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India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit

India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit

September 1, 2026

Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidential Runoff to Secure Fourth Term

Oct 26, 2026 3 weeks ago 1 min read
Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidential Runoff to Secure Fourth Term

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…

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Sri Lankan Firms Explore Maldives Hospitality Market at Hotel Asia 2026

Oct 24, 2026 3 weeks ago 2 min read
Sri Lankan Firms Explore Maldives Hospitality Market at Hotel Asia 2026

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

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

Oct 24, 2026 3 weeks ago 2 min read
Colombo Stocks End Week Lower as ASPI Loses 2.5%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 972 Million

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…

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

Oct 24, 2026 3 weeks ago 1 min read
All Three Norochcholai Units Reconnected to National Grid Following October 17 Outage

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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Brent Crude Hits Five-Month High of US$113.17 as Houthi Attacks Raise Supply Fears

Oct 23, 2026 3 weeks ago 2 min read
Brent Crude Hits Five-Month High of US$113.17 as Houthi Attacks Raise Supply Fears

COLOMBO, October 23, 2026 — Global oil prices rose sharply on Thursday, with Brent crude reaching a five-month closing high as Houthi attacks in Saudi…

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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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MARKETS
Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Turnover Tops Rs. 3 Billion
November 13, 2026

COLOMBO, November 13, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange closed…

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ECONOMY
SEC Welcomes Budget 2027 Measures to Broaden Capital Market Access for Students and SMEs
November 13, 2026

COLOMBO, November 13, 2026 — The Securities and Exchange Commission…

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BUSINESS
ComBank Group Nine-Month Income Rises 18.9% to Rs. 318.8 Billion; Profit Reaches Rs. 52.2 Billion
November 13, 2026

COLOMBO, November 13, 2026 — Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group…

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BIZ BREAKING

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

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
Sri Lankan Fruit Experts and Chinese Entrepreneurs Explore Agricultural Cooperation

Sri Lankan Fruit Experts and Chinese Entrepreneurs Explore Agricultural Cooperation

November 12, 2026
Dialog Nine-Month Profit Jumps 92% to Rs. 28.5 Billion; Digital Investment Reaches Rs. 27.4 Billion

Dialog Nine-Month Profit Jumps 92% to Rs. 28.5 Billion; Digital Investment Reaches Rs. 27.4 Billion

November 11, 2026

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ECONOMY

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
Sri Lanka’s Remittances Reach US$735.6 Million in October; Ten-Month Inflows Top US$7.6 Billion

Sri Lanka’s Remittances Reach US$735.6 Million in October; Ten-Month Inflows Top US$7.6 Billion

November 9, 2026

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MARKETS

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
Colombo Stocks End Week Higher as ASPI Gains 5.4%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 3 Billion

Colombo Stocks End Week Higher as ASPI Gains 5.4%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 3 Billion

November 7, 2026

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NATION

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
CBSL Clarifies EY Remains Eligible to Audit Licensed Banks

CBSL Clarifies EY Remains Eligible to Audit Licensed Banks

November 11, 2026

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World

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
China Extends Suspension of 24% Additional Tariff on US Goods for Two Months

China Extends Suspension of 24% Additional Tariff on US Goods for Two Months

November 9, 2026

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