The World Bank today approved $110 million to help Sri Lanka repair and reconstruct 600 kilometers of roads that were severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. The new financing, provided through the International Development Association’s Crisis Response Window, will prioritize roads that restore access to markets, schools, and health facilities in the communities most severely affected…
The Chief Executive Officer of Reliance Consumer Products Limited, Mr. Krishnakumar, popularly known as Kk, will deliver the keynote address on the opening day of the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026, bringing more than four decades of experience across leading consumer brands and FMCG markets to the Summit’s discussions on Sri Lanka’s growth…
DFCC Bank has signed a Master Trade Loan Agreement with the Export-Import Bank of India under its Trade Assistance Programme, expanding the Bank’s capacity to support trade between Sri Lanka and India. The agreement was signed on 22 September 2026 by Thimal Perera, Director/Chief Executive Officer of DFCC Bank; Prins Perera, Senior Vice President –…
Climate resilience has become the defining test of this El Niño year for Sri Lanka’s plantation sector. The National Disaster Relief Services Centre says over 81,000 people across 25,563 families in seven districts, Ampara, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Badulla, Monaragala, Hambantota and Ratnapura, have been affected by the dry weather linked to the phenomenon. The government has…
Sri Lanka and other regional players to benefit By Jithendra Antonio On 31 August 2026, President Mohamed Muizzu signed the First Amendment to the Foreign Currency Act into law, alongside six other pieces of legislation. The amendment came into force the very next day, on 1 September 2026. Buried in the fine print of a…
The Monetary Policy Board, at its meeting held yesterday, decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 8.75%. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully considering the evolving conditions and outlook on the domestic and global fronts. The Board paid particular attention to the effects of the proactive monetary…
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New premium ride option expands Uber’s portfolio from affordable Moto and Tuk rides to premium on-demand travel Uber today announced the launch of Uber Black in Sri Lanka, bringing its premium ride experience to the country for the first time. Designed as the “business class of back seats,” Uber Black combines premium vehicles and highly-rated…
For Keells, freshness has always meant more than what reaches a supermarket shelf. It represents a commitment built over 35 years to improving everyday experiences, strengthening communities and creating opportunities for the people connected to its journey. As Keells surpasses its 150th outlet milestone, reflecting on a journey where freshness has always been more than…
The barometer rises although a plethora of uncertainties lurk in the background From climate concerns to more high profile arrests and a busy bribery commission, Sri Lanka has seen no shortage of headline grabbing developments over the past month. And drug related arrests continue apace, although shootings show little sign of abating. The anticorruption drive…
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