CBSL Says Banks Must Decide Fate of Arrested Employees

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CBSL Says Banks Must Decide Fate of Arrested Employees

By The Morning Telegraph August 19, 2026

Bank officials arrested over an alleged US$1 billion transfer scheme face disciplinary decisions by their banks, while...

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Is Sri Lanka’s $6.4 Billion X-Press Pearl Claim Being Cut to Just $1 Billion to Protect Insurers?

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Is Sri Lanka’s $6.4 Billion X-Press Pearl Claim Being Cut to Just $1 Billion to Protect Insurers?

By The Morning Telegraph August 19, 2026

X-Press Pearl compensation remains under scrutiny as Sri Lanka pursues an initial $1 billion award while wider...

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Is Moral Outrage Enough to Challenge Sri Lanka’s 22nd Amendment?

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Is Moral Outrage Enough to Challenge Sri Lanka’s 22nd Amendment?

By The Morning Telegraph August 19, 2026

The 22nd Amendment debate is examined through Lacanian political theory, questioning whether moral protest can truly challenge...

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“Oil at $80 Could Decide Sri Lanka’s Inflation Path” – CBSL Governor”

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“Oil at $80 Could Decide Sri Lanka’s Inflation Path” – CBSL Governor”

By The Morning Telegraph August 19, 2026

Sri Lanka inflation outlook remains sensitive to global oil prices, with the Central Bank assuming crude stays...

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Suthar Spins India to 165 Run Win as Sri Lanka Fall Short in Galle

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Suthar Spins India to 165 Run Win as Sri Lanka Fall Short in Galle

By The Morning Telegraph August 19, 2026

By Dwayne Ferreira. India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle as...

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Drug Trafficker’s Son Paid Tens of Millions to Former President Sirisena for Political Post

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Drug Trafficker’s Son Paid Tens of Millions to Former President Sirisena for Political Post

By The Morning Telegraph August 19, 2026

By Roy Denish. Sirisena payment allegation links an SLFP organizer appointment to alleged multimillion-rupee payments, raising political...

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Former Akkaraipattu Mayor Remanded Over Abuse Allegations

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Former Akkaraipattu Mayor Remanded Over Abuse Allegations

By The Morning Telegraph August 19, 2026

By Roy Denish. Akkaraipattu former mayor Ahamed Zackie has been remanded after police arrested him over alleged...

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UNSC Reform Puts South Asia’s Regional Balance in Focus

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UNSC Reform Puts South Asia’s Regional Balance in Focus

By The Morning Telegraph August 19, 2026

By Roy Denish. UNSC reform debate puts South Asia’s representation in focus as Pakistan backs elected seats...

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Sri Lanka Medicine Prices Rise 12.5% for Local Supplies

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Sri Lanka Medicine Prices Rise 12.5% for Local Supplies

By The Morning Telegraph August 18, 2026

Sri Lanka medicine prices for locally produced drugs supplied to State hospitals are set to rise 12.5%,...

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Former World Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Goes on Trial Over Child Sex Abuse Allegations

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Former World Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Goes on Trial Over Child Sex Abuse Allegations

By The Morning Telegraph August 18, 2026

By Dwayne Ferreira. Graeme Dott trial begins in Glasgow as the former world snooker champion denies two...

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