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Esna Holidays acquires Mackinnons Travels
Esna Group Chairman Eshana De Silva (second from left) and John Keells Holdings PLC Deputy Chairperson and Group Finance Director Gihan Cooray exchange the...
SriLankan Airlines eyes Perth, China and Africa routes to boost tourism
SriLankan Airlines is exploring opportunities to expand its network to Perth, China and Africa, with CEO Vipu Misra saying the national carrier must take...
Japan to provide Rs. 4.56 billion grant to upgrade Kelani River...
The Government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of approximately Rs. 4.56 billion to Sri Lanka to upgrade a pumping station in...
Sri Lanka to implement Rs. 5.43 billion project to strengthen pandemic...
The government has decided to implement 35 activities under a Rs. 5.43 billion project aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s preparedness and response to pandemics...
President announces plans for 75 new CPC fuel stations amid concerns...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced plans to establish 75 new fuel stations under the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), raising concerns over the conduct...
IMF exit or another agreement? President reveals what’s next
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka has not ruled out entering another International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme after the current arrangement concludes, but...
President sends strong warning to private fuel companies, announces plans to...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government will take steps to revise agreements signed by previous administrations with private fuel companies, claiming that certain...
Sri Lanka aims to reduce VAT rates within next 2–3 years,...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government aims to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) rates over the next two to three years as part...
Sri Lanka’s official reserves decline to US$ 6.85 billion in September
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets declined by 1.1% in September 2026, compared to the previous month, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka...
Sri Lanka, Japan sign agreement to expand skilled employment opportunities from...
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) and Japan’s IM Japan organisation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce a new...