CBSL marked the 30th anniversary of the 1996 bombing. As Sri Lanka marks the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Central Bank bombing, an uncomfortable symmetry […]
Month: January 2026
Marking Three Decades Since the 1996 Central Bank Bomb
Sri Lanka today commemorated the 30th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Central Bank headquarters in Colombo, an incident that resulted in the loss […]
Sri Lanka Successfully Sells Additional Rs6bn in Treasury Bonds Post-Auction
Sri Lanka has successfully sold bonds worth 6,000 million rupees through a tap issue at an average rate determined by an auction earlier this week. […]
UN Warns of Financial Collapse by July as Unpaid U.S. Dues Threaten Global Operations
The New York Times reports that the United Nations has warned of an imminent financial collapse, saying it could run out of money by July 2026 if major member […]
Sri Lanka’s Construction Sector Surges in December 2025 Amid Challenging Weather Conditions: PMI
In December, Sri Lanka’s construction sector demonstrated growth, achieving a value of 67.1 on the Purchasing Managers Index, an increase from November’s 66.2, according to […]
Sri Lanka Faces 2.3% Inflation in January 2026 Amid Sharp Rise in Food Prices
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) based headline inflation, measured year-on-year, saw an increase in January 2026 after maintaining the same level for three […]
Fuel, Wheels, and the Arithmetic We Refuse to Do
Sri Lanka’s fuel crisis is discussed endlessly — and calculated almost never. We argue about prices, queues, subsidies, and IMF conditionalities as if fuel were […]
IMF review money in the air, but the Central Bank keeps rates steady
The Central Bank has done what it often does in moments of uncertainty: hold the line. Policy rates remain unchanged at 7.75%, as the country […]
“Internal Affairs Units” ordered across 250 state institutions (anti- corruption push)
Sri Lanka has decided that the best way to fight corruption is to… create another unit. This time, they’re called Internal Affairs Units, and the […]
World NTD Day: Sri Lanka renews push against neglected tropical diseases
Today’s trending health story is not flashy—no scandal, no shouting, no political theatre. Which may be precisely why it matters. The World Health Organization’s Sri […]
T20 World Cup security: elite units, India–Pakistan match focus, Sri Lanka stays “neutral”
Sri Lanka is co-hosting a global cricket tournament—and also hosting the baggage that comes with it. Officials say Sri Lanka will deploy elite armed units […]
CBSL warns about “high-yield” plantation / cultivation investments: pyramid vibes
Every few months, Sri Lanka rediscovers an old truth: when people are squeezed, they chase miracles. And when people chase miracles, someone sells them a […]
Colombo inflation ticks up: CCPI rises 2.3% YoY in January
Inflation is back in the conversation—not as the monster it once was, but as the quiet reminder that “recovery” does not mean “relief.” Sri Lanka’s […]
Sri Lanka Central Bank Chief Cautions Against High-Yield Plantation Investments
The Central Bank Governor of Sri Lanka, Nandalal Weerasinghe, has urged citizens to exercise caution when considering investments in high-return crop cultivation ventures. Many individuals […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Remain Stable
Sri Lanka’s rupee experienced a decline, closing at 309.25/35 against the US dollar in the spot market on Friday. This follows an opening rate of […]
CSE Achieves Remarkable 5.25% Growth in January
The Colombo Stock Exchange experienced losses for the second consecutive trading day on January 30, despite maintaining a strong overall performance for the month. The […]
Pan Asia Bank of Sri Lanka Stripped of Primary Dealer License
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced the cancellation of Pan Asia Bank’s Primary Dealer License, effective October 23, 2025. According […]