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The Judicial Service Commission: A review of the Speaker’s ruling

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:55

Clean Sri Lanka: Can a lofty vision overcome systemic corruption?

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:50

Iqbal Athas spoke truth to power with rare courage, discipline, and integrity

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:15

The legacy Iqbal Athas left behind

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:14

How India fits into Sri Lanka’s post-crisis growth strategy

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka must prepare and act before the next floods

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:24

Rebuilding for resilience: Can impact investing work in Sri Lanka?

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:22

National Electricity Policy/Tariff Policy to the benefit of who?

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:20

Trump effect in South Asia: The spectre of regional hegemonism

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:40

Extractive capitalism and Trump’s adventurism

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:28

Iran at the crossroads: Internal unrest, external containment, and prolonged national rupture

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:24

PSTA: Terrorism without terror continues

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:20

Why the 2005 Tourism Act must be retained and refined, not repealed

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:00

Electricity reform must be driven by economics, not outdated assumptions

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:53

Easter without answers: Why power has still failed the dead

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:44

The real issue in Sri Lanka’s tax system is administration, not policy

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:35

Making TIN mandatory for vehicle registration in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:09

Beyond relief : AKD’S national path to recovery through Presidential Task Force

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 03:58

Foreign exchange on wheels: Reducing Sri Lanka’s FX burden while making vehicle ownership affordable

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 02:57

“The talk is by palanquin, but the journey is by foot’’- Depictive of Sri Lanka’s FDI efforts

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 01:09

Sri Lanka targets high-value Indian travellers

Sri Lanka Tourism has successfully concluded a major tourism promotion initiative in India, its largest source market, covering key cities including D ..

Tourist arrivals top 131,000 in first 15 days of January

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:20

The tourism industry is experiencing a striking influx as the country welcomed over 131,000 tourists in the first 15 days of the month, kicking off 20 ..

CSE ends week flat, ASPI inches up to new high

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:18

The Colombo stock market ended the week on a new high despite closing flat yesterday. ..

Brazil – Asia Chamber of Commerce shows keen interest in Sri Lanka Expo 2026

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:17

The Brazil – Asia Chamber of Commerce has shown keen interest in participating in the Sri Lanka Expo 2026 this June and commenced initial discussion ..

President in Jaffna: Zero tolerance for racism

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:15

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday reaffirmed his Government’s zero-tolerance policy towards racism and pledged to fully resolve the housi ..

Oil prices drop as global supply outlook improves

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:14

Global oil prices dropped significantly yesterday as concerns over Iran eased, and new supply data from the United States, Venezuela, and the Middle E ..

Search begins for investors to develop Pelwatte Sugar Factory as tourist attraction

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:13

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved a proposal to identify investors to develop selected areas of the Pelwatte Sugar Factory premises into tou ..

Govt. to hold pre-EOI meeting ahead of Canwill Holdings divestiture

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:30

The Finance Ministry will hold a pre-Expression of Interest (EOI) meeting with interested parties ahead of the proposed divestiture of Canwill Holding ..

Industry bodies flag gaps, urge overhaul of Draft National Electricity Policy

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:26

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, together with the American Chamber of Commerce, Exporters Association of Sri Lanka, Federation of Renewable Energy Dev ..

IRD sets Rs. 2.4 t revenue target for 2026

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:24

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has been assigned a revenue target of Rs. 2,402 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, IRD Commissioner General Nandana ..

FAO appeals for $ 16.5 m to restore agrifood livelihoods post-Ditwah

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:22

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO) Headquarters in Rome has issued an appeal calling for international assistance of $ 16.5 million ..

SPC posts strong financial turnaround in 2025

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:20

The State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka (SPC) has registered an impressive improvement in its financial performance in 2025, marking one of ..

Luxembourg Stock Exchange embraces Sarvodaya Development Finance

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:00

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) recently welcomed Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) with two sustainability bonds, which are now display ..

