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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


IDB to oversee functions of NEDA and SMED to develop SMEs

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- The functions of the Industrial Development Board (IDB), National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA) and Small and Medium Enterprise Development Division (SMED) would be conso... Read More


Budget 2026 maps Rs.5.3tn income, Rs.7.1tn outlay

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- Budget 2026 forecasts total revenue and grants of Rs.5,300 billion, reflecting the government's intent to strengthen fiscal consolidation while expanding public investment to spur ... Read More


Budget 2026 bets big on building back investor base

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- In a signal to the investors weary of Sri Lanka's uneven playing field, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday used Budget 2026 to draw a line under what he called an era of ... Read More


Making Nurses' Uniforms Shariah-Compliant for Muslim Women

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- Ensuring dignity and inclusivity in the workplace is vital for a diverse nation like Sri Lanka. Among the issues calling for thoughtful consideration is the request for Muslim fema... Read More


Safeguarding our natural resources in the post-war environment

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- Sri Lanka has come a long way since the end of armed conflict. Even though reconciliation is an immediate goal in the aftermath of a war, successive governments have taken snail-pa... Read More


The IMF shadow falls on everyone: Does the NPP still enjoy the same public support?

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- The group of Opposition political parties which call themselves Joint Opposition seems to have changed the theme of their rally that is scheduled to be held on November 21 at Nugeg... Read More


Mahinda Rajapaksa at 80: Demonised by Opponents and Deified by Supporters

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- Mahendra Percy Rajapaksa, known to his country and the world at large as Mahinda Rajapaksa, will celebrate his 80th birth anniversary on November 18, 2025. In a political career sp... Read More


Central Bank revises vehicle leasing limits

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has revised the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratios applicable for vehicle leasing facilities. According to the new guidelines, the maximum leasing per... Read More


Three Sri Lankans attacked in chemical assaults in Israel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Three Sri Lankan nationals who were attacked have reported their experiences to the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel, following a series of chemical-laced water cannon assaults target... Read More