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Banks signal stronger credit appetite ahead of key CBSL policy decision
WITH probably the most anticipated Monetary Policy Statement in recent times to be announced by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (26), it yesterday said banks continued to expand lending appetite and observed rising loan demand across most sectors during the first quarter of 2026, despite growing external risks from Middle East tensions and Cyclone Ditwah.
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May 26, 2026
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32nd MercedesTrophy Sri Lanka tees off on 6 June in Nuwara Eliya
DIMO is set to host MercedesTrophy 2026 on 6 June at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC).
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May 26, 2026
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CA Sri Lanka's public sector wing explores implications of new Electricity Acts and CEB restructuring
THE Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL), the public sector wing of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), successfully conducted a highly informative seminar on “Electricity/Energy Sector Reforms in Sri Lanka via the CEB Restructuring Exercise”, focusing on the implications of the Electricity Act No. 36 of 2024 and the subsequent Electricity (Amendment) Act of 2025.
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May 26, 2026
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KTM Peliyagoda brings premium motorcycles closer to riders
FURTHER strengthening the presence of KTM motorcycles in Sri Lanka following their reintroduction by David Pieris Motor Company Ltd. (DPMC), the latest showroom, KTM Peliyagoda, was recently opened in Peliyagoda at No. 309, Negombo Road, Peliyagoda.
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May 26, 2026
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How Middle East instability will shape Government finances post-2026
BY 2026 and beyond, the fiscal fortunes of governments across the Middle East and North Africa will be increasingly inseparable from the region’s security environment.
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May 26, 2026
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SLT-Mobitel PEOTV partners IPG Group as Exclusive Media and Broadcast Partner for LPL
THE IPG Group and SLT-Mobitel PEOTV have announced a strategic partnership for the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL). Sri Lanka’s pioneering Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service provider, PEOTV, has been appointed as the Exclusive Media and Broadcast Partner for the entire tournament.
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May 26, 2026
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Sri Lanka ‘A’ Women lack killer punch
Concede third unofficial WT20I to New Zealand ‘A’ Women rather tamely
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May 26, 2026
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Medipille launches Sri Lanka's first integrated digital preventive AI healthcare initiative
THE \"Digitally Empowered Medical Healthcare Prevention and Wellness Camp\" was successfully held on 1 May 2026 at the Faculty of Health Sciences premises of the Open University of Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka's evolving healthcare and digital innovation landscape.
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May 26, 2026
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Colombo Forum 2026 in July to focus on tall building survival amid global instability
THE Council on Vertical Urbanism Sri Lanka Chapter will host the Colombo Forum 2026 under the timely theme “Design to Survive: Tall Buildings in an Age of Global Instability” on 24 July 2026 at the Jasmine Hall, BMICH, Colombo, bringing together leading local and international experts in structural engineering, urban resilience, protective design, facades, and future-ready city planning.
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May 26, 2026
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Sri Lanka's two giants: Prime - Melwa set new benchmark in waterfront living at Port City
PRIME Lands and Melwa Conglomerate, two Sri Lankan industrial giants, have united to introduce an iconic marina-front development on the Indian Ocean at Port City Colombo, set to redefine Colombo's skyline and elevate Sri Lanka's global presence.
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May 26, 2026
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Secondary Bond market kicks off action-packed week with bang
Monetary Policy Review No. 03 and Rs. 140 b T-Bill Auction in focus @ Rs. 240 b Treasury Bond auction details announced
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May 26, 2026
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Salah and Guardiola make emotional Premier League exits
PEP Guardiola and Mohamed Salah on Sunday made their exits after record-breaking spells in English football.
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May 26, 2026
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ICC unveils architectural scale model of Bay One Residences Colombo in Port City
INTERNATIONAL Construction Consortium Ltd., marked a major milestone with the unveiling of the 3D architectural scale model of its newest luxury residential project at the Bay One Residences Colombo sales gallery in Port City.
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May 26, 2026
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Sysco LABS brings Sri Lanka’s tech industry together beyond the screen through Tech Liga 2026
SYSCO LABS recently brought together Sri Lanka’s technology industry for Tech Liga 2026, a futsal tournament designed to foster connection, collaboration, and camaraderie beyond the workplace.
