Sri Lanka’s apparel industry continues to demonstrate steady performance despite challenging global conditions, according to the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF). Exports of apparel and […]
Author: Arvin Jayasuriya
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka: Death toll climbs to 410
Sri Lanka is grappling with one of its most widespread natural disasters in recent memory, with authorities confirming that fatalities linked to the relentless spell […]
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Palestinian Journalist as Attacks Expand Past Yellow Line
Israel continues to violate the ceasefire, killing a Palestinian journalist and attacking civilian areas across Gaza while expanding military occupation beyond the agreed yellow line. […]
Why Sri Lanka Needs an Urgent Nationwide Loan Moratorium for Households and SMEs After the 2025 Floods and Cyclone
Sri Lanka is once again facing the painful aftermath of a natural catastrophe. The floods and cyclone of 2025 have left thousands of families without […]
CCPI Inflation Holds Steady at 2.1% in November 2025 Amid Mixed Sector Movements
Sri Lanka’s headline inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100), remained unchanged at 2.1% year-on-year in November 2025, maintaining the same level […]
Sri Lanka Appeals for International Aid as Floods Deepen Economic Strain
Sri Lanka has appealed for at least Rs. 31 billion in international assistance after catastrophic floods swept across the island, destroying farmland, crippling irrigation systems, […]
Management Committee appointed for ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which aims to rebuild the country after the immense damage caused […]
Sri Lankan Stocks Suffer Sharp Sell-Off as Trading Resumes After Deadly Floods and Cyclone
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a steep and unsettling decline today as trading resumed for the first time following the devastating floods and cyclone […]
Do the People Matter? – Editor’s Note
Sri Lanka’s recovery from the devastating floods is starting whilst in some areas the people continue to be affected, trapped and otherwise challenged. The inevitable […]
Sri Lanka’s Insurance Sector Braces for Heavy Losses as Cyclone Ditwah Floods Trigger Surge in Claims
Sri Lanka’s insurance sector is assessing the financial fallout from Cyclone Ditwah, which triggered severe floods, widespread property damage and large-scale displacement across multiple districts […]
Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption
• Airbus orders immediate repairs to 6,000 A320 jets• Repairs needed due to flight-control software issue • Incident linked to solar flares affecting flight controls• […]
William pays visit to severely ill children from Gaza
The Prince of Wales has visited a number of severely ill children from Gaza being treated by the NHS, a Kensington Palace spokesperson says. The […]
Tropical storm Koto kills at least three in Vietnam
Tropical storm Koto killed three people and left another missing as it approached Vietnam, authorities said on Sunday (November 30, 2025), as strong winds and […]
NPP Faces First Real Test
Sri Lanka’s external sector delivered mixed signals in October 2025, raising critical questions about the long-term sustainability of the recovery narrative promoted under the new […]
No fuel price revision for December
Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has decided not to revise fuel prices for the month of December, despite the monthly price formula followed […]
Sri Lanka’s Insurance Sector Enters Renewed Growth Cycle Amid Rising Demand and Economic Stability
Sri Lanka’s insurance industry is entering a strong recovery phase, supported by rising economic stability, higher financial literacy, and renewed demand for protection-based products. According […]
Rise above political divides and act with urgency, unity and compassion!
As the nation grapples with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, I urge administrators across Sri Lanka to put aside party differences and work together to […]
Colombo Stock Market Faces Rising Downside Risks Despite Reaching Record Highs
Sri Lanka’s stock market, which recently climbed past the 23,000-point threshold for the first time, is now showing clear signs of vulnerability as analysts warn […]