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Colombo’s Beira Lake Revival: Mixed Project, Eco Boats and Seaplanes
The Government has made a renewed attempt to revive a stalled mixed development project at No. 40, D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo 10, after repeated failures by successive administrations to attract investors....

Customs Surpasses Target, But Risks Cloud 2025 Outlook
Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) has already surpassed its 2025 revenue collection target of Rs. 2,115 billion by Rs. 142 billion,...

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Investor Confidence Shaken as Violence and Political Arrests Cloud Economy
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Gregory Lake Tops Instagram Charts, But Sri Lanka Needs Luxury Tourism
Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya has been named Sri Lanka’s most photogenic lake,...
- Sep 1, 2025 Posted By CNL Reporter

Sri Lanka’s Dwindling Reserves Raise Alarm Over $7 Billion IMF Target
Sri Lanka is confronting a growing challenge in meeting its US$7 billion foreign reserve target for 2025, as stipulated under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility program...
- Sep 1, 2025 Posted By CNL Reporter

Central Bank Independence Vital for Stability and Recovery – Governor Weerasinghe
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- Aug 30, 2025 Posted By CNL Reporter

Banks Warn of Phishing Scams as Lending Sentiment Rises amid Recovery
Sri Lankan banks have raised fresh red flags over the growing threat of phishing scams targeting online banking users,...
- Aug 30, 2025 Posted By CNL Reporter

Commercial Bank Becomes First Sri Lankan Bank to Cross USD 1 Billion
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has become the first Sri Lankan bank to achieve a market capitalisation of over USD 1 billion,...
- Aug 30, 2025 Posted By CNL Reporter

Public warned over fake banking websites
Local banks have urged customers to remain vigilant as scammers circulate fraudulent links via emails and text messages,...
- Aug 29, 2025 Posted By CNL Reporter

TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025 to Drive Sector Collaboration
The Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025, scheduled for September 24–25 at the BMICH in Colombo,...

Govt. approves national cyber protection operations center
The government has approved the establishment of a National Cyber Protection Operations Center under the guidance of the...

Sri Lanka to establish AI Hub in Asia-Pacific
Sri Lanka is set to be positioned as an AI hub in the Asia-Pacific region and to accelerate the systemic introduction of artificial intelligence acros...
POWER AND ENERGY

Sri Lanka to Re-Tender Mannar, Pooneryn Wind Projects After Adani Pullout
Sri Lanka plans to call for international tenders for wind power plants in the Northern Mannar and Pooneryn regions following India’s Adani Green En [...]
CONSTRUCTION

Maga Engineering gets Rs. 1.2 bn contract to repair Southern Expressway
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding a Rs. 1.2 billion contract to Maga Engineering Ltd., [...]
FASHION & EVENTS

Honey offering at Randoli Perahera
A group of indigenous people made a traditional honey offering during the first Randoli Perahera in Kandy today. This special ritual is done as a sign [...]