Low quality coal: 250 gigawat hours of electricity to be lost

12 Apr 2026

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As many as 250 gigawatt-hours of electricity are expected to be lost over the three-month period of April, May, and June due to the use of inferior-quality coal, an Opposition politician alleged.

Real test for the NPP Government lies beyond the IMF programme

11 Apr 2026

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It is true that Sri Lanka has made significant gains in terms of macroeconomic stabilisation under the reforms initiated in terms of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility.

IMF watchful of NDB dealing with internal fraud

10 Apr 2026

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In the wake of an internal fraud rattling the National Development (NDB), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday that it is closely watching the situation and is in touch with the Central Bank.

Middle East war poses significant challenges to Sri Lanka – IMF

10 Apr 2026

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that despite the gains, Sri Lanka continues to face significant challenges due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

IMF stresses need for trade liberalisation, digitisation, regulatory streamlining to unlock growth in Sri Lanka

09 Apr 2026

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stressed today that Sri Lanka must also continue with trade liberalisation, digitalisation, regulatory streamlining, and labour market modernisation to unlock durable, inclusive growth.

Will Pakistan brokered initiative end Middle East war?

09 Apr 2026

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Iran’s Foreign Affairs Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi confirmed on social media that a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East has begun. He expressed gratitude to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, whom he cited as “my dear brothers.” Pakistan is acting as the intermediary in peace talks aimed at bringing the Israeli–US war on Iran to an end. US President Donald Trump has already acknowledged Islamabad’s role in

SriLankan Airlines restructuring; Government uncertain on path ahead

08 Apr 2026

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Despite having a principled position that SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, should be revitalized, the government still remains undecided whether it should involve the private sector or retain sole authority, according to Ports and Aviation Minister Anura Karunatilake.

Russian oil unlikely anytime soon

04 Apr 2026

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Sri Lanka is unlikely to secure a shipment of Russian oil anytime soon, as logistical arrangements are still under discussion while the one-month US sanctions waiver is due to expire on April 11, the Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka, Russia should not restrict energy deals according to US’s wish - Russian Deputy FM

02 Apr 2026

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Visiting Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Russia Andrey Rudenko said yesterday that Sri Lanka and Russia should not restrict support deals on energy when the United States allows it but to build it on a solid legal and economic foundation.

RUSSIA PREFERS LONG TERM ENERGY COOPERATION, NOT SPOT TRADE ON OIL, GAS - DEPUTY RUSSIAN FM

02 Apr 2026

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International dynamics keep changing in the present climax. The countries’ roles fast evolve. Sri Lanka is making fresh approaches in its engagements, particularly for energy security. Against the backdrop, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko is visiting Sri Lanka for a five-day diplomatic trip.

Invitation to use MRIA; Govt to follow up with three airlines - Minister

30 Mar 2026

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The government will follow up with three Middle East airlines - Qatar Airways, Emirates and Gulf Air - regarding the invitation for the use of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), a minister said.

IRIS Dena attack SL played its role as responsible, proactive and neutral littoral State- Pakistan Navy Chief

30 Mar 2026

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The security of the Indian Ocean is once again in the spotlight because of the US-Israeli war on Iran. Sri Lanka, once, sought the region to be declared a zone of peace.

Sri Lanka turns to India for diesel, furnace oil for power generation

28 Mar 2026

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is reported to have sought supplies of diesel and furnace oil from India for power generation, a highly placed source said.

Turkish Airlines increases flight frequency to Colombo amidst crisis in Middle East

26 Mar 2026

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Amidst flight disruptions, Turkish Airlines has decided to increase the frequency of flights between Istanbul and Colombo by two additional flights per week to assist stranded tourists and enable travellers’ access to Sri Lanka, Daily Mirror learns.

Only rain gods can save Sri Lanka from power crisis

26 Mar 2026

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Amidst disruption to global fuel supply, power generation is set to be a challenging task for Sri Lanka unless it rains sufficiently in the areas where the major hydropower reservoirs are located, an official said.

Sri Lanka, Russia to strike oil purchasing deal next week

25 Mar 2026

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Against the backdrop of disruptions to global oil supply, Sri Lanka expects to finalize an oil purchase deal with Russia next week, an official said.

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IRIS Dena came here at Sri Lanka’s invitation: Iranian envoy

24 Mar 2026

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Putting to rest speculation about the U.S. attack on an Iranian warship in Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which killed 104 Iranian sailors, Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alireza Delkhosh said yesterday that the vessel ‘IRIS Dena’ came here at the invitation of the Sri Lankan authorities.

Three Gulf airlines seek Mattala as contingency plan, Govt yet to firm up

23 Mar 2026

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In the midst of the widening conflict in the Middle East, three Gulf airlines have sought a request for the use of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) as a hub, but the government is yet to firm up the decision, an official said.

Middle East war: Sri Lanka needs strategic autonomy, energy, food security

23 Mar 2026

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As the Middle East inferno jumps its tracks, Sri Lanka finds itself uncomfortably close to the heat. With U.S. Envoy Sergio Gor touching down in a region reeling from torpedoed warships and $100-a-barrel oil, the island nation faces a brutal reckoning.

Global vessel shortage hits Sri Lanka fuel imports amid Middle East crisis

19 Mar 2026

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The shortage of vessels amid the Middle East crisis has hampered fuel imports for Sri Lanka, with the government now trying to discourage consumption as much as possible.