This is no longer about territory – it is about survival of supply. Today’s developments confirm what many analysts feared: the Middle East conflict has […]
Month: March 2026
The Untouchable Question: Will Power Ever Turn on Power?
The question is no longer whispered – it is being asked aloud. Read all about it! Will They or Will They Not. Mahinda R. Sri […]
Trail of Money: Airbus claims return to haunt power – will accountability finally happen?
Sri Lanka has been here before. The names change, the headlines rotate, the outrage rises – and yet, somehow, the conclusion remains stubbornly the same: […]
When War Drowns Out Scandal
By Kithmi Gunaratne New revelations about Jeffrey Epstein’s island have revived disturbing questions about power and exploitation. But as the Iran conflict dominates global headlines, […]
SriLankan Airlines Successfully Restructures $175 Million Debt with Bond Swap
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – State-owned SriLankan Airlines has successfully swapped a defaulted US$175 million debt with a new manageable payment plan, the island nation’s national carrier […]
IMF Delegation Arrives in Sri Lanka for Dual Reform Assessments
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – An International Monetary Fund staff team will be in Colombo from next Monday to hold discussions on the island nation’s fifth and […]
President meets leading exporters to address export sector issues
Government to Prioritise Export Sector, Intervene to Overcome Challenges – President President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that the Government will take all necessary measures and […]
IMF Team to Visit Sri Lanka for Combined 5th and 6th Reviews
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from March 23 to April 9, 2026, to conduct discussions with local […]
Sri Lanka Sees Trinco Oil Tanks as Key to Resolving Fuel Shortage Crisis
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka hopes the renovation of the oil tank farm in the island nation’s Eastern port district of Trincomalee, with an India, […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Drop 1.82% Amid Escalating Conflict Impact
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Thursday, as market volatility continued with investor uncertainty amidst the conflict in West Asia. […]
US Envoy Engages in Talks with Sri Lankan President
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – US businessman and Special Envoy Sergio Gor has met with Sri Lanka’s President Anura Dissanayake. “Special Envoy Sergio Gor met with President […]
Banks to maintain uninterrupted services; SLBA urges public to use digital channels
The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) has assured the public that banks will continue to operate on all five weekdays as an essential service, despite […]
Sri Lanka Successfully Evacuates 23 Nationals Amid Israeli Air Strikes in Lebanon
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – 23 Sri Lankan nationals, including children, in Southern Lebanon have been evacuated to safer areas amidst Israel’s attacks on the Dahiyeh suburb […]
Sri Lanka Expedites Fuel Supply for Exporters Amid Shortage, Announces EDB Chief
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka will implement a priority program to ensure exporters receive fuel stocks without delay, the Export Development Board chairman said. This […]
Adani-Led Colombo West Terminal Achieves Milestone: 1 Million TEUs in Record-Breaking First Year
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE — The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT), a majority-owned subsidiary of India’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), has handled over […]
Fitness First Jalea Expands Commitment to Community Fitness
Fitness First continues to strengthen its presence in Colombo’s growing fitness community through its Jalea branch, offering a supportive and welcoming environment for individuals seeking […]
Bondholders Agree to Restructure SriLankan Airlines $175 Mn Bond
Deputy Minister of Finance Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando announced that bondholders have agreed to restructure the USD 175 million bond issued by SriLankan Airlines. Addressing […]