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Why the IMF agenda in Sri Lanka must be people-centred

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 02:41

Is Sri Lanka a wounded State? A perspective

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 01:52

Reforming the reformists and reforms of education

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 01:33

Financial ghosting: What happens when banks ignore customers after onboarding

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 00:29

India AI Impact Summit: Global South’s AI moment and a shared future with Sri Lanka

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:39

Digital banking hype: More to be done to make it inclusive

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:33

Legislators’ pensions: Denying a legitimate expectation

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:23

The digital reckoning

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:10

Is Sri Lanka entering a ‘disaster inequality trap’ after Cyclone Ditwah?

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:08

Rebuilding farming after Cyclone Ditwah: A reform agenda, not a repair job

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:28

Independence: Of nations, institutions and individuals

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:26

How to create jobs for the world’s 1.2 b new workers

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:25

AI, AI, AI, woe is me or, how to save the world from rogue artificial intelligence

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:24

Leading through the Antarctic night: The boss, the balcony, and the brass ring

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:18

Executives: Discover the power of strategic silence

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:18

Feedback is not an autopsy of failure, it is the heartbeat of growth

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:16

“China shock” or “China opportunity”?

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:02

Tamil Eelam movement revives amidst AKD Presidency

Thursday, 12 February 2026 02:43

Balance Sheet restructuring: What it means, when it makes sense, and lessons from Sri Lanka

Thursday, 12 February 2026 00:43

MSME recovery in post-Ditwah Sri Lanka: Turning geographic data into action

Thursday, 12 February 2026 00:32

ISB yields ease despite Ditwah, signalling solid market confidence in Sri Lanka: Treasury

Yields on Sri Lanka’s restructured International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs) have declined steadily since the debt exchange, with Treasury Secretary Dr. ..

Cricket fever drives 40,000 weekend arrivals for India-Pakistan T20 clash

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:27

Sri Lanka registered nearly 40,000 tourist arrivals over the weekend as fans flocked to Colombo for the most-anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup ..

Manufacturing and services sectors kick off 2026 with improvement

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:24

The manufacturing and services sectors have kicked off 2026 with expansions, but at a slower rate compared to the seasonal peak in December 2025, as p ..

IMF Chief arrives in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:22

A special delegation led by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday afternoon on a ..

WindForce secures battery storage awards worth Rs. 21 b

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:21

WindForce PLC yesterday announced that it has received Letters of Award for 12 standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under Sri Lank ..

UK Deputy PM visits Sri Lanka to strengthen UK-Sri Lanka partnership

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:18

UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy will visit Sri Lanka today to reaffirm the UK–Sri Lanka partnership and witness the UK’s humanitarian respons ..

Sri Lanka turns more optimistic amid strong Govt. approval: Mood of the Nation poll

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:25

Economic policy think tank Verité Research yesterday said that the approval rating of the Government polled at 65% in early February, in the latest r ..

Hospitality veteran Kamal Munasinghe takes helm at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:21

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams yesterday announced the appointment of Kamal Munasinghe as its General Manager, effective 15 February 2026. ..

Reserves dip marginally in Jan. to $ 6.82 b

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:09

Gross official reserves amounted to $ 6.82 billion as at end-January, down a marginal 0.15% from a month ago, while gold reserves increased 26% to $ 1 ..

Related parties reduce Cargills Bank holdings

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:06

Related companies CT Holdings PLC and Cargills (Ceylon) PLC have disposed of a combined 10.05% stake in Cargills Bank PLC in the market. ..

Sri Lanka’s airports post strongest year since crisis as traffic, airlines and regional hubs gain momentum

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:54

Sri Lanka’s aviation sector delivered its strongest performance in years in 2025, signalling a broad-based recovery in passenger traffic, airline co ..

Sri Lanka’s SMEs need more than relief: They need reform, protection

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:03

Sri Lanka’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have taken repeated blows over the past six years. A high-level webinar hosted on 31 January by the ..

ADB affirms long-term support for Sri Lanka in meeting with AKD

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:17

The newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, Shannon Cowlin, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara ..

