SalamAir has announced a temporary suspension of all its international flights and services to Masirah for a 24-hour period, beginning on February 28, 2026. In […]
Month: February 2026
Sri Lankans Largely Unaffected in Middle East Following Iran Attack: MFA
Sri Lankans in the Middle Eastern region have remained largely unaffected following the recent attack on Iran, the island nation’s Foreign Ministry reported. This statement […]
SriLankan Airlines Halts Numerous Middle East Flights Due to Airspace Closures
SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights to and from key Middle Eastern destinations scheduled for today, citing the closure of airspace in […]
Israel Initiates Offensive Against Iran, Reports International Media
Israel initiated a pre-emptive strike against Iran on Saturday, escalating tensions in the Middle East and casting a shadow over hopes for a diplomatic resolution […]
Sri Lanka’s Construction Surge in January 2025 Highlights Labor Shortage Challenges: PMI Report
In January 2026, Sri Lanka’s construction sector witnessed a significant surge in activity, as indicated by a rise in the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) to […]
“Trump’s controversial “Gaza Riviera” proposal is an immoral and evil plan”
A new report published by the Ayaan Institute argues that Donald Trump’s controversial “Gaza Riviera” proposal is an immoral and evil plan to extract wealth […]
The $150 Billion Scoreboard
Top 10 Sectors to Drive Exports & Jobs If Sri Lanka is to move from roughly $99 billion to $150 billion, sentiment will not get […]
The National Reset
If We Are Serious About a USD 150 Billion Sri Lanka If Sri Lanka is serious about transformation, then we must stop tinkering at the […]
PTA or NOT?
The Principle Versus The Moment The arrest of a former head of Military and State Intelligence Suresh Sallay under the Prevention of Terrorism Act has […]
What have Sri Lanka Cricket’s Administrators really achieved?
It is easy — fashionable even — to blame administrators for every dropped catch and every middle-order collapse. But if we are to be fair, […]
Sri Lanka’s Inflation Drops to 1.6% in February 2026 as Food Prices Decline
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) indicated a slowdown in headline inflation on a year-on-year basis in February 2026, primarily due to a reduction […]
Sri Lanka Debuts First Blue Bond with Dual Listing on NSE IX at GIFT City
The recent admission of Sri Lanka’s inaugural Blue Bond, a LKR 3 billion issuance by DFCC Bank, to the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) at […]
People’s Bank of Sri Lanka Achieves Record Profits and Asset Growth in FY 2025
Sri Lanka’s state-owned lender, People’s Bank, has announced a record-breaking consolidated profit of 43.5 billion rupees for the financial year 2025, driven by substantial gross […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens as Bond Yields Maintain Stability
Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened against the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, closing at 309.20/25 compared to the previous day’s rate of 309.29/32, […]
Colombo Bourse Achieves Over Rs. 7Bn Turnover Amid Indices Decline
Sri Lanka’s stock market experienced a decline on Friday, despite a notable increase in trading activity, with turnover exceeding the Rs. 7 billion mark. At […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Decline Amidst Week of Market Volatility
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange concluded trading on a downward trend on Friday, with significant activity in the food, beverage and tobacco sectors, as well […]
Colombo Experiences Significant Decline in Food Inflation for February 2026
In February 2026, Colombo experienced a significant decline in food inflation, which contributed to an overall reduction in consumer price pressures, as reported by the […]
Prime Minister Invites Investors and Tourists to Support Sri Lanka’s Journey Toward Sustainable Development
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to sustainable growth and extended a warm welcome to investors and tourists who can bolster the […]