Skip to content
Thursday, Jun 18, 2026
Ceylon Independent

Ceylon Independent

Latest news from Sri Lanka Politics Governance Corruption Human rights

  • About us
  • Autoplay scroller
  • Ceylon Independent
  • Contact us
  • Delta Flight 15 on 9/11 – DAY Brightener
  • Home New
  • Home Page
  • Home page – Blog
  • Home page – Left Sidebar
  • hp2
  • Independent.lk
  • LEGAL ISSUES
  • Magazine
  • Members
  • Page Builder
  • Progress Bars
  • Promotion Boxes
  • Provoking Thought – with FARAZ
  • Sri Lanka’s trade deficit widens for fifth consecutive month
  • Talk of the town
  • The five Central Bank Forensic Audit reports
  • Universities to reopen after vaccinating all students
  • Video test
  • weather
  • HOME
  • LOCAL
  • BUSINESS
  • ECONOMY
  • THE WORLD
    • MIDDLE EAST
  • ISSUES
    • LEGAL ISSUES
    • CORRUPTION / EXPOSE
    • EASTER TRAGEDY
  • FEATURED
    • TALK OF THE TOWN
    • TURNING POINT with FARAZ
  • EDITORIAL
  • NEWS LINE
  • ABOUT US

Category: ECONOMY

“Crisis Outsourcing vs State Capacity”
ECONOMYMain Story

“Crisis Outsourcing vs State Capacity”

Outsourcing Sovereignty: When a Country Needs Consultants to Save It Sri Lanka did not just default in 2022. It revealed…

byCeylon Independent05/02/202605/02/2026
Enhancing Trade with India: A Strategic Priority for Sri Lanka’s Risk Mitigation
BUSINESSECONOMY

Enhancing Trade with India: A Strategic Priority for Sri Lanka’s Risk Mitigation

A former research expert from the Asian Development Bank has emphasized the importance of Sri Lanka increasing its trade with…

byILanka Admin05/02/2026
BUSINESSECONOMYHOME RIGHT TOP NEWSLocalMain StoryNEWSPOLITICS

NIVARD CABRAAL BEGINS RECORD SETTING THIRD TERM AS GOVERNOR CENTRAL BANK

  Ajith Nivard Cabraal became the first person in the history of Sri Lanka’s Central Bank to serve in the…

byTeam Independent15/09/202115/09/2021
ECONOMYHOME RIGHT TOP NEWSLocalMain StoryNEWS

CABRAAL RESIGNS AS MP AND STATE MINISTER AS BANK HOUSE BECKONS

Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Capital Markets Ajith Nivard Cabraal has formally resigned his role as a Member of Parliament.…

byTeam Independent13/09/2021
BUSINESSCORRUPTION / EXPOSEECONOMYHOME RIGHT TOP NEWSMain Story

STATE OWNED SD&CC ON USD 230 MILL PLUS RS 734 MILL SPENDING SPREE

Sri Lanka’s state-owned SD&CC have sought Cabinet of Ministers approval to engage in facilities worth USD 230,200,000 (USD 230 Million)…

byTeam Independent13/09/2021
ECONOMYMain StoryMARKETS

GOV’T ON SEARCH FOR FUNDS – USD 2.5BN FOR FUEL PLUS USD 500M FOR ROADS

Sri Lanka’s government are in advanced negotiations with various agents – helping the government to secure large scale facilities. The…

byTeam Independent12/09/2021
McDonald’s profit misses estimates as restaurants limit services
ECONOMYWORLD

McDonald’s profit misses estimates as restaurants limit services

McDonald’s Corp (MCD.N) missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit on Thursday as most of its restaurants limited their services…

byP C James30/04/2020
Worst economic crisis since 1930s depression, IMF says
BUSINESSECONOMYMain StoryWORLD

Worst economic crisis since 1930s depression, IMF says

The coronavirus pandemic will turn global economic growth “sharply negative” this year, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

byP C James10/04/2020

Posts pagination

Previous 1 2

Stock Market


Exchange Rate

Exchange Rate USD: Thu, 18 Jun.


Latest News


  • Fitch Warns of Deteriorating Outlook for Sri Lanka and Emerging Market Banks Due to Iranian Conflict and Oil Vulnerabilities
  • Softlogic Life Ventures into Bangladesh through $1.9 Million Purchase of Diamond Life
  • Softlogic Life of Sri Lanka Set to Acquire 60% Stake in Bangladesh’s Diamond Life Insurance for $1.9 Million
  • Sri Lanka’s rupee trades at 334.50/335.00 against the US dollar as bond yields experience a significant decline.
  • Trading in Hela Apparel Holdings shares in Sri Lanka has been halted.
OPINIONSSPORTS

Nishan Sumanadeera: A Story of Endurance, Leadership, and Unwavering Determination

byEditor 16/06/202616/06/2026
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

AI Mart: Sri Lanka’s First Dedicated AI Marketplace Marks Significant Growth in Its First Year

bySienna De Silva 15/06/202615/06/2026
WORLD

HABIBI, PALESTINE: WE ARE WITH YOU والله يا فلسطين نحن معك

byFaraz Shauketaly 11/06/202611/06/2026
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Lanka Law Strengthens Legal Tech Leadership with Launch of AI Legal Drafting Platform

bySienna De Silva 08/06/2026
TOP STORY

BOI Speculation Puts Governance, Transparency Under Spotlight

byFaraz Shauketaly 06/06/202606/06/2026
LEGAL ISSUESNEWSTOP STORY

BOND CASE BACK ON TRACK AS SUPREME COURT BLASTS “HASTY” HIGH COURT ORDER

byFaraz Shauketaly 01/06/202601/06/2026

CEYLON INDEPENDENT

Latest news from Sri Lanka Politics Governance Corruption Human rights

EXCLUSIVE


Economy & Business

Corruption & Exposure

Easter Tragedy

Talk of the Town

PRIVACY


About us

Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

Editorial Policy

CONTACT


Editor-in-Chief:  farazcolombo@gmail.com

Advertorials: editor@independent.lk

Technical: info@independent.lk 

 Advertising: +94 77 230 0305

Copyright © 2026 Ceylon Independent | Media News by Ascendoor | Powered by WordPress.