Cabinet clears Basic Transfer Plan for CEB restructuring

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:40

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the Basic Transfer Plan prepared by the Power Sector Reform Secretariat, marking a significant step in the ..

Govt. moves to ease credit bottlenecks for entrepreneurs

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:30

The Government has rolled out a series of policy and financing reforms aimed at easing longstanding credit bottlenecks faced by entrepreneurs, as part ..

CBSL 2026 policy agenda points to steady rates: First Capital Research

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:19

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) Policy Agenda for 2026 signals a vigilant but steady monetary stance in the year ahead, with policy rates lik ..

‘There’s something truly magical about Sri Lanka’: Julie Chung

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:18

As she prepares to depart Colombo after nearly four years, outgoing United States Ambassador Julie Chung struck a warm but forward-looking note, refle ..

China and Canada agree to tariff cuts

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:16

China and Canada have agreed to roll back a series of punitive tariffs following high-level talks in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and ..

Cabinet approves updated National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:14

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved the implementation of the updated National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy, aimed at ensuring the sustain ..

Poverty, food insecurity compounded by Ditwah

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:14

Sri Lanka’s first nationally representative multi-thematic household survey has found that just before Cyclone Ditwah, more than one in four househo ..

IMF fact-finding team due next week

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:34

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will visit Sri Lanka from 22 to 28 January on a fact-finding mission to assess the economic impact of Cyclon ..

President launches 50 MW Hayleys Fentons Mannar wind power project

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:27

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday launched the 50 MW wind power project developed by Hayleys Fentons Ltd., in Mannar, with the Government a ..

Regulator issues public alert, files CID complaint against Blue Ocean Securities, BOMate app

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:25

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) yesterday said it has lodged a formal complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department ( ..

Unemployment rises in 3Q after two quarters of stability as labour force expands

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate increased to 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025, the highest since the third quarter of 2024, reversing the steady impr ..

UNDP calls for inclusive access to recovery financing

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:21

Nearly all communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka suffered damage to homes, roads and other critical infrastructure, according to a new U ..

Where soft power finds its voice, as a city speaks to the world

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:08

By Dilrukshi Fernando On a warm Colombo afternoon at Cinnamon Lakeside, the language was unusually non corporate. The talk, unfolding against the st ..

PUCSL rules out electricity tariff change for Q1 2026

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:50

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday said there will be no revisions to electricity tariffs during the first quarter of 2026 ..

Port City Colombo secures $ 300 m FDI for Phase II

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:32

CHEC Port City Colombo Ltd., the primary developer of Port City Colombo, has pledged approximately $ 300 million in foreign direct investment to advan ..

Ravi K. warns Sri Lanka’s recovery still on fiscal knife-edge

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:28

Former Finance Minister and MP Ravi Karunanayake has cautioned that Sri Lanka’s economic recovery in 2026, while showing visible improvement on the ..

Tourist arrivals top 131,000 in first 15 days of January

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:20

The tourism industry is experiencing a striking influx as the country welcomed over 131,000 tourists in the first 15 days of the month, kicking off 20 ..

CBSL 2026 policy agenda points to steady rates: First Capital Research

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:19

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) Policy Agenda for 2026 signals a vigilant but steady monetary stance in the year ahead, with policy rates lik ..

CSE ends week flat, ASPI inches up to new high

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:18

The Colombo stock market ended the week on a new high despite closing flat yesterday. ..

‘There’s something truly magical about Sri Lanka’: Julie Chung

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:18

As she prepares to depart Colombo after nearly four years, outgoing United States Ambassador Julie Chung struck a warm but forward-looking note, refle ..

Brazil – Asia Chamber of Commerce shows keen interest in Sri Lanka Expo 2026

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:17

The Brazil – Asia Chamber of Commerce has shown keen interest in participating in the Sri Lanka Expo 2026 this June and commenced initial discussion ..

