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January 13, 2026

‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ National Programme Launched Today (LIVE)

Lanka News Web

Owner: Non-Transparent

Lanka News Web

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Audit firms under fresh scrutiny

Daily FT

Owner: Wijewardene Family

Daily Financial Times Sri Lanka

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Year Founded	2010
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January 13, 2026

IMF Team to Arrive for Fresh Talks on Sri Lanka’s Programme and Budget Adjustments

Lanka News Web

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Lanka News Web

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January 18, 2026

CEB Restructuring and Power Policy Trigger Business Sector Alarm

Lanka News Web

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Lanka News Web

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U19 WC: Australia top Group A after bowling SL out for 58

Dunya News

Owner: Mian Amer Mahmood

Dunya News

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Owned By	Mian Amer Mahmood through Dunya Media Group
Year Founded	2008
Website	https://dunyanews.tv/
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Publication Location	Pakistan, Lahore
Owner Country	Pakistan

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January 13, 2026

Gem Sri Lanka 2026 Wraps Up Successfully

Vietnam Investment Review

Owner: Vietnamese Government

Vietnam Investment Review

Gov't Institution

Owned By	Vietnamese Government through Ministry of Finance
Year Founded	1991
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January 18, 2026

SPC Financial Turnaround Signals Rare Stability in Public Healthcare

Lanka News Web

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Lanka News Web

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January 10, 2026

Sri Lankan Politician Condemns Violence Against Hindus In Bangladesh: 'India's Role Is Pivotal'

News18

Owner: Reliance Industries & Warner Bros. Discovery

News18

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Owned By	Reliance Industries (Mukesh Ambani, Chairman) through Network18 Media & Investments; Warner Bros. Discovery (Vanguard Group, Newhouse Broadcasting Corp & State Street Corporation, Largest Shareholders) through CNN
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Website	https://www.news18.com/
Domain Registration Year	1999
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Publication Location	India, Noida
Owner Country	India

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IMF targets should be revised after cyclone impact, says Sri Lanka central bank

Xinhua News Agency

Owner: Chinese Government

Xinhua News Agency

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Chinese Government through The State Council of the People's Republic of China
Year Founded	1931
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Publication Location	China, Beijing
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“Rebuilding Sri Lanka” To Be Launched Today

Newsfirst

Owner: Rajamahendran Family

Newsfirst

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Owned By	Rajamahendran Family through Capital Maharajah Organization Ltd & MTV Channel (Pvt) Ltd
Year Founded	2003
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Julie Chung Bids Farewell to Sri Lanka's President

Newsfirst

Owner: Rajamahendran Family

Newsfirst

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Superbrands, Super Lies: How Sri Lanka’s Biggest Banks Manufacture Glory by Paying for Praise

Sri Lanka Guardian

Owner: Nilantha Ilangamuwa

Sri Lanka Guardian

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Owned By	Nilantha Ilangamuwa
Year Founded	2007
Website	slguardian.org
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Publication Location	Sri Lanka,
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IMF Delegation to Visit Sri Lanka for Talks

Newsfirst

Owner: Rajamahendran Family

Newsfirst

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January 10, 2026

Sri Lanka central bank buys US$250mn in Dec, depreciating rupee : analysis

EconomyNext

Owner: Sergiy Melnik

Economy Next

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Owned By	Shamindra Kulamannage through Echelon Media (Pvt) Ltd
Year Founded	2012
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Apex AI takes Sri Lankan AI expertise global

Daily FT

Owner: Wijewardene Family

Daily Financial Times Sri Lanka

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Year Founded	2010
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January 10, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Export Push: Ad Hoc Drive or Calculated Boost? Critics Weigh In

Lanka News Web

Owner: Non-Transparent

Lanka News Web

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January 10, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Garment Industry Set to Soar under New UK Trade Rules

Lanka News Web

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Lanka News Web

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IMF path and tourism-led growth vital to secure Sri Lanka’s recovery: Panel

Daily FT

Owner: Wijewardene Family

Daily Financial Times Sri Lanka

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Year Founded	2010
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Sri Lanka's tourism earnings rise only marginally in 2025 despite higher arrivals

Xinhua News Agency

Owner: Chinese Government

Xinhua News Agency

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Chinese Government through The State Council of the People's Republic of China
Year Founded	1931
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CRIB becomes Corporate Partner of Bar Association of Sri Lanka

Daily FT

Owner: Wijewardene Family

Daily Financial Times Sri Lanka

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Year Founded	2010
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