Govt. sets 2029 target for universal high-speed broadband

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:15

Officials of the Digital Economy Ministry outlined plans to provide every citizen with high-speed broadband connectivity by 2029, highlighting a signi ..

Sri Lanka climbs to 107th in 2025 Corruption Index

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:14

Sri Lanka improved its position in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), rising 14 places to rank 107th out of 180 countries, according to Tran ..

IFC finances CBL Group’s accelerated global expansion

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:26

To strengthen a leading Sri Lankan manufacturer’s global presence, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, ha ..

Strategic Development Projects get new structure for tax holidays

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:23

The Government has issued fresh regulations defining eligibility criteria and tax concessions for projects seeking classification as Strategic Develop ..

CoPF approves Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:21

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill at a meeting held in Parliament. ..

Low global integration favours Sri Lanka under ‘Buy European Only’ policy: Frontier Research

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:20

The EU has agreed to proceed with its proposed ‘Buy European Only’ policy, reinforcing a shift towards strategic autonomy and regional supply chai ..

15 private jets bring fans for India-Pakistan T20 clash

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:28

Sri Lanka witnessed a spike in private jet arrivals over the weekend as high-net-worth cricket fans and VIPs flew in for the much-anticipated India-Pa ..

Losses from low-grade coal cost CEB Rs. 2.8 b

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:23

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has estimated direct losses of Rs. 2,796 million from four coal shipments supplied to the Lakvijaya Power Plant, wi ..

China to implement zero-tariff policy for 53 African States

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:16

China will fully implement zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations starting 1 May. ..

Access invests $ 6.9 m in cyclotron radiopharmaceutical facility

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:07

Access Engineering PLC will invest nearly $ 6.9 million in the establishment of a cyclotron-based radiopharmaceutical production facility in Sri Lanka ..

CEB requests 13.56% electricity tariff hike for 2Q

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:05

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) regarding an electricity tariff re ..

35 years after displacement of Northern Muslims, a new generation takes steps towards reconciliation

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:27

Inside a crowded hall at the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association in Colombo 7, M. M. Safwan stood still, smiling politely with the attendees of a photog ..

Hayleys delivers robust performance with Rs. 14 b PAT for 9 months

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:17

The Hayleys Group said yesterday it has delivered a robust performance amidst persistent global volatilities and environmental disruptions during the ..

CSE ends volatile week on the up

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:16

The ASPI ended up 0.24% or 57.33 points at 23,709.84 and the S&P SL20 was up 0.29% or 19.21 points at 6,618.73. ..

Waruna Sri Dhanapala appointed Digital Economy Secretary

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:14

Waruna Sri Dhanapala has been appointed Digital Economy Secretary by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. ..

Tourist arrivals surge amidst ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:12

The ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has triggered a spike in daily tourist arrivals with numbers tipped to rise further in view of tomorrow’s bloc ..

Cricket fever drives 40,000 weekend arrivals for India-Pakistan T20 clash

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:27

Sri Lanka registered nearly 40,000 tourist arrivals over the weekend as fans flocked to Colombo for the most-anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup ..

IFC finances CBL Group’s accelerated global expansion

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:26

To strengthen a leading Sri Lankan manufacturer’s global presence, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, ha ..

Manufacturing and services sectors kick off 2026 with improvement

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:24

The manufacturing and services sectors have kicked off 2026 with expansions, but at a slower rate compared to the seasonal peak in December 2025, as p ..

Strategic Development Projects get new structure for tax holidays

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:23

The Government has issued fresh regulations defining eligibility criteria and tax concessions for projects seeking classification as Strategic Develop ..

IMF Chief arrives in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:22

A special delegation led by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday afternoon on a ..

CoPF approves Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:21

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill at a meeting held in Parliament. ..

WindForce secures battery storage awards worth Rs. 21 b

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:21

WindForce PLC yesterday announced that it has received Letters of Award for 12 standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under Sri Lank ..

Low global integration favours Sri Lanka under ‘Buy European Only’ policy: Frontier Research

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:20

The EU has agreed to proceed with its proposed ‘Buy European Only’ policy, reinforcing a shift towards strategic autonomy and regional supply chai ..

