Sri Lanka gold price — Mar 18, 2026
22 Carat 8 Grams Gold Price today in Sri Lanka stands at Rs. 366,900 as of 18 March 2026, reflecting ongoing movements in
Gold Price
Tourism
Mideast war hits tourism as cancellations rise in Sri Lanka
Mideast war hits tourism in Sri Lanka as industry stakeholders report growing cancellations and warn that urgent strategic adjustments are needed to sustain
Education and Career
Intech Campus CIM UK accreditation boosts marketing pathways
Intech Campus CIM UK accreditation marks a key milestone for Sri Lanka’s private education sector, enabling students to access globally recognised marketing qualifications
Education and Career
APIIT Sri Lanka biomedical sciences degree opens global careers
APIIT Sri Lanka biomedical sciences degree is opening new pathways for students to access globally recognised healthcare education while staying in the country,
Education and Career
NIBM SILAG partnership drives PNG education reform
The NIBM SILAG partnership marks a significant step in Sri Lanka’s global education footprint, showcasing how locally developed competency-based learning models can reshape
Forex Market
Today’s Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka – 18 Mar 2026
Daily Central Bank figures shaping Sri Lanka’s currency outlook. Currency Buying Rate Selling Rate USD 307.54 315.07 AUD 216.46 226.00 CAD 223.20 231.28
Economics
President calls for collective action to keep country functioning
President calls for collective action to keep country functioning as Sri Lanka navigates supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, with authorities
Economics
Economy maintains momentum with 5% GDP growth in 2025
Economy maintains momentum with 5% GDP growth in 2025 as Sri Lanka records its second consecutive year of expansion, reflecting a gradual recovery
Economics
Ceylon Chamber urges non-essential forex curbs
Ceylon Chamber urges non-essential forex curbs as Sri Lanka faces mounting economic risks from the escalating Middle East conflict, calling for urgent, coordinated
Economics
Ex-CPC Chairman urges fuel tax reduction
Ex-CPC Chairman urges fuel tax reduction as Sri Lanka grapples with rising global oil price volatility and increasing risks to international supply chains,