Year: 2026
Govt takes tough line on drug dealing as 9,081 analyst reports cleared
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government is stepping up its response to drug trafficking while accelerating efforts to clear one of the...
Sri Lanka moves to establish BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility, opening new regional SME platform
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka is moving ahead with plans to establish the BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility, a regional mechanism expected...
Sri Lanka’s export recovery faces fresh headwinds as apparel and tea demand weakens
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s merchandise export recovery is showing signs of strain, with exports declining in July as weaker demand...
Sumanthiran calls for full SC bench, says Chief Justice ‘conflicted’ in 22A case
By The Pulseline News Desk A major legal challenge over the Government’s proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution took a new turn today...
22nd Amendment hearing shifted to ceremonial court after SC courtroom overflows
By The Pulseline News Desk The Supreme Court (SC) today shifted the hearing of 67 petitions on the Government’s proposed 22nd Amendment to...
Inflation continues to increase as rising food prices squeeze household budgets
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s cost-of-living pressures are intensifying, with inflation accelerating to 8% in August 2026 as a sharp increase...
Sri Lanka faces Maha season double blow as El Niño and rising costs threaten food security
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s farmers are heading into the crucial Maha cultivation season under a new layer of uncertainty, with...
Sri Lanka’s 25 holidays: Economic boon or drag on productivity?
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s long list of public holidays may offer workers more opportunities to rest, travel and spend, but...
Petrol price cut offers limited relief as rising food costs keep pressure on households
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s latest petrol price reduction is set to provide some relief to motorists and businesses, but its...
Sri Lanka heads to Geneva as UN rights review puts reconciliation and accountability under spotlight
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka is preparing for another closely watched session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in...
