Access Engineering Expects Rs. 310 Million Company-Level Loss from Logistics Project Exit

Oct 21, 2026 2 weeks ago 2 min read
Access Engineering Expects Rs. 310 Million Company-Level Loss from Logistics Project Exit

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Access Engineering PLC expects to recognise a loss of approximately Rs. 310 million in its standalone company financial statements following…

Colombo Bourse Loses Rs. 324 Billion in October as ASPI Falls Below 20,000

Oct 21, 2026 2 weeks ago 2 min read
Colombo Bourse Loses Rs. 324 Billion in October as ASPI Falls Below 20,000

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange’s total market capitalisation has fallen by nearly Rs. 324 billion since the beginning of October, with…

PUCSL Approves Power Cuts Across Four Groups for October 21

Oct 21, 2026 2 weeks ago 1 min read
PUCSL Approves Power Cuts Across Four Groups for October 21

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Scheduled power interruptions will affect four electricity supply groups in Sri Lanka today as part of measures to manage electricity…

Rs. 3 Billion HLAB Fund Launched to Back Business Growth; First Capital Commits Rs. 300 Million

Oct 20, 2026 2 weeks ago 3 min read
Rs. 3 Billion HLAB Fund Launched to Back Business Growth; First Capital Commits Rs. 300 Million

COLOMBO, October 20, 2026 — Hatch, Lankan Angel Network and BOV Capital have launched HLAB, a Rs. 3 billion investment fund aimed at supporting early…

Central Bank Governor Highlights Policy Credibility and Price Stability at RBI Conference

Oct 20, 2026 2 weeks ago 2 min read
Central Bank Governor Highlights Policy Credibility and Price Stability at RBI Conference

COLOMBO, October 20, 2026 — Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe has stressed the importance of institutional credibility, strong monetary policy…

Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

COLOMBO, November 2, 2026 — Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever monthly merchandise export earnings of US$1.377 billion in September 2026,…

BIZ BREAKING

India’s Economic Rise Creates New Opportunities for Sri Lanka as Rajnath Singh Highlights Expanding Bilateral Ties

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 4 min read
India’s Economic Rise Creates New Opportunities for Sri Lanka as Rajnath Singh Highlights Expanding Bilateral Ties

India’s rapidly expanding economy and growing global trade footprint could create further opportunities for Sri Lankan businesses, exporters and investors, as Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the country’s economic transformation during his visit to Colombo. Speaking to the Indian…

Family doctor system must not threaten free healthcare

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 3 min read
Family doctor system must not threaten free healthcare

The proposed introduction of a family doctor system in Sri Lanka should be implemented in a manner that strengthens, rather than undermines, the country’s free healthcare system, Medical and Civil Rights Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance Chairman and Specialist Dr Chamal…

SDIG Ajith Rohana retires after 38 years of service

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
SDIG Ajith Rohana retires after 38 years of service

Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Attorney-at-Law Dr. Ajith Rohana retired today after completing an illustrious 38-year career in Sri Lanka Police. A ceremonial police guard of honour was held at the Welagedara Stadium in Kurunegala to mark his…

India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit

Sep 1, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit

Rajnath Singh to meet Sri Lankan leadership Indian-funded reconstruction projects to be reviewed Singh is also expected to review the progress of Indian-funded projects in Sri Lanka, including reconstruction programmes supported by US$450 million in Indian assistance following damage caused…

BUSINESS

DIMO and Union Bank Join Forces to Expand Vehicle Financing Options

Sep 16, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
DIMO and Union Bank Join Forces to Expand Vehicle Financing Options

COLOMBO, September 16, 2026 — DIMO has partnered with Union Bank PLC to provide exclusive financing solutions for customers purchasing selected TATA Commercial Vehicles, TATA…

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka Becomes BBDO Sri Lanka

Sep 14, 2026 2 months ago 3 min read
MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka Becomes BBDO Sri Lanka

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka has transitioned to BBDO Sri Lanka following Omnicom’s global integration, marking the next chapter for an agency built on strong creative…

HNB Finance strengthens Board with four Independent Non-Executive Directors

Sep 11, 2026 2 months ago 4 min read
HNB Finance strengthens Board with four Independent Non-Executive Directors

From left: Renuke Wijayawardhane, Shanti Gnanapragasam, Nabiha Mohamed and Dr. Thisuri Wanniarachchi HNB Finance Plc has strengthened its Board with the appointment of four Independent…

ECONOMY

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 to Examine How Sri Lanka Can Build a More Resilient Economy for the Future

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 3 min read
Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 to Examine How Sri Lanka Can Build a More Resilient Economy for the Future

As Sri Lanka moves beyond economic stabilisation, attention is increasingly turning to how the country can maintain its growth momentum while preparing for the challenges…

Foreign Reserves Rise to USD 6,905 Million

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 1 min read
Foreign Reserves Rise to USD 6,905 Million

The latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka shows that the country’s official reserve assets increased by 4.6% to USD 6,905 million by…

Sri Lanka Central Bank buys US$579mn in August amid rupee appreciation

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
Sri Lanka Central Bank buys US$579mn in August amid rupee appreciation

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank bought a net US$579 million in August, official data showed, amid a stabilizing local currency that touched a four-year low in…

MARKETS

NATION

Galle Fort Leads Sri Lanka’s Tourist Hotspots as Visitor Preferences Evolve

Sep 10, 2026 2 months ago 7 min read
Galle Fort Leads Sri Lanka’s Tourist Hotspots as Visitor Preferences Evolve

Galle Fort has emerged as Sri Lanka’s most visited tourist attraction among foreign travellers, surpassing several long-established cultural and urban landmarks and appearing in more…

world

Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortage

Sep 11, 2026 2 months ago 3 min read
Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortage

A shortage of air traffic controllers caused flight cancellations and major delays at Sydney Airport ‌on Friday morning, the federal agency responsible for managing Australia’s…

Trump Pitches $5,000 ‘Dividend’ as GOP Seeks Midterm Support

Sep 10, 2026 2 months ago 6 min read
Trump Pitches $5,000 ‘Dividend’ as GOP Seeks Midterm Support

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Sep 9) that every American adult could receive a US$5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans maintain control of Congress…

German Company Launches Rocket as Europe Enters Satellite Race

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
German Company Launches Rocket as Europe Enters Satellite Race

Germany’s Isar Aerospace has launched a rocket into orbit from Norway as Europe aims to boost its ability to independently send satellites into space. The…

More Than 60 Armed Conflicts Push World Into Dangerous Territory

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 3 min read
More Than 60 Armed Conflicts Push World Into Dangerous Territory

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has warned that the world is witnessing its highest number of state-linked armed conflicts since the…