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Cyclone Shock Puts Sri Lanka’s Vegetable Farming at Risk

Cyclone Shock Puts Sri Lanka’s Vegetable Farming at Risk
Sri Lanka’s 2026 Shock Test: Fiscal Space Meets Disaster Economics

Sri Lanka’s 2026 Shock Test: Fiscal Space Meets Disaster Economics
Showers will occur in the Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts.

Showers will occur in the Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts.
Health Minister Studies India’s PPP Models During WHO Summit Visit

Health Minister Studies India’s PPP Models During WHO Summit Visit
SL Tourism Growth Masks Weak Earnings as $5 Billion Target Slips

Unified Brand, Rising Revenues, But Can Tourism Deliver?
From Megaphones to Motorcades: Can AKD Deliver the ‘New’ Sri Lanka?

From Megaphones to Motorcades: Can AKD Deliver the ‘New’ Sri Lanka?
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 DECEMBER 2025

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 DECEMBER 2025
Banks Warn of Phishing Scams as Lending Sentiment Rises amid Recovery

Sri Lanka Begins Stakeholder Consultations to Ratify UN Convention Against Cybercrime
Ceylon Tea Enters Biotechnology 4.0 Era with New Botanical Extraction Facility

Ceylon Tea Enters Biotechnology 4.0 Era with New Botanical Extraction Facility
Ex-Nascar driver and his family among seven killed in US plane crash

Ex-Nascar driver and his family among seven killed in US plane crash
A Test of Policy Credibility: Economics Behind Malwathu Oya Revival

A Test of Policy Credibility: Economics Behind Malwathu Oya Revival
Flood warning issued to the Mahaweli River Basin

Flood warning issued to the Mahaweli River Basin
Sri Lanka Halves Deficit as IMF Warns of Reform Challenges Ahead

Emergency IMF Loan Tests Sri Lanka’s Reform Credibility
Sri Lanka and China Reaffirm Partnership as Recovery Efforts Gather Pace

Sri Lanka and China Reaffirm Partnership as Recovery Efforts Gather Pace
Dual Deficits and Global Pressures Put Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival at Risk

Economic Engines Slow but Stay Resilient in November
Rs.150 Million e-Court Push Tests Government’s Reform Credibility

Rs.150 Million e-Court Push Tests Government’s Reform Credibility
Are the Jury and the Executioner the Same in Seeppukulama, Mihintale? Outrage as Elephant Killed in Brutal Attack

Are the Jury and the Executioner the Same in Seeppukulama, Mihintale? Outrage as Elephant Killed in Brutal Attack
Government’s Policy Reforms Risk Delaying Cyclone Recovery

Government’s Policy Reforms Risk Delaying Cyclone Recovery
Beyond Aid: India’s Sri Lanka Relief as Strategic Neighbourhood Policy

Beyond Aid: India’s Sri Lanka Relief as Strategic Neighbourhood Policy
Sri Lanka Expands Winter Air Links as Tourism Targets $3 Billion

More Visitors, Less Value: Tourism’s Earnings Dilemma Deepens
Cyclone Aid Falls Short as Foreign Support Hits 0.17% in Sri Lanka

Cyclone Aid Falls Short as Foreign Support Hits 0.17% in Sri Lanka
Green Light Given for New Housing for Disaster-Affected Families

Green Light Given for New Housing for Disaster-Affected Families
Government Unveils Fresh Credit Lifeline for MSMEs Hit by Recent Disasters

Cyclone Diwah Exposes Chronic Failure to Protect MSMEs
Rank Container Terminal (Pvt) Ltd and Senura Civil Engineering (Pvt) Ltd Boost ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Effort with Rs. 50 Mn Contribution

Rank Container Terminal (Pvt) Ltd and Senura Civil Engineering (Pvt) Ltd Boost ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Effort with Rs. 50 Mn Contribution
Kollupitiya Prime Land Lease Faces Controversy after Cancellation

Kollupitiya Prime Land Lease Faces Controversy after Cancellation
Police Detain Nearly 1,000 in Nationwide Anti-Drug Sweep

Police Detain Nearly 1,000 in Nationwide Anti-Drug Sweep
India Extends Medical and Food Assistance to Sri Lanka

India Extends Medical and Food Assistance to Sri Lanka
When Disaster Recovery Meets Corporate Power

When Disaster Recovery Meets Corporate Power
CEB Losses Rekindle Tariff Tensions under IMF Watch hitting consumers

CEB Losses Rekindle Tariff Tensions under IMF Watch hitting consumers
Global Partners Aid Sri Lanka’s Stolen Asset Recovery Drive

Cyclone Ditwah: Over 6,000 Homes Destroyed Across Sri Lanka
Government Outlines Plans to Resettle Thousands Displaced by Recent Disasters

Government Outlines Plans to Resettle Thousands Displaced by Recent Disasters
Ditwah Catastrophe: National Death Toll Climbs to 643

Ditwah Catastrophe: National Death Toll Climbs to 643
Outward Vision Meets Government’s Inward Politics in Sri Lanka

