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HIP Hosts National Oil Spill Contingency Plan Workshop Led by MEPA

Sep 20, 20261 month ago 4 min read

HIP Hosts National Oil Spill Contingency Plan Workshop Led by MEPA

HAMBANTOTA, September 20, 2026 — Hambantota International Port (HIP) recently hosted a National Oil Spill Contingency Plan Workshop conducted by the Marine Environment Protection Authority…

Sri Lanka’s Apparel Sector Targets the Next US$3 Billion in Export Growth

Sep 20, 20261 month ago 5 min read

COLOMBO, September 20, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is setting its sights on a major new phase of growth, with industry leaders seeking to…

Sri Lanka Targets Bigger Role in Asia’s Trade and Investment Networks

Sep 20, 20261 month ago 2 min read

Sri Lanka Targets Bigger Role in Asia’s Trade and Investment Networks

COLOMBO, September 20, 2026 — Sri Lanka is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position within Asia’s expanding trade and investment networks as the country…

Mahaweli River Water Levels Rise as Kandy Areas Face Flood Risk

Sep 20, 20261 month ago 1 min read

Mahaweli River Water Levels Rise as Kandy Areas Face Flood Risk

COLOMBO, September 20, 2026 — Authorities have issued a flood warning for several areas in Kandy District as water levels in the Mahaweli River continue…

Sri Lanka Connects First Grid-Scale Battery Storage Facility to National Grid

Sep 19, 20261 month ago 3 min read

Sri Lanka Connects First Grid-Scale Battery Storage Facility to National Grid

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka has connected its first grid-scale standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to the national electricity grid, marking a…

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

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

October 23, 2026

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

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

October 23, 2026

COLOMBO, October 23, 2026 — Global oil prices rose sharply…

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

October 23, 2026

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

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

October 23, 2026

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

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BIZ BREAKING

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

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

October 23, 2026

ADB Approves US$100 Million to Expand Livelihood Support and Social Protection in Sri Lanka

ADB Approves US$100 Million to Expand Livelihood Support and Social Protection in Sri Lanka

October 22, 2026

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

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

October 21, 2026

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BUSINESS

Sri Lankan Firms Explore Maldives Hospitality Market at Hotel Asia 2026

Sri Lankan Firms Explore Maldives Hospitality Market at Hotel Asia 2026

October 24, 2026

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

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

October 23, 2026

NDB Reports Rs. 7.7 Billion Nine-Month Profit After Fraud Charges; Q3 Earnings Reach Rs. 2.9 Billion

NDB Reports Rs. 7.7 Billion Nine-Month Profit After Fraud Charges; Q3 Earnings Reach Rs. 2.9 Billion

October 22, 2026

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ECONOMY

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

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

October 22, 2026

Vidullanka–David Pieris Solar Plant Adds 10 MW to Sri Lanka’s National Grid

Vidullanka–David Pieris Solar Plant Adds 10 MW to Sri Lanka’s National Grid

October 20, 2026

Litro Gas Shipment Carrying 3,900 MT of LPG Scheduled to Arrive Today

Litro Gas Shipment Carrying 3,900 MT of LPG Scheduled to Arrive Today

October 18, 2026

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MARKETS

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

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

October 24, 2026

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

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

October 23, 2026

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

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

October 22, 2026

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NATION

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

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

October 24, 2026

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

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

October 23, 2026

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

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

October 22, 2026

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World

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

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

October 22, 2026

China’s Third-Quarter Growth Reaches 4.5%, Narrowly Beating Forecasts

China’s Third-Quarter Growth Reaches 4.5%, Narrowly Beating Forecasts

October 20, 2026

Trump to Take Up to 60 Days to Review Russia Sanctions, Rubio Says

Trump to Take Up to 60 Days to Review Russia Sanctions, Rubio Says

October 18, 2026

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