US Ambassador Julie Chung to depart Sri Lanka after four-year tenure

2026-01-07   |   Business

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, will leave Colombo on January 16 after nearly four years of dedicated service as the top U.S. diplomat in t...

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Former Minister Johnston Fernando appears before FCID

2026-01-05   |   Business

Former Minister Johnston Fernando appeared today (05) before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in Sri Lanka. Earlier, police warned t...

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Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela s Maduro

2026-01-05   |   Business

Gold prices have increased following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the US, raising concerns among investors about geopolitica...

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Former Minister Johnston Fernando and son arrested by FCID

2026-01-05   |   Business

Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando, were taken into custody by the Financial Crimes Investigation Divisio...

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China says it cannot accept countries acting as world judge after US captures Maduro

2026-01-05   |   Business

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that Beijing cannot accept any country acting as the "world's judge" following the capture of Venezuela's Pres...

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Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourists in 2026

2026-01-05   |   Business

Sri Lanka aims to welcome 3 million tourists by 2026, a senior official announced on Monday. This goal follows a record 2.36 million visitors last yea...

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Upgrading of 76 rural roads begins under “Punarudayata Maga” programme

2026-01-02   |   Business

Today (01), the upgrade of 76 rural roads in Sri Lanka has officially started under the “Punarudayata Maga” (Path to Renaissance) programme. This ...

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Bulgaria officially adopts euro, becoming 21st eurozone member

2026-01-01   |   Business

Bulgaria, the least wealthy nation in the European Union, has officially joined the eurozone, becoming its 21st member. This decision comes despite mo...

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Concessionary loan scheme announced to purchase paddy in Maha Season

2026-01-01   |   Business

A new loan program has been introduced for Small and Medium Scale Paddy Millers and Cooperative Societies in Sri Lanka, allowing them to buy paddy dur...

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Sri Lanka CERT warns of growing cyber threats as complaints exceed 12,600 in 2025

2026-01-01   |   Business

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has recorded over 12,650 reports concerning social media misuse and cybersecurity iss...

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