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Dipped Products Opens Rs. 4.2 Billion Glove Manufacturing Plant in Katunayake EPZ

Oct 13, 20262 weeks ago 2 min read

KATUNAYAKE, October 13, 2026 — Dipped Products PLC (DPL), the Hayleys Group’s glove manufacturing business, has commenced operations at a new Rs. 4.2 billion manufacturing…

MF Projects Sri Lanka’s Economic Growth to Moderate to 3.7% in 2027

Oct 13, 20262 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 13, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s economic growth is projected to ease to 3.7% in 2027 from an estimated 4% in 2026, according to…

CSE Closes in Red as Hemas, LOLC Holdings and Cargills Weigh on Market Sentiment

Oct 13, 20262 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 13, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market closed lower as selling pressure on heavyweight counters, including Hemas Holdings, LOLC Holdings and Cargills, dragged…

Sri Lanka to Provide Rs. 6,000 Stationery Allowance to 1.5 Million Students in 2027

Oct 13, 20262 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 13, 2026 — The Government has approved the continuation of its school stationery assistance programme for 2027, providing Rs. 6,000 each to 1.5…

US Hopes Russian Diesel Deal Will Help Bring Moscow Back to Ukraine Peace Talks

Oct 13, 20262 weeks ago 7 min read

WASHINGTON, October 13, 2026 — The Trump administration is seeking to use a controversial deal allowing Russian diesel exports to encourage Moscow to resume negotiations…

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Lanka IOC and Sinopec Raise Octane 95 Petrol Prices by Rs. 20 to Rs. 495

October 26, 2026

COLOMBO, October 26, 2026 — Lanka IOC and Sinopec have increased their Octane 95 petrol prices by Rs. 20 per…

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Met Department Issues Amber Advisory Over High Waves Along Sri Lankan Coast

September 26, 2026

COLOMBO, September 26, 2026 — The Department of Meteorology has…

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Fairway Expands East Coast Footprint with Trincomalee Beach Resort Takeover

September 25, 2026

TRINCOMALEE, September 25, 2026 — Fairway Holdings is expanding its…

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Netanyahu Defends Israel’s Military Actions as Dozens of UN Delegates Walk Out

September 25, 2026

NEW YORK, September 25, 2026 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

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Lanka IOC and Sinopec Raise Octane 95 Petrol Prices by Rs. 20 to Rs. 495

October 26, 2026

Brent Crude Hits Five-Month High of US$113.17 as Houthi Attacks Raise Supply Fears

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ADB Approves US$100 Million to Expand Livelihood Support and Social Protection in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lankan Pharmaceutical Firms Explore Export and Technology Partnerships at CPHI Milan

October 26, 2026

Sri Lankan Firms Explore Maldives Hospitality Market at Hotel Asia 2026

October 24, 2026

Hayleys Solar Launches 24/7 Operations Centre to Monitor Renewable Energy Assets

October 23, 2026

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Vegetable Prices Rise Amid Rainy Weather; Tomatoes Reach Rs. 650 a Kilogram Wholesale

October 26, 2026

Sri Lanka’s NCPI Inflation Steady at 8.1% in September as Food Prices Accelerate

October 22, 2026

Vidullanka–David Pieris Solar Plant Adds 10 MW to Sri Lanka’s National Grid

October 20, 2026

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Colombo Stocks End Week Lower as ASPI Loses 2.5%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 972 Million

October 24, 2026

Colombo Stocks End Lower as Crossings Account for 77.6% of Turnover

October 23, 2026

Colombo Stocks Close Lower as Crossings Drive Turnover Above Rs. 1.5 Billion

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Norochcholai’s Second Generating Unit Shut for Maintenance; No Power Disruptions Expected

October 26, 2026

All Three Norochcholai Units Reconnected to National Grid Following October 17 Outage

October 24, 2026

Hambantota Port Targets Two Million TEU Capacity as Suez Return Opens New Opportunities

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President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment

Sep 8, 20262 months ago 4 min read

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution would be approved by Parliament soon after the Supreme Court communicates its determination to…

India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka today

Sep 8, 20262 months ago 2 min read

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (08) on an official visit. Accordingly, he is scheduled to undertake his…

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Vegetable Prices Rise Amid Rainy Weather; Tomatoes Reach Rs. 650 a Kilogram Wholesale

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Colombo Stocks End Week Lower as ASPI Loses 2.5%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 972 Million

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Norochcholai’s Second Generating Unit Shut for Maintenance; No Power Disruptions Expected

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