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Unbalanced: Anura’s American partnership, Opposition’s foreign policy, Harsha’s ‘Hanuman-ism’

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:59

LSSP at 90: The Sama Samaja role in constitutional issues

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:44

How Sri Lanka can rebuild stronger after Cyclone Ditwah

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:20

‘Legalised begging’ and elegant targeting: What Ministers, Multilaterals are getting wrong about social protection in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:08

Ditwah disaster and the tax system: Relief for victims, recognition for donors

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:26

Lakshman Balasuriya - simply a top-class human being

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:22

What Sri Lanka Can Learn From Andhra Pradesh: Lessons from the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:21

Not a moment to lose: Why Sri Lanka must mobilise its monetary and fiscal capacity

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:20

From fear to informed choice: Reframing youth, risk and innovation in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 01:21

Never waste a crisis

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 00:24

Disaster risk financing and insurance for disaster-proof Sri Lanka tourism

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 00:02

Rebuilding with purpose: Human Resources as the engine of business recovery

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 00:01

A nation stretched thin: Disaster fatigue in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 00:01

Building a safer Sri Lanka

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:30

Presidential authority in times of emergency: A contemporary appraisal

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:28

Unsung heroes of the Central Bank 2: Computer Programmer N.M. Jayasekera

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:26

Placing smallholder farmers and fishers at the centre of Cyclone Ditwah recovery

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:24

Learn a lesson from the disaster; Build back better with decentralisation

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:22

Deciphering the decision-making realities: Dedication amidst a disaster

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:20

News and irony intersect in a cyclone’s aftermath

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:10

Govt. says Rs. 500 b post-Ditwah spending plan within 2026 borrowing limits

The Government yesterday said the proposed Rs. 500 billion Supplementary Estimate for post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery will be funded through reallocated ..

Global donor conference in January to fund post-Ditwah recovery

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:40

The Government has decided to convene an international donor conference in January to mobilise additional financial support for the country’s post-d ..

SL to hold South Asia’s first-ever 3-day ’One Love’ reggae music festival in March in Bentota

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:39

Sri Lanka is set to make history as it hosts South Asia’s first-ever three-day reggae music festival, ‘One Love 2026 – A Tribute to Bob Marley, ..

China extends full support to boost SL’s economic, social development

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:34

China National People’s Congress Standing Committee Vice Chairman Wang Dongming yesterday assured China would extend its full support to Sri Lanka ..

WEBXPAY collaborates with Mastercard, Seylan for Google Pay for online payments

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:30

WEBXPAY has announced that Google Pay is now officially live for online payments across all WEBXPAY-powered merchants. ..

WindForce commissions rooftop solar PV project in Maldives

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:29

WindForce PLC yesterday announced that the 432.2 kWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) power project at Joy Island, Kassanfushi, Kaafu Atoll Maldives, w ..

Parliament sits tomorrow to approve Rs. 500 b spending bill for disaster recovery

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:28

By Charumini de Silva Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday confirmed that the Government will convene a special sitting of ..

SLASSCOM: Tech pay stabilising as firms pivot to performance

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:25

Sri Lanka’s technology services sector (including IT, BPM, and tech services) is entering a phase of pay normalisation, with companies moving away f ..

Tourist arrivals cross 2.2 m mark

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:23

The anticipated tourism rebound is edging into its final, decisive stretch of 2025 with arrivals now firmly above 2.2 million as of first half of the ..

Yala paddy stocks to reach market ahead of festive season

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:21

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved steps to mill and release paddy stocks purchased during the last Yala season into the dom ..

Economic activity expands in November, PMI points to moderation

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:58

The country’s manufacturing and services sectors in November have expanded, though at a slower rate compared to the previous month, as per the Purch ..

Omega Line crowned overall Best Exporter of the Year at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:24

Omega Line has secured an unprecedented quadruple victory at the Presidential Export Awards 2024/25, claiming the country’s highest export honour al ..

World Bank to provide $ 120 m for emergency post-Ditwah spending

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:21

The World Bank Group yesterday said that it was making up to $ 120 million in emergency support available by repurposing funds from ongoing projects b ..

IRD postpones new VAT tax invoice format to April 2026

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:20

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has said the implementation of the new tax invoice format and specifications for Value Added Tax (VAT) registered ..

