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Global commodity prices set to surge 23% in 2026 amid mounting supply shocks

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Global commodity prices are forecast to rise by 23% in 2026, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and climate-related threats to agricultural produ... Read More


Handicraft exhibition ends on successful note

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The handicraft exhibition, held in conjunction with the "Ceylon Craft Week 2026" promotional programme, which commenced on Thursday ended on a successful note on Sunday. The event... Read More


Sri Lanka targets UK market to boost export earnings through Expo 2027

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Sri Lanka is stepping up efforts to expand export earnings and attract investment from the United Kingdom, using Sri Lanka Expo 2027 as a key platform to strengthen trade partners... Read More


ADB approves its first strategic business outlook

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved its first Strategic Business Outlook, projecting $104.5 billion in financing commitments from 2027 to 2029 and setting out reforms to... Read More


Sri Lanka courts Indonesian investors at Jakarta Business Forum

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Sri Lanka presented itself as a strategic gateway to South Asian markets at Sri Lanka Connect 2026, a bilateral business and investment forum held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Jaka... Read More


UNP-SJB alliance not enough without young voters - Ranil

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Former President and United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has said political parties can no longer rely solely on traditional voter bases or alliances to win el... Read More


NVQ programme to secure second careers for retired Armed Forces Personnel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A discussion on developing a structured National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) programme for retiring Tri-Services officers and other ranks was held at the Defence Deputy Ministe... Read More


Rider and passenger die after motorcycle hits wall

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A motorcyclist and pillion passenger died after their motorcycle hit a wall on the Mallakam-Alaveddy Road on Sunday evening. The motorcycle was travelling towards Mallakam with t... Read More


Schoolchildren hospitalised after wasp attack

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Three students were admitted to Lindulla Hospital after they were attacked by wasps on their way to school on the Talawakelle Troup Estate road yesterday (2). A wasp nest located ... Read More


Free reading glasses from Vishwa Hela Foundation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Vishwa Hela Foundation, established with the aim of providing relief to low-income families, carried out another successful special social welfare programme recently. Under t... Read More