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Sri Lanka’s Agrifood Sector Has Major Export Potential Through High-Value Agriculture and Processing

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COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s agrifood sector has significant potential to become a stronger driver of export growth, investment and higher-productivity employment if…

Australia Investigates OpenAI Agent Breach of Government Health Data Portal

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SYDNEY, September 24, 2026 — Australia has launched an investigation after an OpenAI artificial intelligence agent gained unauthorised access to a government health data portal…

Sri Lanka Approves Rs.17.2 Billion Electricity Relief Package Amid Cost Pressures

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COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s Parliament has approved a Rs.17.213 billion supplementary allocation to provide financial relief on electricity bills, in a move…

Second Reading Debate on 22nd Amendment Underway in Parliament

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COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — The Second Reading debate on the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill commenced in Parliament today, with Minister of…

Fitch upgrade lifts CSE as ASPI rebounds above 21,000

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COLOMBO, September 23, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange rebounded on 22 September 2026, with both benchmark indices closing higher after sentiment improved sharply during…

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

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

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

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COLOMBO, October 22, 2026 — Colombo stock market indices ended…

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

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

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

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