Govt. disburses over Rs. 13 b in relief

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:28

The Government has disbursed over Rs. 13 billion so far to support relief, recovery, and reconstruction efforts following the widespread devastation c ..

Govt. confident of securing $ 200 m RFI from IMF

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:40

The Government yesterday expressed confidence in securing $ 200 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Rapid Financing Instrumen ..

Looking forward to One Love 2026 festival; going to have a fabulous time: Maxi Priest

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:37

Considered Prince of Reggae music, Maxi Priest on Tuesday declared that he and the other artists are looking forward to being part of the ‘One Love ..

SEC pushes for infrastructure bonds, SOE listings to fund post-Ditwah rebuild

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:32

The capital market regulator is in discussion with the Finance Ministry on mobilising long-term funding through infrastructure bonds to support large- ..

Senthilverl exits Maharaja Foods; Yaden enters

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:30

High net-worth investor Dr. T. Senthilverl has exited from Maharaja Foods PLC whilst Yaden Capital has entered the company with a 10% stake. ..

Vallibel’s 10 MW solar PV venture goes live in Dolahena Estate

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:28

Vallibel Power Erathna PLC yesterday said its 10 MW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Dolahena Estate has commenced operations. ..

Rs. 500 m Wealth Trust IPO opens today

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:26

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Wealth Trust Securities Ltd., (WTS) will open today, inviting the public to subscribe for 71,548,244 ordinary vot ..

Indian rupee slips to all-time low of 91.07 against US dollar

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:24

The Indian rupee (INR) fell to a record low on yesterday against the US dollar, as uncertainty looms over the India-US trade deal after several rounds ..

Govt. clears Rs. 47.18 b revision for lower Malwathu Oya project

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:22

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a near-doubling of the cost estimate for the Lower Malwathu Oya Multi-Purpose Development Project to Rs. 4 ..

Tea output slips in Nov.; cumulative crop still ahead in 2025

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:20

Sri Lanka’s tea production declined in November 2025, reversing the marginal gains seen a month earlier, although cumulative output for the year to ..

Sri Lanka nears 16% tax-to-GDP milestone

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:29

Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday said Sri Lanka is on the cusp of reaching a long-sought fiscal milestone, wi ..

CSE stamps BOC’s proposed Rs. 20 b Bond issue

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:22

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday said it has granted in-principle approval for the listing of Bank of Ceylon’s (BOC) Rs. 20 billion Basel ..

ComBank leads SME lending for fifth consecutive year

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:21

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has emerged as the country’s largest lender to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), retaining its position for the fif ..

SDF lists high-yield sustainable Bonds on Luxembourg bourse

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:19

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) said it will proceed with the dual listing of its high-yield subordinated sustainable Bonds on the Luxembourg ..

Budget deficit down 60% YTD Oct., primary surplus exceeds Rs. 1.6 t

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:26

As the Government engages in post-Ditwah recovery efforts, for which it is seeking an additional Rs. 550 billion spending bill along with additional I ..

Global donor conference in January to fund post-Ditwah recovery

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:40

The Government has decided to convene an international donor conference in January to mobilise additional financial support for the country’s post-d ..

Govt. confident of securing $ 200 m RFI from IMF

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:40

The Government yesterday expressed confidence in securing $ 200 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Rapid Financing Instrumen ..

SL to hold South Asia’s first-ever 3-day ’One Love’ reggae music festival in March in Bentota

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:39

Sri Lanka is set to make history as it hosts South Asia’s first-ever three-day reggae music festival, ‘One Love 2026 – A Tribute to Bob Marley, ..

Looking forward to One Love 2026 festival; going to have a fabulous time: Maxi Priest

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:37

Considered Prince of Reggae music, Maxi Priest on Tuesday declared that he and the other artists are looking forward to being part of the ‘One Love ..

China extends full support to boost SL’s economic, social development

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:34

China National People’s Congress Standing Committee Vice Chairman Wang Dongming yesterday assured China would extend its full support to Sri Lanka ..

SEC pushes for infrastructure bonds, SOE listings to fund post-Ditwah rebuild

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:32

The capital market regulator is in discussion with the Finance Ministry on mobilising long-term funding through infrastructure bonds to support large- ..

WEBXPAY collaborates with Mastercard, Seylan for Google Pay for online payments

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:30

WEBXPAY has announced that Google Pay is now officially live for online payments across all WEBXPAY-powered merchants. ..

