CBSL says financial system stable in first half of 2026
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka said in its 2026 Financial Stability Review that the financial system stayed stable in the first…
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Second king coconut village opens in Badulla District
Sri Lanka opened its second king coconut village in Dehigama, Rideemaliyadda, in the Badulla District on Saturday, 10 October.
President to open Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is to inaugurate the two-day summit organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce at the Shangri-La Colombo.
Skift and MTI Consulting to design Sri Lanka tourism campaign
Skift and MTI Consulting were selected by the Tourism Ministry and the World Bank to prepare a five-year global promotion strategy for…
Government warns private fuel suppliers against curbing supply
Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka said the government will take legal action if private fuel suppliers restrict supplies to force price rises.
Government rules out fuel price rise for private suppliers
Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka said the government will not raise fuel prices to meet demands from private fuel suppliers.
Musk accuses Ambani of blocking Starlink launch in India
Elon Musk has accused Indian industrialist Mukesh Ambani of blocking Starlink in India, while the government says its licensing framework is fair…
Govt plans telecom infrastructure-sharing guidelines
Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne said the Government is drafting rules on network sharing among mobile operators to cut costs and keep competition.
China to resume October fuel exports after brief halt
China has approved about 3.7 million metric tons of diesel, gasoline and jet fuel exports for October, four traders said on Friday.
BOI to open land reservations at Paranthan export zone by end of November
The Board of Investment says infrastructure work at the Paranthan and Kankesanthurai industrial zones is due to start in early January 2027.