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

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COLOMBO, October 26, 2026 — The second generating unit at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai has been taken offline for maintenance and repairs,…

Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidential Runoff to Secure Fourth Term

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BRASÍLIA, October 26, 2026 — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection, defeating right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a presidential runoff, according…

Sri Lankan Firms Explore Maldives Hospitality Market at Hotel Asia 2026

Oct 24, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 24, 2026 — Sri Lankan companies showcased hospitality products and services at Hotel Asia 2026 in the Maldives, seeking new buyers, business partnerships…

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

Oct 24, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 24, 2026 — Colombo stocks ended the week in negative territory, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) declining by 2.5% and the…

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

Oct 24, 20263 weeks ago 1 min read

COLOMBO, October 24, 2026 — All three generating units at the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant have been successfully reconnected to Sri Lanka’s national grid after…

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President Reviews Final 2027 Budget Proposals, Pledges Wider Benefits from Economic Stability

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COLOMBO, November 11, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reviewed the final proposals for the 2027 Budget, saying it…

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Sri Lanka rupee at 328.20/40 to US dollar spot, bond yields flat

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Sri Lanka stocks trend up on Monday

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