Senthilverl exits Maharaja Foods; Yaden enters

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:30

High net-worth investor Dr. T. Senthilverl has exited from Maharaja Foods PLC whilst Yaden Capital has entered the company with a 10% stake. ..

WindForce commissions rooftop solar PV project in Maldives

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:29

WindForce PLC yesterday announced that the 432.2 kWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) power project at Joy Island, Kassanfushi, Kaafu Atoll Maldives, w ..

Vallibel’s 10 MW solar PV venture goes live in Dolahena Estate

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:28

Vallibel Power Erathna PLC yesterday said its 10 MW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Dolahena Estate has commenced operations. ..

Parliament sits tomorrow to approve Rs. 500 b spending bill for disaster recovery

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:28

By Charumini de Silva Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday confirmed that the Government will convene a special sitting of ..

Rs. 500 m Wealth Trust IPO opens today

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:26

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Wealth Trust Securities Ltd., (WTS) will open today, inviting the public to subscribe for 71,548,244 ordinary vot ..

SLASSCOM: Tech pay stabilising as firms pivot to performance

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:25

Sri Lanka’s technology services sector (including IT, BPM, and tech services) is entering a phase of pay normalisation, with companies moving away f ..

Indian rupee slips to all-time low of 91.07 against US dollar

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:24

The Indian rupee (INR) fell to a record low on yesterday against the US dollar, as uncertainty looms over the India-US trade deal after several rounds ..

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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection makes maiden call to Sri Lanka

Monday, 15 December 2025 16:44

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection makes their maiden call to Sri Lanka with Aitken Spence Travels, docking at Colombo & Galle ..

Japan deploys disaster relief medical team to support Sri Lanka

Friday, 5 December 2025 22:16

UAE sends second batch of disaster relief to Sri Lanka

Thursday, 4 December 2025 12:53

Navy rescues 157 people as floods worsen in Mannar

Monday, 1 December 2025 22:32

President urges business sector support for national relief and recovery efforts

Sunday, 30 November 2025 21:20

Indian Navy helicopters rescue eight in flood-hit Pannala

Sunday, 30 November 2025 20:17

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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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IT / Telecom / Tech

EDOTCO secures first independent tower licence in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 18 December 2025 05:48

Epic Technology Group wins highest number of awards in Asia Pacific region at APICTA 2025

Thursday, 18 December 2025 05:46

SLT-Mobitel mCash celebrates 12 years of transforming digital payments landscape

Thursday, 18 December 2025 05:46

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Gita Mahotsav 2025 celebrated in Colombo

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:26

The Gita Mahotsav 2025, organised by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) cultural arm of the High Commission of India, Colombo, was celebrate ..

The Golden Mirage: A dazzling fantasy at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:25

MeshGround announces ‘Weathering Grounds’

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:23

Opinion and Issues

Unbalanced: Anura’s American partnership, Opposition’s foreign policy, Harsha’s ‘Hanuman-ism’

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:59

It was never a good habit, but in the period of decolonisation and ‘high Third-World-ism’, in order to be deemed progressive it was sufficient for ..

LSSP at 90: The Sama Samaja role in constitutional issues

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:44

How Sri Lanka can rebuild stronger after Cyclone Ditwah

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:20

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Climate change and natural disasters

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:36

The damage to the environment and the landscape particularly in the highlands of Sri Lanka are massive following Cyclone ..

Well balanced foreign policy helps in time of need

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:00

Accountability beyond incompetence, moving beyond the Cabraal case

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 01:20

Climate economics must become a priority

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:00

Focus need on mental wellbeing of cyclone hit communities

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:00

Effective provision of relief to victims of Cyclone Ditwah

Friday, 12 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

David Pieris Group expands global footprint with investment in Dubai-based Navire Logistics

Regen Renewables completes 450 kW solar power project across 47 sites for Colombo District Secretariat

GCF Round 2 of Research Grants today

Sri Lanka Ambassador launches Ceylon Biscuits Company products in Saudi Arabia

Indra Traders gives Rs. 100 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Senura Civil Engineering, Rank Container Terminals give Rs. 50 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Sriyani Dress Point donates Rs. 20 m and deploys aid for Cyclone Ditwah victims

Akbar Brothers wins top honours at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25

Flexiprint honoured at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25 for fourth consecutive year

