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Assetline Insurance Brokers partners Life Vision to elevate financial security and risk management
ASSETLINE Insurance Brokers Ltd. (AIBL), a subsidiary of the David Pieris Group of Companies, recently announced a strategic partnership with Life Vision Credit and Investment Ltd. (LVC).
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April 02, 2026
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CCPI accelerates in March 2025
HEADLINE inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (YoY) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), accelerated in March 2026 as expected due to the impact of the Mideast war.
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April 01, 2026
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Iran war wipes $ 120 b off Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets
THE United Arab Emirates' stock markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have lost around $ 120 billion in value since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, placing them among the hardest-hit financial markets worldwide.
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April 01, 2026
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Free visa scheme advances as Cabinet clears path for rollout
SRI Lanka has moved a step closer to rolling out its long-delayed free tourist visa policy, with the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approving the submission of draft regulations to Parliament, signalling renewed efforts to stimulate the country's tourism sector.
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April 01, 2026
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Sri Lanka and Brazil successfully agree to elevate bilateral trade to $ 1b
THE Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Brazil were held on 20 March 2026 at the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry in Colombo, marking an important step in further strengthening the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries.
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April 01, 2026
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CSE ends month in red, down 0.12%
Briefly falls below 21,000 points intra-day
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April 01, 2026
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Govt. moves to cushion fuel shock while tightening State spending amid gulf war
Cabinet approves to compensate fuel importers if global prices exceed domestic selling rates Clears fuel allowances for Ministers, MPs and public officials
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April 01, 2026
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Israel passes death penalty Bill targeting Palestinians
ISRAEL'S parliament, the Knesset, has passed a controversial one-sided bill that will instruct military courts to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis in acts of ‘terror’, but will not impose the same penalty on Jewish Israelis convicted of killing Palestinians.
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April 01, 2026
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Current account surplus narrows 68% YoY in Feb.
Feb. current account down 68% from Jan. Trade deficit expands 88% as imports outpace exports Vehicle imports decline for second consecutive month Services account down 16.7% with tourism, tech and logistics related earnings in decline Current account surplus for first two months of 2026 up 3.8% to $ 487 m
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April 01, 2026
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European tea growers visit Sri Lanka
AN 8-member delegation comprising six tea growers from across Europe - the Netherlands, Portugal, France, Spain, and Belgium, visited Sri Lanka from 23 to 30 March 2026.
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April 01, 2026
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Govt. to restrict scrap metal exports to protect local industries
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved imposing necessary legal provisions to prevent the export of scrap metal, which is detrimental to local industries.
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April 01, 2026
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Vijitha Bandara and Sithara Lawrance in the lead
THE opening day of the National Ranking Golf Tournament, conducted by Sri Lanka Golf, got underway at Rajawella yesterday, with top professionals and emerging amateurs battling it out for early supremacy in the three-day event.
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April 01, 2026
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Sri Lanka and Indonesia strengthen defence cooperation
SRI Lanka's Ambassador-designate to Indonesia Sashikala Premawardhane paid a courtesy call on Indonesia's Defence Ministry Secretary General Lieutenant General Tri Budi Utomo recently.
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April 01, 2026
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President urged to action demands of Malaiyaha Tamil families affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Following is a statement issued by over 300 civil society organisations and activists on the plight of Hill Country Tamil families post-Ditwah cyclone
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April 01, 2026
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Cap Snap Lanka receives six international certifications including ISO-FSSC
CAP Snap Lanka Ltd., a member of the CSL Group, has received six internationally recognised certifications, including the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000), at a ceremony held recently in Colombo.
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April 01, 2026
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Lakderana Investments celebrates 20 years of growth, trust and financial resilience
LAKDERANA Investments Ltd., celebrated a significant milestone as it marked 20 years of empowering Sri Lankan individuals and businesses reflecting on a journey of steady growth, financial resilience, and strong customer trust.
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April 01, 2026
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Energy independence no longer optional; it is foundation of economic stability
THE world is once again being reminded of a familiar truth: energy remains the single most consequential variable in the global economy.
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April 01, 2026
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Continuity of cost-reflective fuel price formula is sensible
THE war in the Middle East has dragged on for a month now, and there appears to be no conclusive end anytime soon.
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April 01, 2026
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When the grass suffers
“When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.” Swahili proverb
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April 01, 2026
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Consulate General partners Tata Group for Rebuilding Sri Lanka Initiative
FOLLOWING discussions with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai and an on-the-ground assessment in Sri Lanka, the Tata Group has initiated a project to ensure the right to education for children affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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April 01, 2026
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When culture becomes capital
Rethinking China's economic miracle and lessons for Sri Lanka
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April 01, 2026
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OPPO launches Reno 15 Series
OPPO Sri Lanka recently launched its latest smartphone lineup, the Reno 15 Series, at the Abans showroom in Havelock City Mall marking the official entry of the device range into the local market while announcing plans to further strengthen its investment in Sri Lanka.
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April 01, 2026
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15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores 15-ball fifty for Rajasthan Royals
§ Indian teenage prodigy smashes his third IPL half century as Rajasthan routed Chennai Super Kings in the IPL
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April 01, 2026
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Refugee return and Ditwah recovery require improved partnerships
THE callby Minister Bimal Rathnayake for Sr Lankan refugees in India to return home, with assurances of reintegration support, isa welcome and positive step.
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April 01, 2026
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Senthilverl ups stake in Renuka Agri Foods to 10.04%
SENTHILVERL Holdings Ltd., has increased its shareholding in Renuka Agri Foods PLC to over 10% following trades carried out on 25 March.
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April 01, 2026
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Govt. buys Rs. 7.3 b paddy, allows limited rice imports to avert shortage
Cabinet Spokesman says precautionary measure ahead of drought and global supply risks Clarifies no overall rice shortage, only specific varieties Assures sufficient fertiliser stocks, new delivery likely this month
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April 01, 2026
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Defence Deputy Minister visits Japan
DEFENCE Deputy Minister Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara, undertook an official visit to Japan from 16 to 19 March 2026.
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April 01, 2026
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SL Ambassador presents Letters of Credence in Kazakhstan
THE Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation Shobini Gunasekera, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Kazakhstan, recently presented the Open Copies of Letters of Credence to Kazakhstan Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alibek Kuantyrov in Astana.
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April 01, 2026
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IIHS and NSB partner to expand access to global healthcare education
THE International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Savings Bank (NSB) to enhance access to globally recognised healthcare education for Sri Lankan students.
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April 01, 2026
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FIFA World Cup will be held amid “human rights crisis” in the US: Amnesty
THE upcoming FIFA World Cup will be held at a time of “acute human rights crsis” and will pose significant risks to travelling fans, local communities and those working at the tournament, Amnesty International has said.
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