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Sri Lanka crosses 900,000 arrivals mark in 2025

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May 08, 2025

SRI Lanka's tourism industry has surpassed 900,000 tourist arrivals for this year, enhancing the optimism in the sector of achieving the ambitious goal of 3 million tourists by year-end.

The milestone was crossed on 1 May with the arrival of 6,311 visitors, bringing the total to 903,105.

This achievement highlights robust growth in the sector, as it marks a threshold previously reached only in June 2024.

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Marikkar tears into Rs. 500 b Supplementary Estimate

SAMAGI Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar yesterday tore into the Government's Rs. 500 billion Supplementary Estimate for post-Ditwah recovery in 2026.

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1 min

December 19, 2025

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SSC certainly mean business

SSC certainly means business the way they have launched their campaign to win the Tier B 3-day league and gain promotion next year to the Major Clubs 3-day league.

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1 mins

December 19, 2025

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HNB General Insurance wins Gold award in Insurance Sector at National Management Excellence Awards 2025

HNB General Insurance has been crowned the Gold Winner in the Insurance Sector at the National Management Excellence Awards (NMEA) 2025, organised by the Institute of Management of Sri Lanka (IMSL).

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2 mins

December 19, 2025

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Sampath Bank announces two-year Rs. 20 b capital raising program

SAMPATH Bank PLC has moved to strengthen its Basel III Tier Il regulatory capital through a proposed Rs. 20 billion listed debenture program, to be implemented in phases over the next two years.

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1 min

December 19, 2025

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Evolution Auto launches Riddara RD6 Active

Auto has officially announced the launch of the Riddara RD6 Active, the country's latest all-electric double-cab pickup, which was unveiled at the prestigious BMICH Motor Show.

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2 mins

December 19, 2025

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Tourism levy revenue rises as Govt. pushes unified nation brand and community-centred growth

Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath SRI Lanka's tourism sector is being steered towards a more integrated, communityfocused, and strategically branded future, with revenues from the Tourism Development Levy (TDL) continuing to rise and a renewed policy emphasis on positioning the country under a single national brand, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament.

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3 mins

December 19, 2025

Daily FT

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Colombo Shopping Festival 40th edition officially inaugurated

THE 40th edition of Colombo Shopping Festival was has inaugurated by, Aitken Spence Travels Managing Director Nalin Jayasundera with the participation of event partners and exhibitors.

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1 min

December 19, 2025

Daily FT

Daily FT

HNB strengthens national response to Cyclone Ditwah with Rs. 100 m commitment

HNB PLC has contributed Rs. 100 million towards the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, reinforcing its commitment to national recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

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1 min

December 19, 2025

Daily FT

Daily FT

Economist warns IMF RFI too costly for Sri Lanka

Verité Research Chief warns Sri Lanka poised to repeat past mistakes amid cyclone recovery funding push Argues IMF RFI financing effective rate exceeds 6% and time-based surcharges add further 2.75% after three years IMF Executive Board decides on $ 200 m RFI today

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3 mins

December 19, 2025

Daily FT

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Appeals Court clears Home LandsPentara project to proceed

Court refuses injunctions with costs, Home Lands continues with Rs. 30-35 b Pentara Residences construction Notes that Home Lands had obtained all necessary approvals from relevant authorities, and engaged in the construction process for several months Project is largest residential development investment, and Rs. 4.5 b land transaction highest in history of Colombo

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3 mins

December 19, 2025

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