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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Sri Lanka Expands ‘Suraksha’ Student Insurance Scheme with Enhanced Medical and Welfare Benefits

Sri Lanka Expands ‘Suraksha’ Student Insurance Scheme with Enhanced Medical and Welfare Benefits

Sri Lanka has expanded its Suraksha student insurance scheme, offering enhanced medical and welfare benefits to millions of schoolchildren nationwide. The upgraded programme, implemented through a new agreement between the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited and the Ministry of Education, provides increased financial protection for students in government, government-approved private, special needs, and pirivena…

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Sri Lanka Launches Nationwide Economic Census to Strengthen Agricultural Data and Planning

The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) of Sri Lanka has announced the launch of a comprehensive economic census aimed at collecting detailed data on the country’s agricultural sector. The initiative will cover key areas including crop cultivation, livestock management, and aquaculture, providing a clearer picture of the island’s primary production activities. Nearly 16,000 field…

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Sri Lanka Pre-schools Nursery Montessori News

Sri Lanka to Introduce Nationwide Preschool Curriculum from 2026

Sri Lanka will implement a unified national curriculum framework across all preschools starting in 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced. The announcement was made during a meeting of the Parliamentary Subcommittee on Education Reforms, chaired by the Prime Minister in her capacity as Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education. Dr. Amarasuriya confirmed…

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