Outward Vision Meets Government’s Inward Politics in Sri Lanka
From Tragedy to Technology: Sri Lanka Turns to GeoAI

From Tragedy to Technology: Sri Lanka Turns to GeoAI
Valuing the Coast: Test of Sri Lanka’s Conservation Resolve

Valuing the Coast: Test of Sri Lanka’s Conservation Resolve
Many Sri Lankan Reservoirs Begin Spilling Amid Ongoing Rainfall

Many Sri Lankan Reservoirs Begin Spilling Amid Ongoing Rainfall
Dual Deficits and Global Pressures Put Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival at Risk

Widening Tax Exemptions Undermine Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery
Decades of Missteps Leave Sri Lanka Blind to Extreme Weather

Decades of Missteps Leave Sri Lanka Blind to Extreme Weather
Vehicle Plan Reflects Deep Structural Gaps in Public Health

Vehicle Plan Reflects Deep Structural Gaps in Public Health
Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala Arrested!

Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala Arrested!
Education Ministry Confirms Examination Timetable for 2026 Academic Year

Ministry of Education Launches ‘Prathishta’ to Rebuild Disaster-Hit Schools
Government Unveils Fresh Credit Lifeline for MSMEs Hit by Recent Disasters

Government Unveils Fresh Credit Lifeline for MSMEs Hit by Recent Disasters
Government Clears Recruitment Drive to Strengthen Public Sector Workforce

Government Clears Recruitment Drive to Strengthen Public Sector Workforce
Government Secures Major World Bank Facility to Boost Grassroots Health Services

Government Secures Major World Bank Facility to Boost Grassroots Health Services
Health Authorities Warn of Eye Infection Risk in Flood-Affected Areas

Health Authorities Warn of Eye Infection Risk in Flood-Affected Areas
IMF Rapid Financing Instrument Mobilized for Sri Lanka Cyclone Relief

Rebuilding Sri Lanka: Integrity Must Lead Our Recovery
Is Sri Lanka’s national survival truly threatened?

Is Sri Lanka’s national survival truly threatened?
High Court Dismisses Bribery Case Against Ajith Nivard Cabraal and Three Others

High Court Dismisses Bribery Case Against Ajith Nivard Cabraal and Three Others
Showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces

Showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces
China’s Sinopec Refinery Deal Nears Crucial Decision amid Disaster Pressures

China’s Sinopec Refinery Deal Nears Crucial Decision amid Disaster Pressures
Why Singapore Resists Paying Compensation for the MV X-Press Pearl Disaster

Why Singapore Resists Paying Compensation for the MV X-Press Pearl Disaster
New Loans, Old Wounds: MSMEs Hit Hard as Big Scheme Unfolds

New Loans, Old Wounds: MSMEs Hit Hard as Big Scheme Unfolds
IMF Rapid Financing Instrument Mobilized for Sri Lanka Cyclone Relief

IMF Rapid Financing Instrument Mobilized for Sri Lanka Cyclone Relief
Sri Lanka Moves to Overhaul Troubled Non-Bank Finance Sector

Sri Lanka Moves to Overhaul Troubled Non-Bank Finance Sector
Lower VAT Threshold Sparks Fears of Higher Consumer Prices

Lower VAT Threshold Sparks Fears of Higher Consumer Prices
Authorities Confiscate 12 Tonnes of Flood-Damaged Meat

Authorities Confiscate 12 Tonnes of Flood-Damaged Meat
Sri Lanka strengthens Audit Bill with IMF-backed powers for accountability

Where Every Hand Lifted in Mercy, One Rose in Malice: The Lone Vote of Shame at the Third Reading of the 2026 Budget
President Urges Accurate Data for Timely Compensation

President Urges Accurate Data for Timely Compensation
A/L Script Marking Resumes as Education Sector Moves Back into Gear After Ditwah

A/L Script Marking Resumes as Education Sector Moves Back into Gear After Ditwah
HSBC Exit Marks Shift toward Local Dominance in Banking

HSBC Exit Marks Shift toward Local Dominance in Banking
Fresh Border Clashes Erupt Between Pakistan and Taliban Forces Despite Recent Ceasefire

Fresh Border Clashes Erupt Between Pakistan and Taliban Forces Despite Recent Ceasefire
Sri Lanka’s First Post-Crisis Dollar Bond Signals Renewed Investor Faith

Sri Lanka’s First Post-Crisis Dollar Bond Signals Renewed Investor Faith
UN Flags Sri Lanka's Slow Progress on Enforced Disappearances

UN Needs Assessment Drives Targeted Recovery after Cyclone Ditwah
Global Partners Aid Sri Lanka’s Stolen Asset Recovery Drive

Global Partners Aid Sri Lanka’s Stolen Asset Recovery Drive
Severe Lightning Advisory Issued for Western, Sabaragamuwa Provinces and Galle, Matara Districts Until 11 PM

Severe Lightning Advisory Issued for Western, Sabaragamuwa Provinces and Galle, Matara Districts Until 11 PM
Sri Lanka’s Rubber Sector Faces Fresh Strain amid EU Green Push

