Year: 2026
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves rise to $7.09 billion as remittances exceed $735 million
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves increased to US$7.09 billion at the end of October 2026, supported by continued...
Sri Lanka to renegotiate four FTAs as Government prepares new trade policy framework
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka is preparing to renegotiate its four existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and pursue new trade partnerships...
NWSDB withholds 37 tonnes of water treatment chemical over chromium concerns
By The Pulseline News Desk The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has temporarily withheld the use of 37 tonnes of hydrated...
Attorney General says Government to introduce amendments to Organised Crimes Bill
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government is to introduce amendments to the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, with the Attorney General...
President calls for sweeping public sector restructuring to drive digital transformation
By The Pulseline News Desk President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for a major restructuring of Sri Lanka’s public sector, stressing that outdated...
Cabraal tells court Greek bond investment followed nine-point report
By The Pulseline News Desk Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has told the Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar that the controversial investment...
Drug crackdown: Police figures raise questions over arrests of children
By The Pulseline News Desk Police statistics showing that around 12,000 young people were arrested for drug-related offences over the past year have...
Government denies involvement in judicial officers’ transfers
By The Pulseline News Desk Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has rejected suggestions of government involvement in the transfer of judicial officers, disciplinary proceedings...
IF’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
With Christmas just around the corner, IF Villa in Talpe is embracing the festive season with beauty and warmth, bringing together the magic...
SRI LANKA WEEKLY REPORT: 1-7 November 2026
What happened, what mattered and what comes next WHAT HAPPENED ECONOMY, FISCAL POLICY AND COST OF LIVING Fuel prices increased during the week,...
