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Sri Lanka Approves Rs.17.2 Billion Electricity Relief Package Amid Cost Pressures

Sep 24, 20262 months ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s Parliament has approved a Rs.17.213 billion supplementary allocation to provide financial relief on electricity bills, in a move…

Second Reading Debate on 22nd Amendment Underway in Parliament

Sep 24, 20262 months ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — The Second Reading debate on the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill commenced in Parliament today, with Minister of…

Fitch upgrade lifts CSE as ASPI rebounds above 21,000

Sep 23, 20262 months ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 23, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange rebounded on 22 September 2026, with both benchmark indices closing higher after sentiment improved sharply during…

IPS Outlines Sectoral Reforms to Put Sri Lanka on a Durable Growth Path

Sep 23, 20262 months ago 7 min read

COLOMBO, September 23, 2026 — Sri Lanka needs to move beyond crisis management and accelerate structural reforms across trade, taxation, human capital, social protection, agriculture,…

Sri Lanka’s Exports Cross US$12 Billion in First Eight Months of 2026

Sep 23, 20262 months ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 23, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s total exports surpassed the US$12 billion milestone during the first eight months of 2026, reaching an estimated US$12.01…

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JAAF Backs Fresh GSP+ Application to Protect Sri Lanka’s EU Market Access

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COLOMBO, November 9, 2026 — The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has welcomed the Government’s commitment to submit a fresh…

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Deputy Minister rejects claims of shifting tax terms at Port City after investor backlash

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Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe was drawn…

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President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment

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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

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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in…

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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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Colombo Stocks End Week Higher as ASPI Gains 5.4%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 3 Billion

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