When a Sri Lankan President Oversaw Britain’s Monarchical Reaffirmation In February 1983, the Oxford Union revisited one of the most controversial motions in its history: […]
Month: February 2026
British Airways to Colombo: Opportunity – or our old habit of suspicion?
If British Airways resumes flights to Colombo, it will not be out of nostalgia. Global carriers do not reopen long- haul routes for sentiment. They […]
Coal, Cash and Ash: What is really Powering Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka’s coal story never travels alone. It travels with allegations. It travels with procurement questions. And now, it travels with ash. In recent weeks, […]
Cancelled at Oxford? or Afraid of the Questions?
It appears that invitations extended to Namal Rajapaksa to speak at the Oxford Union and at Cambridge have been withdrawn following objections from sections of […]
SLAF Fleet Modernisation – Security need or Strategic signal?
The Sri Lanka Air Force has moved ahead with multi- billion-rupee fleet modernisation plans. On paper, this is routine: ageing aircraft require replacement; defence readiness […]
Vidullanka Launches 6MW Solar Project in Madampe, Sri Lanka
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lankan renewable energy company, Vidullanka, has announced the commissioning of its 6MW solar plant located in Madampe, Bangadeniya, Chilaw. This project […]
Sri Lankan Lawmakers Scrap Pensions – Reform or Populism?
In a sweeping and unexpected parliamentary move, Sri Lankan legislators voted overwhelmingly to abolish their own pensions — a reform that seemed almost theatrical in […]
Buddhist Monks Rally in Colombo – A Quiet Movement with Loud Message
In Colombo last Friday, hundreds of Buddhist monks took to the streets — not with violence, not with slogans of upheaval, but with a calm, […]
Sri Lanka Panel Prolongs Complaint Deadline Amid CMC Power Struggle
A Sri Lankan Commission has announced an extension of the deadline for public submissions regarding allegations of corruption and fraud within the Colombo Municipal Council […]
Sri Lanka Rupee Stabilizes as Bond Yields Rise
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 309.36/38 per US dollar in the spot market, slightly adjusting from Friday’s close of 309.35/45, […]
Sri Lanka’s National Inflation Plummets to 2.4% in January 2026
According to the latest data from the Department of Census and Statistics, the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) indicates a decrease in the overall rate […]
TWC Capital Guides CBL Group in $25 Million Acquisition in Indonesia
TWC Capital (PVT) LTD, the corporate financial advisory arm of TWC Holdings, has successfully served as the exclusive buy-side financial adviser to CBL Group for […]
Evolution Auto Partners with Sterling Aftercare to Ensure Comprehensive Nationwide Vehicle Support
Evolution Auto (Pvt) Ltd has recently formed a strategic partnership with Sterling Aftercare, which will provide customers and potential buyers across Sri Lanka with access […]
Court of Appeal Reinstates Order in Tuk-Tuk License Dispute
The Court of Appeal has intervened in the ongoing debate regarding the legality of foreign tourists driving tuk-tuks in Sri Lanka using International Driving Permits […]
Sri Lankan Stocks Edge Upward with Banking Sector and Melstacorp Boosting Turnover
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange saw a modest increase on Monday, with the banking sector making a significant impact on the day’s relatively low market […]
Bangladesh’s Election Bolsters Macro Stability; Reform Implementation Remains Crucial: Fitch
Fitch Ratings, based in Hong Kong, reported on February 22, 2026, that Bangladesh’s general election on February 12 has alleviated near-term political and policy uncertainties, […]
INSEE Cement Revives Limestone Rail Operations in Puttalam Following Ditwah Cyclone Disruptions
INSEE Cement, Sri Lanka’s leading cement manufacturer and supplier, and the only fully integrated cement plant in the country, has announced the recommencement of limestone […]
Sri Lanka Collaborates with UN to Overhaul Disaster Financing for MSMEs
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) are assisting Sri Lanka in creating a financial mechanism aimed at supporting […]