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Dr. Amal Utum Herat: Jack of all trades and master of everything

Monday, 29 December 2025 03:15

Beyond relief: Building Sri Lanka’s digital disaster brain

Monday, 29 December 2025 02:52

The ‘Governance Hazard Window’: From election to emergency

Monday, 29 December 2025 02:36

Blueprint for financial resilience: The mission to transform Sri Lanka’s insurance industry

Monday, 29 December 2025 01:42

Christmas amidst climate catastrophe: Serenity of stillness

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:27

Gaza explodes in Sydney

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:26

Elephants in the fridge and humans in the wedge?

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:25

Debt relief as disaster relief: A timely call by international experts

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:24

Mitigating landslides in the upper catchments of Sri Lanka

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:22

Off track in Hill Country

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:21

Wise Christmas

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:20

India’s generosity in Ditwah’s wake; a partnership of reliability

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 00:51

When backing grows stronger, and when it subtly declines

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 00:48

Navigating bureaucratic autonomy and capacity: The path to public sector reforms

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 00:15

The need for 6Ps for strategic marketing

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 00:04

Adam Smith goes digital

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 00:00

From disaster to economic resilience

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 02:45

Rebuilding businesses after Cyclone Ditwah

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 02:26

Psychometric assessments: The hidden competitive advantage for employers

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 00:10

The call for immediate suspension of SL’s external sovereign debt payments

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 00:00

Cyclone Ditwah hits 2026 Budget

The Government’s fiscal position under the 2026 Budget has weakened sharply following the approval of a Rs. 500 billion Supplementary Estimate to fu ..

Budget deficit to Nov. down 73% YoY, cash surplus surges 109% to over Rs. 1.94 t

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:53

The Government’s fiscal performance continued to strengthen before the Ditwah crisis, with the Budget deficit in the 11 months to end-November 2025 ..

Depositors taken for a ride again? Alleged contempt of Court as F&G funds misused

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:49

Over 14 years after the collapse of the Finance & Guarantee (F&G) group, thousands of depositors say they are once again being failed — this time by ..

Lanka Realty Group invests Rs. 200 m in country’s largest outdoor LED display

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:48

Lanka Realty Investments PLC yesterday said that its subsidiary On’ally Holdings PLC has commissioned the country’s largest LED display at its pro ..

E.B. Creasy invests Rs. 500 m in Darley Butler

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:43

E.B. Creasy & Co., PLC (EBC) said on Friday it had invested Rs. 500 million in its subsidiary, Darley Butler & Co., Ltd., (DBCL), as part of the objec ..

Govt. to rollout ‘Sustainable Agriculture Program’ with Rs. 800 m loan facility from 2026

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:28

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved the launch of a new concessional agricultural loan scheme titled the “Sustainable Agric ..

Sathuta Builders gets contract for completion of 115-unit housing project in Colombo 7

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:27

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved the award of the contract for the planning and construction of the remaining work of the ..

Ne-Yo concert in Colombo postponed due to unforeseen circumstances

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:25

The Ne-Yo live in Sri Lanka concert scheduled to be held on 28 December has been postponed, the event organisers Brown Boy Presents announced yesterda ..

SEC defers Softlogic trading suspension until Aug. 2026

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:23

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has granted a deferment of the suspension of trading in the shares of Softlogic Holdings PLC ..

SEC defers Millennium Housing trading suspension until Aug. 2026

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:21

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has granted a deferment of the suspension of trading in the shares of Millennium Housing Dev ..

Govt. releases Rs. 106.2 m first-phase relief for Ditwah-hit industries

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:19

The Government has commenced the first phase of relief assistance to industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepre ..

India will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Lanka: Modi

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:14

A Special Letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi was delivered by India’s External Affairs ..

13,000 containers remain congested across all terminals at Colombo port

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:11

Over 13,000 containers remain congested at the Colombo port a top level meeting on the crisis was told yesterday. ..

Access Engineering gets contract for 615-unit housing project in Kirulapone

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:10

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the proposal presented by Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Anura Karunathilake on the re ..

Global economists call for suspension of Sri Lanka’s debt payments

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 04:01

IMF warns debt risks remain high as repayment capacity tightens

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:57

Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring has delivered measurable relief, but debt risks remain elevated and the country’s capacity to repay the Internation ..

