CNL Reporter, Author at Colombo News Line

Police launch WhatsApp line to reach IGP

CNL Reporter
August 17, 2025
News, Political
IGP
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The Sri Lanka Police has launched a dedicated WhatsApp number to enable the public and police officers to report crimes and

CBSL says deflation to end in 3Q 2025

CNL Reporter
August 17, 2025
Banking and Financial, News
CBSL
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on Friday said it projected Sri Lanka’s economy to grow 4.5% in 2025,

Sri Lanka Banks Post Strong Profits on the back of Economic Stability

CNL Reporter
August 16, 2025
Banking and Financial
Sri Lanka Banks
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Sri Lanka’s banking sector has turned in a momentous performance so far this year with both state-owned and private lenders reporting sharp profit gains on the back of easing interest rates,

X-Press Pearl Owner Protests $1bn Sri Lanka Court Ruling

CNL Reporter
August 16, 2025
News
X-Press Pearl
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Singapore’s X-Press Feeders has condemned the Sri Lankan Supreme Court’s order to pay $1 billion within a year over the 2021 X-Press Pearl disaster,

Sri Lanka’s central bank expects economy to grow by 4.5% in 2025

CNL Reporter
August 16, 2025
Banking and Financial, News
Central Bank
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Sri Lanka’s economy will grow by 4.5% this year, the central bank said in a monetary policy report on Friday, despite some risks to the island nation’s recovery from U.S. tariffs.

Chinese Gem Smuggling Drains Billions from Sri Lanka’s Economy

CNL Reporter
August 16, 2025
News
Sri Lanka’s Economy
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Chinese-led gem smuggling operations are causing massive losses to Sri Lanka’s struggling economy,

Colombo to Redevelop Aging Government Flats Next Year

CNL Reporter
August 16, 2025
News, Political
Government Flats
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The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) has announced plans to redevelop government apartment complexes in Colombo District that are over 40 years old, a move expected to begin next year.