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May 26, 2026
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Ceylon Masters 2026 to bring top veteran badminton players together
THE stage is set for the Ceylon Masters International Badminton Championships 2026, with organisers confirming that preparations are in full swing for the five-day tournament scheduled to take place from 25 to 29 June at the newly built AIR Sports Complex in Rajagiriya.
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May 26, 2026
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CSE opens week in green on buoyant investor sentiment
THE Colombo stock market opened the week sharply on the up on buoyant investor sentiment as the domestic currency continued to appreciate for the second consecutive day since Friday.
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May 26, 2026
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India hands over 134 single cabs worth Rs. 300 m for SL Police
THE Government of India yesterday officially handed over 134 single-cab vehicles valued at Rs. 300 million to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for use by the Sri Lanka Police under the Indo-Sri Lanka Friendship Programme.
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May 26, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s digital decade: The role Port City Colombo must play
“Opportunities do not wait. If you hesitate, someone else will seize them.” — Lee Kuan Yew
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May 26, 2026
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Lanka Ashok Leyland posts strong FY 26; declares 300% dividend
LANKA Ashok Leyland PLC has recorded an outstanding financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, with Profit After Tax increasing to Rs. 3.06 billion compared to Rs. 1.53 billion in the previous year, while revenue grew significantly to Rs. 19.33 billion from Rs. 9 billion.
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May 26, 2026
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SLPP calls for CIABOC Director General's removal over alleged misconduct
THE Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) yesterday called for the removal of the Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), alleging abuse of power and unlawful conduct in relation to legal proceedings involving former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Kapila Chandrasena.
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May 26, 2026
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When the dollar moves, some suppliers move too fast
AFTER years of economic turmoil, Sri Lanka’s construction industry was finally showing signs of stability. The CIOB Construction Cost Report 2024/2025 indicated that construction costs had largely stabilised, giving contractors, developers, financiers, and homeowners renewed confidence.
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May 26, 2026
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hSenidBiz delivers major FY2026 turnaround with $ 5.5 m ARR
Recurring revenues reach 74% of total; Normalised EBITDA margin expands 17 percentage points
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May 26, 2026
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Union Bank recognises top performers for 1Q2026 at UB Heroes Awards
Union Bank recognised top performers for the period 1Q2026 at the UB Heroes Awards, a performance-based initiative designed to acknowledge and reward outstanding achievements across the organisation.
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May 26, 2026
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Messi suffers injury scare before World Cup
ARGENTINA star Lionel Messi suffered an injury scare before the World Cup, requesting to be substituted during Inter Miami’s Major League Soccer game on Sunday.
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May 26, 2026
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Govt. backtracking on pledges to hold early PC polls
THE Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva caused a stir recently by stating that it will not be possible to hold the Provincial Council elections this year.
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May 26, 2026
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Flash Health brings Cashless OPD to Abans Finance
Makes every day healthcare simpler for employees
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May 26, 2026
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Global stocks jump on Iran peace hopes
STOCKS surged and the U.S. dollar and oil prices slid on Monday as the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war buoyed risk appetite, although a lack of clarity over when the Strait of Hormuz would open kept enthusiasm in check.
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May 26, 2026
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Raducanu beaten in French Open first round
EMMA Raducanu’s French Open campaign came to an early end as she suffered a frustrating first-round defeat by Argentina’s Solana Sierra.
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May 26, 2026
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Numberless patient monitoring solution by Lankan software firm being tested by US hospital chain
SINQUE, a patient monitoring system that focuses on numberless behavioural analytics, to deliver obesity care that is emotionally safe, especially for GLP-1 weight loss programs, built and implemented by Sri Lankan technology outsourcing company EFutures, together with leadership from the application’s founders in the Netherlands, is now being tested by a leading hospital chain across the United States.
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May 26, 2026
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ADIC says safeguarding future from tobacco harm requires stronger, more progressive policy action
THIS year's World No Tobacco Day theme, “Unmasking the appeal - countering nicotine and tobacco addiction,” announced by the World Health Organisation (WHO), seeks to expose the ways in which the tobacco industry continues to reinvent and repackage its products to attract and trap new generations, particularly children and adolescents, while undermining stronger tobacco control measures worldwide.
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