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Be warned: Deepfakes are on increase in attacking financial institutions

Monday, 1 December 2025 01:37

Rising together: The private sector’s moment

Monday, 1 December 2025 01:10

Double down to tackle Sri Lanka’s freshwater tsunami

Monday, 1 December 2025 01:04

Cyclone Ditwa: A storm Sri Lanka saw coming but tourism still paid the price

Monday, 1 December 2025 00:56

Big businesses must reform now

Monday, 1 December 2025 00:48

Sri Lanka needs you now, more than ever

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:11

Self-censorship in media has no place in democratic jurisdictions

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:10

Enhancing strategic and sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility endeavours in SL

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:05

Anura Kumara Dissanayake a Sri Lankan President like no other

Friday, 28 November 2025 03:51

Hubbub SL: babel at the junc and torn between two+ voices

Friday, 28 November 2025 03:45

How to beat the NPP In 2029: BluePrints and Bloc parties

Friday, 28 November 2025 03:23

The SriLankan Airlines Paradox: When talent cannot overcome structural failure

Friday, 28 November 2025 02:04

Rainy day in Nugegoda: Namal as contender, Sajith’s strategic shortsightedness

Thursday, 27 November 2025 04:23

Colombo – the Venice in the Indian Ocean? Our tryst with a glacier

Thursday, 27 November 2025 03:07

What AKD missed: Sri Lanka must earn $50 b foreign exchange annually

Thursday, 27 November 2025 01:03

2026 Budget commits over Rs. 688 b to construction: Sector poised for acceleration

Thursday, 27 November 2025 00:56

Budget 2026 and SMEs

Thursday, 27 November 2025 00:47

Evaluating 2026 Budget through green energy, agriculture, and strategic investment

Thursday, 27 November 2025 00:22

Lord Naseby in theory and practice

Thursday, 27 November 2025 00:18

Sri Lanka Customs hitting record single-day revenue: A turning point or one-off?

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:28

President assures funding capacity for post-Ditwah recovery

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday addressed the nation on the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, giving the clearest assurance so far that the Go ..

Over 998,000 people affected by severe weather

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:16

At least 334 people have died and 370 remain missing, according to the latest situation reports issued by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), which ..

Govt. assures steady food supply despite cyclone disruptions

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:15

The Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Ministry yesterday moved to reassure the public that essential food commodities remain ..

Official portal ‘Stand with Sri Lanka’ to channel global donations for Cyclone Ditwah relief

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:14

The Government has launched an official donation portal, ‘Stand with Sri Lanka,’ to mobilise financial contributions from the international commun ..

President calls on private sector to support national relief and recovery efforts

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:11

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday underscored the vital role of the business community in supporting both immediate relief operations and ..

Ministry begins data collection on weather-related industrial impacts

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:08

The Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry, together with the Industrial Development Board (IDB), has launched an online data collection i ..

Sri Lanka Tourism activates 24/7 support amid adverse weather impact

Monday, 1 December 2025 03:54

Sri Lanka Tourism announced that dedicated teams are operating around the clock to assist tourists and industry stakeholders affected by the recent se ..

Ditwah death toll rises

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:13

The death toll from Cyclone Ditwah rose to 69 yesterday as rising floodwaters and continued heavy rainfall forced evacuations across several districts ..

CSE closes early for Ditwah, ends week on the up

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:11

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week on the up after trading closed two hours earlier than the regular 2 p.m. close due to adverse weathe ..

Energy Minister: Over 65,000 power disruptions island-wide

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:09

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody yesterday said more than 65,000 electricity disruptions were reported as severe weather continued to trigger damage ac ..

Modi says India ready to assist Sri Lanka as cyclone impact grows

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:08

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed solidarity with Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah continues to cause widespread destruction, saying India stan ..

IRD extends tax filing deadline due to adverse weather

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:07

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for the 2024/25 assessment year, granting taxpayers ..

AASL urges travellers to check flight status amid adverse weather

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:07

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., yesterday advised all passengers to closely monitor flight updates as adverse weather continues to aff ..

Sri Lanka Tourism assures tourists of safety

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:51

Sri Lanka Tourism yesterday said the country remains safe and fully open to visitors despite adverse weather affecting several regions, noting that ma ..

Sri Lanka will see overturn in external debt repayment in 2025: CBSL Chief

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:38

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe on Wednesday provided a detailed breakdown of Sri Lanka’s external debt servicing ..

Agriculture, household loans drive strongest turnaround in sectoral private credit

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:35

Sectoral credit data from April to September 2025 has shown that the strongest month-to-month turnaround in private sector lending comes from agricult ..

