Sri Lanka CERT warns of growing cyber threats as complaints exceed 12,600 in 2025
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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Sri Lanka to Pilot Smart Meters country wide after CEB unbundling in 2026
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 Doubles Housing Aid for Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka
India has doubled financial assistance for three rural housing projects in Sri Lanka’s Northern and Southern Provinces,
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Sri Lanka Cuts Tariffs for US as Deal Details Stay Unclear
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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Tourism Chairman Confident Of Strong Growth Into 2026
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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Deficit Widens After Rs. 500bn Supplementary Spending
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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Sri Lanka Recovery Spending Needs Discipline, Not Fiscal Drift
Sri Lanka’s response to Cyclone Ditwah highlights the delicate balance between urgent recovery needs and long-term fiscal stability.
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Sri Lanka ushers New Year 2026 With Fiscal Gains amidst Cyclone Costs
Sri Lanka entered 2026 after recording its strongest fiscal performance in decades in 2025,
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Polished Stones, Slow Reforms: Gem Industry Advances Despite Policy Drag
As Sri Lanka prepares to host FACETS Sri Lanka 2026, the country’s flagship gem and jewellery exhibition, industry leaders acknowledge a striking contrast.
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Volunteers and Airlifts Power RTSL Flood Response
Round Table Sri Lanka (RTSL) has demonstrated how volunteer-driven action and rapid logistics can transform disaster response following Cyclone Ditwah’s floods in the Western Province.
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