Sri Lanka
Govt. debt increases by Rs. 869 billion in 2025 first half
The total outstanding government debt as of the end of June 2025 stood at Rs. 29,634.78, according to data released by the Central...
High cost of living push Sri Lanka to second-most expensive SAARC nation
Sri Lanka has emerged as the second most expensive SAARC country to live in, with the cost of living for an individual estimated...
Sri Lanka’s energy sector digitalisation stalls amid funding gaps and policy delays
Sri Lanka’s journey toward a digital energy ecosystem remains uneven, with progress slowed by limited funding, fragmented coordination, and the absence of a...
Colombo inflation climbs for eighth straight month to 2.1%
The cost of living for a Colombo household continued its upward climb for the second consecutive month, driven by surging food and non-food...
Health Minister’s appeal to Sri Lankan doctors abroad
Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that Sri Lankan specialist doctors who have migrated overseas will be reinstated to their...
Government guarantees tied to SOEs: Fiscal risks remain substantial
Sri Lanka’s growing dependence on government guarantees has turned into a silent threat, tightly binding public finances to the performance of state-owned enterprises...
Doubts over UDA committee to probe 40-storey Home Land Pentara at Thummulla
Aggrieved parties are concerned by the appointment of a committee by the Urban Development Authority to inquire into the approval granted for a...
Advocata calls for bold 2026 Budget reforms to boost inclusive growth
The Advocata Institute’s comprehensive policy proposals for the 2026 Budget outline a critical reform agenda aimed at enhancing fiscal sustainability, fostering competition, and...
