Year: 2026
Alleged NDB fraud sparks questions over banking oversight and regulatory failures
By The Pulseline News Desk The alleged Rs. 13 billion fraud at the National Development Bank (NDB) has evolved beyond a case of...
Sri Lanka’s economy maintains momentum with 5.1% growth in first quarter of 2026
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s economic recovery continued to gather pace in the first quarter of 2026, with the country recording...
Opposition Leader calls for transparency in paddy pricing formula
By The Pulseline News Desk Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the government to disclose the methodology used to determine the guaranteed...
Concerns increase over future price pressures as fuel subsidy is set to end in June
By The Pulseline News Desk The government’s fuel subsidy programme is expected to come to an end after June, according to officials who...
Sri Lanka’s digital future: The structure and trajectory of a connected economy
By Cathrine Weerakkody “Communication bandwidth is one of the fundamental limits on progress,” said Elon Musk, a reminder that the pace of economic...
Colombo launches special dengue control drive as cases surge amid monsoon rains
By The Pulseline News Desk Health authorities are preparing to launch an intensive week-long dengue control campaign across the Colombo District as the...
UN torture prevention delegation to visit Sri Lanka amid renewed focus on detention practices
By The Pulseline News Desk A delegation from the United Nations (UN) Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) is scheduled to visit Sri...
Beyond the fuel pump: The energy trap Sri Lanka cannot escape
By Vox Civis If one thought that the recent fuel shocks led Sri Lanka to the economic crossroads once again, then it’s time...
One-month deadline signals push for long-awaited education reform
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s education sector could be on the cusp of a major transformation after President Anura Kumara Dissanayake...
Opposition MP steps down from Ditwah inquiry committee amid growing scrutiny
By The Pulseline News Desk The parliamentary committee tasked with examining the country’s preparedness for Cyclone Ditwah, which caused massive devastation in many...