Sri Lanka’s Rubber Sector Faces Fresh Strain amid EU Green Push
Sri Lanka Expands Winter Air Links as Tourism Targets $3 Billion

Tourism Industry Unites to Reassure World Sri Lanka Is Ready
China Provides Over $1 Million in Aid to Support Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Recovery

China Provides Over $1 Million in Aid to Support Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Recovery
Prime Minister Confirms Tamil History and Heritage Remain Integral to School Curriculum

Prime Minister Confirms Tamil History and Heritage Remain Integral to School Curriculum
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka: Death toll rises to 465

Cyclone Ditwah Leaves Extensive Damage Across Sri Lanka’s Infrastructure and Agriculture
PM: Resettlement, Relief, and Infrastructure Restoration Must Be National Priorities

PM: Resettlement, Relief, and Infrastructure Restoration Must Be National Priorities
Rapid Emergency Repairs Push Sri Lanka Telecom Services toward Recovery

Rapid Emergency Repairs Push Sri Lanka Telecom Services toward Recovery
Sri Lanka Customs Revenue Surges 65% despite Past Corruption Allegations

Sri Lanka Customs Revenue Surges 65% despite Past Corruption Allegations
Flood Crisis Threatens Sri Lanka’s Vital Export Sector Stability

Flood Crisis Threatens Sri Lanka’s Vital Export Sector Stability
Serviced Office Giant Kerner Haus Bets Big on Colombo Hub

Serviced Office Giant Kerner Haus Bets Big on Colombo Hub
Private Credit Surge Signals Growing Risks and Opportunities in Economy

Private Credit Surge Signals Growing Risks and Opportunities in Economy
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka: Death toll rises to 465

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka: Death toll rises to 465
Swift Compensation Plan Launched for Farmers Hit by Widespread Flooding

Swift Compensation Plan Launched for Farmers Hit by Widespread Flooding
Starlink’s Free Connectivity Boost: A Lifeline for Sri Lanka amid Cyclone Chaos

Starlink’s Free Connectivity Boost: A Lifeline for Sri Lanka amid Cyclone Chaos
RDA Reports Widespread Damage to Road Network Following Torrential Rains

RDA Reports Widespread Damage to Road Network Following Torrential Rains
Updated Payment Instructions for Disaster Relief Contributions

Updated Payment Instructions for Disaster Relief Contributions
India provides medical aid including two self-contained medical units

India provides medical aid including two self-contained medical units
GovPay Launches Easy Donation Platform for Flood Relief in Sri Lanka

GovPay Launches Easy Donation Platform for Flood Relief in Sri Lanka
Private Credit Surge Raises Policy, Overheating, and Vulnerability Concerns

Private Credit Surge Raises Policy, Overheating, and Vulnerability Concerns
Netanyahu writes to Israeli president requesting pardon in corruption cases

Netanyahu writes to Israeli president requesting pardon in corruption cases
Galle Port Tourism Push Tests NPP Government’s Delivery Capacity

Galle Port Tourism Push Tests NPP Government’s Delivery Capacity
Railways Issues Updated Timetable as Bad Weather Disrupts Regular Services

Railways Issues Updated Timetable as Bad Weather Disrupts Regular Services
Pope Leo visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque

Pope Leo visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque
Sony International Issues Cease and Desist Notice on Sri Lankan Broadcaster

Sony International Issues Cease and Desist Notice on Sri Lankan Broadcaster
How Sunil Handunnetti Became a Political Joke

How Sunil Handunnetti Became a Political Joke
The State Banks: Is Financial Gain the Only Requirement?

The State Banks: Is Financial Gain the Only Requirement?
Kandy District Placed Under Emergency Disaster Status Amid Severe Weather

The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” centered about 50km South of Trincomalee
Irrigation Department Warns of Major Flood Risk in Kelani River Valley

Irrigation Department Warns of Major Flood Risk in Kelani River Valley
Adverse Weather Conditions: Death Toll Rises to 47

Adverse Weather Conditions: Death Toll Rises to 47
Authorities Issue Red Alert for Mahaweli Basin as Flood Risk Intensifies

Authorities Issue Red Alert for Mahaweli Basin as Flood Risk Intensifies
Kandy District Placed Under Emergency Disaster Status Amid Severe Weather

Kandy District Placed Under Emergency Disaster Status Amid Severe Weather
SriLankan Airlines Faces Massive Losses From Faulty Airbus Fleet Deal

SriLankan Airlines Faces Massive Losses From Faulty Airbus Fleet Deal
Sri Lanka’s Service Exports Edge Up as ICT Surge Drives Growth

Sri Lanka’s Service Exports Edge Up as ICT Surge Drives Growth
Sri Lanka strengthens Audit Bill with IMF-backed powers for accountability

Independent Probe Finds No Basis for Sexual Harassment Claim in Parliament Staff
Mobile Civil Registry Initiative Brings Key Services to Rural Communities

Mobile Civil Registry Initiative Brings Key Services to Rural Communities
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