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Sri Lanka Forecasts Over 5% Growth in 2026 After Cyclone Reconstruction

Sri Lanka expects its economy to expand by more than 5 percent in 2026, supported by reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, a senior government minister said on Wednesday.  The cyclone, which struck in late November, killed nearly 650 people and affected around 10 percent of the country’s 22 million population. It caused extensive damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and tea estates, with rebuilding costs estimated at up to $7 billion, as the country continues to recover from its 20

18 Dec, 2025

‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund Tops Rs. 4.2 Billion in Donations

The government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, set up to assist communities impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, has amassed contributions exceeding Rs. 4.28 billion, Finance Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma announced. Dr. Suriyapperuma highlighted that the vast majority of the support, around Rs. 4.26 billion, came from local business leaders, with the remaining amount contributed via direct foreign currency transfers. In total, donations to the fund have surpassed USD 13.8 million, including more

20 Dec, 2025

Dasun Shanaka Retained as Sri Lanka T20 Captain Through 2026 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has confirmed that Dasun Shanaka will remain captain of the national T20 team until the 2026 T20 World Cup. The announcement was made by newly appointed SLC Chief Selector Pramodya Wickremesinghe. Following his appointment as Chief Selector, Pramodya Wickremesinghe confirmed that the 25-player World Cup squad named by the previous committee will remain unchanged. Shanaka will therefore lead the side in the forthcoming T20 series against Pakistan and England, scheduled to

20 Dec, 2025