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Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets Fall 1.1% to US$6.85 Billion in September

Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets Fall 1.1% to US$6.85 Billion in September

October 8, 2026
CSE Ends Lower as ASPI and S&P SL20 Decline on Broad-Based Selling

CSE Ends Lower as ASPI and S&P SL20 Decline on Broad-Based Selling

October 8, 2026
Trump Administration Proposes Up to $70,000 Fee for International Students Seeking Work Training

Trump Administration Proposes Up to $70,000 Fee for International Students Seeking Work Training

October 8, 2026
BOI Accelerates Northern Province Investment Drive with Two New Export Processing Zones

BOI Accelerates Northern Province Investment Drive with Two New Export Processing Zones

October 7, 2026

PUCSL Approves Power Cuts Across Four Groups for October 21

Oct 21, 2026 2 weeks ago 1 min read
PUCSL Approves Power Cuts Across Four Groups for October 21

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Scheduled power interruptions will affect four electricity supply groups in Sri Lanka today as part of measures to manage electricity…

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Rs. 3 Billion HLAB Fund Launched to Back Business Growth; First Capital Commits Rs. 300 Million

Oct 20, 2026 2 weeks ago 3 min read
Rs. 3 Billion HLAB Fund Launched to Back Business Growth; First Capital Commits Rs. 300 Million

COLOMBO, October 20, 2026 — Hatch, Lankan Angel Network and BOV Capital have launched HLAB, a Rs. 3 billion investment fund aimed at supporting early…

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Central Bank Governor Highlights Policy Credibility and Price Stability at RBI Conference

Oct 20, 2026 2 weeks ago 2 min read
Central Bank Governor Highlights Policy Credibility and Price Stability at RBI Conference

COLOMBO, October 20, 2026 — Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe has stressed the importance of institutional credibility, strong monetary policy…

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

Oct 20, 2026 2 weeks ago 2 min read
Vidullanka–David Pieris Solar Plant Adds 10 MW to Sri Lanka’s National Grid

COLOMBO, October 20, 2026 — Vidullanka PLC and David Pieris Motor Company have inaugurated a 10 MW solar power plant in Ranna, expanding Sri Lanka’s…

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Colombo Stocks Close Lower as Key Shares Decline; Turnover Tops Rs. 680 Million

Oct 20, 2026 2 weeks ago 2 min read
Colombo Stocks Close Lower as Key Shares Decline; Turnover Tops Rs. 680 Million

COLOMBO, October 20, 2026 — Colombo stock market indices closed lower as price declines in Dialog Axiata, Hatton National Bank and Hemas Holdings weighed on…

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ASPI Surges 478 Points as CSE Turnover Tops Rs. 2 Billion in First Hour
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ASPI Surges 478 Points as CSE Turnover Tops Rs. 2 Billion in First Hour

November 5, 2026

COLOMBO, November 5, 2026 — Stocks rallied at the Colombo Stock Exchange during the first hour of trading today, with…

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Emerging El Niño effect on Sri Lanka: Be ready for catastrophe
September 8, 2026

“A prolonged El Niño drought forces a massive, unbudgeted outflow…

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Yala National Park Zones 1 and 2 to close from Sept. 14
September 8, 2026

It has been decided to close Zones 01 and 02…

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Deputy Minister rejects claims of shifting tax terms at Port City after investor backlash
September 8, 2026

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe was drawn…

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ASPI Surges 478 Points as CSE Turnover Tops Rs. 2 Billion in First Hour

ASPI Surges 478 Points as CSE Turnover Tops Rs. 2 Billion in First Hour

November 5, 2026
Crypto Cannot Be Used for Domestic Payments, CBSL Governor Says

Crypto Cannot Be Used for Domestic Payments, CBSL Governor Says

November 4, 2026
CAL Signs Deal to Acquire 51% of Hong Kong Fund Manager Asia Frontier Capital

CAL Signs Deal to Acquire 51% of Hong Kong Fund Manager Asia Frontier Capital

November 3, 2026

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BUSINESS

Hemas H1 Revenue Rises 9.5% to Rs. 66.6 Billion as Strong Q2 Restores EBITDA Growth

Hemas H1 Revenue Rises 9.5% to Rs. 66.6 Billion as Strong Q2 Restores EBITDA Growth

November 6, 2026
JAT Holdings’ Revenue Rises 36% to Rs. 7.01 Billion as Foreign Operations More Than Double

JAT Holdings’ Revenue Rises 36% to Rs. 7.01 Billion as Foreign Operations More Than Double

November 5, 2026
JKH’s Attributable Profit Surges 213% to Rs. 5.17 Billion in Q2; PBT Reaches Rs. 7.95 Billion

JKH’s Attributable Profit Surges 213% to Rs. 5.17 Billion in Q2; PBT Reaches Rs. 7.95 Billion

November 4, 2026

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ECONOMY

LAUGFS Seeks Temporary Hambantota Terminal Access as Three LPG Shipments Due in November

LAUGFS Seeks Temporary Hambantota Terminal Access as Three LPG Shipments Due in November

November 4, 2026
CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

November 2, 2026
Apparel Exports Rise 3.47% in September, but Nine-Month Earnings Remain 5.52% Lower

Apparel Exports Rise 3.47% in September, but Nine-Month Earnings Remain 5.52% Lower

October 30, 2026

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MARKETS

Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Banking Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 3.9 Billion

Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Banking Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 3.9 Billion

November 5, 2026
Colombo Stocks Rise as Dialog, Overseas Realty and Hayleys Lead Gains; Turnover Tops Rs. 1.5 Billion

Colombo Stocks Rise as Dialog, Overseas Realty and Hayleys Lead Gains; Turnover Tops Rs. 1.5 Billion

November 4, 2026
ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

November 2, 2026

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Port City Colombo Holds First India Investor Forum to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Ties

Port City Colombo Holds First India Investor Forum to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Ties

November 6, 2026
Fitch Upgrades People’s Leasing, MBSL and CBC Finance; Outlooks Stable

Fitch Upgrades People’s Leasing, MBSL and CBC Finance; Outlooks Stable

November 5, 2026
Cabinet Approves Rs. 3.33 Billion to Restore Cyclone-Damaged Roads

Cabinet Approves Rs. 3.33 Billion to Restore Cyclone-Damaged Roads

November 4, 2026

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World

Nasdaq 100 Loses US$2.5 Trillion as Democrat Election Gains Deepen AI Investment Fears

Nasdaq 100 Loses US$2.5 Trillion as Democrat Election Gains Deepen AI Investment Fears

November 6, 2026
‘Next Barack Obama’ Emerges as Clear Frontrunner for 2028 US Presidential Race

‘Next Barack Obama’ Emerges as Clear Frontrunner for 2028 US Presidential Race

November 5, 2026
Laurini Officine Meccaniche Unveils 150-Ton Demolition Giant with 50-Meter Reach at World Demolition Summit in Madrid

Laurini Officine Meccaniche Unveils 150-Ton Demolition Giant with 50-Meter Reach at World Demolition Summit in Madrid

November 4, 2026

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President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 4 min read
President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment

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…

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

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka today

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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