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Electricity Tariff Cuts Remain Without Firm Timeline as Sri Lanka Expands Renewables

Sep 28, 20264 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 28, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s Government has yet to set a firm timeline for electricity tariff reductions, with Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka saying…

Government Announces Rs. 41 Billion Fuel Subsidy for Three Months

Sep 28, 20264 weeks ago 2 min read

GAMPAHA, September 27, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the Government will introduce a Rs. 41 billion fuel subsidy covering the next…

Rupee Weakens Against Dollar as Selling Rates Move Towards Rs. 335

Sep 28, 20264 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 28, 2026 — The Sri Lankan Rupee weakened further against the US Dollar at several commercial banks today, with dollar selling rates moving…

Sri Lanka sets sights on 4 million tourists and US$8 billion tourism revenue by 2030

Sep 27, 20264 weeks ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Sri Lanka is targeting four million tourist arrivals and US$8 billion in annual tourism revenue by 2030, as the Government…

Minister Sunil Handunnetti joins Ceylon Gemlogue ’26 as Sri Lanka charts new direction for gem industry

Sep 27, 20264 weeks ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti attended the inaugural session of Ceylon Gemlogue ’26 in Colombo today, as…

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Lanka IOC and Sinopec Raise Octane 95 Petrol Prices by Rs. 20 to Rs. 495

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COLOMBO, October 26, 2026 — Lanka IOC and Sinopec have increased their Octane 95 petrol prices by Rs. 20 per…

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Hayleys Solar Launches 24/7 Operations Centre to Monitor Renewable Energy Assets

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COLOMBO, October 23, 2026 — Hayleys Solar has introduced a…

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Hambantota Port Targets Two Million TEU Capacity as Suez Return Opens New Opportunities

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COLOMBO, October 23, 2026 — Hambantota International Port is preparing…

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Colombo Stocks End Lower as Crossings Account for 77.6% of Turnover

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COLOMBO, October 23, 2026 — Colombo stock market indices closed…

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Sri Lankan Pharmaceutical Firms Explore Export and Technology Partnerships at CPHI Milan

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Vegetable Prices Rise Amid Rainy Weather; Tomatoes Reach Rs. 650 a Kilogram Wholesale

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

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

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

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