China and Canada agree to tariff cuts

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:16

China and Canada have agreed to roll back a series of punitive tariffs following high-level talks in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and ..

President in Jaffna: Zero tolerance for racism

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:15

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday reaffirmed his Government’s zero-tolerance policy towards racism and pledged to fully resolve the housi ..

Cabinet approves updated National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:14

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved the implementation of the updated National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy, aimed at ensuring the sustain ..

Oil prices drop as global supply outlook improves

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:14

Global oil prices dropped significantly yesterday as concerns over Iran eased, and new supply data from the United States, Venezuela, and the Middle E ..

Poverty, food insecurity compounded by Ditwah

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:14

Sri Lanka’s first nationally representative multi-thematic household survey has found that just before Cyclone Ditwah, more than one in four househo ..

Search begins for investors to develop Pelwatte Sugar Factory as tourist attraction

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:13

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved a proposal to identify investors to develop selected areas of the Pelwatte Sugar Factory premises into tou ..

IMF fact-finding team due next week

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:34

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will visit Sri Lanka from 22 to 28 January on a fact-finding mission to assess the economic impact of Cyclon ..

Govt. to hold pre-EOI meeting ahead of Canwill Holdings divestiture

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:30

The Finance Ministry will hold a pre-Expression of Interest (EOI) meeting with interested parties ahead of the proposed divestiture of Canwill Holding ..

President launches 50 MW Hayleys Fentons Mannar wind power project

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:27

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday launched the 50 MW wind power project developed by Hayleys Fentons Ltd., in Mannar, with the Government a ..

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Windscape Mannar wind power plant connected to national grid

Saturday, 17 January 2026 14:35

A 20-megawatt wind power plant, ‘Windscape Mannar’, constructed by CEYLEX Renewables, was officially connected to the national grid on Thursday (1 ..

China, Sri Lanka reaffirm strategic partnership during Wang Yi’s transit visit

Thursday, 15 January 2026 21:15

China donates school uniform fabric to support Sri Lankan students

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 10:20

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 to showcase trade and investment opportunities in June

Sunday, 11 January 2026 22:15

Sri Lanka, Germany sign €188 Million debt restructuring agreement

Saturday, 10 January 2026 14:01

Indian Army Chief visits Sri Lanka, strengthens military ties

Friday, 9 January 2026 22:29

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Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

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Industry veteran Vasee Nesiah takes the helm as KBSL’s new CEO

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 03:20

Fcode Labs marks a year of growth and achievement at Awards Night 2025

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 03:19

Apex AI takes Sri Lankan AI expertise global

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 03:18

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Timeless Bollywood Melodies on 23 January

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:00

The High Commission of India in Colombo will host the Timeless Bollywood Melodies concert, as part of the celebrations of the 77th Republic Day of Ind ..

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Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:00

Pyramid Wilmar helps build next generation of professional chefs

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:00

Opinion and Issues

The Judicial Service Commission: A review of the Speaker’s ruling

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:55

IT was reported that Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has rejected a motion submitted to him by 31 Members of Parliament requesting the appointment of a ..

President urged to operationalise National Women’s Commission

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:54

Clean Sri Lanka: Can a lofty vision overcome systemic corruption?

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:50

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Iqbal Athas’s passing marks end of an era in journalism

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:49

Many times the term ‘end of an era’ is used too loosely but in the case of Iqbal Athas, one of the senior-most and trailblazing journalists in the ..

