President Dissanayake has written to Donald Trump on US tariffs issue – Minister
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has personally written to United States President Donald Trump on ways to mitigate the impact and reduce the tariffs imposed recently,
Continue Reading
Proceeds of Crime Bill in Parliament today
The second reading of the Proceeds of Crime Bill is scheduled to take place in Parliament today.
Continue Reading
Adani Ports shares rise nearly 4% as Colombo terminal operations commence
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) shares surged 3.6% to their intraday high of Rs 1,151.95 on the BSE on Tuesday
Continue Reading
Trump’s tariff shock wipes out Rs. 435 bn from CSE in three days
The latest import tariff measures introduced by US President Donald Trump on April 2 have triggered a global economic crisis, sending shockwaves through financial markets around the world.
Continue Reading
CSE temporarily halts regular trading
-
CNL Reporter
-
April 7, 2025
-
News
-
CSE
-
0 Comments
Regular trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange has been temporarily halted due to the S&P SL20 index dropping over 5 per cent from the previous close.
Continue Reading
Sri Lanka records nearly 230,000 tourist arrivals in March
Sri Lanka has welcomed 229,298 tourists in the month of March, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) confirmed.
Continue Reading
Wide Angle Zoom on NPP’s Political and Economic Pressures Ahead of Local Election
Weekly Political Review Sri Lanka’s Political Tightrope: Economic Struggles, Diplomatic Wins, and Internal Challenges By Rohana Jith President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government is currently walking a delicate balance, with rays of hope and looming shadows casting over the political landscape. The upcoming local council elections have put the administration on edge, with political maneuvering intensifying. The government is pushing hard …
Continue Reading
Sri Lanka central bank buys US$401mn from banks in March 2025
Sri Lanka’s central bank bought 401.9 million US dollars in March 2025, after weak collections in the previous two months amid a credit spike, official data shows.
Continue Reading
High-level talks held with US to minimize impact of Trump’s tariffs – Govt
High-level discussions have been held between the government and Washington to minimize the impact of the reciprocal tariffs announced by United States
Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Government to digitalize entire health care system
Steps will be taken to digitalize the entire government hospital system in the country, in a short period of time,
Continue Reading