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CSE ends three-day decline, closes on the up

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November 26, 2025

THE Colombo stock market ended a three-day decline to close on the up yesterday on bullish high net worth investor participation.

The ASPI ended 0.77% up, gaining 174.03 points to 22,819.91 and S&P SL20 gained 0.30% to close 19.04 points up at 6,298.75.

Market turnover was over Rs. 4 billion on nearly 110 million shares traded and foreign investors were net sellers with a net outflow of over Rs. 213.2 million.

First Capital Research said improved investor sentiment on Banking and Diversified Financials sector counters, as well as conglomerates, raised the main index up, while the S&PSL20 gained from CINS, NDB, MELS, BIL and SUN.

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Customs, Inland Revenue unite to crack down on under-invoicing, tax evasion

THE Finance Ministry yesterday said that Sri Lanka Customs and the Inland Revenue Department have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conduct joint investigations into undervaluation of imports and related tax evasion, as part of broader Government efforts to strengthen revenue administration.

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January 14, 2026

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Grade 6 education reforms differed to 2027 after textbook controversy

THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a proposal to postpone the planned education reforms for Grade 6, following widespread controversy over the inclusion of an inappropriate web link in a new English textbook.

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January 14, 2026

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AKD sends strong policy signal: Ditwah will not derail fiscal agenda

PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday sent a strong signal that the Government would not allow Cyclone Ditwah to derail its economic and fiscal program, stressing that policy continuity would be maintained despite the scale of the disaster.

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January 14, 2026

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New operators bid over Rs. 3.8 b for BIA FX operation contracts

THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved awarding contracts to five new operators for currency exchange in the area designated for customs pur-poses at the arrivals terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for three years which attracted bids totaling over Rs. 3.8 billion.

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January 14, 2026

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Harini's future as Education Minister

PRIME Minister cum Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amasuriya has again found herself in the firing line over the embarrassing incident associated with the new English Language textbook for Grade 6 school students as well as various slipups regarding the education reforms process.

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January 14, 2026

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Poor scores in Women's NSL T20 a concern

Rested senior players brought back to make it more competitive

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January 14, 2026

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Daily FT

LAUGFS Life Sciences partners MRI to launch Sri Lanka's first public allergy awareness wristbands

LAUGFS Life Sciences, in collaboration with the Medical Research Institute (MRI), Colombo, has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever publicly driven allergy awareness wristbands, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving patient safety and preparedness in medical emergencies.

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January 14, 2026

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CEAT Kelani treats top dealers to a spectacular Swiss adventure

CEAT Kelani Holdings has raised the bar for dealer recognition, rewarding its top performers with an unforgettable tour of Switzerland the pinnacle experience of the Company's three-tier \"Travel with CEAT\" rewards program.

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January 14, 2026

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Commercial Bank conferred prestigious Superbrand Status

MORE than a century of leadership and the unwavering trust of millions has been powerfully reaffirmed with the conferring of Superbrand Status to the Commercial Bank of Ceylon, cementing its position as the nation's leading banking brand and elevating it to the pantheon of the world’s most iconic and influential brands while endorsing the sustained progress and enduring value the brand has delivered to customers, shareholders and the economy.

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January 14, 2026

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World Bank: One in four developing economies poorer than in 2019

Says global economy shows resilience amid historic trade, policy uncertainty

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January 14, 2026

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