Sri Lanka’s Department of Agrarian Development has implemented a new fuel distribution system for farmers that circumvents the conventional QR code procedures, a move aimed […]
Month: March 2026
Asian Paints Causeway Launches Cutting-Edge Wood Coating Solutions at Lotus Tower
A Significant Milestone for Sri Lanka Asian Paints Causeway, in partnership with Renner Italy, organized a distinguished event at the renowned Lotus Tower, uniting elite […]
Dialog Unveils Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Featuring Advanced AI Camera Technology and 5G Support
Dialog Axiata PLC, the leading connectivity provider in Sri Lanka, has officially launched the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series through its retail and online platforms, making […]
Coca-Cola Transforms Recycled Plastic into a Symbol of National Pride at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka (CCBSL), in collaboration with Coca-Cola India and the International Cricket Council (ICC), has introduced an initiative featuring national flags made from […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Remain Stable
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Tuesday, Sri Lanka’s currency was valued at 316.00/50 against the US dollar in the spot market, marking a decline from the […]
Dipped Products PLC of Hayleys Group Honored as Premier Exporter at the NCE Export Awards 2025
Dipped Products PLC (DPL) has achieved the esteemed title of Overall Winner – Most Outstanding Exporter 2025 at the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) Export […]
The Death Penalty: When Justice Becomes Its Own Contradiction
By Kithmi Gunaratne Can justice ever justify killing?It is a question that unsettles the conscience of any society that claims to value human life. Yet […]
Promises, Power, and the Slow Machinery of the State
Be that as it may, the transition from opposition to government is often where political narratives are most severely tested. Elections are fought on urgency, […]
Energy Policy: The Cost of Not Thinking Ahead
Be that as it may, Sri Lanka’s recurring energy crises are not simply the result of global shocks. They are, in large part, the consequence […]
Oil prices dip 1% following report of Trump’s willingness to reconsider campaign strategies regarding Iran.
Oil prices experienced a decline during Asian trading on Tuesday, reversing previous gains, after reports surfaced that U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed a willingness […]
SC Ruling Puts Personal Liability at the Heart of Medical Procurement Scandal
Be that as it may, accountability in public office has often been diffused – spread across institutions, diluted by process, and rarely borne personally. This […]
Extended Conflict in Iran Heightens Risk Factors for American Businesses, According to Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings, based in Toronto, New York, and Chicago, has indicated that North American corporations appear to be somewhat shielded from the immediate repercussions of […]
Tourist Arrivals in Sri Lanka Plummet by 18.1% in March Due to Middle East Turbulence
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – According to official statistics, Sri Lanka experienced an 18.1 percent decrease in tourist arrivals during the first 25 days of March 2026, […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Rise Sharply
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, the Sri Lankan rupee was observed trading at 315.60/80 against the US dollar in the spot next market, marking a […]
Colombo Stock Exchange Ends Day in the Red as Major Indices Experience a Drop
The Colombo stock exchange experienced a decline as trading concluded on the 30th, with both primary indices finishing in the red. The All Share Price […]
Sri Lanka’s Stock Market Declines 1.33% Amid Rising Oil Prices
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Colombo Stock Exchange experienced a decline on Monday, mirroring the downward trend of other Asian markets, as Brent crude oil prices […]
Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Ministry Initiates Fuel Monitoring System for 35,000 Fishing Vessels
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Ministry of Fisheries in Sri Lanka has announced plans to enhance fuel distribution for the fishing sector by implementing online tracking […]
Sri Lanka’s regulatory body greenlights increase in electricity rates
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that electricity rates will rise by as much as 25 percent, taking […]