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Between NPP’s authoritarian agenda and Opposition’s racist battle-plans

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:30

Cost of living crisis: The system destroyer?

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:24

South Asia’s demographic shift is an opportunity—but only if the region acts now

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:23

The State must keep time, too

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka’s service crisis: When poor service becomes an economic problem

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:20

Are Sri Lanka’s corporates ready to meet rising shareholder activism?

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 04:05

Real relief is engineered, not announced

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 04:01

Experienced graduates, yes — but never at the cost of rigour

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:55

Surplus that starves

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:48

Bird’s-eye view: Economy stable and growing. Worm’s-eye view: Not so rosy

Monday, 2 November 2026 03:20

Motive for action: “Capsules” for consideration

Monday, 2 November 2026 00:36

Labour reform: The key link to Sri Lanka’s next wave of FDI

Monday, 2 November 2026 00:32

‘Saving a Tomorrow’: National responsibility beyond saving money

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:00

Tourism development for dummies? Not quite

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka could turn Maldives’ dollar dilemma into investment opportunity

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka needs to get more value from its trade relationships

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:00

Beyond the killing of Kawanthissa: Political economy and institutional accountability of wildlife conservation

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:00

Israel’s electoral post-mortem: Caretaker’s paradox and rigid coalition matrix

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:00

Regenerating Colombo: Is adequate housing really for all?

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:25

A Buddhist perspective on environmental law

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:22

JKH 2Q PBT up 2% to Rs. 7.95 b; attributable profit soars 213%

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) yesterday said profit attributable to equity holders of the parent rose 213% to Rs. 5.17 billion in the second quarter ..

Seylan Bank bullish on better growth on the back of strong foundation in recent years

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:33

By Nisthar Cassim Seylan Bank yesterday expressed a bullish outlook for both Sri Lanka and the industry, hinting at much higher growth for the Bank o ..

Cabinet green lights over $ 8 m Sampur-Kappalthurai electricity transmission project

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:25

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved awarding a multi-currency contract worth over $ 8 million to a joint venture between Ceylex Engineering Ltd. and ..

Kanwel Constructions gets Rs. 1.3 b to develop three sections along A9 road

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:23

The Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Monday approved awarding of a Rs. 1,318.3 million (VAT-free) worth contract to M/s Kanwel Constructions & C ..

Three new investors acquire 64.5% of Chrissworld for Rs. 232 m

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:20

Three investors acquired a combined 64.53% stake in Chrissworld PLC (CWL.N) for Rs. 232.3 million on 2 November, buying 19.36 million shares at Rs. 12 ..

SOE profits rise in 1H, SriLankan losses deepen

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:45

The Finance Ministry yesterday said 51 major State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) reported a combined profit of Rs. 259.3 billion in the first half of 2026, ..

BOI zone leakage ‘immense’ as Customs move stalls: IMF

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:44

Customs control and oversight of Board of Investment (BOI) enterprises remains incomplete despite a 2025 agreement, leaving duty-exempt inputs open to ..

SLTPB Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam resigns

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:41

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam has resigned following the completion of his two-year term, leaving the tourism ..

Low Grown lifts Oct., tea average to 2026 high

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:39

The national tea sale average climbed to its highest monthly level so far this year in October, lifted by Low Grown teas, but the average in US dollar ..

Capital Alliance to buy 51% stake in HK-based Asia Frontier Capital for $ 2.5 m

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:38

Capital Alliance Holdings (CALH) announced yesterday its wholly owned subsidiary, CAL Global Pte. Ltd., entered into a Share Purchase Agreement on 2 N ..

Sri Lanka adds winter air links from Russia, France and Central Asia

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:33

Sri Lanka is set to strengthen its international air connectivity for the European winter tourism season, with several airlines introducing new servic ..

Ex-Central Banker says Govt. rejected 12% bids for $ 100 m Dollar Bond

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:29

The Government rejected all bids for a $ 100 million dollar-denominated Bond offered to local and diaspora investors after bidders sought yields of ab ..

Current account dips back into deficit in Sept.

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:27

The external current account slipped back into a deficit of $ 128 million in September after recording a surplus in August, taking the cumulative defi ..

Vehicle import bill falls 34% in Sept.

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:25

The country spent $ 1,871 million on motor vehicle imports during January-September, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data showed, about 10% of the $ ..

CSE up 2.32% during week, ends in red

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:09

The Colombo stock market yesterday reversed a three-session rally to end the week in the red. Despite the Friday blip, during the week the ASPI had ga ..

