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Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover boosted by crossings
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover boosted by crossings

Turnover was 3.57 billion rupees.

Sri Lanka allows private rice imports to address shortage
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka allows private rice imports to address shortage

Imports of these rice varieties will be allowed from April 1 to 30, and must be cleared by May 31

Sri Lanka inflation 2.2-pct in March 2026
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Sri Lanka inflation 2.2-pct in March 2026

Widely-watched Colombo Consumer Price Index rose 0.5 percent in March to 195.8 points from 195.3 poi…

Sri Lanka to amend Immigration Act to offer free visas to 39 countries
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Sri Lanka to amend Immigration Act to offer free visas to 39 countries

The proposal to issue free 6-month tourist visas to promote tourism was announced last year, but yet…

Sri Lanka to prohibit scrap metal exports to shield local industries
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Sri Lanka to prohibit scrap metal exports to shield local industries

Export of counterfeit metal-related products and scrap metal by some parties under different HS Code…

Sri Lanka looks for international jobs for Navy
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Sri Lanka looks for international jobs for Navy

Meeting to discuss foreign employment opportunities in the shipping and marine sectors for retired n…

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Sri Lanka looks for international jobs, qualifications for Navy

Meeting to discuss foreign employment opportunities in the shipping and marine sectors for retired n…

Fuel supply stable despite rising transshipment: Sri Lanka Ports Authority
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Fuel supply stable despite rising transshipment: Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Port navigating a shift in cargo dynamics with overall container throughput increasing 11 to 15 acro…

Sri Lanka banks blocking SMEs from Rs95bn credit line: Deputy Minister
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Sri Lanka banks blocking SMEs from Rs95bn credit line: Deputy Minister

“Some bank branches prioritize increasing their own branch profits,” Abeysinghe said.

Sri Lanka stocks down in midday trade, brent drops below $110
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Sri Lanka stocks down in midday trade, brent drops below $110

Turnover was 2.2 billion rupees.

Sri Lanka bypasses QR restrictions for agriculture
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Sri Lanka bypasses QR restrictions for agriculture

"Currently, fuel is issued based on the recommendations of our regional officers."

Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields steady
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields steady

An auction of 90,000 million rupees Treasury bills was ongoing