Year: 2026
Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ as focus turns to Strait of Hormuz
By The Pulseline News Desk U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that a deal with Iran is “largely negotiated,” with discussions reportedly including...
The illusion of stability: Sri Lanka’s deeper economic crisis
By Vox Civis When the Sri Lankan rupee depreciated to near record-breaking levels last week, touching around Rs. 354 against the U.S. dollar,...
Can connecting with India secure Sri Lanka’s economy?
By Dinouk Colombage As Sri Lanka’s economy faces yet another downward spiral, brought on by a host of domestic and international obstacles, the...
Sri Lanka’s fuel import bill surges amid Middle East conflict and rising global oil prices
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s state-owned fuel retailer, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), has seen its monthly oil import bill rise...
Bail granted to monk accused of child abuse: Debate on justice and clergy accountability
By The Pulseline News Desk The Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate’s Court decision to grant bail to Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, who is accused of...
144 financial cybercrime cases being probed this year, Minister tells Parliament
By The Pulseline News Desk Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament today (22) that local authorities are currently investigating 144 financial cybercrime...
Rupee rebounds sharply as Govt urges calm amid currency debate
By The Pulseline News Desk The country’s currency market witnessed a dramatic shift today (22) as the rupee strengthened significantly in the inter-bank...
Government assures no import ban amid currency concerns
By The Pulseline News Desk Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha Fernando has sought to reassure the public and lawmakers that...
Derisking food security
By Rohan Samarajiva I made only minor changes to this article written in 2020 amidst COVID-19 lockdowns. Food supply chains are strained or...
Rebuilding Sri Lanka’s monetary and financial system
A national prescription for stability, growth and economic renewal By Ravi Karunanayake Introduction: A nation at an economic crossroadsSri Lanka today finds itself...
