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Cabinet expands concessional loan scheme to boost young entrepreneurs
IN line with the Government's policy commitment to create 50,000 new entrepreneurs within five years, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved further steps to expand a concessional loan scheme targeting youth in the agricultural and industrial sectors.
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March 25, 2026
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'Fix pricing issues, prioritise key crops amid growing food security risks'
Prof. Buddhi Marambe urges embedding uncertainty into pricing as input costs surge; Fertiliser prices jump from $ 450 to $ 810 per tonne amid supply risks; Energy costs seen cascading across production and household consumption; Calls for prioritisation of key crops to balance food security and exports
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March 25, 2026
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Trump calls Modi, discuss Strait of Hormuz and de-escalation
US Ambassador to India Sergi Gor said President Donald Trump had held a discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday on the escalating situation in the Middle East, with both sides highlighting the importance of maintaining open shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz.
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March 25, 2026
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Cabinet approves fee-free QR payment program to boost digital economy
IN a bid to boost digital economy, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved implementing a program promoting QR code-based digital payments without charging any additional fees to either the sender or the recipient for transactions below Rs. 5,000.
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March 25, 2026
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Janashakthi to chart new growth wave via Rs. 5 b IPO
Sets aside Rs. 4 b for return into general insurance, new acquisitions, local and global expansion in NBFI segment
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March 25, 2026
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CSE posts highest single-day points gain, recovers Rs. 244 b value
THE Colombo stock market reported a sharp rebound yesterday posting the highest ever single-day points increase and recovering Rs. 244 billion in value on news of a possible de-escalation in the Middle East.
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March 25, 2026
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President meets Agriculture Ministry and CEOs to secure fertiliser supplies ahead Yala season
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Agriculture Ministry and private sector fertiliser suppliers to jointly formulate a program to maintain sufficient fertiliser stocks in the market, so as to ensure an uninterrupted supply to farmers during the forthcoming Yala season.
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March 25, 2026
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Cabinet clears expert committee to drive energy sector development
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved formalising a special expert committee to drive the energy sector development, recognising it as a priority sector for sustainable economic growth.
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March 25, 2026
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ADB rolls out package to help Asia and Pacific mitigate Mideast conflict impacts
Includes fast-disbursing budget support to help countries facing heightened fiscal pressures
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March 25, 2026
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ADB ups 2026 financial disbursement to $480 m; $ 200 m slotted for immediate release
Commitment expressed by visiting ADB President Kanda at meeting with President Dissanayake; ADB Chief commends Govt. efforts to stabilise economy despite Ditwah and Mideast Crisis
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March 25, 2026
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Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd.) qualifies for three Guinness World Records in gritty endurance feat
IN a breathtaking display of stamina and determination, Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd.) has etched his name in the annals of global endurance by qualifying for three Guinness World Records on a manual treadmill.
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March 25, 2026
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IRCSL and industry stakeholders unveil “Vision 2035” national insurance roadmap post-Ditwah
FOR Sri Lanka, the catastrophic passage of Cyclone Ditwah in November 2025 was a sobering reminder. While the country's immediate response appropriately concentrated on providing humanitarian aid and reinstating vital services, the deeper economic and financial ramifications exposed a much more concerning reality: a significant insurance protection gap that jeopardises not only household security but also the stability and fiscal sustainabil-
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March 25, 2026
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Market direction of Ceylon Tea amidst Middle East conflict
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March 25, 2026
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Ceylon Chamber marks 187 years of supporting business and country
THE Ceylon Chamber of Commerce proudly marks its 187th anniversary today (25) reflecting a longstanding commitment to supporting Sri Lanka's businesses and contributing to the country's progress.
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March 25, 2026
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Geopolitical conflict and national energy security: Role of AI in fuel and LPG crisis management
Sri Lankan minds shaping the future of Al-based crisis management
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March 25, 2026
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Supporter groups file lawsuit against FIFA over World Cup ticket prices
THE Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and Euroconsumers have filed a lawsuit with the European Commission against football’s world governing body FIFA over “excessive ticket prices” for this year’s World Cup final.
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March 25, 2026
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Modi, President AKD discuss Middle East crisis
Reaffirm India—Sri Lanka energy cooperation
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March 25, 2026
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Cabinet clears 12.9% bus fare hike
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved to revise bus fares following the latest hike in fuel prices from midnight 22 March.
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March 25, 2026
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Sarrah Sammoon appointed IMC Field Officer for Sri Lanka
Initiative aims at strengthening global alignment in investment migration
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March 25, 2026
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Cabinet approves 2026 sanitary napkin program for schoolgirls
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved implementation of the program to provide sanitary napkins to schoolgirls in 2026, continuing efforts to support uninterrupted education for adolescent girls.
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March 25, 2026
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SLASSCOM Women in Tech Conference 4.0, 2026 to spotlight global leaders driving inclusive digital leadership
THE Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) is set to host its flagship Women in Tech Conference bringing together an exceptional lineup of global visionaries and local trailblazers to explore the evolving role of women in the digital economy.
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March 25, 2026
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Bunker fuel is a sale, not an export: Supreme Court draws a line in the harbour
Eight consolidated appeals, brought by companies engaged in the supply of bunker fuel and lubricants to vessels calling at Sri Lankan ports, have been dismissed by the Supreme Court in a judgment that is set to become a defining precedent in the interpretation of export under Sri Lanka’s tax statutes.
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March 25, 2026
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What the Diego Garcia strike means for Sri Lanka and the wider region
THERE is a particular kind of complacency that thrives in world politics: the belief that war can be geographically contained.
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March 25, 2026
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Asia Capital settles Rs. 790.75 m liability via River House share transfer
■Ups stake in Asia Leisure Holdings to 99.98% in Rs. 201.5 m deal ■ To acquire 22.13% stake in Wadduwa Resorts for Rs. 75 m
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March 25, 2026
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Opposition party leaders write to global organisations on grave situation of security for lawyers and public in SL
SEVENTEEN party leaders including SJB's Sajith Premadasa, UNP's Ranil Wickremesinghe and NPP's Namal Rajapakse have issued a statement on the grave situation relating to security for lawyers and the public.
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March 25, 2026
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Seylan Bank shines in Nylon, Interglobe and KBSL lead Feather at MBA Novices Championship
THE 42nd Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) Novices Badminton Championship successfully concluded on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on a week of competitive action held at the MBA courts.
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March 25, 2026
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SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub supports women entrepreneurs to explore export opportunities
THE Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), through the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub, successfully conducted a Training Program on branding and digital marketing for women entrepreneurs in Anuradhapura, with the participation of over 50 women led businesses.
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March 25, 2026
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Essential Services Chief issues fuel, power saving guidelines for State sector
THE Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi has issued a new set of guidelines to ensure the sparing use of fuel and electricity, citing possible disruptions to fuel imports due to the ongoing war situation in the Middle East.
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March 25, 2026
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The grey tsunami: Ceylinco Life sounds alarm on Sri Lanka's retirement readiness gap
SRI Lanka is getting older, fast.
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March 25, 2026
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Benchmarking women’s workplace rights in Sri Lanka against regional counterparts
IN the evolving landscape of gender equity, women’s workplace rights remain a powerful indicator of a nation’s commitment to inclusive economic growth.
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