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CSE Indices Close Lower as Turnover Tops Rs. 1.6 Billion

Oct 1, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 1, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market closed lower, with both benchmark indices ending in negative territory as price declines in key counters…

Russia Launches Largest Attack on Ukraine Energy Infrastructure Since Spring

Oct 1, 20261 month ago 4 min read

KYIV, October 1, 2026 — Russia has launched its largest attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since the spring, targeting Kyiv and several other regions in…

Sri Lanka and Australia Agree to Deepen Cooperation in Trade, Defence and Maritime Affairs

Sep 30, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 30, 2026 — Sri Lanka and Australia have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, education, agriculture and maritime affairs following high-level…

Cabinet Awards Rs.2.89 Billion Baseline Road Extension Contract to Maga Engineering

Sep 30, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 30, 2026 — The Government has awarded a Rs.2.89 billion contract to Maga Engineering Ltd. for the third phase of the Baseline Road…

Rs.160 Million Diesel Discrepancy at Lakvijaya Power Plant Triggers Internal Probe

Sep 30, 20261 month ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, September 30, 2026 — An internal investigation has been launched into a diesel discrepancy exceeding Rs.160 million at the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai,…

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Port City Colombo FinTech Dialogue Calls for Two-Year Growth Roadmap

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COLOMBO, November 6, 2026 — A high-level dialogue at Port City Colombo has highlighted the need for a two-year actionable…

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Panama Canal May Slash Ship Traffic Further as Powerful El Niño Intensifies

September 8, 2026

Panama could impose further restrictions on ship traffic through the…

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Journalists missing in Indonesia after volcano mission

September 8, 2026

Indonesian teams were searching on Tuesday for seven people including…

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Yala’s Drought Shows the Growing Cost of Climate Stress on Sri Lanka Tourism

September 8, 2026

YALA, Sri Lanka, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Mugger crocodiles bask…

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Hemas H1 Revenue Rises 9.5% to Rs. 66.6 Billion as Strong Q2 Restores EBITDA Growth

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LAUGFS Seeks Temporary Hambantota Terminal Access as Three LPG Shipments Due in November

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EPF Equity Portfolio Valued at Rs. 204.94 Billion, More Than Double Investment Cost

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

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Nasdaq 100 Loses US$2.5 Trillion as Democrat Election Gains Deepen AI Investment Fears

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