LAUGFS Rubber clinches Silver at NCPC Awards 2025 for cleaner production excellence

CFA Society Sri Lanka names PickMe as subject company for 2025/26 Research Challenge

Viet Nam and Sri Lanka deepen economic ties

Pushpika Janadheera reappointed SLAMERP Chairman

Sri Lanka Business Council UAE concludes Sri Lanka Expo Pavilion 2025

Japanese business delegation visits National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka

Countdown to FACETS 2026 begins

CHEC South Asia & Southeast Asia completes emergency clearing of A5 highway after Cyclone Ditwah

Yaden Laboratories donates Rs. 20 m to ’Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

George Keyt Foundation contributes to national disaster relief efforts

Lankem Agro unveils eco-friendly fertiliser solutions for sustainable farming future

EDB Chief says export future is not just bright, it is boundless

Almas Holdings commits Rs. 250 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

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Unbalanced: Anura’s American partnership, Opposition’s foreign policy, Harsha’s ‘Hanuman-ism’

LSSP at 90: The Sama Samaja role in constitutional issues

How Sri Lanka can rebuild stronger after Cyclone Ditwah

‘Legalised begging’ and elegant targeting: What Ministers, Multilaterals are getting wrong about social protection in Sri Lanka

Ditwah disaster and the tax system: Relief for victims, recognition for donors

Lakshman Balasuriya - simply a top-class human being

What Sri Lanka Can Learn From Andhra Pradesh: Lessons from the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam

Not a moment to lose: Why Sri Lanka must mobilise its monetary and fiscal capacity

From fear to informed choice: Reframing youth, risk and innovation in Sri Lanka

Never waste a crisis

Disaster risk financing and insurance for disaster-proof Sri Lanka tourism

Rebuilding with purpose: Human Resources as the engine of business recovery

A nation stretched thin: Disaster fatigue in Sri Lanka

Building a safer Sri Lanka

Presidential authority in times of emergency: A contemporary appraisal

Unsung heroes of the Central Bank 2: Computer Programmer N.M. Jayasekera

Placing smallholder farmers and fishers at the centre of Cyclone Ditwah recovery

Learn a lesson from the disaster; Build back better with decentralisation

Deciphering the decision-making realities: Dedication amidst a disaster

News and irony intersect in a cyclone’s aftermath

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Lakshman Balasuriya - simply a top-class human being

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CSE stamps BOC’s proposed Rs. 20 b Bond issue

November tourism earnings fall despite record visitor influx

Ditwah disaster and the tax system: Relief for victims, recognition for donors

Budget deficit down 60% YTD Oct., primary surplus exceeds Rs. 1.6 t

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection makes maiden call to Sri Lanka with Aitken Spence

Cyclone-affected large-scale industries’ struggle under spotlight

Business News

David Pieris Group expands global footprint with investment in Dubai-based Navire Logistics

Regen Renewables completes 450 kW solar power project across 47 sites for Colombo District Secretariat

GCF Round 2 of Research Grants today

Sri Lanka Ambassador launches Ceylon Biscuits Company products in Saudi Arabia

Indra Traders gives Rs. 100 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Senura Civil Engineering, Rank Container Terminals give Rs. 50 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Sriyani Dress Point donates Rs. 20 m and deploys aid for Cyclone Ditwah victims

Akbar Brothers wins top honours at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25

Flexiprint honoured at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25 for fourth consecutive year

LAUGFS Rubber clinches Silver at NCPC Awards 2025 for cleaner production excellence

CFA Society Sri Lanka names PickMe as subject company for 2025/26 Research Challenge

Viet Nam and Sri Lanka deepen economic ties

Pushpika Janadheera reappointed SLAMERP Chairman

Sri Lanka Business Council UAE concludes Sri Lanka Expo Pavilion 2025

Japanese business delegation visits National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka

Countdown to FACETS 2026 begins

CHEC South Asia & Southeast Asia completes emergency clearing of A5 highway after Cyclone Ditwah

Yaden Laboratories donates Rs. 20 m to ’Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

George Keyt Foundation contributes to national disaster relief efforts

Lankem Agro unveils eco-friendly fertiliser solutions for sustainable farming future

EDB Chief says export future is not just bright, it is boundless

Almas Holdings commits Rs. 250 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

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Japan extends $ 2.5 m Emergency Grant in response to cyclone disaster