Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is investigating 18 institutions and individuals suspected of illegally accepting deposits […]
Month: January 2026
Trump Warns of Tariffs on Nations Supplying Oil to Cuba
On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his campaign against Cuba by threatening to impose new tariffs on countries that supply oil to the Communist-run […]
Harendra Uyanage Named Chief Creative Officer at MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka
The MullenLowe Group (MLG) Sri Lanka has announced the appointment of Harendra Uyanage as Chief Creative Officer (CCO), enhancing the Group’s creative leadership as it […]
Holding the Line: The Central Bank, the IMF, and the Theatre of Stability
When the Central Bank of Sri Lanka announced it would hold policy interest rates steady, the response on social media was notably muted — a rarity […]
From Rote to Reason: Why AI Must Become Central to Education — Now
Sri Lanka has a habit of arguing passionately about the wrong century. While the world is reorganising education around problem-solving, adaptive thinking, and artificial intelligence, […]
Sri Lanka Poised to Secure Over $700 Million from IMF Following Dual Review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently in discussions to potentially combine the fifth and sixth reviews of the Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka, […]
Nalanda College and the Anatomy of a Viral Outrage
When a video goes viral in Sri Lanka, it tends to become a litmus test — of values, of restraint, and increasingly, of how quickly […]
Cricket, Cameras, and Caution Tape: Sri Lanka’s Security Moment
Cricket in Sri Lanka has always been more than sport; it is a moving national event, complete with emotion, memory, and occasionally, geopolitics. That reality […]
Three-wheel drivers urge uniform fares for app-based & independent services
A group of three-wheel drivers met with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Thursday to raise complaints against ride-hailing platforms, demanding uniform rates across […]
Clicks, Carts, and Cash on Delivery: Sri Lanka’s E-Commerce Moment
Amid debates about interest rates, security, and social media bans, a quieter story has been gaining traction online: Sri Lanka’s e-commerce sector is projected to grow […]
Social Media for Kids: Sri Lanka’s New Moral Panic or Policy?
The initiative, driven by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, suggests a complete ban on mobile phones and social platforms for the youngest digital natives. […]
Fitch Ratings: Sukuk Market Broadens Across New Regions and Sectors with Predominantly Investment-Grade Ratings
Fitch Ratings has reported that sukuk, which are financial instruments compliant with Islamic law, demonstrated strong resilience and credit quality in 2025. The agency highlighted […]
JKH Profit Rebound Overshadowed by Surge in Liabilities
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) has posted a strong rebound in earnings for the quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2025, reporting sharp growth […]
IMF Managing Director Embarks on Sri Lanka Visit During Asian Tour
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next month as part of […]
Sri Lanka Raises Rs179.06bn through Successful Sale of 2030, 2034, and 2037 Bonds
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka successfully raised 179.062 billion rupees through the sale of bonds maturing in 2030, 2034, and 2037, according to data from […]
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva Set for Colombo Visit Next Month
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is scheduled to visit Colombo next month to assess the progress of Sri Lanka’s […]
HNB PLC Becomes Platinum Sponsor of TiECON Sri Lanka 2026, Enhancing the Nation’s Global Market Reach
HNB PLC has joined forces with TiECON Sri Lanka 2026 as its Platinum Sponsor, demonstrating its dedication to aiding Sri Lankan entrepreneurs in expanding beyond […]