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Sri Lanka stocks trend down midday Tuesday

September 8, 2026

Stocks Slip as Rising Oil, Inflation Risks and Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets

September 8, 2026

Sri Lanka hosts 11 Asian nations to showcase JICA-backed farming success

September 8, 2026

ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

September 8, 2026

SDIG Ajith Rohana retires after 38 years of service

Sep 8, 20262 months ago 2 min read

Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Attorney-at-Law Dr. Ajith Rohana retired today after completing an illustrious 38-year career in Sri Lanka Police. A ceremonial…

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka

Sep 8, 20262 months ago 2 min read

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Sri Lanka today (08) on a three-day official visit. Accordingly, he is scheduled to remain in Sri Lanka…

Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero further remanded

Sep 8, 20262 months ago 1 min read

Venerable Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero, who was arrested by the Batticaloa Police yesterday (07), has been further remanded. The order was issued by the Batticaloa Magistrate’s…

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

Sep 8, 20262 months ago 15 min read

“A prolonged El Niño drought forces a massive, unbudgeted outflow of foreign currency to fund these fuel imports. At the same time, because domestic agriculture…

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

Sep 8, 20262 months ago 1 min read

It has been decided to close Zones 01 and 02 of Yala National Park from September 14, taking into account the challenges faced by animals…

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

November 11, 2026

COLOMBO, November 11, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reviewed the final proposals for the 2027 Budget, saying it…

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

October 22, 2026

COLOMBO, October 22, 2026 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB)…

BUSINESS

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

October 22, 2026

COLOMBO, October 22, 2026 — National Development Bank PLC (NDB)…

ECONOMY

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

October 22, 2026

COLOMBO, October 22, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s headline inflation, measured…

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BUSINESS

Fitch Upgrades Commercial Bank to ‘AA(lka)’ Following National Rating Scale Recalibration

ECONOMY

Sri Lanka’s Remittances Reach US$735.6 Million in October; Ten-Month Inflows Top US$7.6 Billion

MARKETS

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

NATION

CBSL Clarifies EY Remains Eligible to Audit Licensed Banks

November 11, 2026

Industry Minister raises performance-based reward scheme with President as productivity competition returns after five-year gap

November 11, 2026

EDB Recognises Sri Lanka Expo 2027 Partners Ahead of Major International Trade Exhibition

November 9, 2026

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Sri Lanka stocks trend down midday Tuesday

Stocks Slip as Rising Oil, Inflation Risks and Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets

Sri Lanka hosts 11 Asian nations to showcase JICA-backed farming success

ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

SDIG Ajith Rohana retires after 38 years of service

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka

Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero further remanded

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

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

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

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

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

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

BIZ BREAKING

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

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

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

BUSINESS

Fitch Upgrades Commercial Bank to ‘AA(lka)’ Following National Rating Scale Recalibration

HIPG and Al-Futtaim Logistics Explore Stronger Gulf Vehicle Links and Port Investment Opportunities

John Keells Forum Explores Property and Equity Investment Strategies for Long-Term Wealth

ECONOMY

Sri Lanka’s Remittances Reach US$735.6 Million in October; Ten-Month Inflows Top US$7.6 Billion

Higher Wages, Lower Living Standards: Sri Lanka’s Real Take-Home Pay, 2017–2026

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

MARKETS

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

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

EPF Equity Portfolio Valued at Rs. 204.94 Billion, More Than Double Investment Cost

NATION

CBSL Clarifies EY Remains Eligible to Audit Licensed Banks

Industry Minister raises performance-based reward scheme with President as productivity competition returns after five-year gap

EDB Recognises Sri Lanka Expo 2027 Partners Ahead of Major International Trade Exhibition

World

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

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