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July 9, 2026

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Colombo, clothing sector in crisis: 50,000 workers laid off

About 50 thousand garment workers have lost their jobs due to the economic crisis. The country is home to more […]

CBSL warns general public over pyramid-type schemes in Sri Lanka

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has requested the Attorney General to consider instituting criminal proceedings against three pyramid-type […]

“Satharawa Deepani” celebrated at BMICH

The “Satharawa Deepani” felicitation ceremony, an event organized from the concept by the Minister for Transport and Highways, Dr. Bandula […]

Sri Lanka to introduce new central bank law, inflation target

Sri Lanka will introduce new central bank legislation aimed at bolstering the bank’s independence, accountability and also price stability in […]

Over 1.1 million Sri Lankans left country in 2022

Over 1.1 million Sri Lankans have left the country in 2022 with a monthly average of about 94,000 while only […]

Tea crop drop continues amidst increased cost of living

Due to the high cost of living, 50% of smallholders in Sri Lanka are reportedly reluctant to utilise fertiliser, which […]

Sri Lankan economy contracts by 7.8% in 2022 amidst crisis

Sri Lanka’s economy shrank 7.8% in 2022 from the previous year, government data showed on Wednesday (15), as the country […]

Hatch Fund secures investment from Mountain Lion Ventures

Hatch claimed that it recently welcomed on board, Mountain Lion Ventures – a Sri Lanka-focused build-up and scale-up investment vehicle, […]

Microsoft to buy 4% stake in London Stock Exchange

Microsoft is to take a 4% equity stake in the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) as part of a 10-year […]

CBSL revokes permit issued to Prasanna Money Exchange

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced that the permit for money exchange services to Prasanna Money Exchange (Pvt.) […]