Sri Lanka’s GovPay Digital Platform Surpasses Rs. 1 Billion in Transactions, Onboards 200+ Government Institutions

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Digital Economy has announced a major milestone in the nation’s digital transformation efforts, as GovPay—the government’s unified digital payment platform—has surpassed Rs. 1 billion (approximately USD 3.3 million) in transactions and onboarded more than 200 government institutions across the country. Launched in February 2025, GovPay was developed by LankaPay in collaboration…

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Sri Lankan PM Highlights National Resilience and Digital-Economy Goals During Visit by Indian Tech Leaders

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the country’s rapid recovery from recent floods and landslides, attributing the progress to the resilience and unity of its people.“We have taken a blow, but we are far from fallen,” she said while addressing senior members of India’s NASSCOM Executive Committee and Sri Lanka’s SLASSCOM on…

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DFCC BANK PARTNERS WITH DFC UNITED STATES FOR USD 150 MN BILATERAL LOAN TO SUPPORT THE MSME SECTOR

DFCC BANK PARTNERS WITH DFC UNITED STATES FOR USD 150 MN BILATERAL LOAN TO SUPPORT THE MSME SECTOR

DFCC Bank, one of the premier commercial Banks in Sri Lanka, in its path towards securing a resilient nation through the facilitation of equitable and inclusive economic growth, seeks to comprehensively utilize one of the largest credit lines of USD 150 Mn available to the Bank from the U.S. government’s International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)….

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Sri Lanka Enacts Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2025 to Strengthen Digital Privacy

Sri Lanka Enacts Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 2025

Sri Lanka has taken another major step toward strengthening digital governance and privacy rights with the enactment of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 2025. On October 30, 2025, Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, officially bringing the legislation into force. The…

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A/L Examination Postponed Due to Severe Weather and Cyclone Conditions Sri Lanka

A/L Examination Postponed Indefinitely Due to Severe Weather and Cyclone Conditions

The Department of Examinations has announced that the GCE Advanced Level Examination has been postponed indefinitely due to the prevailing severe weather and cyclone conditions affecting many parts of Sri Lanka. Commissioner General of Examinations stated that this decision was taken to ensure the safety of students and examination staff. Most A/L subjects scheduled from…

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Sri Lanka Central Bank Tightens Loan Limits on Vehicle Purchases

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), acting in its role as the country’s macroprudential authority, has announced new limits on loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for vehicle financing. The revised regulations apply to licensed commercial banks, licensed specialized banks, licensed finance companies (LFCs), and registered finance leasing establishments (RFLEs). Effective from November 8, credit facilities granted…

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