Sri Lanka has begun consultations on a proposed Four-Band Tariff Policy under the 2026 Budget, aiming to streamline duties and support domestic industries as the United States raises tariffs on selected Sri Lankan exports.
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Sri Lanka’s issuance of new performance-linked sovereign bonds under its debt restructuring programme enters a challenging implementation phase as authorities work to meet strict IMF targets.
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Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption watchdog has revealed widespread procedural failures within State institutions, raising concerns over their impact on economic recovery in 2026.
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Sri Lanka is set to introduce a nationwide digital identity system by the third quarter of 2026 under the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SL-UDI) project, supported by a Rs. 10.4 billion grant from the Government of India.
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As a civil society organisation, we are pleased that the Constitutional Council (CC) has unanimously agreed on the appointment of the Auditor General (AG), bringing to an end the prolonged disagreement over this key position. The eight-month delay in appointing an AG was harmful to the country, both domestically and internationally, and this must be acknowledged.
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The Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Japan ceremoniously marked the 78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence at an official event held in Tokyo. The celebration brought together members of the diplomatic community, Japanese officials, Sri Lankan expatriates, and friends of Sri Lanka to commemorate the nation’s rich heritage and enduring friendship with Japan.
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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has underscored the Government’s commitment to inclusive economic growth at the MILCO National Dairy Farmers’ Profit Sharing, Insurance and Appreciation Programme 2026 at Temple Trees. Dr. Amarasuriya highlighted that the Government is on course to build an economy that delivers benefits to all citizens, citing the dairy sector’s progress as a key example. Organised …
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The Government has initiated steps to protect, reassess and potentially develop a major vein quartz deposit at Kotikambokka (Dhamani Thiruvana) in Monaragala District, following a field visit by Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetthi.
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Sri Lanka must adopt far-reaching economic reforms to convert its post-crisis stabilisation into long-term, investment-led growth, ODI Senior Fellow Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja said at the Asia Securities Investor Conference 2026.
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Sri Lanka’s failure to appoint a permanent Auditor General since April 2025 has led to severe disruptions in national audit operations and parliamentary oversight, raising concerns over governance and donor-funded reforms. Following the retirement of Auditor General Chulantha Wickramaratne, the National Audit Office has functioned under acting arrangements for over nine months, weakening its authority and delaying audit reports.
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