SL crosses 2.3 m tourist arrivals

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:51

Sri Lanka crossed the 2.3 million tourist arrivals milestone on 26 December, marking its strongest post-crisis performance and edging towards passing ..

PickMe calls for urgent rule of law

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:49

Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC (PickMe) has formally written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) expressing grave concern over escalating i ..

Ne-Yo apologises to Sri Lankan fans after Colombo concert postponement

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:45

International R&B star Ne-Yo yesterday issued a personal apology to his Sri Lankan fans following the postponement of his scheduled concert in Colombo ..

CBSL slaps Rs. 9.5 m fine on seven firms for AML/CFT non-compliance

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:30

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said it has slapped a Rs. 9.5 million combined fine on two non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), two ..

December tourist surge gathers pace

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:28

The tourism sector has gathered pace through December, welcoming 154,609 visitors in the first 21 days of the month and lifting year-to-date (YTD) arr ..

Pakistan sells national carrier for $ 483 m

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:26

Pakistan on Tuesday successfully organised the privatisation process of the national flag carrier, selling it at PKR 135 billion (approx. $ 483 millio ..

Aeroform buys 30% stake in EML Consultants for Rs. 116 m

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:24

EML Consultants PLC yesterday said that Aeroform Ltd., has acquired a 29.9% stake in the company for Rs. 116.1 million. Aeroform Ltd., purchased 27 m ..

China airline to launch Beijing–Colombo service

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:22

Beijing Capital Airlines is set to commence direct flight operations between Beijing and Colombo from 31 January 2026, the Sri Lanka Embassy in China ..

Seven new Industry Consultancy Committees set up to strengthen policy coordination

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved the establishment of seven new Consultancy Committees covering key industry sectors, expa ..

India pledges $ 450 m reconstruction package for Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:15

India has committed a comprehensive reconstruction assistance package worth $ 450 million to support Sri Lanka’s recovery from the devastation cause ..

China offers support, expertise for “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” program

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:12

China is prepared to extend all necessary assistance to Sri Lanka at all times and is ready to share its experience under the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka ..

SriLankan Airlines launches post–Cyclone Ditwah destination recovery campaign

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:11

SriLankan Airlines has launched a one-month international destination promotion campaign on 16 December 2025, aimed at restoring global confidence in ..

Harsha rejects fresh calls to suspend debt repayments

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 03:18

THE main opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday strongly criticised renewed calls to suspend Sri Lanka’s ex ..

IMF says inflation to exceed 5% CBSL limit; BOP deficit to widen by $ 700 m

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:58

Sri Lanka faces an economic setback from Cyclone Ditwah that could wipe out between 2.5% and 5% of GDP, widen the balance of payments (BOP) gap by abo ..

Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka as Modi’s Special Envoy

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:56

Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday as Special Envoy of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his visit, Dr. Jaishankar is expecte ..

Budget deficit to Nov. down 73% YoY, cash surplus surges 109% to over Rs. 1.94 t

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:53

The Government’s fiscal performance continued to strengthen before the Ditwah crisis, with the Budget deficit in the 11 months to end-November 2025 ..

SL crosses 2.3 m tourist arrivals

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:51

Sri Lanka crossed the 2.3 million tourist arrivals milestone on 26 December, marking its strongest post-crisis performance and edging towards passing ..

Depositors taken for a ride again? Alleged contempt of Court as F&G funds misused

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:49

Over 14 years after the collapse of the Finance & Guarantee (F&G) group, thousands of depositors say they are once again being failed — this time by ..

PickMe calls for urgent rule of law

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:49

Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC (PickMe) has formally written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) expressing grave concern over escalating i ..

Lanka Realty Group invests Rs. 200 m in country’s largest outdoor LED display

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:48

Lanka Realty Investments PLC yesterday said that its subsidiary On’ally Holdings PLC has commissioned the country’s largest LED display at its pro ..

Ne-Yo apologises to Sri Lankan fans after Colombo concert postponement

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:45

International R&B star Ne-Yo yesterday issued a personal apology to his Sri Lankan fans following the postponement of his scheduled concert in Colombo ..

E.B. Creasy invests Rs. 500 m in Darley Butler

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:43

E.B. Creasy & Co., PLC (EBC) said on Friday it had invested Rs. 500 million in its subsidiary, Darley Butler & Co., Ltd., (DBCL), as part of the objec ..