UK Deputy PM visits Sri Lanka to strengthen UK-Sri Lanka partnership

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:18

UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy will visit Sri Lanka today to reaffirm the UK–Sri Lanka partnership and witness the UK’s humanitarian respons ..

15 private jets bring fans for India-Pakistan T20 clash

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:28

Sri Lanka witnessed a spike in private jet arrivals over the weekend as high-net-worth cricket fans and VIPs flew in for the much-anticipated India-Pa ..

Sri Lanka turns more optimistic amid strong Govt. approval: Mood of the Nation poll

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:25

Economic policy think tank Verité Research yesterday said that the approval rating of the Government polled at 65% in early February, in the latest r ..

Losses from low-grade coal cost CEB Rs. 2.8 b

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:23

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has estimated direct losses of Rs. 2,796 million from four coal shipments supplied to the Lakvijaya Power Plant, wi ..

Hospitality veteran Kamal Munasinghe takes helm at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:21

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams yesterday announced the appointment of Kamal Munasinghe as its General Manager, effective 15 February 2026. ..

China to implement zero-tariff policy for 53 African States

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:16

China will fully implement zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations starting 1 May. ..

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Sunday, 15 February 2026 23:13

A special three-day medical exhibition was held at the Castle Street Hospital for Women to mark its Diamond Jubilee, celebrating 75 years of service t ..

President holds talks with protesting fishermen

Sunday, 15 February 2026 01:28

Laksala opens 14th showroom in Negombo

Sunday, 15 February 2026 00:14

Postal services strengthened with new vehicle fleet

Sunday, 15 February 2026 00:09

ADB reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s port development

Thursday, 12 February 2026 19:54

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Wednesday, 11 February 2026 12:33

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Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:00

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Virtusa and Wiley form multi-year partnership

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:23

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Monday, 16 February 2026 02:21

Empowering SMEs through strong digital partnerships

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:35

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Cinnamon Life presents ‘La Bamba!’

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:10

Cinnamon Life, in collaboration with the John Keells Foundation (JKF) and Nations Trust Bank, recently announced the staging of the West End-licensed ..

Kala Pola 2026 reinforces its legacy as Sri Lanka’s premier open-air art fair for the 33rd year

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:05

Galle Face Hotel brings 160 years of timeless romance to BMICH Wedding Show

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:05

Opinion and Issues

Why the IMF agenda in Sri Lanka must be people-centred

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 02:41

With the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, scheduled to visit Sri Lanka this week, the IMF program will ..

Is Sri Lanka a wounded State? A perspective

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 01:52

Reforming the reformists and reforms of education

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 01:33

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Seeking investments beyond tax holidays

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 02:40

The latest Treasury circular once again turns to a familiar policy lever, the tax holiday. Under the new scheme, investors in tourism, manufacturing, ..

Using the momentum against corruption

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:41

An independent public prosecutor

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:00

T20 World Cup and Sri Lanka’s tourism promotion

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:00

Women MPs quest to stop insults and harassment in Parliament

Thursday, 12 February 2026 00:30

Appointment of Auditor General: Meritocracy or favouritism?

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:00

Special Report

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

Ahead of a historic visit today to Sri Lanka International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva in this exclusive interview ..

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

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

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Why Sri Lanka still matters to Oniverse: Quality, capability, and a fresh EUR 30 m investment

Prime Lands Residencies reports strong earnings growth in 3Q

BIOFACH 2026: A gateway for Sri Lanka’s organic export expansion

Yanika Amarasekera joins Vallibel One Board

Mohan Ratnayake joins Lee Hedges Board

National Chamber charts MSME growth agenda at 67th AGM

Lanka Hospitals secures third consecutive Gold award at 60th anniversary TAGS

CNCI Achiever Awards 2026

Ceylon Land announces plans for proposed Rs. 4.3 b Rights Issue

EDB raises exporter awareness on enhancing export opportunities to the UK through DCTS

EDB invites potential and SME exporters to strategic workshop on risk management and incoterms

Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 kicks off in March

Kapruka delivers 138% YoY improvement in operating performance

Macktiles launches in Australia, ventures into high-spec global market

Chinthaka Jayaweera joins Carson and related companies’ Boards

Lankem Ceylon, Axalta Coating Systems strengthen partnership in high-performance industrial coatings

Ceylinco Life’s Pranama Scholarships reach 25-year milestone

EDB strengthens Sri Lanka–Hong Kong trade relations

Boat & Marine Show Sri Lanka ninth edition concludes on high note

APB Convention Gold Sponsors

Exterminators PLC launches AI-powered ‘Report Factory’

Russel’s celebrates excellence at annual awards

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Why the IMF agenda in Sri Lanka must be people-centred

Is Sri Lanka a wounded State? A perspective

Reforming the reformists and reforms of education

Financial ghosting: What happens when banks ignore customers after onboarding

India AI Impact Summit: Global South’s AI moment and a shared future with Sri Lanka

Digital banking hype: More to be done to make it inclusive

Legislators’ pensions: Denying a legitimate expectation

The digital reckoning

Is Sri Lanka entering a ‘disaster inequality trap’ after Cyclone Ditwah?

Rebuilding farming after Cyclone Ditwah: A reform agenda, not a repair job

Independence: Of nations, institutions and individuals

How to create jobs for the world’s 1.2 b new workers

AI, AI, AI, woe is me or, how to save the world from rogue artificial intelligence

Leading through the Antarctic night: The boss, the balcony, and the brass ring

Executives: Discover the power of strategic silence

Feedback is not an autopsy of failure, it is the heartbeat of growth

“China shock” or “China opportunity”?

Tamil Eelam movement revives amidst AKD Presidency

Balance Sheet restructuring: What it means, when it makes sense, and lessons from Sri Lanka

MSME recovery in post-Ditwah Sri Lanka: Turning geographic data into action

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President urges private capital push in talks with Lord Marland

Digital banking hype: More to be done to make it inclusive

Connecting the dots to a new Sri Lankan dream

15 private jets bring fans for India-Pakistan T20 clash

Sri Lanka ‘definitely on the path to success’ says IMF Managing Director

Aitken Spence’s 9M PBT grows by 30% to Rs. 5.6 b

Central Bank warns against foreign currency transactions between residents

Home Lands launches 4 new resort apartment projects featuring 1,000 units

Hayleys delivers robust performance with Rs. 14 b PAT for 9 months

Prof. Indraratna Oration pulls no punches on ideology, inertia and red tape

Business News

Why Sri Lanka still matters to Oniverse: Quality, capability, and a fresh EUR 30 m investment

Prime Lands Residencies reports strong earnings growth in 3Q

BIOFACH 2026: A gateway for Sri Lanka’s organic export expansion

Yanika Amarasekera joins Vallibel One Board

Mohan Ratnayake joins Lee Hedges Board

National Chamber charts MSME growth agenda at 67th AGM

Lanka Hospitals secures third consecutive Gold award at 60th anniversary TAGS

CNCI Achiever Awards 2026

Ceylon Land announces plans for proposed Rs. 4.3 b Rights Issue

EDB raises exporter awareness on enhancing export opportunities to the UK through DCTS

EDB invites potential and SME exporters to strategic workshop on risk management and incoterms

Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 kicks off in March

Kapruka delivers 138% YoY improvement in operating performance

Macktiles launches in Australia, ventures into high-spec global market

Chinthaka Jayaweera joins Carson and related companies’ Boards

Lankem Ceylon, Axalta Coating Systems strengthen partnership in high-performance industrial coatings

Ceylinco Life’s Pranama Scholarships reach 25-year milestone

EDB strengthens Sri Lanka–Hong Kong trade relations

Boat & Marine Show Sri Lanka ninth edition concludes on high note

APB Convention Gold Sponsors

Exterminators PLC launches AI-powered ‘Report Factory’

Russel’s celebrates excellence at annual awards

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Sri Lanka and China reaffirm ties at Chinese New Year meeting