Meaningful Opposition to Government

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:00

Stop misusing the Criminal Investigation Department

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:00

Harini’s future as Education Minister

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:43

Black January and renewed hope

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 00:38

Aloka, the mascot of peace

Monday, 12 January 2026 04:51

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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

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Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

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‘National Business Excellence Awards 2026’ officially launched

Concord Apparel and Concord Footwear win Presidential Export Awards

Sun Match Company’s Soorya brand shines as Silver Sponsor of JITF 2026

People’s Bank celebrates Thai Pongal

EDEX Expo 2026 Colombo edition kicks off

MTI strategises industrial development for Zimbabwe’s Sovereign Fund

Sri Lanka apparel sector makes strong showing at Source Fashion London 2026

WindForce secures 50 MW Mullikulam Lot 1 wind power project

Hashan Haputhanthri appointed CMO of Remarko Bakers and Caterers

Vidullanka, David Pieris consortium secure Mullikulam wind project Lot 2

Sri Lanka makes packaging history with Tetra Recart

SLT-MOBITEL partners MegaPay powering seamless eSIM onboarding

Arava wins Presidential Export Award for excellence in coconut substrate products

AMAMI hotel supplies brand Ranyan Industries wins Silver and top achiever title at CNCI Awards

Anton drinking water pipes set benchmark with NSF certification

Nations Trust Bank partners KOKO

Walkers Tours partners IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo

KITZ Corporation Japan alleges branded plumbing products being imitated

Govt. to lease underutilised State plantation lands to boost investment, productivity

Shing Kwan Group donates $ 100,000 to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund

LAUGFS Life Sciences partners MRI to launch Sri Lanka’s first public allergy awareness wristbands

Spark Tank: Final pitch showcases homegrown healthcare innovation and intrapreneurial talent

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The Judicial Service Commission: A review of the Speaker’s ruling

Clean Sri Lanka: Can a lofty vision overcome systemic corruption?

Iqbal Athas spoke truth to power with rare courage, discipline, and integrity

The legacy Iqbal Athas left behind

How India fits into Sri Lanka’s post-crisis growth strategy

Sri Lanka must prepare and act before the next floods

Rebuilding for resilience: Can impact investing work in Sri Lanka?

​National Electricity Policy/Tariff Policy to the benefit of who?

Trump effect in South Asia: The spectre of regional hegemonism

Extractive capitalism and Trump’s adventurism

Iran at the crossroads: Internal unrest, external containment, and prolonged national rupture

PSTA: Terrorism without terror continues

Why the 2005 Tourism Act must be retained and refined, not repealed

Electricity reform must be driven by economics, not outdated assumptions

Easter without answers: Why power has still failed the dead

The real issue in Sri Lanka’s tax system is administration, not policy

Making TIN mandatory for vehicle registration in Sri Lanka

Beyond relief : AKD’S national path to recovery through Presidential Task Force

Foreign exchange on wheels: Reducing Sri Lanka’s FX burden while making vehicle ownership affordable

“The talk is by palanquin, but the journey is by foot’’- Depictive of Sri Lanka’s FDI efforts

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‘National Business Excellence Awards 2026’ officially launched

Concord Apparel and Concord Footwear win Presidential Export Awards

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People’s Bank celebrates Thai Pongal

EDEX Expo 2026 Colombo edition kicks off

MTI strategises industrial development for Zimbabwe’s Sovereign Fund

Sri Lanka apparel sector makes strong showing at Source Fashion London 2026

WindForce secures 50 MW Mullikulam Lot 1 wind power project

Hashan Haputhanthri appointed CMO of Remarko Bakers and Caterers

Vidullanka, David Pieris consortium secure Mullikulam wind project Lot 2

Sri Lanka makes packaging history with Tetra Recart

SLT-MOBITEL partners MegaPay powering seamless eSIM onboarding

Arava wins Presidential Export Award for excellence in coconut substrate products

AMAMI hotel supplies brand Ranyan Industries wins Silver and top achiever title at CNCI Awards

Anton drinking water pipes set benchmark with NSF certification

Nations Trust Bank partners KOKO

Walkers Tours partners IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo

KITZ Corporation Japan alleges branded plumbing products being imitated

Govt. to lease underutilised State plantation lands to boost investment, productivity

Shing Kwan Group donates $ 100,000 to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund

LAUGFS Life Sciences partners MRI to launch Sri Lanka’s first public allergy awareness wristbands

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