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February 25, 2026
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IRCSL transforms Sri Lanka’s insurance industry with first-ever Centralized Insurance Data Repository
COLOMBO : The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) in collaboration with Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB) has officially unveiled the Centralized Insurance Data Repository marking a new chapter in the country’s insurance sector. The initiative was conceptualized under the leadership and guidance of Dr. Ajith, Chairman of the IRCSL, whose commitment...
Business, Economy
February 25, 2026
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60 Sri Lankan Journalists and Media Professionals Complete Specialized Training Programmes on Media Management in India
COLOMBO :Two groups of Sri Lankan journalists and media professionals successfully completed week-long Specialized Training Programmes on Media Management at the Dr. MCR Human Resource Development Institute of Telangana (MCRHRD), Hyderabad, India. The first batch of 30 participants attended the programme from 26–31 January 2026, and the second batch of 30 participants from 16–21 February...
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February 24, 2026
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Sri Lanka reports drop in inflation rate for January 2026
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka’s National Consumer Price Index for the month of January 2026 was officially announced. According to this, the inflation rate, which was reported at 2.9% in December 2025, has decreased to 2.4% in January 2026, as stated by the Department of Census and Statistics. The target inflation rate for the food category,...
Business, Economy
February 24, 2026
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Give Indian citizenship to Sri Lankan refugees in India- Manor Ganesan
COLOMBO : The Sri Lankans living in India as refugees should be offered a clear and dignified choice, either acquire Indian citizenship or retain Sri Lankan citizenship and continue residing in refugee camps until conditions allow them to return home safely. Many of these individuals have been living in camps for decades, since the 1980s....
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February 24, 2026
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Ceylon Tea Takes Center Stage at 78th National Independence Day Diplomatic Reception in Beijing
Ceylon Tea was prominently promoted at the Diplomatic Reception held at the St. Regis Beijing on 5 February 2026 marking the 78th Independence Day of Sri Lanka. The event was attended by the members of the diplomatic corps, senior Chinese government officials, and the Chinese business community, including prominent stakeholders of the tea trade. A dedicated...
Business, Economy

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