CBSL releases Systemic Risk Survey findings for second half of 2026
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released key findings of its Systemic Risk Survey on market participants' confidence in the financial…
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Agricultural census enumeration under way islandwide until 15 December
The Department of Census and Statistics began islandwide agricultural enumeration on 1 October, using tablet computers, and will continue until 15 December.
Two Pettah traders fined Rs. 200,000 over uncertified electrical goods
Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court fined two Pettah establishments Rs. 100,000 each for selling electrical accessories without the mandatory SLS mark, the CAA…
Sri Lanka to hold Economic Census in 2026 and 2027
The Department of Census and Statistics will collect data on farming and non-farming businesses over two years, its Director General said.
BOI to start work on Paranthan and KKS export zones in January
The Board of Investment says infrastructure work at the Paranthan and Kankesanthurai export processing zones will begin by early January 2027.
Sri Lanka MICE Expo 2026 opens in Colombo with buyers from 26 countries
The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau opened the SL-MICE Expo 2026 in Colombo, with more than 120 international operators and 125 local suppliers…
Government may seek legal action if private fuel firms limit supply
Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake told Parliament the government will seek legal advice if private fuel companies keep restricting supplies to stations.
CSE ends flat as ASPI gains 5.97 points to 20,650.23
The All Share Price Index edged up 0.03 percent to 20,650.23 on Tuesday as an early rally faded and turnover fell to…
CPC says no fuel shortage, blames private suppliers for queues
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman D. J. A. S. De S. Rajakaruna said queues were caused by reduced private-sector supplies and panic buying.
Speaker certifies Export Agriculture amendment as Act No. 24 of 2026
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne certified the Promotion of Export Agriculture (Amendment) Bill on Tuesday, making it law.