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Adverse Weather Affects Nearly 3,500 People Across 15 Districts

Sep 27, 20262 months ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Adverse weather conditions have affected 3,495 people from 943 families across 104 Divisional Secretariat (DS) divisions in 15 districts, according…

Ending IMF Engagement After 2027 Could Put Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery at Risk

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COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Sri Lanka could face renewed economic instability if it abandons its structural engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after…

Iran Offers Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within Seven Days, Raising Hopes for Oil Market Relief

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NEW YORK, September 26, 2026 — Iran has offered the United States a potential agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days,…

Sri Lanka to Exit IMF Programme in 2027 — What It Means for Businesses and Investors

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COLOMBO, September 26, 2026 — Sri Lanka plans to complete its current International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme in March 2027 without…

Met Department Issues Amber Advisory Over High Waves Along Sri Lankan Coast

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COLOMBO, September 26, 2026 — The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for high waves covering sea areas from Chilaw to Pottuvil, including…

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Sri Lanka Seeks EU Investment Under €300 Billion Global Gateway Initiative

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