CBSL slaps Rs. 9.5 m fine on seven firms for AML/CFT non-compliance

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:30

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said it has slapped a Rs. 9.5 million combined fine on two non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), two ..

Govt. to rollout ‘Sustainable Agriculture Program’ with Rs. 800 m loan facility from 2026

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:28

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved the launch of a new concessional agricultural loan scheme titled the “Sustainable Agric ..

December tourist surge gathers pace

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:28

The tourism sector has gathered pace through December, welcoming 154,609 visitors in the first 21 days of the month and lifting year-to-date (YTD) arr ..

Sathuta Builders gets contract for completion of 115-unit housing project in Colombo 7

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:27

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved the award of the contract for the planning and construction of the remaining work of the ..

Pakistan sells national carrier for $ 483 m

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:26

Pakistan on Tuesday successfully organised the privatisation process of the national flag carrier, selling it at PKR 135 billion (approx. $ 483 millio ..

Ne-Yo concert in Colombo postponed due to unforeseen circumstances

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:25

The Ne-Yo live in Sri Lanka concert scheduled to be held on 28 December has been postponed, the event organisers Brown Boy Presents announced yesterda ..

Aeroform buys 30% stake in EML Consultants for Rs. 116 m

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:24

EML Consultants PLC yesterday said that Aeroform Ltd., has acquired a 29.9% stake in the company for Rs. 116.1 million. Aeroform Ltd., purchased 27 m ..

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Health Ministry moves to strengthen drug quality testing standards

Sunday, 28 December 2025 11:20

A special discussion chaired by Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa was held at the Ministry of Health to strengthen mechanisms for ensuring drug qualit ..

Government launches child-friendly transport system

Saturday, 27 December 2025 22:14

Archbishop urges humble Christmas celebrations amid ongoing hardships

Saturday, 27 December 2025 21:42

Health Minister leads Sri Lankan delegation to WHO Traditional Medicine Summit in India

Saturday, 27 December 2025 21:08

Made in Sri Lanka Trade Fair opens in Weligama

Saturday, 27 December 2025 19:26

Sri Lanka Navy seizes over 193 kg of narcotics in deep-sea operation

Friday, 26 December 2025 22:06

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week concludes with “The Colombo Edit”

Thursday, 27 November 2025 03:28

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week showcases 18 designers at Cinnamon Life

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:00

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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eMudhra and LankaSign in strategic partnership to make digital signing seamless

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:28

KAL hosts inaugural Sri Lanka ATM business and technology gathering

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:27

First Capital Holdings appoints Lasith Nanayakkara as Chief Transformation Officer

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:25

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New level unlocked at The Shoppes

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:05

The Shoppes at City of Dreams Sri Lanka has just gone a level higher—literally. With the opening of the 8th floor, the lifestyle and retail destinat ..

Union Bank Choir performs at Sounds of the Season

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:03

Refined return above city: Vistas Rooftop Bar relaunch

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:01

Opinion and Issues

Public panic, mass displacement and criminal culpability

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:24

When Cyclone Ditwah hit Sri Lanka, people were caught unawares. Warnings were woefully inadequate or entirely missing, depending on where and in which ..

Dr. Amal Utum Herat: Jack of all trades and master of everything

Monday, 29 December 2025 03:15

Don’t take silence for recovery, we need to act before silence turns into hunger: FAO

Monday, 29 December 2025 03:05

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Beware of online scams relating to collection of donations/festive promotions

Monday, 29 December 2025 02:33

Sri Lankans continue to fall victim to internet/online fraud despite many awareness programs to warn them of such dangers. ..

Conservation of the Central Hills

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:00

The choice of Chief Cricket Selector

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 03:46

Anti-Terrorism legislation must uphold international law and human rights

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 02:13

Ranil’s offer

Monday, 22 December 2025 03:26

Govt. failure to act against its own will impact credibility

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:00

Special Report

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit focuses on Ditwah, reforms and growth

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:33

The Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025, the flagship annual forum of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, opened yesterday with over 800 partici ..

‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ Harvard APAC Regional Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

Experts hail Budget for consistency, discuss implementation hurdles and opportunities

Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

Business News

Apparel industry takes stock of recovery challenges at SLABA flagship forum

Prime Lands donates Rs. 200 m to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund

’’Rebuilding Sri Lanka’’ Fund gets Rs. 14.1 m in support

Damro gives Rs. 50 m to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund

NDB donates Rs. 50 m to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund

Round Table Sri Lanka delivers rapid, high-impact relief following Cyclone Ditwah

Prime Group stands with children of Police families affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Lion Brewery reaffirms commitment to flood resilience and community support in Biyagama

Rhino Roofing rises up to strengthen children’s education

Morison ‘Suwa Deya’ platform supports cyclone‑affected communities with purpose‑driven action

Several private companies donate to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’

Sri Lanka Insurance supports 1000 families in flood-affected areas

16th Jaffna International Trade Fair returns in January 2026

Taj Samudra, Colombo hosts India’s External Affairs Minister

Tariff reforms to ease bait fish imports for deep-sea fishing industry

Sahamitr Metal Pressure Containers gets contract to supply LPG cylinders for Litro Gas Lanka

Sri Lanka yet to fully gauge economic fallout of Cyclone Ditwah: Cabinet Spokesman

Cabinet approves new investment drive for prime land in Fort Colombo

Cabinet clears resumption of eight stalled hospital projects at revised cost of Rs. 16.2 b

Macktiles makes first export to Australia

BOI continues dialogue with industries as Ditwah disrupts production and exports

Sri Lankan business leaders explore strategic opportunities in Cambodia

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Dr. Amal Utum Herat: Jack of all trades and master of everything

Beyond relief: Building Sri Lanka’s digital disaster brain

The ‘Governance Hazard Window’: From election to emergency

Blueprint for financial resilience: The mission to transform Sri Lanka’s insurance industry

Christmas amidst climate catastrophe: Serenity of stillness

Gaza explodes in Sydney

Elephants in the fridge and humans in the wedge?

Debt relief as disaster relief: A timely call by international experts

Mitigating landslides in the upper catchments of Sri Lanka

Off track in Hill Country

Wise Christmas

India’s generosity in Ditwah’s wake; a partnership of reliability

When backing grows stronger, and when it subtly declines

Navigating bureaucratic autonomy and capacity: The path to public sector reforms

The need for 6Ps for strategic marketing

Adam Smith goes digital

From disaster to economic resilience

Rebuilding businesses after Cyclone Ditwah

Psychometric assessments: The hidden competitive advantage for employers

The call for immediate suspension of SL’s external sovereign debt payments

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CBSL slaps Rs. 9.5 m fine on seven firms for AML/CFT non-compliance

Ne-Yo concert in Colombo postponed due to unforeseen circumstances

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December tourist surge gathers pace

China airline to launch Beijing–Colombo service

Sathuta Builders gets contract for completion of 115-unit housing project in Colombo 7

Aeroform buys 30% stake in EML Consultants for Rs. 116 m

SEC defers Softlogic trading suspension until Aug. 2026

Several private companies donate to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’

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Apparel industry takes stock of recovery challenges at SLABA flagship forum

Prime Lands donates Rs. 200 m to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund

’’Rebuilding Sri Lanka’’ Fund gets Rs. 14.1 m in support

Damro gives Rs. 50 m to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund

NDB donates Rs. 50 m to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund

Round Table Sri Lanka delivers rapid, high-impact relief following Cyclone Ditwah

Prime Group stands with children of Police families affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Lion Brewery reaffirms commitment to flood resilience and community support in Biyagama

Rhino Roofing rises up to strengthen children’s education

Morison ‘Suwa Deya’ platform supports cyclone‑affected communities with purpose‑driven action

Several private companies donate to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’

Sri Lanka Insurance supports 1000 families in flood-affected areas

16th Jaffna International Trade Fair returns in January 2026

Taj Samudra, Colombo hosts India’s External Affairs Minister

Tariff reforms to ease bait fish imports for deep-sea fishing industry

Sahamitr Metal Pressure Containers gets contract to supply LPG cylinders for Litro Gas Lanka

Sri Lanka yet to fully gauge economic fallout of Cyclone Ditwah: Cabinet Spokesman

Cabinet approves new investment drive for prime land in Fort Colombo

Cabinet clears resumption of eight stalled hospital projects at revised cost of Rs. 16.2 b

Macktiles makes first export to Australia

BOI continues dialogue with industries as Ditwah disrupts production and exports

Sri Lankan business leaders explore strategic opportunities in Cambodia

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$ 35 m Humanitarian Priorities Plan for Ditwah victims