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What industries can learn from NIBM’s initiative

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 02:57

Postponing sovereign debt repayment: Are we being pushed back to hell?

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 02:47

A 150-year testament to Ceylon’s coffee era

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 02:42

Permits, privilege, and the price we all pay

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 01:09

Sri Lanka beyond 2025: From crisis to growth or new crisis

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 00:53

Cyclone Ditwah disaster: Impact on consumption patterns

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 00:38

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

Corporate criminal liability under the Anti-Corruption Act of 2023

Monday, 29 December 2025 02:42

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

Sri Lanka tourism sets new benchmark

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector reached a historic milestone yesterday as the country welcomed its 2,333,797th tourist for 2025, officially surpassing th ..

Apparel exports up 5.42% in first 11 months despite slight dip in November

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:53

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has delivered a robust performance during the first 11 months of 2025, with cumulative exports reaching $ 4,571.99 mill ..

Govt. seeks China’s support for EV charging network, rail repairs

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:40

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said that Sri Lanka has proposed the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across ..

Sri Lanka Customs revenue continues to soar exceeding Rs. 2.49 t

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:37

Sri Lanka Customs’ revenue collection continues to soar to new heights, surpassing Rs. 2.49 trillion as of 26 December, marking a historic milestone ..

Active credit cards cross 2.13 m by October; balances edge up to Rs. 166.9 b

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:35

Sri Lanka’s active credit card base continued to expand through October 2025, while outstanding balances also recorded a modest increase, according ..

Rebuild smarter, better: A call to reimagine the railway to Kandy after Cyclone Ditwah

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 02:51

The recent Cyclone Ditwah has laid bare the longstanding vulnerability of Sri Lanka’s railway infrastructure much like the devastating 2004 tsunami, ..

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 ..

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 ..

Domestic cargo growth lifts Colombo Port volumes

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:50

Total container volumes handled by the Colombo Port rose 7.1% year-on-year (YoY) to 6.92 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in the first 10 m ..

Govt. steps up labour services digitalisation with online EPF registrations

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:37

The Government yesterday commenced the online registration of institutions and members under the digitalisation of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) s ..

IMF sees reserves up 7% in 2025 to $ 6.5 b; current account to turn deficit in 2026

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:36

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves to grow 7% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 6.55 billion by end-2025, ..

WTS Rs. 500 m IPO oversubscribed by 14.9 times

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:35

The WealthTrust Securities Ltd., (WTS) Rs. 500 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) has attracted Rs. 7.5 billion worth applications, amounting to a ..

Tea Reimagined Awards honours industry leaders shaping regenerative, resilient, low-carbon tea sector

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 01:20

The Asia Tea Alliance (ATA) meeting held in Colombo on 27 November, brought together tea-sector leaders, policymakers, researchers, and smallholder re ..

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 ..

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

Monday, 29 December 2025 03:05

In this exclusive interview FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives Vimlendra Sharan having visited several affected districts provides a mo ..

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 ..

Apparel exports up 5.42% in first 11 months despite slight dip in November

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:53

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has delivered a robust performance during the first 11 months of 2025, with cumulative exports reaching $ 4,571.99 mill ..

Domestic cargo growth lifts Colombo Port volumes

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:50

Total container volumes handled by the Colombo Port rose 7.1% year-on-year (YoY) to 6.92 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in the first 10 m ..

Govt. seeks China’s support for EV charging network, rail repairs

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:40

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said that Sri Lanka has proposed the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across ..

Govt. steps up labour services digitalisation with online EPF registrations

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:37

The Government yesterday commenced the online registration of institutions and members under the digitalisation of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) s ..

Sri Lanka Customs revenue continues to soar exceeding Rs. 2.49 t

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:37

Sri Lanka Customs’ revenue collection continues to soar to new heights, surpassing Rs. 2.49 trillion as of 26 December, marking a historic milestone ..

IMF sees reserves up 7% in 2025 to $ 6.5 b; current account to turn deficit in 2026

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:36

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves to grow 7% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 6.55 billion by end-2025, ..

Active credit cards cross 2.13 m by October; balances edge up to Rs. 166.9 b

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:35

Sri Lanka’s active credit card base continued to expand through October 2025, while outstanding balances also recorded a modest increase, according ..

WTS Rs. 500 m IPO oversubscribed by 14.9 times

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:35

The WealthTrust Securities Ltd., (WTS) Rs. 500 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) has attracted Rs. 7.5 billion worth applications, amounting to a ..

Rebuild smarter, better: A call to reimagine the railway to Kandy after Cyclone Ditwah

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 02:51

The recent Cyclone Ditwah has laid bare the longstanding vulnerability of Sri Lanka’s railway infrastructure much like the devastating 2004 tsunami, ..

Tea Reimagined Awards honours industry leaders shaping regenerative, resilient, low-carbon tea sector

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 01:20

The Asia Tea Alliance (ATA) meeting held in Colombo on 27 November, brought together tea-sector leaders, policymakers, researchers, and smallholder re ..

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 ..

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Constitutional Council overstepped, President acted within law – Minister

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 18:42

Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the Constitutional Council has exceeded its authority, while the President has acted strictly wit ..

Colombo streets buzz with year-end festive rush

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 18:11

Banks offer moratorium, concessionary loans for businesses hit by Ditwaa Cyclone

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 16:50

Sri Lanka sets new all-time record for tourist arrivals

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 01:25

CPS certification ceremony marks boost to National Productivity Drive

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 00:01

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Monday, 29 December 2025 21:56

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Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:28

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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

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What industries can learn from NIBM’s initiative

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 02:57

The recent publicity provided by the Daily FT prompted me to attend the launch of the National Institute of Business Management’s latest initiative ..

Rebuild smarter, better: A call to reimagine the railway to Kandy after Cyclone Ditwah

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 02:51

Postponing sovereign debt repayment: Are we being pushed back to hell?

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 02:47

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A year for decisive action

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 01:08

As Sri Lanka approaches 2026 the President and the current Government have now been in office for over a year, and it is safe to say that the honeymoo ..

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

Monday, 29 December 2025 02:33

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

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

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Advertising veteran Ranil de Silva joins Hunter & Company Board

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

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What industries can learn from NIBM’s initiative

Postponing sovereign debt repayment: Are we being pushed back to hell?

A 150-year testament to Ceylon’s coffee era

Permits, privilege, and the price we all pay

Sri Lanka beyond 2025: From crisis to growth or new crisis

Cyclone Ditwah disaster: Impact on consumption patterns

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

Beyond relief: Building Sri Lanka’s digital disaster brain

Corporate criminal liability under the Anti-Corruption Act of 2023

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

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

PickMe calls for urgent rule of law

Colombo Dockyard’s march towards Maldivian leisure industry

Corporate criminal liability under the Anti-Corruption Act of 2023

SL crosses 2.3 m tourist arrivals

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