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India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka

September 8, 2026
Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero further remanded

Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero further remanded

September 8, 2026
Emerging El Niño effect on Sri Lanka: Be ready for catastrophe

Emerging El Niño effect on Sri Lanka: Be ready for catastrophe

September 8, 2026
Yala National Park Zones 1 and 2 to close from Sept. 14

Yala National Park Zones 1 and 2 to close from Sept. 14

September 8, 2026

Cathay Pacific Extends Middle East Passenger Flight Suspensions to January 2027

Sep 29, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
Cathay Pacific Extends Middle East Passenger Flight Suspensions to January 2027

HONG KONG, September 28, 2026 — Cathay Pacific has extended the suspension of its passenger services to parts of the Middle East, cancelling flights to…

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CSE Slips Below 21,000 as Turnover Hits Year-to-Date Low

Sep 29, 2026 2 months ago 3 min read
CSE Slips Below 21,000 as Turnover Hits Year-to-Date Low

COLOMBO, September 28, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange started the week under pressure, with the benchmark ASPI falling below the 21,000 level as broad-based…

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Electricity Tariff Cuts Remain Without Firm Timeline as Sri Lanka Expands Renewables

Sep 28, 2026 2 months ago 3 min read
Electricity Tariff Cuts Remain Without Firm Timeline as Sri Lanka Expands Renewables

COLOMBO, September 28, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s Government has yet to set a firm timeline for electricity tariff reductions, with Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka saying…

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Government Announces Rs. 41 Billion Fuel Subsidy for Three Months

Sep 28, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
Government Announces Rs. 41 Billion Fuel Subsidy for Three Months

GAMPAHA, September 27, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the Government will introduce a Rs. 41 billion fuel subsidy covering the next…

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Rupee Weakens Against Dollar as Selling Rates Move Towards Rs. 335

Sep 28, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
Rupee Weakens Against Dollar as Selling Rates Move Towards Rs. 335

COLOMBO, September 28, 2026 — The Sri Lankan Rupee weakened further against the US Dollar at several commercial banks today, with dollar selling rates moving…

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Budget 2027 Targets Rs. 6.18 Trillion in Revenue and Grants, Deficit at 4.5% of GDP
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Budget 2027 Targets Rs. 6.18 Trillion in Revenue and Grants, Deficit at 4.5% of GDP

November 13, 2026

COLOMBO, November 13, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget estimates total government revenue and grants at Rs. 6,180 billion, with…

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BUSINESS
SANKEN GEN Established as Independent International Group Following Five Decades of Construction Delivery Across Three Continents
October 19, 2026

COLOMBO, October 19, 2026 — SANKEN GEN has been established…

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BUSINESS
Sri Lanka’s AML Reforms Put Investor Confidence and International Banking Access in Focus
October 18, 2026

COLOMBO, October 18, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s efforts to strengthen…

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ECONOMY
Litro Gas Shipment Carrying 3,900 MT of LPG Scheduled to Arrive Today
October 18, 2026

COLOMBO, October 18, 2026 — Litro Gas Lanka Limited is…

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Budget 2027 Targets Rs. 6.18 Trillion in Revenue and Grants, Deficit at 4.5% of GDP

Budget 2027 Targets Rs. 6.18 Trillion in Revenue and Grants, Deficit at 4.5% of GDP

November 13, 2026
President Reviews Final 2027 Budget Proposals, Pledges Wider Benefits from Economic Stability

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

November 11, 2026
CBSL Bars EY Audit Partners from Banking Audits Following Rs. 13.6 Billion NDB Fraud

CBSL Bars EY Audit Partners from Banking Audits Following Rs. 13.6 Billion NDB Fraud

November 10, 2026

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BUSINESS

Ceylon Chamber Says Budget 2027 Could Do More to Attract Foreign Investment

Ceylon Chamber Says Budget 2027 Could Do More to Attract Foreign Investment

November 14, 2026
Hayleys Reports US$1 Billion First-Half Revenue Milestone as Pre-Tax Profit Rises 49%

Hayleys Reports US$1 Billion First-Half Revenue Milestone as Pre-Tax Profit Rises 49%

November 14, 2026
ComBank Group Nine-Month Income Rises 18.9% to Rs. 318.8 Billion; Profit Reaches Rs. 52.2 Billion

ComBank Group Nine-Month Income Rises 18.9% to Rs. 318.8 Billion; Profit Reaches Rs. 52.2 Billion

November 13, 2026

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ECONOMY

LAUGFS Gas Says Rs. 1,775 Price Increase Reflects Higher Import and Financing Costs

LAUGFS Gas Says Rs. 1,775 Price Increase Reflects Higher Import and Financing Costs

November 15, 2026
SEC Welcomes Budget 2027 Measures to Broaden Capital Market Access for Students and SMEs

SEC Welcomes Budget 2027 Measures to Broaden Capital Market Access for Students and SMEs

November 13, 2026
President to Present 2027 Budget Today with Rs. 4.99 Trillion in Proposed Expenditure

President to Present 2027 Budget Today with Rs. 4.99 Trillion in Proposed Expenditure

November 12, 2026

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MARKETS

Colombo Stocks Fall After Budget Presentation; ASPI Drops 133 Points

Colombo Stocks Fall After Budget Presentation; ASPI Drops 133 Points

November 14, 2026
Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Turnover Tops Rs. 3 Billion

Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Turnover Tops Rs. 3 Billion

November 13, 2026
ASPI Surges 592 Points Above 22,000 as CSE Turnover Hits Rs. 7.95 Billion

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

November 10, 2026

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NATION

Nearly Rs. 900 Billion Spent Annually on Public Sector Salaries, Jayatissa Says

Nearly Rs. 900 Billion Spent Annually on Public Sector Salaries, Jayatissa Says

November 15, 2026
Opposition Launches oversight.lk to Track Government Budget Performance

Opposition Launches oversight.lk to Track Government Budget Performance

November 12, 2026
Handunnetti Participates as National Sathosa Opens First Wholesale Outlet in Matara Following Revival

Handunnetti Participates as National Sathosa Opens First Wholesale Outlet in Matara Following Revival

November 11, 2026

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World

Binance Targets Full Withdrawal Reopening by End of Next Week After US$6.3 Billion Hack

Binance Targets Full Withdrawal Reopening by End of Next Week After US$6.3 Billion Hack

November 15, 2026
Nvidia Falls Nearly 7.5% at Open, Erasing US$335 Billion Before Paring Losses

Nvidia Falls Nearly 7.5% at Open, Erasing US$335 Billion Before Paring Losses

November 10, 2026
Oil Plunges More Than US$7 as Trump Signals Restraint on Iran Strikes

Oil Plunges More Than US$7 as Trump Signals Restraint on Iran Strikes

November 10, 2026

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