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SriLankan Airlines Backs Sri Lankan Student for Global ShakthiSAT Programme in India

Seneesa Goonewardena Represents Sri Lanka at Mission ShakthiSAT SriLankan Airlines has sponsored travel for Sri Lankan student representative Seneesa Goonewardena and ambassador Dr. Sulochana Segera to join Mission ShakthiSAT’s international STEM programme at Gautam Buddha University in India. National carrier sponsors travel for Sri Lanka’s student representative Seneesa Goonewardena and country ambassador Dr. Sulochana Segera […]

August 28, 2026

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Sri Lanka Approves Rs.7.5 Billion Interest-Free Paddy Loan Scheme for 2026 Yala Harvest

Sri Lanka Approves Rs.7.5bn Paddy Loan Scheme Small and medium-scale rice millers are set to receive interest-free financing of up to Rs.25 million to purchase paddy at government-guaranteed prices, as Sri Lanka expands its 2026 Yala procurement programme beyond the capacity of the Paddy Marketing Board. Published: 26 August 2026Dateline: Colombo, Sri LankaSri Lanka has […]

August 27, 2026

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Sri Lanka’s National Inflation Climbs to 7.2% in July, Highest in More Than Three Years

Food inflation accelerated to 4.9% and core inflation reached 6.0%, while non-food prices remained the largest contributor to the national increase. Sri Lanka’s national inflation rose to 7.2% in July 2026, its highest level since June 2023. Food inflation accelerated to 4.9%, non-food inflation remained elevated at 9.2%, and core inflation increased to 6.0%. Sri […]

August 27, 2026

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