US-Israel Strike on Iran Jeopardizes Sri Lanka’s Fragile Recovery
As the sun rose over Colombo on February 28, 2026, news of a coordinated military strike by the United States…
Author: Sienna De Silva
SalamAir Announces Temporary Suspension of International and Masirah Flights
SalamAir has announced a temporary suspension of all its international flights and services to Masirah for a 24-hour period, beginning…
Sri Lankans Largely Unaffected in Middle East Following Iran Attack: MFA
Sri Lankans in the Middle Eastern region have remained largely unaffected following the recent attack on Iran, the island nation’s…
SriLankan Airlines Halts Numerous Middle East Flights Due to Airspace Closures
SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights to and from key Middle Eastern destinations scheduled for today, citing…
Israel Initiates Offensive Against Iran, Reports International Media
Israel initiated a pre-emptive strike against Iran on Saturday, escalating tensions in the Middle East and casting a shadow over…
Sri Lanka’s Construction Surge in January 2025 Highlights Labor Shortage Challenges: PMI Report
In January 2026, Sri Lanka’s construction sector witnessed a significant surge in activity, as indicated by a rise in the…
Sri Lanka’s Inflation Drops to 1.6% in February 2026 as Food Prices Decline
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) indicated a slowdown in headline inflation on a year-on-year basis in February 2026,…
Sri Lanka Debuts First Blue Bond with Dual Listing on NSE IX at GIFT City
The recent admission of Sri Lanka’s inaugural Blue Bond, a LKR 3 billion issuance by DFCC Bank, to the NSE…
People’s Bank of Sri Lanka Achieves Record Profits and Asset Growth in FY 2025
Sri Lanka’s state-owned lender, People’s Bank, has announced a record-breaking consolidated profit of 43.5 billion rupees for the financial year…
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens as Bond Yields Maintain Stability
Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened against the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, closing at 309.20/25 compared to the…