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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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President Reviews Final 2027 Budget Proposals, Pledges Wider Benefits from Economic Stability

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COLOMBO, November 11, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reviewed the final proposals for the 2027 Budget, saying it…

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ADB Approves US$100 Million to Expand Livelihood Support and Social Protection in Sri Lanka

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COLOMBO, October 22, 2026 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB)…

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NDB Reports Rs. 7.7 Billion Nine-Month Profit After Fraud Charges; Q3 Earnings Reach Rs. 2.9 Billion

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COLOMBO, October 22, 2026 — National Development Bank PLC (NDB)…

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Sri Lanka’s NCPI Inflation Steady at 8.1% in September as Food Prices Accelerate

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Fitch Upgrades Commercial Bank to ‘AA(lka)’ Following National Rating Scale Recalibration

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Sri Lanka’s Remittances Reach US$735.6 Million in October; Ten-Month Inflows Top US$7.6 Billion

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ASPI Surges 592 Points Above 22,000 as CSE Turnover Hits Rs. 7.95 Billion

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CBSL Clarifies EY Remains Eligible to Audit Licensed Banks

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Industry Minister raises performance-based reward scheme with President as productivity competition returns after five-year gap

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EDB Recognises Sri Lanka Expo 2027 Partners Ahead of Major International Trade Exhibition

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