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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 03 Oct 2026, 03:18 PM IST

APSEZ Doubles Colombo Terminal Capacity to 3.2 Million TEUs in $750 Million Expansion

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. has expanded its Colombo terminal capacity to 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units, following a $750 million investment that materially lifts the facility’s strategic weight in the Indian Ocean trade network. The upgraded terminal is now positioned to handle nearly a quarter of the Port of Colombo’s targeted 13 million TEU capacity by 2028, underscoring Sri Lanka’s role as a transshipment hub and APSEZ’s growing regional footprint.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (12:39 AM IST)

APSEZ Doubles Colombo Terminal Capacity to 3.2 Million TEUs in $750 Million Expansion

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. has expanded its Colombo terminal capacity to 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units, doubling throughput through a $750 million investment. The upgrade positions the facility to handle nearly a quarter of the Port of Colombo’s targeted 13 million TEU capacity by 2028, underscoring the terminal’s growing strategic weight in Indian Ocean trade.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (10:22 AM IST)

APSEZ Doubles Colombo Terminal Capacity to 3.2 Million TEUs in $750 Million Expansion

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. has completed a $750 million expansion of its Colombo terminal, lifting annual capacity to 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUs. The enlarged facility is expected to handle nearly a quarter of the Port of Colombo’s targeted 13 million TEU capacity by 2028, strengthening the terminal’s role in South Asia’s transshipment network.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 01:36 AM IST

Nine Rameswaram Fishermen Held by Sri Lankan Navy on Poaching Charge

Nine fishermen from Rameswaram were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy after being accused of crossing into Sri Lankan waters for fishing, underscoring the persistent volatility of the Palk Strait. The latest detention is likely to renew pressure on Indian and Tamil Nadu authorities to pursue a diplomatic and humanitarian response while addressing the recurring livelihood crisis along the coast.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 02:41 AM IST

Dissanayake Cites India’s Katchatheevu Position as He Emphasises Stable Bilateral Ties

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pointed to India’s stated position before its Supreme Court that Katchatheevu belongs to Sri Lanka, using the issue to underscore what he described as generally good relations between the two neighbours. His remarks come after India’s Attorney General told the court last week that New Delhi did not intend to reopen the 1974 and 1976 agreements that settled the island’s status.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10 Oct 2026, 01:49 AM IST

Outrage Grows After Saudi Court Sentences Sri Lankan Worker to Death Over Facebook Post

Rights groups and campaigners are demanding that Saudi Arabia overturn a death sentence handed to a Sri Lankan migrant worker over a social media post, a case that has triggered international alarm over free expression and due process. The ruling, reported by multiple advocacy and media outlets, has intensified scrutiny of how blasphemy and online speech are prosecuted in the kingdom.

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Entities frequently referenced alongside Colombo:

Sri Lanka(3)Port of Colombo(3)Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.(3)India(2)Vizianagaram(1)Visakhapatnam(1)