TIN mandatory for eight transactions from 1 Nov.: IRD reminder

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:08

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reminded the public that a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certificate will be mandatory for eight ..

Record Rs. 30 b BOC debenture issue oversubscribed

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:26

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) yesterday said its debenture issue of up to Rs. 30 billion, the largest in Sri Lanka, had been oversubscribed, with applications ..

Ceylex-Xingneng $ 6 m joint venture gets Kolonnawa grid BESS contract

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved awarding a multi-currency contract to a $ 6 million joint venture between Ceylex Engineering Ltd., and Xingneng ..

SL fundamentals strong for frontier revival; Budget must focus on fiscal reforms momentum

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka’s economy is on a strong footing on the back of fiscal discipline and significantly higher Government revenue, and is well placed to gain ..

Why Sri Lanka needs serious reset of its tourism strategy

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:00

Following is the speech by TWC Holdings Chairman Thilan Wijesinghe on the subject ‘Tourism Uncensored’ at the THINC Tourism Conference on 15 Octob ..

With gains exhausted, Govt. must overhaul tax administration: IMF

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:44

Sri Lanka must move its revenue administration from a reactive, crisis-driven model to a modern, risk-based and digitally enabled one if the tax gains ..

Sri Lanka Tourism funds Rs. 104.6 m for Asian Broadcasting Union General Assembly

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:43

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau is sponsoring the 63rd Asian Broadcasting Union (ABU) General Assembly and associated meetings, music festival and ..

Seylan reports 9M PAT of Rs. 9.1 b

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:40

Seylan Bank yesterday said it posted a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 14.04 million 3Q 2026, compared with Rs. 12.8 million in 3Q 2025, reflecting a y ..

October tourist arrivals hit all-time monthly high

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:38

Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever monthly tourist arrivals in October, welcoming 168,625 visitors as demand strengthened ahead of the winter season, ..

Tighter collection, not higher rates, to drive near-term revenue: Treasury

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:34

The Government on Friday said it will look to stronger tax administration and compliance, rather than new or higher tax rates, for its near-term reven ..

Overseas Realty launches Havelock City Residences

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:31

Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC said it has launched the development of Havelock City Residences, the fifth and final phase of Havelock City, bringing th ..

Tax ‘overdose’ turning toxic, top economist warns Govt.

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:29

Former Central Bank Deputy Governor Dr. W.A. Wijewardena has called on the Government to slow its revenue drive in the 2027 Budget, warning that taxpa ..

Rupee down 6.8% YTD by end-October; reserves at $ 6.9 b

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:25

The Sri Lankan rupee weakened further in October, trading at Rs. 332.61 against the US dollar by end-month, from Rs. 330.83 at end-September and Rs. 3 ..

CCPI inflation rises to 8.3% in Oct.

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:09

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI)-based headline inflation accelerated to 8.3% year-on-year (YoY) in October from 8% in September, ris ..

Heat stress to cost SL $ 26 b, 145,000 jobs a year by 2040: ILO

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:09

Rising workplace heat stress could cost Sri Lanka around $ 26 billion in annual GDP and the equivalent of 145,000 full-time jobs by 2040 even under a ..

CMTA calls on Govt. to plug Rs. 120 b revenue leakage linked to 15% depreciation

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:07

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce-affiliated automotive body Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA) yesterday urged the Government to take decisive a ..

Seylan Bank bullish on better growth on the back of strong foundation in recent years

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:33

By Nisthar Cassim Seylan Bank yesterday expressed a bullish outlook for both Sri Lanka and the industry, hinting at much higher growth for the Bank o ..

Record Rs. 30 b BOC debenture issue oversubscribed

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:26

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) yesterday said its debenture issue of up to Rs. 30 billion, the largest in Sri Lanka, had been oversubscribed, with applications ..

Cabinet green lights over $ 8 m Sampur-Kappalthurai electricity transmission project

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:25

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved awarding a multi-currency contract worth over $ 8 million to a joint venture between Ceylex Engineering Ltd. and ..

Ceylex-Xingneng $ 6 m joint venture gets Kolonnawa grid BESS contract

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved awarding a multi-currency contract to a $ 6 million joint venture between Ceylex Engineering Ltd., and Xingneng ..

Kanwel Constructions gets Rs. 1.3 b to develop three sections along A9 road

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:23

The Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Monday approved awarding of a Rs. 1,318.3 million (VAT-free) worth contract to M/s Kanwel Constructions & C ..

SL fundamentals strong for frontier revival; Budget must focus on fiscal reforms momentum

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka’s economy is on a strong footing on the back of fiscal discipline and significantly higher Government revenue, and is well placed to gain ..

