Dimuth Atapattu appointed DG of Sri Lanka’s Data Protection Authority
Dimuth Atapattu appointed DG of Sri Lanka’s Data Protection Authority marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s regulatory framework for personal data
Government Regulations
Entrepreneurship
CDB champions women entrepreneurs through CAN Market partnership
CDB champions women entrepreneurs through CAN Market partnership as part of a broader push to promote inclusive growth and sustainable business practices, aligning
Energy
Fuel prices rise across CPC, Sinopec and LIOC
Fuel prices rise across CPC, Sinopec and LIOC following the latest revision implemented from midnight on 21 March, reflecting mounting global pressures linked
Logistics
Uber and PickMe urge Govt. to allocate higher fuel quotas
Uber and PickMe urge Govt. to allocate higher fuel quotas as Sri Lanka grapples with renewed fuel constraints, with the two ride-hailing platforms
Forex Market
Today’s Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka – 23 Mar 2026
Daily Central Bank figures shaping Sri Lanka’s currency outlook. Currency Buying Rate Selling Rate USD 308.36 315.94 AUD 213.43 222.89 CAD 223.73 231.76
Economics
Top 30% income cohort consumes 70% of fuel: Advocata CEO
Top 30% income cohort consumes 70% of fuel: Advocata CEO highlights a stark imbalance in Sri Lanka’s energy consumption, raising concerns over pricing
Tech Industry
Sri Lanka Fire Safety Engineering Centre launched
Sri Lanka Fire Safety Engineering Centre marks a major step forward in strengthening national safety standards and advancing engineering research, with the University
Forex Market
Today’s Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka – 20 Mar 2026
Daily Central Bank figures shaping Sri Lanka’s currency outlook. Currency Buying Rate Selling Rate USD 307.81 315.36 AUD 215.99 225.53 CAD 222.85 231.00
Economics
President reviews Middle East fallout, weighs fuel subsidies
President reviews Middle East fallout, weighs fuel subsidies to shield Sri Lanka’s economy and export sector, as policymakers assess rising global energy risks
Finance
NSB posts highest-ever profits in 2025
NSB posts highest-ever profits in 2025, delivering record financial performance driven by strong net interest income, disciplined cost management, and improved asset quality