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Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger, bond yields down
EconomyNext 2 months ago
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger, bond yields down

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 309.29/32 to the US dollar in the spot market Thursday…

Sri Lanka stocks close up, interest in Softlogic, construction and consumer sectors
EconomyNext 2 months ago
Sri Lanka stocks close up, interest in Softlogic, construction and consumer sectors

Most activity seen from retailers

SriLankan spreads wings to Ahmedabad to boost Indian tourists
EconomyNext 2 months ago
SriLankan spreads wings to Ahmedabad to boost Indian tourists

Expects to increase Indian passenger traffic by 12 percent next year

'I can't breathe any more': Inside the night a mob burned a newspaper
BBC Asia 2 months ago
'I can't breathe any more': Inside the night a mob burned a newspaper

A journalist recounts the night a mob torched the Daily Star, trapping 28 staff on the roof.

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EconomyNext 2 months ago
LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026 to recognize ‘Inclusive Fintech’

The awards will include financial institutions, fintechs and government institutions that utilise an…

Colombo most costly city in Sri Lanka as poverty line reaches Rs. 18,044
OnLanka 2 months ago
Colombo most costly city in Sri Lanka as poverty line reaches Rs. 18,044

Sri Lanka’s official poverty line has been set at Rs. 16,730 per person per month for January 2026…

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EconomyNext 2 months ago
Prime Lands leases Sri Lanka UDA land currently used by Otters Club

The lease has been granted for a period of 99 years for Rs3.2bn, including VAT, SSCL and other charg…

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EconomyNext 2 months ago
LankaPay onboards 260 gov institutions, plans to double figure in 2026

Almost 30 new government institutions from Kurunegala have been integrated into Lankapay from last w…

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EconomyNext 2 months ago
Sri Lanka stocks trend up midday, Hayleys, John Keells Holdings lead turnover

Hayleys (Rs.246.00) and John Keells Holdings (Rs.22.70) were the top positive contributors to ASPI. …

Colombo land values surge 10.6% in second half of 2025
OnLanka 2 months ago
Colombo land values surge 10.6% in second half of 2025

The Land Valuation Indicator compiled for the Colombo District continued its upward trend, increasin…

Sri Lanka Navy reveals Rs. 782 Million unpaid, past security risks in joint venture
OnLanka 2 months ago
Sri Lanka Navy reveals Rs. 782 Million unpaid, past security risks in joint venture

The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (February 25) disclosed that Rs. 782 million owed for floating armoury …

Sri Lanka nears final approval for PayPal inward remittances
OnLanka 2 months ago
Sri Lanka nears final approval for PayPal inward remittances

Sri Lanka is in the final phase of enabling PayPal-supported inward remittances, according to Secret…