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World Children’s Day: We cannot say we didn’t know

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:26

Who controls the door? Who controls the narrative?

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka’s economy is recovering, but its households are not

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:24

Economic recovery, growth and challenge

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:23

Judging and judges

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:22

TIN becomes gateway to key transactions: What changes from 1 November 2026?

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:20

Opposition’s strategic dilemmas, Easter massacre matrix

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:24

The expert shortage we are building

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka’s vehicle market in 2026: From pent-up boom to affordability squeeze

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:20

Rowing without a compass: Why Sri Lanka’s industries need a shared bearing

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:20

Sophistry, lineage, and class war

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:24

Budget 2027: Time to review tax-free threshold for salaried taxpayers?

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:23

IMF Staff statement: What counts as sustainable recovery?

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:22

Karu Jayasuriya at 86: Lesson of life in service

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:21

Rs. 2 t is coming: Is Sri Lanka’s construction industry ready?

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:20

Smarter solar planning: Why Sri Lanka must protect its hydraulic heritage before floating on agricultural waters

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:20

Breaking Sri Lanka’s capital market ‘Chicken-and-Egg’ cycle: Why the time has come to act

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 04:39

The Maldives has a $ 20b question for Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 02:36

Less generous, more credible? Rethinking Port City Colombo’s investment proposition

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 00:57

Public transport in Sri Lanka - A tourist’s ordeal

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 00:29

Colombo West Terminal commissions Phase 2, celebrates 2 m TEU achievement in record time

By Nisthar Cassim The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) on Wednesday celebrated a double milestone – the commissioning of its second phase ..

Tourist arrivals miss September record by just 414

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry in September came just 414 visitors shy of its highest-ever arrivals for the month last year, with a late surge in Indi ..

BOC’s international ratings upgraded to ‘B-’ by Fitch

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:24

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has achieved a significant milestone in its international credit ratings journey, with Fitch Ratings (Fitch) upgrading the bank ..

US softens view of NPP, investment climate verdict unchanged

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:22

The US State Department has toned down its assessment of the ruling National People’s Power (NPP), but not of Sri Lanka’s investment climate. A Da ..

Govt. to pay Rs. 70 a litre to diesel retailers

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:20

The Government will pay licensed fuel retailers Rs. 70 for every litre of diesel sold under a Rs. 41 billion subsidy approved by the Cabinet, Energy M ..

Enduring legacy: New era of leadership at BDO Sri Lanka

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:26

BDO Sri Lanka marks a defining moment in its history as Managing Partner Sujeewa Rajapakse concludes an illustrious 43-year professional journey, pavi ..

Private credit cools but still ample to drive growth: CBSL

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:25

Bank lending to the private sector is cooling in response to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) May rate increase, but remains sufficient to sus ..

Namal released on bail with Rs. 60 m surety, ordered not to interfere with witnesses

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, remanded over money laundering allegations linked to the Airbus case, has been released on bail ..

Fuel and vehicle imports expected to ease: CBSL

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:21

Vehicle imports slowed in August, and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) expects the trend to continue due to tighter loan-to-value (LTV) rules and ..

How real estate is anchoring Sri Lanka’s economic renaissance

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:00

The real estate sector has evolved far beyond the simple trading of land and buildings. Today, it encompasses a dynamic ecosystem comprising property ..

Expolanka Leisure Cluster wins double honours at World Travel Awards 2026

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:26

Classic Travel, a longstanding leader in Sri Lanka’s corporate travel sector and the outbound travel arm of the Expolanka Leisure Cluster, has furth ..

US Army Pacific Deputy Commander in historic visit

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:25

US Army Pacific (USARPAC) Deputy Commanding General Lieutenant General Joel “JB” Vowell arrived in Colombo yesterday becoming the highest-ranking ..

BIA to triple automated clearance gates to 12

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:23

The Cabinet has approved starting procurement for eight additional automated passenger clearance gates at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), ta ..

Appeal Court quashes appointment of Deputy Tea Commissioner

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:21

The Court of Appeal has recently quashed the appointment of the Deputy Tea Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB), on the basis that the inter ..

Thema Collection brings Sri Lanka’s stories, experiences and sustainability to life

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:08

As travellers increasingly look beyond accommodation to discover the places they visit through authentic experiences, stories, people and nature, Them ..

