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Fuel Prices Rise as New Rates Take Effect Across Sri Lanka

Fuel Prices Rise as New Rates Take Effect Across Sri Lanka

October 1, 2026
Paperless Customs Declaration Process Takes Effect Across Sri Lanka

Paperless Customs Declaration Process Takes Effect Across Sri Lanka

October 1, 2026
CSE Indices Close Lower as Turnover Tops Rs. 1.6 Billion

CSE Indices Close Lower as Turnover Tops Rs. 1.6 Billion

October 1, 2026
Russia Launches Largest Attack on Ukraine Energy Infrastructure Since Spring

Russia Launches Largest Attack on Ukraine Energy Infrastructure Since Spring

October 1, 2026

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

Sep 7, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
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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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Crypto Cannot Be Used for Domestic Payments, CBSL Governor Says
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Crypto Cannot Be Used for Domestic Payments, CBSL Governor Says

November 4, 2026

COLOMBO, November 4, 2026 — Digital assets cannot be used for payments between residents under Sri Lanka’s current legal framework,…

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GEM SRI LANKA 2027 Takes Its Global Ambition to Bangkok
September 9, 2026

Sri Lanka’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition, GEM SRI LANKA…

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Sri Lanka foreign reserves rise 4.6% to $6.9 billion in August
September 9, 2026

COLOMBO, Sept 9 – Sri Lanka’s official foreign exchange reserves…

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India’s Economic Rise Creates New Opportunities for Sri Lanka as Rajnath Singh Highlights Expanding Bilateral Ties
September 8, 2026

India’s rapidly expanding economy and growing global trade footprint could…

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Crypto Cannot Be Used for Domestic Payments, CBSL Governor Says

Crypto Cannot Be Used for Domestic Payments, CBSL Governor Says

November 4, 2026
CAL Signs Deal to Acquire 51% of Hong Kong Fund Manager Asia Frontier Capital

CAL Signs Deal to Acquire 51% of Hong Kong Fund Manager Asia Frontier Capital

November 3, 2026
Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

November 2, 2026

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BUSINESS

JKH’s Attributable Profit Surges 213% to Rs. 5.17 Billion in Q2; PBT Reaches Rs. 7.95 Billion

JKH’s Attributable Profit Surges 213% to Rs. 5.17 Billion in Q2; PBT Reaches Rs. 7.95 Billion

November 4, 2026
Hayleys Solar Inaugurates Two Kosgama Projects with Combined Capacity of 5 MW

Hayleys Solar Inaugurates Two Kosgama Projects with Combined Capacity of 5 MW

November 3, 2026
Home Lands Showcases Sri Lankan Property Investment Opportunities in Ottawa

Home Lands Showcases Sri Lankan Property Investment Opportunities in Ottawa

November 2, 2026

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ECONOMY

LAUGFS Seeks Temporary Hambantota Terminal Access as Three LPG Shipments Due in November

LAUGFS Seeks Temporary Hambantota Terminal Access as Three LPG Shipments Due in November

November 4, 2026
CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

November 2, 2026
Apparel Exports Rise 3.47% in September, but Nine-Month Earnings Remain 5.52% Lower

Apparel Exports Rise 3.47% in September, but Nine-Month Earnings Remain 5.52% Lower

October 30, 2026

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MARKETS

Colombo Stocks Rise as Dialog, Overseas Realty and Hayleys Lead Gains; Turnover Tops Rs. 1.5 Billion

Colombo Stocks Rise as Dialog, Overseas Realty and Hayleys Lead Gains; Turnover Tops Rs. 1.5 Billion

November 4, 2026
ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

November 2, 2026
CSE Recovery Enters Third Session as ASPI Jumps 297 Points Above 20,250

CSE Recovery Enters Third Session as ASPI Jumps 297 Points Above 20,250

October 30, 2026

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NATION

Cabinet Approves Rs. 3.33 Billion to Restore Cyclone-Damaged Roads

Cabinet Approves Rs. 3.33 Billion to Restore Cyclone-Damaged Roads

November 4, 2026
Fuel Import Costs Up 50%, Limiting Price Relief Despite Rs. 57 Billion Subsidy Allocation: Minister

Fuel Import Costs Up 50%, Limiting Price Relief Despite Rs. 57 Billion Subsidy Allocation: Minister

November 3, 2026
Centrum Air Connects Tashkent and Mattala with Twice-Weekly Direct Flights

Centrum Air Connects Tashkent and Mattala with Twice-Weekly Direct Flights

October 30, 2026

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World

Oil Prices Rise After Reported US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island

Oil Prices Rise After Reported US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island

November 3, 2026

Tucker Carlson Warns of Possible Nuclear Strike on Iran Within Days — Markets and Energy Supply at Risk.

November 2, 2026
Oil Hits Six-Month High as Hormuz Tanker Attack Deepens Iran Escalation Fears

Oil Hits Six-Month High as Hormuz Tanker Attack Deepens Iran Escalation Fears

October 31, 2026

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