Cyclone Relief Bill Swells as State, UN Mobilise Funds
Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone compensation bill is expected to exceed Rs. 100 billion, according to estimates attributed to a senior Treasury official, raising concerns over fiscal sustainability.
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CEB Losses Put Tariff Stability at Risk
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December 14, 2025
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The Ceylon Electricity Board has posted a Rs. 9 billion loss for the nine months ended September 2025, reversing a massive profit recorded last year and raising fresh concerns over electricity tariffs and IMF reform targets.
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US Nominee Outlines Sri Lanka Priorities, Trade Questions Remain
US ambassadorial nominee Eric Meyer has told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Washington’s engagement with Sri Lanka will focus on maritime security,
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Litro Awards 2026 LPG Supply to Swiss Firm
Litro Gas Lanka has awarded its 2026 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply contract to Switzerland-based Geo Gas Trading SA, following Cabinet approval, covering 380,000 metric tonnes with a ±20 percent variation.
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IMF Aid Without Reforms: Sri Lanka’s High-Stakes Gamble
Sri Lanka’s renewed request for emergency financing from the International Monetary Fund has placed the government at a critical crossroads,
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President directs officials to prioritize rebuilding disaster-affected livelihoods
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to give top priority to restoring the livelihoods of communities affected by the disaster.
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IFC Warns Sri Lanka against Inward-Looking Growth Path
The International Finance Corporation has cautioned that Sri Lanka will not achieve long-term prosperity unless it adopts outward-looking, export-driven economic policies.
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Sri Lanka Moves to Regulate Microfinance amid Rising Distress
Sri Lanka is on the verge of transforming its microfinance and money lending sector with the Microfinance and
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Cabinet Clears GEF-Funded Coastal Conservation Project
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of a new coastal and marine conservation initiative funded by a US$ 2.66 million grant from
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Vidullanka and WindForce get 100 MW Mullikulum wind power project
In line with the Government’s long-term strategy to generate 70% of the country’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030,
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