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UNP says Budget 2027 offers no future for Gen Z and Millennials

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- The government's 2027 Budget fails to address pressing economic challenges or provide meaningful relief to the public, United National Party Chairman and former Minister Vajira A... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs security officer arrested over 30,000 rupee bribe

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Investigating officers from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption arrested a Sri Lanka Customs security officer on charges of soliciting and acceptin... Read More


Court to deliver verdict today in case against former president Mahinda Rajapaksa's former security officer

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- The Colombo High Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict today (13) in a case filed against Sampath Manamperi and three others over the alleged robbery of a Tamil businessman n... Read More


Short-term loans account for larger share of private-sector credit in 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Private-sector lending in Sri Lanka reached Rs. 2.1 trillion during the first nine months of 2026, up from Rs. 1.9 trillion in the corresponding period last year. However, the g... Read More


Sri Lanka vehicle registrations fall 12.1% in October as two-wheeler demand eases

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Vehicle registrations in Sri Lanka declined by 12.1% in October compared with September, with two-wheelers accounting for more than three-quarters of the overall reduction. Regi... Read More


Sri Lanka could boost seafood export revenue to US$680 million by 2030 - SEASL

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Sri Lanka could increase its annual seafood export revenue to US$680 million by 2030, provided the industry receives continued investment, modern infrastructure and favourable tr... Read More


Sri Lanka Records 71,973 Tourist Arrivals in November, India Leads Market

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Sri Lanka recorded 71,973 tourist arrivals in November, with India emerging as the leading source market, according to the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Auth... Read More


Rs. 569 lakhs granted to 40 Sri Lankans affected by hardships in Saudi Arabia

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Sri Lankan migrant workers who faced employment-related difficulties in Saudi Arabia have received Rs. 5.69 million in unpaid salaries and other benefits following interventions ... Read More


EDB targets US$5 billion in digital exports by 2030

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Sri Lanka aims to generate US$5 billion in exports from digital products and services by 2030 under its National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026-2030, which sets an overall e... Read More


Sri Lanka may enter into another IMF agreement, minister Anil Jayantha Says

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Sri Lanka may enter into another agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando has indicated. Speaking to local media y... Read More