Cyclone Ditwah is being described by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the “largest and most challenging natural disaster” in Sri Lanka’s history. The staggering damage—over […]
Year: 2025
Moody’s Warns Cyclone Ditwah Spending to Slow Sri Lanka’s Fiscal Recovery
Sri Lanka’s post-default fiscal consolidation is expected to weaken as the government allocates additional funds to rebuild infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, Moody’s Ratings has […]
Customs Revenue to Surpass 2025 Target by Over Rs. 400 Billion on Vehicle Import Surge
Sri Lanka Customs is expected to exceed its 2025 revenue target by more than 400 billion rupees, supported largely by taxes on vehicle imports, Director […]
Sri Lanka’s tea industry not impacted by Ditwah, traders’ body says
Sri Lanka’s tea manufacturing capacity has not been harmed by Cyclone Ditwah, even though some tea-growing areas in the Uva and the Central Province were […]
President visits Welimada landslide site
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today visited the Rendapola area in Welimada, Badulla District, where a landslide occurred due to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah in […]
US humanitarian aid flight arrives in Jaffna
A humanitarian flight from the USA arrived at the Jaffna International Airport today (08 Dec). According to the Jaffana Airport, the flight arrived with a […]
Storm? : BBC weather forecast for Sri Lanka
The BBC weather has forecast heavy rain for Sri Lanka, especially Colombo, in the next few days. According to BBC Weather’s Louise Lear, a cloud […]
Rising From The Ruins Of Cyclone Ditwah: A Nation’s Gratitude To Its True Friends
Rising From The Ruins Of Cyclone Ditwah: A Nation’s Gratitude To Its True Friends By Rusiripala Tennakoon – Cyclone Ditwah has left behind a trail […]
IMF Prioritises Emergency Funding for Sri Lanka Ahead of Fifth Review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will resume discussions on completing the Fifth Review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) in January, following its decision to prioritise […]
Sri Lanka’s Listed Companies Face Mixed Outlook as Cyclone Ditwah Reshapes Economic Landscape
Cyclone Ditwah, which unleashed one of Sri Lanka’s worst flooding disasters in two decades and affected all 25 districts, is set to trigger sweeping changes […]
CBSL Orders Debt Relief and Low-Interest Loans for Cyclone-Hit Individuals and Businesses
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has directed all licensed banks to offer urgent financial relief to individuals and businesses affected by recent cyclonic […]
Can Sri Lanka Avoid another Sovereign Default in 2028?
Sri Lanka faces substantial external debt-repayment obligations with much of these coming due in 2028 even as the country must mobilise funds for post- cyclone […]
President Orders Immediate Restoration of Damaged Roads and Bridges After Cyclone Ditwah
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to prioritize the restoration of damaged road infrastructure to ensure the swift normalization of public life and the […]
NETFLIX to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind “Harry Potter” and “Friends,” to buy its studio and streaming business […]
IFJ urges Sri Lanka to protect freedom of expression amid emergency law concerns
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), together with its affiliate, the Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA), has urged Sri Lanka’s government to honour its […]
Market Optimism Fades as Sri Lanka Grapples With Massive Infrastructure Losses and Mounting Debt Challenges
Sri Lanka’s recent surge in investor optimism is unlikely to last, arguing that the country’s recovery remains “extremely fragile” especially in light of the devastating […]
Southeast Asia and SL: ADB Prez announces emergency grants
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on Wednesday (3) announced that ADB will provide immediate grant support of up to $ 3 million to […]
NEW: Improved Account Support on Facebook
Account hacks on Facebook and Instagram are down by over 30% globally this year—making it safer than ever for creators to do what they love. […]