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Rain to Continue Across Sri Lanka on October 23; Southwest Wet Weather Expected Until October 27

Oct 22, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 22, 2026 — Rain is expected across Sri Lanka throughout October 23, while wet weather in the southwestern parts of the country is…

Trump Says US Is Not Negotiating with Iran, Signals Developments ‘Fairly Soon’

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WASHINGTON, October 22, 2026 — US President Donald Trump said Washington is not negotiating with Iran and indicated that developments could come soon, as uncertainty…

Sri Lanka’s Tea Export Earnings Top US$1 Billion as Rupee Revenue Rises Despite Dollar Decline

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COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Sri Lanka earned approximately US$1.083 billion from tea exports during the first nine months of 2026, crossing the billion-dollar mark…

Access Engineering Expects Rs. 310 Million Company-Level Loss from Logistics Project Exit

Oct 21, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Access Engineering PLC expects to recognise a loss of approximately Rs. 310 million in its standalone company financial statements following…

Colombo Bourse Loses Rs. 324 Billion in October as ASPI Falls Below 20,000

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COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange’s total market capitalisation has fallen by nearly Rs. 324 billion since the beginning of October, with…

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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 Begins APG Review of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework

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COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s third mutual evaluation…

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IMF Technology Chief Urges Strong Governance and Public Trust in AI-Driven Central Banking

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COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — Central banks adopting artificial intelligence…

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Cabinet Clears US$100 Million ADB Loan Agreement for Economic Recovery Programme

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COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — The Cabinet of Ministers has…

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

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

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Industry Minister raises performance-based reward scheme with President as productivity competition returns after five-year gap

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