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President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment

President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment

September 8, 2026
India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka today

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

September 8, 2026
Sri Lanka’s debt down in US$, GDP terms despite up in rupee : Deputy FinMin

Sri Lanka’s debt down in US$, GDP terms despite up in rupee : Deputy FinMin

September 8, 2026
In El Nino-hit Sri Lanka, wells run dry and farmer incomes shrink as drought deepens

In El Nino-hit Sri Lanka, wells run dry and farmer incomes shrink as drought deepens

September 8, 2026

Galle Fort Leads Sri Lanka’s Tourist Hotspots as Visitor Preferences Evolve

Sep 10, 2026 1 month ago 7 min read
Galle Fort Leads Sri Lanka’s Tourist Hotspots as Visitor Preferences Evolve

Galle Fort has emerged as Sri Lanka’s most visited tourist attraction among foreign travellers, surpassing several long-established cultural and urban landmarks and appearing in more…

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IMF Team Arrives in Colombo for Crucial Seventh EFF Review

Sep 10, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
IMF Team Arrives in Colombo for Crucial Seventh EFF Review

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is set to arrive in Colombo today for nearly two weeks of discussions with Sri Lankan authorities on the…

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DFCC Bank Partners with John Keells IT to Enhance Employee Banking Benefits

Sep 10, 2026 1 month ago 3 min read
DFCC Bank Partners with John Keells IT to Enhance Employee Banking Benefits

DFCC Bank has partnered with John Keells IT to introduce its Employee Banking Proposition to the company’s employees, providing access to a broader selection of…

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CSE Indices End Lower as Investor Activity Remains Moderate

Sep 10, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
CSE Indices End Lower as Investor Activity Remains Moderate
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GEM SRI LANKA 2027 Takes Its Global Ambition to Bangkok

Sep 9, 2026 1 month ago 4 min read
GEM SRI LANKA 2027 Takes Its Global Ambition to Bangkok

Sri Lanka’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition, GEM SRI LANKA 2027, has taken a significant step onto the international stage with its first official overseas…

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Rs. 3 Billion HLAB Fund Launched to Back Business Growth; First Capital Commits Rs. 300 Million
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Rs. 3 Billion HLAB Fund Launched to Back Business Growth; First Capital Commits Rs. 300 Million

October 20, 2026

COLOMBO, October 20, 2026 — Hatch, Lankan Angel Network and BOV Capital have launched HLAB, a Rs. 3 billion investment…

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Sri Lanka and Japan Advance Industrial Corridor Plan During Industry Minister’s Tokyo Visit
October 17, 2026

TOKYO / COLOMBO, 17 October 2026 — Japan has reaffirmed…

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IMF Signals Continued Support for Sri Lanka Beyond March 2027 Programme Expiry
October 17, 2026

COLOMBO, October 17, 2026 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

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BUSINESS
Prime Lands and Melwa Join Hands for Mixed-Use Development in Port City Colombo
October 17, 2026

COLOMBO, October 17, 2026 — Sri Lankan developers Prime Lands…

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BIZ BREAKING

Rs. 3 Billion HLAB Fund Launched to Back Business Growth; First Capital Commits Rs. 300 Million

Rs. 3 Billion HLAB Fund Launched to Back Business Growth; First Capital Commits Rs. 300 Million

October 20, 2026
Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion

Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion

October 19, 2026
IMF Signals Continued Support for Sri Lanka Beyond March 2027 Programme Expiry

IMF Signals Continued Support for Sri Lanka Beyond March 2027 Programme Expiry

October 17, 2026

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BUSINESS

Central Bank Governor Highlights Policy Credibility and Price Stability at RBI Conference

Central Bank Governor Highlights Policy Credibility and Price Stability at RBI Conference

October 20, 2026
SANKEN GEN Established as Independent International Group Following Five Decades of Construction Delivery Across Three Continents

SANKEN GEN Established as Independent International Group Following Five Decades of Construction Delivery Across Three Continents

October 19, 2026
Sri Lanka’s AML Reforms Put Investor Confidence and International Banking Access in Focus

Sri Lanka’s AML Reforms Put Investor Confidence and International Banking Access in Focus

October 18, 2026

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ECONOMY

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
Colombo Port Handles US$30 Billion in U.S.-Related Cargo Annually

Colombo Port Handles US$30 Billion in U.S.-Related Cargo Annually

October 17, 2026

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MARKETS

Colombo Stocks Close Lower as Key Shares Decline; Turnover Tops Rs. 680 Million

Colombo Stocks Close Lower as Key Shares Decline; Turnover Tops Rs. 680 Million

October 20, 2026
CSE Closes Higher as Dialog Axiata, Distilleries Lead Gains; Weekly Indices Remain Lower

CSE Closes Higher as Dialog Axiata, Distilleries Lead Gains; Weekly Indices Remain Lower

October 17, 2026
CSE Indices Close Higher as Turnover Exceeds Rs. 1.5 Billion

CSE Indices Close Higher as Turnover Exceeds Rs. 1.5 Billion

October 16, 2026

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China Merchants’ Exit from US$392 Million Colombo Logistics Project Raises Investment Concerns

China Merchants’ Exit from US$392 Million Colombo Logistics Project Raises Investment Concerns

October 20, 2026
Sri Lanka Records US$2.24 Billion in Tourism Earnings in First Nine Months

Sri Lanka Records US$2.24 Billion in Tourism Earnings in First Nine Months

October 19, 2026
Sri Lanka and Japan Advance Industrial Corridor Plan During Industry Minister’s Tokyo Visit

Sri Lanka and Japan Advance Industrial Corridor Plan During Industry Minister’s Tokyo Visit

October 17, 2026

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World

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
Oil Prices Hit $110 a Barrel as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns

Oil Prices Hit $110 a Barrel as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns

October 17, 2026

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