17+ hour, 20+ min ago  (935+ words) Sri Lanka’s industrial sector entered 2026 with renewed momentum, underpinned by a clear reform agenda, targeted infrastructure investments, and strong institutional coordination. The first quarter has been marked by decisive progress across policy, financing, industrial recovery, and international partnerships laying the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (683+ words) The Middle East war poses a greater risk to Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, and to a lesser extent Laos, due to their high dependence on imported energy and limited reserve supplies, according to S&P Global Ratings. The agency…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (128+ words) Pakistan has increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per litre (around LKR 71) amid rising global oil prices and escalating tensions in the Gulf region. According to Pakistani media reports, the government approved the price hike following a high-level meeting chaired…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (151+ words) The Department of Census and Statistics has released the Official Poverty Line figures for January 2026, revealing that an individual requires a minimum of Rs. 16,730 per month to meet basic needs.  According to the data, the highest cost of fulfilling basic…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (275+ words) Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath engaged in a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi last week, with discussions focused on maintaining and strengthening ties between the two countries. According to the Sunday Times, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (416+ words) Sri Lanka’s economy could see stronger-than-expected growth in 2026, driven by increased government spending on post-cyclone recovery, though it is still too early to assess the full impact, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said. Speaking during a televised program on…...