Two consecutive monthly deficits narrow current account surplus in Oct.

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:16

The external sector remained robust in the first 10 months of 2025, despite the current account registering a deficit for the second time this year in ..

State imposes sweeping emergency powers

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:14

The Government on Saturday issued an Extraordinary Gazette declaring a State of Public Emergency across the country. ..

Central Bank urges public to use official channels for relief donations

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:13

In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka has witnessed a surge of local and international goodwill, with many expressing concern and seeking ways ..

Tourists stranded in Nuwara Eliya airlifted to safety

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:09

A group of foreign tourists who were stranded in the Nuwara Eliya area due to severe weather conditions were airlifted to safety on Saturday and broug ..

Colombo Land moves to amalgamate Liberty Holdings

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:07

Colombo Land & Development Company PLC has initiated the amalgamation of its fully owned subsidiary, Liberty Holdings Ltd., with the parent entity. ..

Govt. opens local and foreign accounts for disaster relief contributions

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:13

The Government yesterday announced that Sri Lankans living overseas as well as foreign nationals can now contribute to national relief efforts support ..

Severe flood warning to Colombo

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:12

The Irrigation Department yesterday issued an urgent alert warning that areas along the Kelani River are facing a high-risk flood situation, with wate ..

Treasury Secretary outlines emergency funding, procurement flexibilities and international support

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:10

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday detailed the Government’s financial interventions and operational facilitation measures intr ..

Govt. coordinates with diplomatic community on flood-relief and recovery

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:09

A diplomatic briefing was convened yesterday by the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to brief Colombo-based Heads of Mission on the Government’ ..

Cyclone Ditwa shuts wildlife parks

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:08

The Department of Wildlife yesterday said it has closed most national parks as heavy rain, flooding and landslides linked to Cyclone Ditwah continued ..

RTI exposes irregularities in SL water contracts involving Chinese SOEs

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:07

The People’s Movement Against Corruption (PMAC) yesterday called for an urgent and comprehensive Government investigation into a pattern of large-sc ..

President Chairs Disaster Management Council to review response

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:52

The National Disaster Management Council yesterday met at the Defence Ministry under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review th ..

People rescued by Air Force Bell 212 aircraft

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:40

People who were stranded in the Mahawa Ella area due to adverse weather conditions have been rescued by an Air Force Bell 212 aircraft. ..

MDF-SLTDA unveils tourism survey

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:36

Sri Lanka’s largest-ever tourism survey, “From Data to Decisions: Strengthening Tourism Through Evidence and Collaboration,” was unveiled yester ..

Sri Lanka to host FICAC South Asia Conference 2026 in February

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:34

The Association Of Consuls in Sri Lanka has secured the bid to host the FICAC South Asia Conference 2026, which will be held in Colombo from 1 to 4 Fe ..

Over 998,000 people affected by severe weather

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:16

At least 334 people have died and 370 remain missing, according to the latest situation reports issued by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), which ..

Two consecutive monthly deficits narrow current account surplus in Oct.

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:16

The external sector remained robust in the first 10 months of 2025, despite the current account registering a deficit for the second time this year in ..

Govt. assures steady food supply despite cyclone disruptions

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:15

The Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Ministry yesterday moved to reassure the public that essential food commodities remain ..

State imposes sweeping emergency powers

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:14

The Government on Saturday issued an Extraordinary Gazette declaring a State of Public Emergency across the country. ..

Official portal ‘Stand with Sri Lanka’ to channel global donations for Cyclone Ditwah relief

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:14

The Government has launched an official donation portal, ‘Stand with Sri Lanka,’ to mobilise financial contributions from the international commun ..

Central Bank urges public to use official channels for relief donations

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:13

In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka has witnessed a surge of local and international goodwill, with many expressing concern and seeking ways ..

President calls on private sector to support national relief and recovery efforts

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:11

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday underscored the vital role of the business community in supporting both immediate relief operations and ..

Tourists stranded in Nuwara Eliya airlifted to safety

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:09

A group of foreign tourists who were stranded in the Nuwara Eliya area due to severe weather conditions were airlifted to safety on Saturday and broug ..

Ministry begins data collection on weather-related industrial impacts

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:08

The Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry, together with the Industrial Development Board (IDB), has launched an online data collection i ..

Colombo Land moves to amalgamate Liberty Holdings

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:07

Colombo Land & Development Company PLC has initiated the amalgamation of its fully owned subsidiary, Liberty Holdings Ltd., with the parent entity. ..

