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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…

CSE Ends Higher as Dialog Axiata, Melstacorp and Hayleys Gain

Sep 19, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed higher, supported by price gains in counters including Dialog Axiata, Melstacorp and Hayleys, while…

IMF Commends Sri Lanka’s Fiscal Progress as Seventh Review Continues

Sep 18, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 18, 2026 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka’s recent progress in maintaining fiscal discipline, increasing government revenue and attracting…

Visa Highlights Digital Growth Opportunities for Sri Lankan SMEs at National SME Forum

Sep 18, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 18, 2026 — Visa has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and digital transformation of Sri Lanka’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs)…

India Steps Up Push to Become Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub

Sep 18, 20261 month ago 3 min read

NEW DELHI, September 18, 2026 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stepped up efforts to position India as a major global destination for semiconductor…

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Union Bank’s Nine-Month Profit After Tax More Than Doubles to Rs. 701 Million

October 30, 2026

COLOMBO, October 30, 2026 — Union Bank reported a 104% increase in profit after tax to Rs. 701 million for…

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Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortage

September 11, 2026

A shortage of air traffic controllers caused flight cancellations and…

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CBSL Urges Sri Lanka to Strengthen Foreign Reserves Before the Next Economic Shock

September 11, 2026

Sri Lanka must use periods of economic stability to strengthen…

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EDOTCO Secures US$10 Million Investment Deal to Expand Sri Lanka’s Digital Infrastructure

September 10, 2026

EDOTCO Sri Lanka has signed a US$10 million investment agreement…

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Apparel Exports Rise 3.47% in September, but Nine-Month Earnings Remain 5.52% Lower

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CSE Recovery Enters Third Session as ASPI Jumps 297 Points Above 20,250

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

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

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Seat Belts Now Mandatory for All Expressway Passengers

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Union Bank’s Nine-Month Profit After Tax More Than Doubles to Rs. 701 Million

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Union Bank’s Nine-Month Profit After Tax More Than Doubles to Rs. 701 Million

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