Asian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday as investors braced themselves for an ongoing conflict in the Gulf region, which is already driving […]
Month: March 2026
When Politeness Protects Power: Sri Lanka, the World, and the Limits of Civility
By Kithmi Gunaratne Democracy likes to imagine itself as polite. It prefers calm debate, measured disagreement, and the reassuring rhythm of orderly participation. Civility, we […]
Crime of All Crimes – Still in Gaza
Five months after a ceasefire was announced in Gaza, airstrikes are still killing civilians, and the humanitarian situation remains dire There is little left that […]
The Invisible Theft at the Pump
For years, Sri Lankan motorists have watched the fuel pump with near-obsessive focus – eyes fixed on the digits, trusting that what flashes on the […]
Pricing the Future: Janashakthi IPO Under the Lens
Be that as it may, an IPO is meant to reflect value- not ambition.The proposed listing linked to Janashakthi Group, priced at LKR 10.00 per share, […]
CB Governor asserts that deflation has positively impacted Sri Lanka rather than causing harm.
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – According to Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe, Sri Lanka’s recent experience with low inflation and a brief period of deflation has positively […]
Sri Lanka’s national fuel distributor indicates potential for price reduction contingent on securing crude oil shipments.
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The President of the state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has indicated that Sri Lanka could potentially lower fuel prices if it successfully […]
International Ensemble to Showcase “La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz” in Sri Lanka
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – An international cast will perform La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz at City of Dreams Sri Lanka this April, as a step […]
City of Dreams: Big Numbers, Small Share?
It is often the headline number that dazzles- but rarely the detail that defines the story. Melco Resorts & Entertainment, the operator behind City of […]
The Hidden Tax on Foreign Investment: Why I Would Tell You to “Run Away”
The writer is said to be the Managing Director of a 100% export-oriented FDI entity operating in Sri Lanka. From social media – identity protected […]
The NPP Must Deliver Devolution and Economic Justice Now
By Raj Sivanathan For nearly four decades, Sri Lanka’s Provincial Council system introduced through the 13th Amendment has stood as the primary institutional framework for […]
CASINO MATH: Big Bet… But Where Are The Players?
Be that as it may, the numbers rarely lie- but they often whisper rather than shout. The latest filings linked to Melco Resorts & Entertainment, […]
The Right to Die: A Case That Divides a Nation
A deeply personal decision has once again ignited a global ethical debate.In Barcelona, 25-year-old Noelia Castillo- left paraplegic after a suicide attempt in 2022- has […]
Sri Lanka Customs Surpasses Revenue Goals for the Third Consecutive Month in March
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka Customs exceeded its monthly target for a third consecutive month, achieving the March target before the end of the month, […]
Timing Is Everything: Punchi Singho Urges Donald Trump to Extend Ceasefire until Avurudu Ends
In a quiet corner of a sunlit Sri Lankan village, beneath the shade of a margosa tree, Punchi Singho sat with his sarong neatly folded, […]
Gulf Airlines Remain Uninterested in Sri Lanka’s Chinese-Built Airport, Says Minister
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Top Gulf airlines have not responded to Sri Lanka’s call to utilize the island nation’s Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), according to […]
Sri Lanka’s Rupee Declines While Bond Yields Remain Stable
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 314.70/315.00 to the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, depreciating from the previous day’s rate […]
SLT-MOBITEL contributes to national development through innovation, resilience, and a people-first vision
SLT-MOBITEL, Sri Lanka’s National ICT Solutions Provider, is combining innovation, resilience, and a people-first vision to amplify efforts at expanding the country’s digital transformation agenda. […]