W15 Collection secures dual World Travel Awards 2026 recognition

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 03:27

Sri Lanka’s emerging luxury boutique hospitality sector has received a significant international endorsement, with W15 Hanthana Estate and W15 Ambul ..

Sampath Bank to raise up to Rs. 50 b via Tier 2 debt in three years

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:25

Sampath Bank PLC plans to raise up to Rs. 50 billion through Basel III-compliant Tier 2 debt over a three-year period, the bank said. The Board appro ..

ADB approves $ 100 m loan to boost skills development and jobs for youth in Sri Lanka

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:23

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $ 100 million results-based loan to help Sri Lanka transform its technical and vocational education an ..

Launch of Sri Lanka – Vietnam Business Council

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:21

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce with the support of the Embassy of Vietnam will establish the Sri Lanka – Vietnam Business Council next week. It wil ..

CCPI inflation holds at 8% in Sept.

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI)-based headline inflation held at a three-year high of 8% year-on-year (YoY) in September, unchanged ..

CBSL holds policy rate at 8.75% as inflation remains elevated due to Mideast war

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:25

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said it will keep its policy rate unchanged at 8.75%, weighing the effects of its pre-emptive tightenin ..

Construction PMI eases in August as bitumen shortage slows roadworks

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:24

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said the construction sector continued to expand in August, though at a slower pace than in July, as a ..

CPC raises fuel prices

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:22

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) raised the prices of diesel and Petrol 92 Octane with effect from last midnight, with Super Diesel posting the ..

Current account returns to surplus in August

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka’s external current account returned to a surplus of $ 133 million in August after four consecutive months of deficits, as lower import exp ..

Rupee to strengthen from year-end, deflation seen by mid-2027

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:28

Frontier Research expects the rupee to begin a fresh appreciation cycle closer to the end of the year, with inflation turning negative by mid-2027 and ..

Cabinet clears 109-year-old Trust Ordinance overhaul to expose beneficial owners

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:26

The Cabinet has approved Gazetting amendments to the 109-year-old Trust Ordinance and submitting them to Parliament, in a move to make the ownership o ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 40.65 b diesel subsidy

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:24

The Cabinet has approved funding to subsidise Auto Diesel and Industrial Diesel prices for the next three months, as rising global fuel prices driven ..

NDB hires foreign agency to trace Rs. 13.64 b in stolen money and digital assets

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:22

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday said it had engaged a foreign agency specialising in tracing stolen money and digital assets to recover ..

DMASL calls on President ahead of Digital Summit Asia, Sri Lanka 2026 tomorrow

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:20

The Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) recently called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to brief him on the Association’s role ..

NDBIB wins Euromoney Award for Best Investment Bank in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 04:20

NDB Investment Bank (NDBIB) has been recognised as the “Best Investment Bank in Sri Lanka” by Euromoney Magazine at the Euromoney Awards for Excel ..

No property tax in 2027 Budget: President

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 03:24

A property tax on houses proposed under Sri Lanka’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) program has been deferred for another year, President Anura Ku ..

Tourist arrivals miss September record by just 414

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry in September came just 414 visitors shy of its highest-ever arrivals for the month last year, with a late surge in Indi ..

Sampath Bank to raise up to Rs. 50 b via Tier 2 debt in three years

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:25

Sampath Bank PLC plans to raise up to Rs. 50 billion through Basel III-compliant Tier 2 debt over a three-year period, the bank said. The Board appro ..

BOC’s international ratings upgraded to ‘B-’ by Fitch

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:24

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has achieved a significant milestone in its international credit ratings journey, with Fitch Ratings (Fitch) upgrading the bank ..

ADB approves $ 100 m loan to boost skills development and jobs for youth in Sri Lanka

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:23

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $ 100 million results-based loan to help Sri Lanka transform its technical and vocational education an ..

US softens view of NPP, investment climate verdict unchanged

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:22

The US State Department has toned down its assessment of the ruling National People’s Power (NPP), but not of Sri Lanka’s investment climate. A Da ..

Launch of Sri Lanka – Vietnam Business Council

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:21

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce with the support of the Embassy of Vietnam will establish the Sri Lanka – Vietnam Business Council next week. It wil ..

