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Month: February 2026
Direct Flights from Colombo to Ahmedabad Launching in April
Plans are currently being developed to initiate direct flights between Colombo and Ahmedabad, India. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ruwan Ranasingha, announced that these flights are […]
HNB Takes the Helm as Platinum Sponsor for APB’s 36th Anniversary Celebration
HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has proudly taken on the role of Platinum Sponsor for the 36th Anniversary Convention of the […]
The Billion-Dollar Gap: Why Sri Lanka’s Gems Leave Rich — and Return Poor
Sri Lanka is globally synonymous with gems. From sapphires and rubies to cat’s eyes and alexandrites, the island’s stones command premium prices in international markets. […]
Watergate Ended. The Bond Scam Did Not. That Is the Difference.
On 27 February 2015, Sri Lanka’s financial system suffered a wound from which it has never properly recovered. Eleven years on, the so-called Bond Scam […]
Digital Nomads or Digital Distortion? Sri Lanka’s New Visa Under the Microscope
Sri Lanka’s newly announced Digital Nomad Visa has been greeted online with applause, scepticism, and a fair amount of anxiety — often all at once. On paper, […]
Why Jeffrey Epstein Kept Records — and Why That Still Matters
The disturbing question raised by the Jeffrey Epstein case is not only what he did, but how deliberately he appears to have done it. Flight […]
Sri Lanka Plans Integration of Critical Government Information Infrastructure with National Cyber Security Operations Center
The Sri Lankan government is exploring the integration of all government institutions with critical information infrastructure into the National Cyber Security Operations Centre (NCSOC), according […]
Sri Lanka Achieves Notable Progress in Global Corruption Rankings
Sri Lanka has shown a significant improvement in its global ranking on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which was released today by Transparency International. […]
HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival Set to Kick Off This Week
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival is set to commence its third edition from February 13 to 15, 2026, as the ‘Festival on Beira’ […]
NDBIB Facilitates $40 Million Loan Syndication for Maldives Airport Development
NDB Investment Bank Limited has successfully syndicated a five-year, 40 million US dollar loan for Maldives Airport Company Limited, with the deal being led by […]
ASPI Declines Sharply by Over 100 Points Amidst Slowing Turnover
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a decline in trading today, with the broader market weakening amid reduced investor activity. The All Share Price Index […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Stabilizes While Bond Yields Decline
The Sri Lankan rupee concluded trading at 309.43/47 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, maintaining its position from 309.43/50 the previous […]
New Regulations Mandate Re-registration of SIM Card Subscriber Information
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the introduction of new regulations aimed at re-registering subscriber information for mobile phone SIM cards that were issued before […]
SLID Board Secretaries Forum Triumphs; High Demand Prompts Repeat Program Announcement
The Board Secretaries Forum took place successfully on 21 January 2026 at The London Grill, Cinnamon Grand. This event was organized by the Sri Lanka […]
Sri Lanka Allocates $100 Million from World Bank for Development of Northern and Eastern Provinces
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposal to allocate $100 million from the $1,000 million funding provided by the World Bank’s International […]
Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction Raise AED 8.8 Million to Enhance Global Humanitarian Efforts for Children
The Emirates Airline Foundation, in collaboration with Emirates Auction, has successfully raised AED 8.8 million (USD $2.4 million) to support humanitarian programs for underprivileged children […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Decline as Market Turnover Weakens
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Tuesday, Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange experienced a decline as investors appeared to be securing profits following positive earnings reports, according […]