Sri Lanka Tourism activates 24/7 support amid adverse weather impact

Monday, 1 December 2025 03:54

Sri Lanka Tourism announced that dedicated teams are operating around the clock to assist tourists and industry stakeholders affected by the recent se ..

Govt. opens local and foreign accounts for disaster relief contributions

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:13

The Government yesterday announced that Sri Lankans living overseas as well as foreign nationals can now contribute to national relief efforts support ..

Ditwah death toll rises

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:13

The death toll from Cyclone Ditwah rose to 69 yesterday as rising floodwaters and continued heavy rainfall forced evacuations across several districts ..

Severe flood warning to Colombo

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:12

The Irrigation Department yesterday issued an urgent alert warning that areas along the Kelani River are facing a high-risk flood situation, with wate ..

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Cyclone Ditwah not an exception

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TVS Lanka Knowledge Centre Hosts NVQ Certification Ceremony at BMICH

Revello chocolates enter Bahrain

Banking veteran joins Seylan Developments Board

A new business platform: BELGOLUX–Sri Lanka Business Council launches in Brussels

Sri Lankan pride, global glory: Solar Booze sweeps service and performance excellence awards

HNB crowned Sri Lanka’s Top Corporate Citizen

John Keells Properties aligns with FACETS 2026 as official real estate partner

Germany-based Sri Lankan urges diaspora to invest in SL’s economic revival

Kerner Haus shifts to asset-light property management with Nawam Mawatha deal

Cabinet approves measures to promote gem industry

Govt. to compensate weaving mill employees affected by closures

Nawaloka Hospitals named Sri Lanka’s ‘Leading Hospital in AI and Innovation’ at Asia Pacific Global Health Awards 2025

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Sri Lanka’s mineral sector investment opportunities promoted in UK

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Be warned: Deepfakes are on increase in attacking financial institutions

Rising together: The private sector’s moment

Double down to tackle Sri Lanka’s freshwater tsunami

Cyclone Ditwa: A storm Sri Lanka saw coming but tourism still paid the price

Big businesses must reform now

Sri Lanka needs you now, more than ever

Self-censorship in media has no place in democratic jurisdictions

Enhancing strategic and sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility endeavours in SL

Anura Kumara Dissanayake a Sri Lankan President like no other

Hubbub SL: babel at the junc and torn between two+ voices

How to beat the NPP In 2029: BluePrints and Bloc parties

The SriLankan Airlines Paradox: When talent cannot overcome structural failure

Rainy day in Nugegoda: Namal as contender, Sajith’s strategic shortsightedness

Colombo – the Venice in the Indian Ocean? Our tryst with a glacier

What AKD missed: Sri Lanka must earn $50 b foreign exchange annually

2026 Budget commits over Rs. 688 b to construction: Sector poised for acceleration

Budget 2026 and SMEs

Evaluating 2026 Budget through green energy, agriculture, and strategic investment

Lord Naseby in theory and practice

Sri Lanka Customs hitting record single-day revenue: A turning point or one-off?

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25 multinationals named to Fortune World’s Best Workplaces list

Roar AdX shines at Meta Reels Awards

Bay of Bengal countries celebrate small-scale fisheries on World Fisheries Day

TVS Lanka Knowledge Centre Hosts NVQ Certification Ceremony at BMICH

Revello chocolates enter Bahrain

Banking veteran joins Seylan Developments Board

A new business platform: BELGOLUX–Sri Lanka Business Council launches in Brussels

Sri Lankan pride, global glory: Solar Booze sweeps service and performance excellence awards

HNB crowned Sri Lanka’s Top Corporate Citizen

John Keells Properties aligns with FACETS 2026 as official real estate partner

Germany-based Sri Lankan urges diaspora to invest in SL’s economic revival

Kerner Haus shifts to asset-light property management with Nawam Mawatha deal

Cabinet approves measures to promote gem industry

Govt. to compensate weaving mill employees affected by closures

Nawaloka Hospitals named Sri Lanka’s ‘Leading Hospital in AI and Innovation’ at Asia Pacific Global Health Awards 2025

Sri Lanka Ports Authority to remit Rs. 5 b to Consolidated Fund amid record profits

Sri Lanka’s mineral sector investment opportunities promoted in UK

Sri Lankan delegation participates in CII Partnership Summit 2025 in Andhra Pradesh

HNB becomes Platinum sponsor of TiECON 2026 to power Sri Lanka’s runway to the world

Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2025 next week with over 850 participants

Cenmetrix marks 20 years of innovation and leadership in digital identity and access management

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