Govt. to pay Rs. 70 a litre to diesel retailers

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:20

The Government will pay licensed fuel retailers Rs. 70 for every litre of diesel sold under a Rs. 41 billion subsidy approved by the Cabinet, Energy M ..

CCPI inflation holds at 8% in Sept.

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI)-based headline inflation held at a three-year high of 8% year-on-year (YoY) in September, unchanged ..

Enduring legacy: New era of leadership at BDO Sri Lanka

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:26

BDO Sri Lanka marks a defining moment in its history as Managing Partner Sujeewa Rajapakse concludes an illustrious 43-year professional journey, pavi ..

CBSL holds policy rate at 8.75% as inflation remains elevated due to Mideast war

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:25

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said it will keep its policy rate unchanged at 8.75%, weighing the effects of its pre-emptive tightenin ..

Private credit cools but still ample to drive growth: CBSL

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:25

Bank lending to the private sector is cooling in response to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) May rate increase, but remains sufficient to sus ..

Construction PMI eases in August as bitumen shortage slows roadworks

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:24

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said the construction sector continued to expand in August, though at a slower pace than in July, as a ..

Namal released on bail with Rs. 60 m surety, ordered not to interfere with witnesses

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, remanded over money laundering allegations linked to the Airbus case, has been released on bail ..

CPC raises fuel prices

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:22

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) raised the prices of diesel and Petrol 92 Octane with effect from last midnight, with Super Diesel posting the ..

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APPCON 2026 annual sessions held

Thursday, 1 October 2026 11:18

The APPCON 2026 Annual Academic Sessions, organized by the Association of Practicing Pharmacists (APP) to mark World Pharmacists Day, were held yester ..

Sri Lanka plans Digital TV by 2028

Thursday, 1 October 2026 11:04

Sri Lanka reviews digitalisation of local services

Thursday, 1 October 2026 10:37

National Business Facilitation Centre Opened

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Presidential Secretariat wins ICT Awards

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Wednesday, 30 September 2026 19:25

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Friday, 2 October 2026 00:00

Celebration of 80th Independence Day of India in Sri Lanka

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Prime Minister opens Second Day of AI Exhibition at Sri Lanka AI Week 2026

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Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Opens Second Day of AI Exhibition at Sri Lanka AI Week 2026

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 10:14

Sri Lanka’s National AI Expo and Conference 2026 sets vision for digital economy

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:08

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The new wave of Sri Lankan writing: Inside the launch of Channels 2026

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

The English Writers Collective of Sri Lanka (EWC) is proud to announce the official launch of Channels 2026, the latest edition of its highly anticipa ..

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Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

The Kandy Club launches coffee table book to mark 150th anniversary

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Opinion and Issues

World Children’s Day: We cannot say we didn’t know

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:26

Across the country, children will be on stages, in classrooms, at events, in photographs and on social media. There will be art exhibitions, concerts ..

Who controls the door? Who controls the narrative?

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka’s economy is recovering, but its households are not

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:24

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President rallying the public

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:00

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who completed two years in office last month, has chosen to go around the country addressing public rallies to coi ..

Metro bus transport service boon to commuters

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:00

What 22A debate left behind

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:00

Politics of identity

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 00:16

Economic recovery enters new phase

Monday, 28 September 2026 03:46

Malady of SL’s politics of settling scores

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

Special Report

Investing in Sri Lanka’s upper watersheds: Unlocking natural capital for resilient future

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik The Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted a knowledge-sharing session titled “Investing in Sri Lanka’s Upper Watersheds: Unlocking ..

Breaking barriers: Sri Lanka–India integration needs political will, institutional muscle

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 11:32

Boards must move beyond compliance to strategic foresight to drive Sri Lanka’s next growth chapter

Thursday, 6 August 2026 04:47

Business News

Wijeya Newspapers’ Moiz Mustafa wins AI Content Creators of the Year - Gold at National AI Awards

Servatians Colombo Night 2026 at Waters Edge tomorrow

WCIC sharpens focus on scaling women-owned businesses

Regulatory reforms to boost Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry: NGJA Chief

Sri Lanka and Palestine reaffirm commitment to deepen economic cooperation and trade ties

IGP says CA Sri Lanka’s newly launched Faculty of Forensic Accounting a timely national initiative

New ‘Ayubo’ lottery makes poor fund free healthcare for all: Advocata

Lead agencies convene to accelerate implementation of NEDP 2026–2030

ASPI falls 2.46% in Sept., down 8% for year

$ 1 m guarantee cap holds back Sri Lankan builders in Africa

Customs finds metal scrap in export container declared as rice

Customs goes paperless, makes digital signatures mandatory

Port City Colombo builds investment momentum across UAE, Oman, and Qatar

Keells marks 35 years of keeping life fresh for Sri Lanka

Budget 2027 to be presented on 12 Nov.; final vote on 14 Dec.

