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US Announces US$17 Million Investment to Digitise Colombo Port Operations

US Announces US$17 Million Investment to Digitise Colombo Port Operations

October 16, 2026
CSE Indices Close Higher as Turnover Exceeds Rs. 1.5 Billion

CSE Indices Close Higher as Turnover Exceeds Rs. 1.5 Billion

October 16, 2026
Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster, Claims Sub-One-Second 0–60 MPH Acceleration

Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster, Claims Sub-One-Second 0–60 MPH Acceleration

October 16, 2026
IMF Pledges Continued Support for Sri Lanka as $345 Million Tranche Awaits Board Approval

IMF Pledges Continued Support for Sri Lanka as $345 Million Tranche Awaits Board Approval

October 15, 2026

Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

Sep 8, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) recently hosted the fifth working-level meeting of the Sri Lanka–Japan Business Environment Committee, a platform established to…

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Home Lands completes 60% piling work of ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’

Sep 8, 2026 1 month ago 4 min read
Home Lands completes 60% piling work of ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’

Home Lands yesterday announced that Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo has reached a significant construction milestone, with 60% of its piling work now officially…

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All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB 2026 makes Sri Lankan debut at SLTPL 2026

Sep 7, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB 2026 makes Sri Lankan debut at SLTPL 2026
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India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit

Sep 1, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit

Rajnath Singh to meet Sri Lankan leadership Indian-funded reconstruction projects to be reviewed Singh is also expected to review the progress of Indian-funded projects in…

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Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion
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Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion

October 19, 2026

COLOMBO, October 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s total government expenditure is projected to increase by 12.6% to Rs. 4.993 trillion…

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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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Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion

Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion

October 19, 2026
IMF Signals Continued Support for Sri Lanka Beyond March 2027 Programme Expiry

IMF Signals Continued Support for Sri Lanka Beyond March 2027 Programme Expiry

October 17, 2026
Sri Lanka Seeks EU Investment Under €300 Billion Global Gateway Initiative

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

October 16, 2026

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BUSINESS

SANKEN GEN Established as Independent International Group Following Five Decades of Construction Delivery Across Three Continents

SANKEN GEN Established as Independent International Group Following Five Decades of Construction Delivery Across Three Continents

October 19, 2026
Sri Lanka’s AML Reforms Put Investor Confidence and International Banking Access in Focus

Sri Lanka’s AML Reforms Put Investor Confidence and International Banking Access in Focus

October 18, 2026
Prime Lands and Melwa Join Hands for Mixed-Use Development in Port City Colombo

Prime Lands and Melwa Join Hands for Mixed-Use Development in Port City Colombo

October 17, 2026

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ECONOMY

Litro Gas Shipment Carrying 3,900 MT of LPG Scheduled to Arrive Today

Litro Gas Shipment Carrying 3,900 MT of LPG Scheduled to Arrive Today

October 18, 2026
Colombo Port Handles US$30 Billion in U.S.-Related Cargo Annually

Colombo Port Handles US$30 Billion in U.S.-Related Cargo Annually

October 17, 2026
Hambantota Port Handles Over 167,000 Vehicle Deliveries Amid Import Demand

Hambantota Port Handles Over 167,000 Vehicle Deliveries Amid Import Demand

October 16, 2026

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MARKETS

CSE Closes Higher as Dialog Axiata, Distilleries Lead Gains; Weekly Indices Remain Lower

CSE Closes Higher as Dialog Axiata, Distilleries Lead Gains; Weekly Indices Remain Lower

October 17, 2026
CSE Indices Close Higher as Turnover Exceeds Rs. 1.5 Billion

CSE Indices Close Higher as Turnover Exceeds Rs. 1.5 Billion

October 16, 2026
CSE Closes in Red as Dialog Axiata and Key Counters Weigh on Indices

CSE Closes in Red as Dialog Axiata and Key Counters Weigh on Indices

October 15, 2026

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NATION

Sri Lanka Records US$2.24 Billion in Tourism Earnings in First Nine Months

Sri Lanka Records US$2.24 Billion in Tourism Earnings in First Nine Months

October 19, 2026
Sri Lanka and Japan Advance Industrial Corridor Plan During Industry Minister’s Tokyo Visit

Sri Lanka and Japan Advance Industrial Corridor Plan During Industry Minister’s Tokyo Visit

October 17, 2026
Rs. 3.09 Billion Surgical Ward Complex Planned for Tangalle Hospital

Rs. 3.09 Billion Surgical Ward Complex Planned for Tangalle Hospital

October 17, 2026

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World

Trump to Take Up to 60 Days to Review Russia Sanctions, Rubio Says

Trump to Take Up to 60 Days to Review Russia Sanctions, Rubio Says

October 18, 2026
Oil Prices Hit $110 a Barrel as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns

Oil Prices Hit $110 a Barrel as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns

October 17, 2026
Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster, Claims Sub-One-Second 0–60 MPH Acceleration

Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster, Claims Sub-One-Second 0–60 MPH Acceleration

October 16, 2026

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