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COLOMBO, October 29, 2026 — The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has listed 27 entries covering companies, mobile applications and related entities determined to…
MUMBAI, October 29, 2026 — Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio Platforms climbed approximately 27% on its Mumbai stock market debut on Wednesday, reaching a valuation of…
COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s third mutual evaluation by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) has commenced, with assessors examining the country’s…
COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — Central banks adopting artificial intelligence must prioritise public trust, strong governance and human oversight, IMF Chief Information Officer Shirin Hamid…
COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — The Cabinet of Ministers has approved entering into a US$100 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to…
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DFCC Bank has partnered with John Keells IT to introduce its Employee Banking Proposition to the company’s employees, providing access to a broader selection of…
Sri Lanka’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition, GEM SRI LANKA 2027, has taken a significant step onto the international stage with its first official overseas…
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Agriculture Department will bring 33 participants from 11 Asian countries to learn from Sri Lanka’s experience in…
Canvasses more than 350 merchants and activates cashback campaign with 40+ Jaffna businesses as part of CBSL’s latest digital payments promotion Reaffirming its commitment to…
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Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is facing a more challenging 2026 than initially anticipated, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) sharply revising down its…
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Sri Lanka today (08) on a three-day official visit. Accordingly, he is scheduled to remain in Sri Lanka…
Venerable Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero, who was arrested by the Batticaloa Police yesterday (07), has been further remanded. The order was issued by the Batticaloa Magistrate’s…
“A prolonged El Niño drought forces a massive, unbudgeted outflow of foreign currency to fund these fuel imports. At the same time, because domestic agriculture…