Author: Ashanthi Ratnasingham
World Wildlife Day 2026: From rescue to rewilding, Kalo’s journey continues
He arrived at the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe on March 23, 2024, barely eightmonths old. Kalo had spent an unknown number of days trapped at the bottom of anabandoned well near Galenbidunuwewa in Sri Lanka’s Anuradhapura District, separatedfrom the herd he had lost. When wildlife officers from the Department of WildlifeConservation pulled him out, […]
Fortune GP Farms strengthens poultry sector performance through global collaboration
Reinforcing its commitment to advancing measurable production standards across Sri Lanka’s poultry value chain, G P Farms Lanka Limited, which is a joint-venture between Bairaha Farms PLC and Crysbro group, recently conducted a two-day technical workshop/seminar in collaboration with global breeding leader Cobb Vantress. The programme brought together technical specialists from Cobb Vantress operations in […]
ADB President welcomes Sri Lanka Prime Minister, Reaffirms support for recovery and reform
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met today with Sri Lanka Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya at ADB’s Manila headquarters. The meeting reaffirmed the strong development partnership between ADB and Sri Lanka, with both leaders underscoring their commitment to post-cyclone recovery, inclusive growth, and advancing women’s equality. “Sri Lanka’s resilience in the face of crises […]
APHNH President Raveen Wickremesinghe on trust, standards and collaboration
Sri Lanka’s private healthcare sector is being asked to expand capacity while rebuilding public trust. In this interview, Raveen Wickremesinghe, President of the Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH), sets out an evidence-led agenda for the new term, focused on clearer standards, ethical safeguards, and closer alignment with national health priorities. He notes […]
Interview with Rajitha Jayasuriya of Fairway Holdings
As the island economy continues to progress along the road to recovery, the real estate sectoris gathering momentum in terms of its contribution to the construction sector as well as theeconomy as a whole. Several new developments are leading the way from the supply-side ofthe market. Today, we have the distinct pleasure of speaking with […]
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank keeps the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged
At its meeting held yesterday, the Monetary Policy Board decided to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 7.75%, citing an assessment of recent domestic economic developments, the outlook ahead, and continuing global uncertainty. The Board is of the view that the current monetary policy stance will support steering inflation towards the target of […]
Sri Lanka economic summit opened with focus on recovery and resilience after cyclone Ditwah
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce opened the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit on Tuesday with a renewed sense of purpose, reframing the annual event as a platform for national recovery following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Addressing more than 800 delegates, including over 100 overseas investors, the Chamber’s Chairperson, Krishan Balendra began by […]
ADB approves USD100 Mn to strengthen macroeconomic resilience, transparency in Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million financing package to build on Sri Lanka’s progress toward macroeconomic stability and to help achieve sustainable growth following the economic crisis. This will be done by strengthening public expenditure management, improving revenue mobilization, and fostering private sector participation. “Sri Lanka has made commendable progress in […]