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Sri Lanka Tourism Faces Fresh Pressure as War Drives Up Energy Costs

Sri Lanka Tourism Faces Fresh Pressure as War Drives Up Energy Costs

September 8, 2026
Family doctor system must not threaten free healthcare

Family doctor system must not threaten free healthcare

September 8, 2026
SDIG Ajith Rohana retires after 38 years of service

SDIG Ajith Rohana retires after 38 years of service

September 8, 2026
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka

September 8, 2026

Sri Lanka Economy Grows 4.2% in Second Quarter of 2026

Sep 16, 2026 1 month ago 3 min read
Sri Lanka Economy Grows 4.2% in Second Quarter of 2026

COLOMBO, September 16, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s economy expanded by 4.2% year-on-year during the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest National Accounts Estimates…

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Aitken Spence Hotels’ Rs. 5 Billion Debenture Issue Fully Taken Up on Opening Day

Sep 16, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
Aitken Spence Hotels’ Rs. 5 Billion Debenture Issue Fully Taken Up on Opening Day

COLOMBO, September 16, 2026 — Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC has successfully secured strong investor demand for its maiden listed, rated, unsecured, senior redeemable debenture…

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DIMO and Union Bank Join Forces to Expand Vehicle Financing Options

Sep 16, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
DIMO and Union Bank Join Forces to Expand Vehicle Financing Options

COLOMBO, September 16, 2026 — DIMO has partnered with Union Bank PLC to provide exclusive financing solutions for customers purchasing selected TATA Commercial Vehicles, TATA…

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Cabinet Approves US$112 Million Waterfront Investment in Colombo Port City

Sep 16, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
Cabinet Approves US$112 Million Waterfront Investment in Colombo Port City

COLOMBO, September 16, 2026 — The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a major investment proposal that will see Prime Melwa (Pvt) Ltd develop a landmark…

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Rumesh Tharanga returns to Sri Lanka after victory at World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Sep 15, 2026 2 months ago 1 min read
Rumesh Tharanga returns to Sri Lanka after victory at World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga has returned to the island this morning after winning the men’s javelin throw title at the World Athletics Ultimate…

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Fitch Upgrades BOC, People’s Bank and Commercial Bank; Downgrades Cargills Bank
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Fitch Upgrades BOC, People’s Bank and Commercial Bank; Downgrades Cargills Bank

October 31, 2026

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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Deputy Minister rejects claims of shifting tax terms at Port City after investor backlash
September 8, 2026

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe was drawn…

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President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment
September 8, 2026

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the 22nd Amendment to the…

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

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in…

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Fitch Upgrades BOC, People’s Bank and Commercial Bank; Downgrades Cargills Bank

Fitch Upgrades BOC, People’s Bank and Commercial Bank; Downgrades Cargills Bank

October 31, 2026
Union Bank’s Nine-Month Profit After Tax More Than Doubles to Rs. 701 Million

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

October 30, 2026
Ceylon Chamber Urges Review of Draft Laws to Protect Investor Confidence and GSP+ Access

Ceylon Chamber Urges Review of Draft Laws to Protect Investor Confidence and GSP+ Access

October 29, 2026

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BUSINESS

Sri Lanka Launches AgriConnect with US$665 Million in Investment Backing to Support Farmers and Agribusinesses

Sri Lanka Launches AgriConnect with US$665 Million in Investment Backing to Support Farmers and Agribusinesses

October 30, 2026
Japan Grants Rs. 4.56 Billion for Kelani River Pumping Project to Protect Businesses and Communities

Japan Grants Rs. 4.56 Billion for Kelani River Pumping Project to Protect Businesses and Communities

October 29, 2026
IMF Technology Chief Urges Strong Governance and Public Trust in AI-Driven Central Banking

IMF Technology Chief Urges Strong Governance and Public Trust in AI-Driven Central Banking

October 28, 2026

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ECONOMY

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

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

October 30, 2026
World Bank Forecasts 23% Rise in Commodity Prices as Energy and Food Costs Climb

World Bank Forecasts 23% Rise in Commodity Prices as Energy and Food Costs Climb

October 29, 2026
Cabinet Clears US$100 Million ADB Loan Agreement for Economic Recovery Programme

Cabinet Clears US$100 Million ADB Loan Agreement for Economic Recovery Programme

October 28, 2026

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

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

October 30, 2026
Colombo Stocks Rise as Banking and Telecom Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 2.2 Billion

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

October 29, 2026
CSE Targets Record Rs. 200 Billion in Capital Raising as New Investment Products Take Shape

CSE Targets Record Rs. 200 Billion in Capital Raising as New Investment Products Take Shape

October 28, 2026

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

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

October 30, 2026
Central Bank Names 27 Prohibited Scheme Entries, Warns Public Over Companies and Apps

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

October 29, 2026
President Orders Faster Completion of Katunayake Airport Capacity Expansion Projects

President Orders Faster Completion of Katunayake Airport Capacity Expansion Projects

October 28, 2026

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World

Oil Hits Six-Month High as Hormuz Tanker Attack Deepens Iran Escalation Fears

Oil Hits Six-Month High as Hormuz Tanker Attack Deepens Iran Escalation Fears

October 31, 2026
Binance Reserves US$6.34 Billion to Cover Losses as Partners Freeze US$3 Billion in Crypto

Binance Reserves US$6.34 Billion to Cover Losses as Partners Freeze US$3 Billion in Crypto

October 31, 2026
Binance Hit by Record US$6.3 Billion Crypto Theft as Analysts Point to North Korea

Binance Hit by Record US$6.3 Billion Crypto Theft as Analysts Point to North Korea

October 31, 2026

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