Royal College emerged victorious at the annual Royal–Thomian Golf Tournament held today, following an intense and closely contested competition between alumni of Royal College and S. Thomas’ College. […]
Month: March 2026
Empowering Women in the Digital Age: The Rise of On-Chain Economic Agency
For decades, progress in financial inclusion was marked by small victories such as opening a bank account, disbursing a microloan, or adding a woman’s name […]
Colombo Stock Exchange and Global Partners Ring Opening Bell to Promote Women’s Leadership in Sri Lanka
Unlocking the economic potential of women is crucial for job creation and fostering inclusive growth in Sri Lanka. Despite progress in increasing the representation of […]
Sri Lanka Customs Surpasses February Revenue Target by 28%
In February 2025, Sri Lanka Customs exceeded its revenue target by 28 percent, collecting 212.4 billion rupees against a target of 160.2 billion rupees, according […]
Sri Lanka Announces Formation of ‘Innovation Authority’ through Industrial Agency Merger: Minister
Sri Lanka is set to enhance its industrial regulatory framework by merging three key state agencies into a single entity, as announced by the Minister […]
Emirates Restores Flight Operations Following Disruption
Emirates has announced the resumption of its flight operations and has advised passengers with confirmed bookings for Saturday afternoon flights to proceed to the airport. […]
Sri Lanka Central Bank Acquires $461 Million from Forex Market in February 2026
In February 2026, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) acquired USD 461 million from the domestic foreign exchange market, according to recent data released […]
Sri Lanka Secures Over $1.4 Billion in Worker Remittances in Early 2026
Sri Lanka received USD 729 million in workers’ remittances in February 2026, as reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). This marks a […]
Salary Crisis Hits Wijeya Newspapers Staff Amid Financial Strain
Colombo – Employees of one of Sri Lanka’s leading media institutions, Wijeya Newspapers Limited, are facing severe financial hardship after the company reportedly failed to pay […]
War Comes Close – Iranian Warship Sunk off Sri Lanka
For a country accustomed to watching wars unfold from a distance, Sri Lanka suddenly finds itself uncomfortably close to the theatre of global conflict. Earlier […]
Is the World Order being Rearranged
Ravi Karunanayake “Sri Lanka must tread cautiously through the crisis, maintaining neutrality while remaining committed to humanitarian principles” Seven days into the widening Middle East […]
Global War, Local Nerves
The overall mood in Sri Lanka today reflects a mixture of concern, curiosity and caution. The war unfolding thousands of kilometres away has unexpectedly reached […]
Russia says Middle East conflict boosting demand for its oil and gas
Russia said Friday (6) that demand for its oil and gas has increased as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts global energy supplies. Kremlin […]
Sri Lanka Sees 33% Surge in Worker Remittances, Reaching US$729 Million in February 2026
Sri Lanka’s official remittances increased by 33% to USD 729 million in February 2026, continuing an upward trend that began in 2024, according to data […]
Emirates Facilitates Departure of 30,000 Passengers from Dubai, Set to Operate 60% of Routes by Tomorrow
Following the partial reopening of regional airspace, Emirates is currently operating a reduced flight schedule while actively working to restore full network operations. The airline […]
CBSL Governor Advocates for Enhanced Energy and Digital Connectivity to Propel South Asian Integration
Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, underscored the importance of targeted regional integration in South Asia, focusing on the […]
Sri Lanka’s Debt Progresses Toward Sustainability, Investors Informed
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Secretary of Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry has announced that the country’s debt is now on a sustainable path. This statement was […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Shows Modest Recovery, Bond Yields Remain Stable
Sri Lanka’s rupee concluded trading at 311.00/20 against the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, showing a slight improvement from the previous day’s […]