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Adverse Weather Affects Nearly 3,500 People Across 15 Districts

Adverse Weather Affects Nearly 3,500 People Across 15 Districts

September 27, 2026
Ending IMF Engagement After 2027 Could Put Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery at Risk

Ending IMF Engagement After 2027 Could Put Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery at Risk

September 27, 2026
Iran Offers Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within Seven Days, Raising Hopes for Oil Market Relief

Iran Offers Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within Seven Days, Raising Hopes for Oil Market Relief

September 26, 2026
Sri Lanka to Exit IMF Programme in 2027 — What It Means for Businesses and Investors

Sri Lanka to Exit IMF Programme in 2027 — What It Means for Businesses and Investors

September 26, 2026

President Orders Faster Completion of Katunayake Airport Capacity Expansion Projects

Oct 28, 2026 3 weeks ago 2 min read
President Orders Faster Completion of Katunayake Airport Capacity Expansion Projects

COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to accelerate projects aimed at increasing passenger capacity and improving facilities at Katunayake…

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Luxury World Cruise Suspended in Cambodia as Soaring Fuel Costs Strand Passengers

Oct 28, 2026 3 weeks ago 2 min read
Luxury World Cruise Suspended in Cambodia as Soaring Fuel Costs Strand Passengers

PHNOM PENH, October 28, 2026 — Passengers aboard the luxury residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey have been left stranded in Cambodia after its US-based…

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Asian Stocks Rally as Anthropic IPO Filing Revives AI Optimism Ahead of Major Earnings

Oct 27, 2026 3 weeks ago 2 min read
Asian Stocks Rally as Anthropic IPO Filing Revives AI Optimism Ahead of Major Earnings

COLOMBO, October 27, 2026 — Asian equity markets rallied on Tuesday as Anthropic’s US initial public offering filing renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence investments, ahead…

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LAUGFS Gas Explores Investment and Potential Stake Sale in Hambantota LPG Terminal

Oct 27, 2026 3 weeks ago 1 min read
LAUGFS Gas Explores Investment and Potential Stake Sale in Hambantota LPG Terminal

COLOMBO, October 27, 2026 — LAUGFS Gas PLC is exploring strategic options for its wholly owned subsidiary, LAUGFS Terminals Limited, including commercial partnerships, external investment…

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Sri Lanka’s Exports Reach US$13.6 Billion in Nine Months as September Sets Monthly Record

Oct 27, 2026 3 weeks ago 2 min read
Sri Lanka’s Exports Reach US$13.6 Billion in Nine Months as September Sets Monthly Record

COLOMBO, October 27, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s total export earnings reached US$13.612 billion during the first nine months of 2026, supported by a record monthly…

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Budget 2027 Targets Rs. 6.18 Trillion in Revenue and Grants, Deficit at 4.5% of GDP
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Budget 2027 Targets Rs. 6.18 Trillion in Revenue and Grants, Deficit at 4.5% of GDP

November 13, 2026

COLOMBO, November 13, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget estimates total government revenue and grants at Rs. 6,180 billion, with…

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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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ECONOMY
Sri Lanka’s debt down in US$, GDP terms despite up in rupee : Deputy FinMin
September 8, 2026

Sri Lanka’s debt burden measured in both debt-to-gross domestic product…

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ECONOMY
In El Nino-hit Sri Lanka, wells run dry and farmer incomes shrink as drought deepens
September 8, 2026

GALWELA YAYA, Sri Lanka Sept 3 (Reuters) – For the…

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Budget 2027 Targets Rs. 6.18 Trillion in Revenue and Grants, Deficit at 4.5% of GDP

Budget 2027 Targets Rs. 6.18 Trillion in Revenue and Grants, Deficit at 4.5% of GDP

November 13, 2026
President Reviews Final 2027 Budget Proposals, Pledges Wider Benefits from Economic Stability

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

November 11, 2026
CBSL Bars EY Audit Partners from Banking Audits Following Rs. 13.6 Billion NDB Fraud

CBSL Bars EY Audit Partners from Banking Audits Following Rs. 13.6 Billion NDB Fraud

November 10, 2026

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BUSINESS

Ceylon Chamber Says Budget 2027 Could Do More to Attract Foreign Investment

Ceylon Chamber Says Budget 2027 Could Do More to Attract Foreign Investment

November 14, 2026
Hayleys Reports US$1 Billion First-Half Revenue Milestone as Pre-Tax Profit Rises 49%

Hayleys Reports US$1 Billion First-Half Revenue Milestone as Pre-Tax Profit Rises 49%

November 14, 2026
ComBank Group Nine-Month Income Rises 18.9% to Rs. 318.8 Billion; Profit Reaches Rs. 52.2 Billion

ComBank Group Nine-Month Income Rises 18.9% to Rs. 318.8 Billion; Profit Reaches Rs. 52.2 Billion

November 13, 2026

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ECONOMY

LAUGFS Gas Says Rs. 1,775 Price Increase Reflects Higher Import and Financing Costs

LAUGFS Gas Says Rs. 1,775 Price Increase Reflects Higher Import and Financing Costs

November 15, 2026
SEC Welcomes Budget 2027 Measures to Broaden Capital Market Access for Students and SMEs

SEC Welcomes Budget 2027 Measures to Broaden Capital Market Access for Students and SMEs

November 13, 2026
President to Present 2027 Budget Today with Rs. 4.99 Trillion in Proposed Expenditure

President to Present 2027 Budget Today with Rs. 4.99 Trillion in Proposed Expenditure

November 12, 2026

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MARKETS

Colombo Stocks Fall After Budget Presentation; ASPI Drops 133 Points

Colombo Stocks Fall After Budget Presentation; ASPI Drops 133 Points

November 14, 2026
Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Turnover Tops Rs. 3 Billion

Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Turnover Tops Rs. 3 Billion

November 13, 2026
ASPI Surges 592 Points Above 22,000 as CSE Turnover Hits Rs. 7.95 Billion

ASPI Surges 592 Points Above 22,000 as CSE Turnover Hits Rs. 7.95 Billion

November 10, 2026

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NATION

Nearly Rs. 900 Billion Spent Annually on Public Sector Salaries, Jayatissa Says

Nearly Rs. 900 Billion Spent Annually on Public Sector Salaries, Jayatissa Says

November 15, 2026
Opposition Launches oversight.lk to Track Government Budget Performance

Opposition Launches oversight.lk to Track Government Budget Performance

November 12, 2026
Handunnetti Participates as National Sathosa Opens First Wholesale Outlet in Matara Following Revival

Handunnetti Participates as National Sathosa Opens First Wholesale Outlet in Matara Following Revival

November 11, 2026

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World

Binance Targets Full Withdrawal Reopening by End of Next Week After US$6.3 Billion Hack

Binance Targets Full Withdrawal Reopening by End of Next Week After US$6.3 Billion Hack

November 15, 2026
Nvidia Falls Nearly 7.5% at Open, Erasing US$335 Billion Before Paring Losses

Nvidia Falls Nearly 7.5% at Open, Erasing US$335 Billion Before Paring Losses

November 10, 2026
Oil Plunges More Than US$7 as Trump Signals Restraint on Iran Strikes

Oil Plunges More Than US$7 as Trump Signals Restraint on Iran Strikes

November 10, 2026

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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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