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Cyclone Ditwah to trim GDP growth by 0.5%-0.7%: FCR

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, causing widespread flooding and landslides, is projected to shave off approximately 0.5 percent to 0.7 percent from the cou... Read More


Rs.30bn digital injection proposed in 2026 to spur economic transformation

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- The government has proposed a substantial allocation of approximately Rs.30 billion in Budget 2026 for a sweeping digitalisation drive, signalling a decisive shift towards transfor... Read More


Policy hurdles dim SL's gem and jewellery export brilliance, warns industry chief

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Sri Lanka's ambition to become a global gem and jewellery hub is being severely hampered by the restrictive policies and bureaucratic red tape, which prevent the industry from me... Read More


Safe-haven rush pushes gold to glittering new peak in SL

Colombo, Oct. 18 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka surged to an all-time high on Friday, shattering previous records as investors worldwide flock to the precious metal amid growing economic uncertainty. Lo... Read More


Domestic flights with 70-seater aircraft could take off in six months- Peter Hill

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Sri Lanka could see the launch of a scheduled domestic airline service using 50-70-seater aircraft within the next six months, a move that could solve a long-standing barrier to t... Read More


Police, Customs and Revenue Depts. top corruption lists

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- In a candid and data-driven address, the head of Sri Lanka's anti-corruption watchdog has revealed that the public institutions are perceived as the most corrupt by citizens, wh... Read More