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ADB Approves $100 Million Loan to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Skills and Youth Employment

Oct 2, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 2, 2026 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million results-based loan to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to modernise its…

Sri Lanka Plans Simpler Tax System, Customs Levies to Be Phased Out From 2027

Oct 2, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 2, 2026 — The government plans to introduce a simplified tax framework from 2027, including the gradual removal of additional levies imposed alongside…

Rs. 22 Billion Uma Oya Development Project to Benefit 5,000 Families

Oct 2, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 2, 2026 — A Rs. 22.017 billion development project aimed at strengthening irrigation and water security in Monaragala is expected to benefit approximately…

CSE Snaps Six-Session Losing Streak as Buying Interest Improves

Oct 2, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 2, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange snapped a six-session losing streak on Thursday, with both benchmark indices closing higher as buying interest…

India Approves $19 Billion Programme to Expand Renewable Energy Grid

Oct 2, 20261 month ago 3 min read

NEW DELHI, October 2, 2026 — India’s Cabinet has approved a Rs. 1.86 trillion (US$19.42 billion) investment programme to strengthen the country’s power transmission network…

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Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Top US$7 Billion in October, Rising 3.2%

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COLOMBO, November 7, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets rose to US$7.086 billion at the end of October 2026,…

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

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Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe was drawn…

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President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment

September 8, 2026

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

September 8, 2026

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in…

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Port City Colombo Holds First India Investor Forum to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Ties

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