Former Minister Anura Priyadarshana Says Basil Rajapaksa Secured Billions from India During 2022 Crisis
Former Minister Anura Priyadarshana stated that when Sri Lanka declared bankruptcy in 2022, former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa — who ...
Month: May 2026
IMF to Review Sri Lanka’s Fifth and Sixth EFF Assessments Next Week
International Monetary Fund Asia and Pacific Department Director Krishna Srinivasan has stated that the fifth and sixth reviews under the ...
Mobile Phone Prices in Sri Lanka Expected to Rise by 20%–25%
The Sri Lanka Mobile Phone Importers and Dealers Association states that the prices of mobile phones and related accessories in ...
Opposition Holds Discussion on Impact of Rising US Dollar and Falling Rupee on Economy
A special discussion on the impact on the economy due to the continuous rise of the US dollar and the ...
Opposition to Hold Emergency Talks Over Dollar Surge and Rupee Depreciation Impact
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa announced in Parliament a short while ago that an emergency discussion will be held this afternoon ...
Sri Lankan Rupee Falls Further Against US Dollar, Selling Rate Exceeds Rs. 354
The Sri Lankan Rupee has further depreciated against the US Dollar today (21), with the selling rate of the US ...
All 17 Coal Ships Imported to Sri Lanka Found to Be Substandard – Marikkar
S.M. Marikkar revealed in Parliament today that the Lakvijaya Power Plant has confirmed all 17 coal shipments imported to Sri ...
Sajith Premadasa Seeks Immediate New IMF Programme to Avoid Economic Risks After 2027
Sajith Premadasa called on the government led by the President to immediately move towards a successor programme with the IMF, ...
Sri Lanka’s Credit Card Debt Surges to Rs. 194 Billion Amid Rising Living Costs
The total outstanding balance owed to banks by credit card users in the country has risen significantly to Rs. 194 ...
Union Assurance Honours Top-Performing Sales Professionals at LIMRA Awards Ceremony
Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, recently hosted its LIMRA Awards Ceremony at its Head Office premises, celebrating ...