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Journalists missing in Indonesia after volcano mission

Journalists missing in Indonesia after volcano mission

September 8, 2026
Yala’s Drought Shows the Growing Cost of Climate Stress on Sri Lanka Tourism

Yala’s Drought Shows the Growing Cost of Climate Stress on Sri Lanka Tourism

September 8, 2026
Reservoir levels fall near 50% amid dry spell

Reservoir levels fall near 50% amid dry spell

September 8, 2026
Sri Lanka Tourism Faces Fresh Pressure as War Drives Up Energy Costs

Sri Lanka Tourism Faces Fresh Pressure as War Drives Up Energy Costs

September 8, 2026

Sri Lanka and Japan Advance Industrial Corridor Plan During Industry Minister’s Tokyo Visit

Oct 17, 2026 3 weeks ago 4 min read
Sri Lanka and Japan Advance Industrial Corridor Plan During Industry Minister’s Tokyo Visit

TOKYO / COLOMBO, 17 October 2026 — Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to a roadmap for a Sri Lanka–Japan Export-Oriented Industrial Corridor following talks with…

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IMF Signals Continued Support for Sri Lanka Beyond March 2027 Programme Expiry

Oct 17, 2026 3 weeks ago 5 min read
IMF Signals Continued Support for Sri Lanka Beyond March 2027 Programme Expiry

COLOMBO, October 17, 2026 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has signalled its readiness to continue supporting Sri Lanka beyond the expiry of its current…

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Prime Lands and Melwa Join Hands for Mixed-Use Development in Port City Colombo

Oct 17, 2026 3 weeks ago 2 min read
Prime Lands and Melwa Join Hands for Mixed-Use Development in Port City Colombo

COLOMBO, October 17, 2026 — Sri Lankan developers Prime Lands and Melwa have signed a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for a new mixed-use development…

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Colombo Port Handles US$30 Billion in U.S.-Related Cargo Annually

Oct 17, 2026 3 weeks ago 4 min read
Colombo Port Handles US$30 Billion in U.S.-Related Cargo Annually

COLOMBO, October 17, 2026 — The Port of Colombo handles an estimated US$30 billion worth of U.S.-related cargo annually, highlighting its strategic importance to international…

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Rs. 3.09 Billion Surgical Ward Complex Planned for Tangalle Hospital

Oct 17, 2026 3 weeks ago 2 min read
Rs. 3.09 Billion Surgical Ward Complex Planned for Tangalle Hospital

TANGALLE, October 17, 2026 — A nine-storey surgical ward complex estimated to cost Rs. 3.09 billion is planned for Tangalle Base Hospital as part of…

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Crypto Cannot Be Used for Domestic Payments, CBSL Governor Says
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Crypto Cannot Be Used for Domestic Payments, CBSL Governor Says

November 4, 2026

COLOMBO, November 4, 2026 — Digital assets cannot be used for payments between residents under Sri Lanka’s current legal framework,…

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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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President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment
September 8, 2026

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the 22nd Amendment to the…

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India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka today
September 8, 2026

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in…

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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
Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

November 2, 2026

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BUSINESS

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
Hayleys Solar Inaugurates Two Kosgama Projects with Combined Capacity of 5 MW

Hayleys Solar Inaugurates Two Kosgama Projects with Combined Capacity of 5 MW

November 3, 2026
Home Lands Showcases Sri Lankan Property Investment Opportunities in Ottawa

Home Lands Showcases Sri Lankan Property Investment Opportunities in Ottawa

November 2, 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 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
CSE Recovery Enters Third Session as ASPI Jumps 297 Points Above 20,250

CSE Recovery Enters Third Session as ASPI Jumps 297 Points Above 20,250

October 30, 2026

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NATION

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
Fuel Import Costs Up 50%, Limiting Price Relief Despite Rs. 57 Billion Subsidy Allocation: Minister

Fuel Import Costs Up 50%, Limiting Price Relief Despite Rs. 57 Billion Subsidy Allocation: Minister

November 3, 2026
Centrum Air Connects Tashkent and Mattala with Twice-Weekly Direct Flights

Centrum Air Connects Tashkent and Mattala with Twice-Weekly Direct Flights

October 30, 2026

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World

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
Oil Prices Rise After Reported US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island

Oil Prices Rise After Reported US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island

November 3, 2026

Tucker Carlson Warns of Possible Nuclear Strike on Iran Within Days — Markets and Energy Supply at Risk.

November 2, 2026

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