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

Sep 19, 20261 month ago 3 min read

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…

Sri Lanka Targets Middle Eastern Tourists With Wellness and Wildlife Experiences

Sep 19, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka is strengthening its efforts to attract more travellers from the Middle East by promoting wellness, wildlife, cultural and…

Sri Lanka Targets 960 MW Battery Storage Capacity by Mid-2027

Sep 19, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka plans to expand its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity to nearly 960 MW by the end of…

Singapore Airlines Named World’s Best Airline for 2026

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LONDON, September 18, 2026 — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been named the World’s Best Airline for 2026 at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, reclaiming the…

Seat Belts Now Mandatory for All Expressway Passengers

Sep 19, 20261 month ago 1 min read

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — All passengers travelling in vehicles on Sri Lanka’s expressways are now required to wear seat belts, with the regulation coming…

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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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Colombo Stocks Rise as Banking and Telecom Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 2.2 Billion

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COLOMBO, October 29, 2026 — Colombo stock market indices closed…

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Central Bank Names 27 Prohibited Scheme Entries, Warns Public Over Companies and Apps

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Jio Surges 27% on Market Debut, Reaches US$137 Billion Valuation

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MUMBAI, October 29, 2026 — Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio Platforms…

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Centrum Air Connects Tashkent and Mattala with Twice-Weekly Direct Flights

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