn
Sri Lanka has suffered direct physical damage estimated at 4.1 billion US dollars, or approximately 4 percent of its gross domestic product, as a result […]
Damage from Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka Estimated at $4.1 Billion
Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has resulted in an estimated US$4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings, contents, agriculture, and […]
Sri Lanka stocks drop 1.13-pct as Dockyard downtrend continues
Continued negative sentiment surrounding Colombo Dockyard shares weighed heavily on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Price Index (ASPI) on Monday, with the index […]
Nawaloka Hospitals Colombo Marks Four Decades of Responsible, Patient Centered Healthcare
For over forty years, Nawaloka Hospitals PLC has been a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector, consistently upholding a commitment to safe, ethical, and patient-centered […]