Year: 2026
Rs. 26.5 billion allocated to strengthen electricity grid, expand battery storage and smart metering
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government has allocated Rs. 26.5 billion to strengthen the security and reliability of Sri Lanka’s electricity grid,...
Sri Lanka plans expanding FTA with India, new FTAs with China, Oman and UAE
By The Pulseline News Desk President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced plans to pursue new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and expand existing trade...
Government plans dedicated investment promotion company, investor protection laws and reforms
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government plans to establish a dedicated investment promotion company staffed by foreign investment professionals and operating outside...
Government plans new labour laws, State Property Management Act and National Statistics Bill
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government is planning a series of legislative reforms covering employer-employee relations, the management of State assets and...
Sri Lanka’s global standing improves across credit ratings, corruption and tourism, says President
By The Pulseline News Desk President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has highlighted improvements in Sri Lanka’s international standing across several key sectors, pointing to...
President says high-level committee to recommend next steps after IMF’s EFF programme
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government has appointed a high-level committee to examine Sri Lanka’s economic policy options and recommend the next...
Government has capacity to meet foreign debt payments over the next two years, says President
By The Pulseline News Desk President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that the Government has sufficient liquidity and financial capacity to meet Sri...
SriLankan Airlines’ Rs. 528 billion losses put Treasury support under scrutiny
By The Pulseline News Desk President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has questioned how long the Treasury can continue to shoulder the financial burden of...
2027 Budget: Government shifts focus from economic stabilization to transformation
By The Pulseline News Desk President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared that the Government’s priority is to navigate Sri Lanka through its current...
Government gazettes Public-Private Partnerships Bill to attract private investments
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government has gazetted the proposed Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Bill, seeking to establish a dedicated national agency and...