Three new investors acquire 64.5% of Chrissworld for Rs. 232 m

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:20

Three investors acquired a combined 64.53% stake in Chrissworld PLC (CWL.N) for Rs. 232.3 million on 2 November, buying 19.36 million shares at Rs. 12 ..

Why Sri Lanka needs serious reset of its tourism strategy

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:00

Following is the speech by TWC Holdings Chairman Thilan Wijesinghe on the subject ‘Tourism Uncensored’ at the THINC Tourism Conference on 15 Octob ..

SOE profits rise in 1H, SriLankan losses deepen

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:45

The Finance Ministry yesterday said 51 major State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) reported a combined profit of Rs. 259.3 billion in the first half of 2026, ..

With gains exhausted, Govt. must overhaul tax administration: IMF

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:44

Sri Lanka must move its revenue administration from a reactive, crisis-driven model to a modern, risk-based and digitally enabled one if the tax gains ..

BOI zone leakage ‘immense’ as Customs move stalls: IMF

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:44

Customs control and oversight of Board of Investment (BOI) enterprises remains incomplete despite a 2025 agreement, leaving duty-exempt inputs open to ..

Sri Lanka Tourism funds Rs. 104.6 m for Asian Broadcasting Union General Assembly

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:43

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau is sponsoring the 63rd Asian Broadcasting Union (ABU) General Assembly and associated meetings, music festival and ..

SLTPB Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam resigns

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:41

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam has resigned following the completion of his two-year term, leaving the tourism ..

Seylan reports 9M PAT of Rs. 9.1 b

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 03:40

Seylan Bank yesterday said it posted a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 14.04 million 3Q 2026, compared with Rs. 12.8 million in 3Q 2025, reflecting a y ..

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Between NPP’s authoritarian agenda and Opposition’s racist battle-plans

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:30

In May 2019, the Hasalaka police arrested 47-year-old M.R. Mazahima, because they couldn’t tell the difference between a ship’s wheel and the Dham ..

Cost of living crisis: The system destroyer?

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:24

South Asia’s demographic shift is an opportunity—but only if the region acts now

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:23

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Laws without trust

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:00

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A culture of impunity over custodial deaths

Monday, 2 November 2026 03:34

Breast cancer awareness programs

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:00

Growing threats to freedom of expression

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:00

Speaker under scrutiny

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Orange Capital: Building the missing link to Sri Lanka’s invisible entrepreneurs

Monday, 2 November 2026 04:43

Sri Lanka has capital, and through its banks and non-bank lenders it has the reach to put that capital to work. Speakers at the Orange Economy Summit ..

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Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:37

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Cabinet approves Rs. 3.33 b contracts to restore cyclone-damaged roads

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Colombo Dockyard sustains turnaround with second consecutive profitable quarter

Cross River Bank partners Hatch as it expands internationally

Halal Council wins Gold again, secures double honours at CNCI Achiever Awards 2026

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Between NPP’s authoritarian agenda and Opposition’s racist battle-plans

Cost of living crisis: The system destroyer?

South Asia’s demographic shift is an opportunity—but only if the region acts now

The State must keep time, too

Sri Lanka’s service crisis: When poor service becomes an economic problem

Are Sri Lanka’s corporates ready to meet rising shareholder activism?

Real relief is engineered, not announced

Experienced graduates, yes — but never at the cost of rigour

Surplus that starves

Bird’s-eye view: Economy stable and growing. Worm’s-eye view: Not so rosy

Motive for action: “Capsules” for consideration

Labour reform: The key link to Sri Lanka’s next wave of FDI

‘Saving a Tomorrow’: National responsibility beyond saving money

Tourism development for dummies? Not quite

Sri Lanka could turn Maldives’ dollar dilemma into investment opportunity

Sri Lanka needs to get more value from its trade relationships

Beyond the killing of Kawanthissa: Political economy and institutional accountability of wildlife conservation

Israel’s electoral post-mortem: Caretaker’s paradox and rigid coalition matrix

Regenerating Colombo: Is adequate housing really for all?

A Buddhist perspective on environmental law

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Cross River Bank partners Hatch as it expands internationally

Halal Council wins Gold again, secures double honours at CNCI Achiever Awards 2026

Sri Lanka Connect 2026 positions Sri Lanka as a strategic partner for Indonesian investment

Sunshine Holdings records strong growth in 1HFY27 with revenue up 24.4% and PAT rising 44.3%

COYLE’s “I AM” Leadership Forum 2026 concludes with a focus on stories that shape leaders

Tisara De Silva inducted as President of OPA for 2026/2027

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