Sri Lanka News — Morning Edition, 16 July 2026 | සිනෙත් නිවුස්

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Ather Showcases Innovation at Colombo EV Motor Show 2026 with Strong Customer Engagement and New Feature Launches - Adaderana Biz English

Sri Lanka continues its path towards economic recovery and modernization, as various initiatives

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Adaderana Biz English Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka Daily FT UN News AP News Cricinfo ESPN Gulf Daily News (Bahrain) Moodie Davitt Report Newswire The island.lk Open Magazine orfonline.org The Conversation Reuters World Socialist Web Site Roar Media Al Jazeera DW.com

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Sri Lanka rupee at 336.30/45 to US dollar spot, bond yields broadly steady - EconomyNext

The Sri Lankan Rupee generally maintained stability against the US dollar this

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EconomyNext Economy Next

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Sri Lanka’s Colombo Municipal Council slashes entertainment tax to boost local arts

Recent developments in Sri Lanka include a tragic increase in the death toll

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Economy Next Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka news.cgtn.com BBC Divernet

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Sri Lanka services expands in June 2026 driven by financial, professional services: PMI

Sri Lanka's economic activity in June 202

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Economy Next TradingView

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Sri Lanka ports in focus as Colombo hosts maritime forum - EconomyNext

Colombo is set to host the 8th edition of the

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EconomyNext Economy Next

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NSA Ajit Doval meets top brass of Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar ahead of BIMSTEC National Secur - The Economic Times

India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval recently

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The Economic Times The Tribune WION EconomyNext

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Sri Lanka expands anti-dengue drive as deaths mount - Medical Xpress

Sri Lanka has intensified its national campaign against dengue fever as the number of

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Medical Xpress The Straits Times CNA France 24

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Gallery of BHC Colombo / Richard Murphy Architects - 2 - ArchDaily

Richard Murphy Architects has recently showcased its design for the British High Commission

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ArchDaily

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Sri Lanka intensifies fight against dengue and the mosquitos that cause the infection - news - Mongabay

Sri Lanka is currently grappling with several pressing environmental and public health challenges.

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news - Mongabay

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Sri Lanka maps out long-term BIA expansion, port development for 2027 budget - EconomyNext

Sri Lanka is strategically planning significant long-term infrastructure projects,

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EconomyNext Economy Next