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2028: Ranil Says Trouble – Government Says We Are Ready
POLITICS

2028: Ranil Says Trouble – Government Says We Are Ready

Former President warns heavier foreign-debt repayments could create another economic battle, while the NPP administration says stronger reserves and a…

byTeam Independent22/08/202622/08/2026
Farewell to Nanda Malini
NEWS

Farewell to Nanda Malini

Three days of national mourning as Sri Lanka remembers a voice which accompanied generations through love, political upheaval and social…

byTeam Independent22/08/202622/08/2026
Inflation Reaches 7.2% – Watch the Cost Of Living
ECONOMY

Inflation Reaches 7.2% – Watch the Cost Of Living

National inflation climbs to its highest level in more than three years as household prices begin demanding attention alongside the…

byTeam Independent22/08/202622/08/2026
Tourism Wants USD 4.2 Billion
NEWS

Tourism Wants USD 4.2 Billion

Sri Lanka launches six-market promotional drive after Middle East conflict disrupts arrivals, with 2.7 million visitors now targeted for 2026…

byTeam Independent22/08/202622/08/2026
The PTA Goes – But What Takes Its Place?
POLITICS

The PTA Goes – But What Takes Its Place?

Government says controversial detention and terrorism provisions have been altered in proposed replacement legislation, placing the emphasis firmly on what…

byTeam Independent22/08/202622/08/2026
Rs.7.5 Billion Goes to the Paddy Battle
ECONOMY

Rs.7.5 Billion Goes to the Paddy Battle

Interest-free financing will put more buyers into the Yala market as Government admits Paddy Marketing Board cannot purchase the entire…

byTeam Independent22/08/202622/08/2026
Prof Anil Jayantha: We Can Do It – USD 9 Bn
TOP STORY

Prof Anil Jayantha: We Can Do It – USD 9 Bn

Government confident foreign reserves can reach nine-billion-dollar mark by December, but larger debt repayments ahead mean Sri Lanka must keep…

byTeam Independent22/08/202622/08/2026
MAS Commits US$92 Million to Tamil Nadu as Sri Lanka Giant Expends in India
CHENNAI DESK

MAS Commits US$92 Million to Tamil Nadu as Sri Lanka Giant Expends in India

Sri Lanka’s MAS Holdings has committed approximately US$92 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Tamil Nadu, marking one of…

byTeam Independent21/08/202621/08/2026
Court Backs Speaker Over 21 AIADMK Legislators
CHENNAI DESK

Court Backs Speaker Over 21 AIADMK Legislators

Madras High Court dismisses challenge after party leadership condoned cross-voting that helped sustain Vijay’s minority government The Madras High Court…

byTeam Independent21/08/202621/08/2026
Vijay Demands Protection For the South’s Voice In Delimitation
CHENNAI DESK

Vijay Demands Protection For the South’s Voice In Delimitation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister uses Southern Zonal Council meeting to press the Centre on parliamentary representation, NEET, Cauvery water and…

byTeam Independent21/08/202621/08/2026

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