Category : Economy & Growth

Tourist arrivals drop 18% in early March as transit disruptions bite

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector saw an 18.4% drop in arrivals in early March 2026, with 92...

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SLTB invites tenders for 200 luxury diesel buses to modernise public transit

Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) invites tenders for 200 luxury diesel buses to enhan...

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IMF staff to visit Sri Lanka for economic review and impact assessment

International Monetary Fund team to visit Sri Lanka from 26 March to 9 April for prog...

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Longest Bailey Bridge opened

A 240-foot Bailey Bridge connecting Thoduwawa and Iranawila was inaugurated under Ind...

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Port City attracts investment despite lowered incentives

Sri Lanka reduces Port City Colombo corporate tax holidays from 25 to 15 years, but D...

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Malaiyaha Ditwah victims urge action

Civil society groups plan to present a 15-point demand letter to Anura Kumara Dissana...

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QR ‘override’ option to ease snags

Sri Lanka introduces a new fuel QR code override feature allowing vehicle owners to u...

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O/L paper marking : Special fuel arrangement under consideration

Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry says fuel shortages prevent special access for all tea...

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