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Janashakthi Insurance appoints Hasitha Leanage and Hugh Terry as Independent Non‑Executive Directors
VentureTECH Invests in Sri Lankan-Founded Cybersecurity Company DeltaSpike to Strengthen Regional Security Operations
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD.
Sri Lanka stocks close down, capital goods, financials lead turnover

Lifestyle & Culture
Allianz Avurudu Negam Returns, Easing the Journey Home for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year
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Events
Gamer.LK Announces Geek Avurudu 2026 powered by Nestomalt Bringing a New Year Celebration for Sri Lanka’s Geek Community
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Economy & Market
IMF Backs Sri Lanka’s Reform Drive at Spring Meetings 2026
- 2026/04/18
Banking and Finance
ComBank teams up with Bancstac to strengthen digital payment infrastructure
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Fresh Updates from LankaTalks

Banking and Finance

Janashakthi Insurance appoints Hasitha Leanage and Hugh Terry as Independent Non‑Executive Directors

Apr 20 2026

Startup

VentureTECH Invests in Sri Lankan-Founded Cybersecurity Company DeltaSpike to Strengthen Regional Security Operations

Apr 20 2026

Money & Currencies

CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD.

Apr 20 2026

Economy & Market

Sri Lanka stocks close down, capital goods, financials lead turnover

Apr 20 2026

Events

LIMRA Holdings among Top 40 Outstanding Companies and achieves Gold at Best Management Practices Awards 2026

Apr 20 2026

Health & Well-being

Ceylinco Life Raises Concerns About Gaps in Retirement Planning in Sri Lanka

Apr 20 2026

Events

The Body Shop celebrates 50 years of being unapologetically “Rebellious by Nature”™

Apr 20 2026

Events

Sampath Bank Private Banking Hosts an Evening of Tradition & Connection for Eid

Apr 20 2026

Economy & Growth

Health & Well-being
Ceylinco Life Raises Concerns About Gaps in Retirement Planning in Sri Lanka
- 2026/04/20
Agriculture and Agri-Tech
North Central Province canal, a boon for agriculture
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Economy & Growth
Expressway revenue tops Rs. 441 million during New Year travel
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Logistics & Mobility
Can the Hambantota Port become Indian Ocean’s next nerve centre?
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Economy & Growth
President calls on Chief Prelate of Amarapura Chapter
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Banking & Finance

Banking and Finance
Janashakthi Insurance appoints Hasitha Leanage and Hugh Terry as Independent Non‑Executive Directors
- 2026/04/20
Health & Well-being
Ceylinco Life Raises Concerns About Gaps in Retirement Planning in Sri Lanka
- 2026/04/20
- 92
Events
Sampath Bank Private Banking Hosts an Evening of Tradition & Connection for Eid
- 2026/04/20
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Events
NDB Wealth Hosts Family Office Forum 2026 at Cinnamon Life Colombo
- 2026/04/20
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Entrepreneurship

XpressJobs Strengthens Its 360° Recruitment Ecosystem with InternJobs.lk

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Events

SDB bank marks Women’s Day 2026 with initiatives to support women’s wellbeing, entrepreneurship and financial empowerment

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Entrepreneurship

Record entrepreneur loans expected in 2026: Sunil Handunneththi

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Measures to expand Laksha Uyana Industrial Zone, establish gem research laboratory

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Entrepreneurship

Rs. 750 mn allocated to continue concessional loan scheme for young entrepreneurs

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Industry

Industry
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Events
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan Successfully Hosts Japan–Sri Lanka ICT Business Matching Event 2026
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Events

LIMRA Holdings among Top 40 Outstanding Companies and achieves Gold at Best Management Practices Awards 2026

Apr 20 2026

Events

The Body Shop celebrates 50 years of being unapologetically “Rebellious by Nature”™

Apr 20 2026

Events

Sampath Bank Private Banking Hosts an Evening of Tradition & Connection for Eid

Apr 20 2026

Sports

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Uniting Passion, People & Play: HUTCH Steps into the Rise of Sri Lanka Padel League 2026

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Sports

New ethics code for nationally-contracted players: SLC strengthens discipline code for national players

2026/04/20

Sports

Here and Now clinches Governor’s Cup 2026

2026/04/20

Sports

BSC swimmers shine at Intermediate Meet

2026/04/20

Sports

SMCV Cricket Tourney in Victoria

2026/04/20

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Champs Trinity eye back-to-back League Titles

2026/04/20

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Sri Lanka finish on top of Tri-Series standings

2026/04/20

Educations

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New Year celebrations at Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
- Apr 20, 2026
Skills & Education
Gateway Negombo to represent Sri Lanka at Monash University
- Apr 20, 2026
Skills & Education
Second school term for 2026 begins today
- Apr 20, 2026
Events
Sysco LABS Partners AHRP and Global Learning Lab to Drive Project GLO’s Growth in Sri Lanka
- Apr 17, 2026
Skills & Education
Distribution of Grade 1 activity books underway for 2026
- Apr 17, 2026
Skills & Education
7 key education stats: Sri Lanka’s PhD holders rise to 11,757
- Apr 17, 2026
Sports
Edu. ministry to develop school playgrounds across all districts
- Apr 16, 2026
Events
Oxford College of Business Secures Multiple Honours at Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026
- Apr 10, 2026
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Igniting New Year Cheer, Hope, and Digital Horizons in a Heartland School
- Apr 10, 2026

Tourism in Sri Lanka

Tourism and Hospitality

West Asia conflict: Sri Lanka among worst impacted in APAC: UN

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2026/04/20
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Tourism and Hospitality

Sri Lanka March tourism revenue plummets 37 pct as ME escalation bites

2026/04/18

Tourism and Hospitality

Why Sri Lanka Is the World’s Safest and Most Complete Tourism Destination in 2026

2026/04/18

Climate

Temporary shade shelter set up in Jaffna to protect travelers from heat

2026/04/17

Tourism and Hospitality

Germany’s Iconic “Dream Ship” MS Amadea arrives in Sri Lanka

2026/04/17

Events

Malaysia’s ‘ShadowFax’ motorbike team concludes Sri Lankan tourism tour

2026/04/17

Events

Sri Lanka – France Business Council Members’ Day

2026/04/16

Technology

Startup
VentureTECH Invests in Sri Lankan-Founded Cybersecurity Company DeltaSpike to Strengthen Regional Security Operations
- Apr 20, 2026
Events
SLT-MOBITEL recognized as Sri Lanka’s #1 Best Mobile Network by Ookla®
- Apr 20, 2026
Technology
Fintech Forum drives behavioural shift to a digital payment nation
- Apr 20, 2026
Technology
Exterminators PLC revolutionises termite management with AI-powered ‘Smart Missile 3G’
- Apr 20, 2026
Industry
Jazz Powers 1,000 Telecom Sites with Solar Energy in Partnership with Huawei
- Apr 19, 2026
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- Apr 17, 2026
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Roar Global supports inclusive growth through platform knowledge initiatives
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TikTok releases Q4 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report
- Apr 16, 2026
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AI chatbots give misleading medical advice 50% of the time, study finds
- Apr 16, 2026
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Online ticketing introduced for New Year return travel from Galle and Matara to Makumbura
- Apr 16, 2026

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