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Sri Lanka Customs hits 65% of July revenue target in first 14 days
Customs hits 65% of July target in first 14 days — on track for seventh consecutive monthly beat.
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Sri Lanka's June tourism earnings sink to 32-month low
Tourism revenue fell 10.9% year-on-year to US$151.1 million in June 2026, the lowest monthly earnings since October 2023, as per-visitor spending weakened.
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Sri Lanka remittances hit seven-month low in June, still up on year
Worker remittances fell to a seven-month low of US$695 million in June 2026 but remained 9.3% higher than a year earlier, central bank data shows.
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Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 336.30/40, bond yields edge up
The rupee closed at 336.30/40 to the US dollar on July 15, slightly weaker than the previous session, with government bond yields ending marginally higher.
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Sri Lanka raises Rs150 billion in three-way government bond sale
Sri Lanka sold Rs150 billion of bonds maturing in 2030, 2034 and 2037, with all offered amounts fully taken up at yields between 11.57% and 12.58%.
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Toyota Lanka breaks ground for flagship showroom in Bambalapitiya
Toyota Lanka has broken ground on a new flagship showroom in Bambalapitiya, Colombo, designed by Design Consortium International.
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Two Russian firms registered as CPC fuel suppliers, eligible for July 21 crude tender
CPC registers Rosneft and Zarubezhneft as fuel suppliers, clearing them to bid in a crude oil tender opening July 21.
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Sri Lanka set for 'good news' on US tariffs, says outgoing envoy Samarasinghe
Outgoing US envoy Mahinda Samarasinghe says Sri Lanka will soon get 'very good news' on lower US tariffs, and would serve again if the government asks.
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Sri Lanka lost over Rs. 25 billion in cigarette tax revenue since 2025, Verité Research finds
Verité Research says Sri Lanka has forgone over Rs. 25 billion in cigarette tax revenue since 2025 by keeping tobacco duties below WHO-recommended levels.
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Cabinet awards BIA departure terminal expansion to Maga Engineering
Cabinet awards BIA departure terminal expansion to Maga Engineering for 36 check-in counters and six boarding gates.
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Colombo bourse closes down Tuesday as banks lead turnover
The All Share Price Index fell 0.50% to 21,424.71 on Tuesday as banking counters led turnover of Rs1.089 billion on the Colombo Stock Exchange.
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FAO and China launch US$2 million aquaculture project in Sri Lanka and Tanzania
FAO and China have launched a US$2 million project to strengthen sustainable aquaculture in Sri Lanka and Tanzania.
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Audit finds water board has no tariff policy despite raising charges up to 100%
A National Audit Office report says the NWSDB has run for 49 years with no formal water-tariff policy, having revised charges 17 times since 1990.
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Sri Lanka opens international tender for 250MW/1000MWh battery storage
Sri Lanka has launched an international tender for a 250MW/1000MWh battery storage system across 25 grid substations to strengthen grid stability.
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Sri Lanka posts Rs. 197 billion budget surplus as revenue jumps 31%
Sri Lanka recorded a Rs. 197.3 billion budget surplus in the first five months of 2026 as revenue rose 30.6%, reversing a year-earlier deficit.
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Cabinet Clears US$57mn ADB, EU, Japan Funding for Rooftop Solar Net Metering
Cabinet approves US$57 million from ADB, EU and Japan for rooftop solar and net metering project.
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Cabinet Approves €924,000 German Grant for Energy-Efficient Buildings
Cabinet clears €924,000 German grant to promote energy-efficient and climate-resilient buildings.
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Cabinet Backs Zero-Waste Cinnamon Processing Centre in Ruhuna
Cabinet approves zero-waste cinnamon processing centre at University of Ruhuna for smallholder savings.
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Cabinet approves five-year national anti-money-laundering policy for 2026–2030
Sri Lanka's Cabinet approved a five-year national anti-money-laundering policy (2026–2030) based on the Central Bank's latest FATF-aligned risk assessment.
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Sri Lanka tourist arrivals surpass 1.2 million mark for 2026
Sri Lanka recorded 1,217,956 arrivals from Jan 1 to July 12, crossing the 1.2 million mark, though figures remain marginally below last year.
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Government plans dedicated bank for farmers with Rs. 100,000 per-acre production allowance
Government plans dedicated farmers' bank offering Rs. 100,000 per-acre production allowance to reduce reliance on high-interest loans.
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Container cargo ferry linking India's Karaikal with KKS and Trincomalee to launch in September
A Chennai-based operator will run a weekly container-cargo ferry between India's Karaikal and Sri Lanka's KKS and Trincomalee from September.
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NITF sets July 31 deadline to move Agrahara insurance records online
The National Insurance Trust Fund will move Agrahara insurance disbursements fully online, setting a July 31 deadline for public servants to update records.
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Paddy purchasing for 2026 Yala season begins
The Paddy Marketing Board begins buying the 2026 Yala harvest at guaranteed prices up to Rs.140/kg, with Rs.6 billion in funding allocated.