Sri Lanka has reached out to China for assistance in repairing railway tracks and bridges damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. This request was made during a […]
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Three-Wheeler Drivers Across Sri Lanka Condemn PickMe, Demand Urgent Government Intervention
Three-wheeler drivers across Sri Lanka have voiced strong opposition to app-based ride-hailing platforms, particularly PickMe, accusing the service of severely undermining their livelihoods and destabilising […]
Foreigners sell Sri Lanka rupee bonds as investors shift funds into safe havens
Foreign investors divested approximately 5 million US dollars in Sri Lankan government securities during the week ending December 24, according to data from the Central […]
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bond yields edge up
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee weakened against the US dollar, closing at 309.85/95 in the spot market, compared to 309.65/75 on Friday, […]
Seylan Islamic Banking Extends Support to OrphanCare Trust to Empower Orphans Beyond Institutional Care
Seylan Bank’s Islamic Banking Unit has recently demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility by donating LKR 1 million to the OrphanCare Trust. This contribution, sourced […]
Sri Lanka stocks end 0.29-pct higher on Dockyard, banks
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) saw its All Share Price Index (ASPI) rise by 0.29% on Monday, closing 63.49 points higher at 22,132.33. In contrast, […]
Siyapatha Finance Expands Islandwide Footprint to Nikaweratiya
Siyapatha Finance PLC, a prominent homegrown finance company, has recently inaugurated its 61st branch in Nikaweratiya, marking a significant milestone in its expansion strategy aimed […]
Sri Lanka apparel exports down 1.9-pct in Nov, US, EU up
According to Sri Lanka’s Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), apparel exports declined by 1.9% year-on-year to USD 367.60 million in November 2025. Despite this overall […]
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC Wins Top Honor at Sri Lanka National Quality Awards 2023
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), a prominent and longstanding manufacturing company in Sri Lanka, has achieved a significant national milestone by receiving the Winner Award […]
Sri Lanka’s apparel sector records 5.42% growth for January-November 2025: November slight dip
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry demonstrated a strong performance during the first eleven months of 2025, with cumulative exports reaching US$4,571.99 million. This marks a 5.42% […]
Sri Win Lanka Travels honours sub agents for role in business travel growth
Sri Win Lanka Travels (Pvt) Ltd, a diversified travel company, recently honored its long-standing sub-agents at its head office in Hildon Place, Bambalapitiya, Colombo. This […]
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals exceed 2018 level
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka has achieved a significant milestone by welcoming its 2,333,797th visitor for the year 2025, marking the highest number of tourist […]
Sri Lanka’s Galadari Hotel refurbishment to go on until Nov 2026
Galadari Hotels has reached an agreement with the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka to extend the timeline for its ongoing refurbishment project by […]
Sri Lanka records highest-ever tourist arrivals within a year in 2025
As of December 29, 2025, Sri Lanka has officially recorded its highest number of tourist arrivals within a calendar year, reaching a total of 2,333,797 […]
Sri Lanka sees 16,039 new active credit cards in October 2025
In October, Sri Lanka saw an increase of 16,039 in new active credit cards, according to data from the central bank. This rise comes amidst […]
Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) Report – Cyclone Ditwah 2025
Sri Lanka has suffered an estimated US$ 4.1 billion in direct physical damage following Cyclone Ditwah, according to the Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) report released by the World […]
Atlas paata lowak dinana hetak Celebrates Emerging Artists Nationwide
Atlas, Sri Lanka’s premier learning brand, recently concluded the Atlas All-Island Art Competition 2025 with a gifting ceremony at Arcade Independence Square. The competition, held […]
EDB’s National Packaging Centre Empowers Exporters with EU Food Labeling Legislation
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board’s (EDB) National Packaging Centre (NPC) recently organized an informative workshop on EU Food Labeling Legislation at the Export Development […]