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...
India steps up push to deepen ties with Sri Lanka beyond diplomacy
By The Pulseline News Desk India is stepping up efforts to deepen its relationship with Sri Lanka by expanding cooperation beyond traditional diplomatic...
Iranian ‘dark fleet’ tankers disperse from Sri Lankan waters amid US sanctions concerns
By The Pulseline News Desk A fleet of US-sanctioned Iranian crude oil tankers that had been lingering for more than a month off...
Another blow to household budgets as flour price hike pushes up food costs
By The Pulseline News Desk Consumers are once again being forced to dig deeper into their pockets as a Rs. 17 per kilogram...
