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

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

September 29, 2026
Electricity Tariff Cuts Remain Without Firm Timeline as Sri Lanka Expands Renewables

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

September 28, 2026
Government Announces Rs. 41 Billion Fuel Subsidy for Three Months

Government Announces Rs. 41 Billion Fuel Subsidy for Three Months

September 28, 2026
Rupee Weakens Against Dollar as Selling Rates Move Towards Rs. 335

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

September 28, 2026

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

Sep 7, 2026 2 months 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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Brent Crude Hits Five-Month High of US$113.17 as Houthi Attacks Raise Supply Fears
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Brent Crude Hits Five-Month High of US$113.17 as Houthi Attacks Raise Supply Fears

October 23, 2026

COLOMBO, October 23, 2026 — Global oil prices rose sharply on Thursday, with Brent crude reaching a five-month closing high…

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Trump Says US Is Not Negotiating with Iran, Signals Developments ‘Fairly Soon’
October 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, October 22, 2026 — US President Donald Trump said…

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Sri Lanka’s Tea Export Earnings Top US$1 Billion as Rupee Revenue Rises Despite Dollar Decline
October 21, 2026

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Sri Lanka earned approximately US$1.083…

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BUSINESS
Access Engineering Expects Rs. 310 Million Company-Level Loss from Logistics Project Exit
October 21, 2026

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Access Engineering PLC expects to…

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BIZ BREAKING

Brent Crude Hits Five-Month High of US$113.17 as Houthi Attacks Raise Supply Fears

Brent Crude Hits Five-Month High of US$113.17 as Houthi Attacks Raise Supply Fears

October 23, 2026
ADB Approves US$100 Million to Expand Livelihood Support and Social Protection in Sri Lanka

ADB Approves US$100 Million to Expand Livelihood Support and Social Protection in Sri Lanka

October 22, 2026
Sri Lanka’s Tea Export Earnings Top US$1 Billion as Rupee Revenue Rises Despite Dollar Decline

Sri Lanka’s Tea Export Earnings Top US$1 Billion as Rupee Revenue Rises Despite Dollar Decline

October 21, 2026

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BUSINESS

Sri Lankan Firms Explore Maldives Hospitality Market at Hotel Asia 2026

Sri Lankan Firms Explore Maldives Hospitality Market at Hotel Asia 2026

October 24, 2026
Hayleys Solar Launches 24/7 Operations Centre to Monitor Renewable Energy Assets

Hayleys Solar Launches 24/7 Operations Centre to Monitor Renewable Energy Assets

October 23, 2026
NDB Reports Rs. 7.7 Billion Nine-Month Profit After Fraud Charges; Q3 Earnings Reach Rs. 2.9 Billion

NDB Reports Rs. 7.7 Billion Nine-Month Profit After Fraud Charges; Q3 Earnings Reach Rs. 2.9 Billion

October 22, 2026

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ECONOMY

Sri Lanka’s NCPI Inflation Steady at 8.1% in September as Food Prices Accelerate

Sri Lanka’s NCPI Inflation Steady at 8.1% in September as Food Prices Accelerate

October 22, 2026
Vidullanka–David Pieris Solar Plant Adds 10 MW to Sri Lanka’s National Grid

Vidullanka–David Pieris Solar Plant Adds 10 MW to Sri Lanka’s National Grid

October 20, 2026
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

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MARKETS

Colombo Stocks End Week Lower as ASPI Loses 2.5%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 972 Million

Colombo Stocks End Week Lower as ASPI Loses 2.5%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 972 Million

October 24, 2026
Colombo Stocks End Lower as Crossings Account for 77.6% of Turnover

Colombo Stocks End Lower as Crossings Account for 77.6% of Turnover

October 23, 2026
Colombo Stocks Close Lower as Crossings Drive Turnover Above Rs. 1.5 Billion

Colombo Stocks Close Lower as Crossings Drive Turnover Above Rs. 1.5 Billion

October 22, 2026

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NATION

All Three Norochcholai Units Reconnected to National Grid Following October 17 Outage

All Three Norochcholai Units Reconnected to National Grid Following October 17 Outage

October 24, 2026
Hambantota Port Targets Two Million TEU Capacity as Suez Return Opens New Opportunities

Hambantota Port Targets Two Million TEU Capacity as Suez Return Opens New Opportunities

October 23, 2026
Rain to Continue Across Sri Lanka on October 23; Southwest Wet Weather Expected Until October 27

Rain to Continue Across Sri Lanka on October 23; Southwest Wet Weather Expected Until October 27

October 22, 2026

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World

Trump Says US Is Not Negotiating with Iran, Signals Developments ‘Fairly Soon’

Trump Says US Is Not Negotiating with Iran, Signals Developments ‘Fairly Soon’

October 22, 2026
China’s Third-Quarter Growth Reaches 4.5%, Narrowly Beating Forecasts

China’s Third-Quarter Growth Reaches 4.5%, Narrowly Beating Forecasts

October 20, 2026
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

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