The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced the closure of its Public Debt Department (PDD) and the transfer of the LankaSecure Division of PDD to the Payments and Settlements Department (PSD), effective 01 January 2026.
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The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has received more than 12,650 complaints related to social media misuse and cybersecurity incidents in 2025.
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The historic Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo is set for a transformative upgrade with the Temple City Project, aiming to make it a world-class cultural and tourist destination.
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Sri Lanka plans to roll out a nationwide pilot program for smart meters in early 2026 as part of the National Electricity Policy’s digitalization push.
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India has doubled financial assistance for three rural housing projects in Sri Lanka’s Northern and Southern Provinces,
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Colombo Port City has entered 2026 with renewed momentum as the flagship development transitions into full-scale commercial operations,
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The Colombo Municipal Council’s 2026 budget has been passed after being presented for the second time.
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Sri Lanka has granted sweeping tariff concessions to the United States in exchange for a reduction in US reciprocal tariffs on Sri Lankan goods to 20%, down from a proposed 30%.
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Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam yesterday said the industry’s strong performance in 2025 is expected to carry into next year, with projections of three million tourist arrivals and $5 billion in revenue for 2026.
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Sri Lanka’s fiscal outlook for 2026 has weakened following parliamentary approval of a Rs. 500 billion Supplementary Estimate to fund post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery, according to a Finance Ministry report.
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