Resus Energy bids for 16 MW of battery storage

Storex Renewables partners world’s no. 1 Sigenergy to answer Sri Lanka’s solar policy shift

Glen Nevis Plantation’s Aratenna Special Silver Tips shine at 2026 North American Tea Conference

Reliance Consumer Products CEO keynotes SLEIS 2026

Akram Cassim re-elected SLGJA President for third term

Laugfs Holdings appoints Dhanusha Muthukumarana as Group MD/CEO

World Bank approves $ 110 m for 600km of climate-resistant roads in Sri Lanka

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World Children’s Day: We cannot say we didn’t know

Who controls the door? Who controls the narrative?

Sri Lanka’s economy is recovering, but its households are not

Economic recovery, growth and challenge

Judging and judges

TIN becomes gateway to key transactions: What changes from 1 November 2026?

Opposition’s strategic dilemmas, Easter massacre matrix

The expert shortage we are building

Sri Lanka’s vehicle market in 2026: From pent-up boom to affordability squeeze

Rowing without a compass: Why Sri Lanka’s industries need a shared bearing

Sophistry, lineage, and class war

Budget 2027: Time to review tax-free threshold for salaried taxpayers?

IMF Staff statement: What counts as sustainable recovery?

Karu Jayasuriya at 86: Lesson of life in service

Rs. 2 t is coming: Is Sri Lanka’s construction industry ready?

Smarter solar planning: Why Sri Lanka must protect its hydraulic heritage before floating on agricultural waters

Breaking Sri Lanka’s capital market ‘Chicken-and-Egg’ cycle: Why the time has come to act

The Maldives has a $ 20b question for Sri Lanka

Less generous, more credible? Rethinking Port City Colombo’s investment proposition

Public transport in Sri Lanka - A tourist’s ordeal

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No property tax in 2027 Budget: President

Fuel and vehicle imports expected to ease: CBSL

Economy fundamentally changing, not everyone will make it: Frontier

Rupee to strengthen from year-end, deflation seen by mid-2027

Breaking Sri Lanka’s capital market ‘Chicken-and-Egg’ cycle: Why the time has come to act

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Wijeya Newspapers’ Moiz Mustafa wins AI Content Creators of the Year - Gold at National AI Awards

Servatians Colombo Night 2026 at Waters Edge tomorrow

WCIC sharpens focus on scaling women-owned businesses

Regulatory reforms to boost Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry: NGJA Chief

Sri Lanka and Palestine reaffirm commitment to deepen economic cooperation and trade ties

IGP says CA Sri Lanka’s newly launched Faculty of Forensic Accounting a timely national initiative

New ‘Ayubo’ lottery makes poor fund free healthcare for all: Advocata

Lead agencies convene to accelerate implementation of NEDP 2026–2030

ASPI falls 2.46% in Sept., down 8% for year

$ 1 m guarantee cap holds back Sri Lankan builders in Africa

Customs finds metal scrap in export container declared as rice

Customs goes paperless, makes digital signatures mandatory

Port City Colombo builds investment momentum across UAE, Oman, and Qatar

Keells marks 35 years of keeping life fresh for Sri Lanka

Budget 2027 to be presented on 12 Nov.; final vote on 14 Dec.

Resus Energy bids for 16 MW of battery storage

Storex Renewables partners world’s no. 1 Sigenergy to answer Sri Lanka’s solar policy shift

Glen Nevis Plantation’s Aratenna Special Silver Tips shine at 2026 North American Tea Conference

Reliance Consumer Products CEO keynotes SLEIS 2026

Akram Cassim re-elected SLGJA President for third term

Laugfs Holdings appoints Dhanusha Muthukumarana as Group MD/CEO

World Bank approves $ 110 m for 600km of climate-resistant roads in Sri Lanka

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