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Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery Faces Mounting Pressures as Inflation, Debt and Global Risks Intensify
Colombo, October 2026 — Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is showing signs of progress, supported by stronger government revenue, rising workers’ remittances, expanding exports and an improved…
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View AllTHEMA COLLECTION OPENS ITS 17TH PROPERTY. ‘DEEWARA’ IS ABOUT MUCH MORE THAN ANOTHER HOTEL
Today, one of Sri Lanka’s most distinctive home-grown hotel groups formally opens Deewara at Mawella, just outside Tangalle. Thema Collection’s 17th property takes its name…

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View AllMaithripala Sirisena Says He Was Misled Over Gnanasara Pardon. Who Was Actually Responsible? Importantly Who Believes Sirisena?
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has attributed defects in his controversial presidential pardon of Galagodaaththe Gnanasara to officials at the Presidential…
Sri Lanka’s Two-Thirds Problem. Are We Electing Governments or Creating Electoral Dictatorships?
The NPP commands 159 seats in Parliament, giving President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration the constitutional strength to reshape important institutions.…
What Ails the Rajapaksas? A Family Horoscope Written in Court Orders, Charge Sheets and Unanswered Questions.
The political family that once appeared almost untouchable now faces a succession of criminal investigations, remand orders and court proceedings.…
Namal Rajapaksa Remanded Again in the Airbus Affair. But Who Else Knew About the Money?
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been further remanded following his appearance before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday in connection…


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View AllSri Lanka’s Anti-Corruption Drive. Who Investigates the Investigators?
The government’s proposal to establish Bribery Commission offices in all nine provinces promises to bring anti-corruption investigations closer to the public. But expanding investigative powers…
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HSBC’s Possible Exit. Are 3,500 Sri Lankan Jobs Really at Risk?
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised concerns that HSBC’s Global Service Centre could relocate operations to the Philippines by December 2027. The suggestion remains unconfirmed,…
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Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery Faces Mounting Pressures as Inflation, Debt and Global Risks Intensify
Colombo, October 2026 — Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is showing signs of progress, supported by stronger government revenue, rising workers’ remittances, expanding exports and an improved…
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