Kathandara Gedara

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 bps to 8.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held on Monday (25). MORE..

26 May 2026 (9:21 AM)

Pilgrims kick off Haj as Mideast peace deal hangs in the balance

Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in the holy city of Mecca on Monday (May 25) for an annual Haj pilgrimage carried out against the backdrop of hopes for an end to the war in the Middle East. MORE..

25 May 2026 (11:42 PM)

Vehicle prices may rise temporarily amid new import surcharges and leasing restrictions, importers warn

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has indicated that vehicle prices could see a temporary increase due to higher surcharges imposed on vehicle imports and fluctuations in exchange rates. MORE..

26 May 2026 (12:05 AM)

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