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Sri Lanka’s NCPI Inflation Steady at 8.1% in September as Food Prices Accelerate

Oct 22, 20263 weeks ago 1 min read

COLOMBO, October 22, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s headline inflation, measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), remained unchanged at 8.1% year-on-year in September 2026,…

Colombo Stocks Close Lower as Crossings Drive Turnover Above Rs. 1.5 Billion

Oct 22, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 22, 2026 — Colombo stock market indices ended lower as price declines in Commercial Bank, Carson Cumberbatch and Hayleys weighed on the All…

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

Oct 21, 20263 weeks ago 3 min read

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…

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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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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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ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

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Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

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Home Lands completes 60% piling work of ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’

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

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Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Turnover Tops Rs. 3 Billion

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Opposition Launches oversight.lk to Track Government Budget Performance

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