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

Sep 27, 20261 month 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…

Iran Pushes for Diplomacy After Trump Rejects Hormuz Peace Proposal

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NEW YORK, September 27, 2026 — Iran is continuing to call for a negotiated settlement to its conflict with the United States and Israel after…

Fitch Upgrade Signals Improving Confidence in Sri Lanka’s Post-Crisis Economy

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COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s latest sovereign credit-rating upgrade by Fitch Ratings is strengthening the country’s position in international financial markets, marking another…

Adverse Weather Affects Nearly 3,500 People Across 15 Districts

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COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Adverse weather conditions have affected 3,495 people from 943 families across 104 Divisional Secretariat (DS) divisions in 15 districts, according…

Ending IMF Engagement After 2027 Could Put Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery at Risk

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COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Sri Lanka could face renewed economic instability if it abandons its structural engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after…

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Fitch Upgrades BOC, People’s Bank and Commercial Bank; Downgrades Cargills Bank

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COLOMBO, October 31, 2026 — Fitch Ratings has upgraded the National Long-Term Ratings of Bank of Ceylon, People’s Bank and…

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Deputy Minister rejects claims of shifting tax terms at Port City after investor backlash

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President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the 22nd Amendment to the…

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India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka today

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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in…

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