2026

Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) has reported a major milestone in 2025, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reachingContinue Reading The post BOI reports USD 1 Bn+ FDI inflows in 2025, up 72% from 2024 appeared first on…
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The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (26 Jan),Continue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Rupee shows slight deprication appeared first on Newswire.
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An SLTB bus narrowly avoided a major accident early this morning (26) when its braking system suddenly failed while travellingContinue Reading The post Quick-thinking driver prevents major bus accident after brakes fail appeared first on…
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Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe defended his recent remarks in Parliament, claiming that his comments about the term “buddy” were basedContinue Reading The post ‘Buddy’ saga deepens as Deputy Minister defends remarks appeared first on…
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The Government is calling on citizens across Sri Lanka to donate land to support the construction of permanent housing forContinue Reading The post Govt issues call for land donations to support post-cyclone rebuilding appeared first on…
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Six police officers accused of assaulting a Catholic priest in Gampaha have been further remanded until January 29, 2026, followingContinue Reading The post 6 Police officers accused of assaulting Catholic priest further remanded appeared…
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Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased in line with a surge in global gold prices, traders said. According toContinue Reading The post Gold price in Sri Lanka increases appeared first on Newswire.
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The National Council for Road Safety announced Monday that police have begun imposing fines for seat belt violations nationwide, markingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Seat Belt Violations : No More Grace Periods appeared first on…
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The High Commission of India in Colombo celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, marking the anniversary ofContinue Reading The post India Marks 77th Republic Day with Celebrations in Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.
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    A programme was held at Parliament to brief Members of Parliament on government assistance available for micro, smallContinue Reading The post 16 banks to provide low-interest loans for Cyclone Ditwah-affected SMEs appeared first on…
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