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VAT on digital services needs direction

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 05:12

Sri Lanka’s quiet justice revolution

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 04:27

Hidden truth of Sri Lanka’s debt story: The untold narrative

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 04:21

A distant war, a direct shock: What the Middle East crisis means for Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 04:12

Sri Lanka should be vindicated for removing LNG from energy mix

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 04:01

Navigating Sri Lanka’s new VAT refund framework: Key compliance insights

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 03:51

Tissa Jayawardena’s newest book on rebirth: Foundation for future research

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:01

The guardian at the gate: The Supreme Court’s real power over tax laws

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:00

Why didn’t competition bring down fuel prices?

Monday, 30 March 2026 03:57

Transfer pricing in a locked room

Monday, 30 March 2026 03:55

New VAT tax invoice format mandatory from 1 April 2026

Monday, 30 March 2026 03:53

Happiness strategy for competitive advantage

Monday, 30 March 2026 03:50

Why Sri Lanka must act now on chemical safety in everyday products

Monday, 30 March 2026 03:44

How SL can protect economy, tourism and public confidence amidst ME war

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:17

Ageing parents in a world of migration

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:14

The petrodollar system: Architecture, power, and emerging fault lines of de-dollarisation

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:10

Drug quality conundrum in Sri Lanka, the law and compliance

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:08

Can the Middle East crisis resurrect Sri Lanka’s “ghost airport”?

Friday, 27 March 2026 00:30

Calm before the storm: Rethinking disaster risk reduction in Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 March 2026 00:25

Narratives, security, and social cohesion: Rethinking the discourse on Islamic ideologies in Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 March 2026 00:10

Electricity tariff hike no April Fool’s joke

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday approved an average 10% tariff increase, lower than the 13.56% hike initially sought by ..

Opposition slams electricity tariff hike

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:44

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday alleged the Government is shifting the financial burden of controversial coal procurement losses onto ele ..

Sarath Ganegoda steps down as SriLankan Airlines Chairman

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:33

SriLankan Airlines Chairman Sarath Ganegoda has tendered his resignation, marking a significant change in the leadership of the national carrier at a ..

IMF Mission in town for extensive discussions under combined 5th and 6th EFF Reviews

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:26

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is in town, led by Sri Lanka Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou, for the Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the Exte ..

Urea restricted to paddy to preserve stocks

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:25

The Department of Agrarian Development has decided to restrict the issuance of urea fertiliser exclusively to paddy cultivation in a bid to preserve n ..

SLT-Mobitel turnaround underscores State’s potential in digital infrastructure

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 05:21

Following a sharp 221% turnaround in 2025, officials used SLT-Mobitel’s performance to signal a stronger state role in Sri Lanka’s digital future ..

NDB Bank secures top domestic ranking as Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at Euromoney 2026

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 04:42

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has been named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, securing the #1 ..

Govt. notified over delays in import clearance, rising costs

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:43

The Customs House Agents (CHA) Traders Association and Wharf Representatives Union have expressed serious concern over delays in clearance of imports ..

EWIS innovates AI-powered platform to de-risk enterprise legacy modernisation

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:38

IT industry specialist EWIS on Friday launched ‘AEGIS,’ a first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered platform developed in Sri Lanka t ..

Govt. launches ‘Surakimu Lanka’ to curb energy demand amid supply risks

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:36

The Government yesterday launched a national program to promote energy conservation, as part of efforts to manage potential risks to fuel and electric ..

Govt. committee flags inflation risks from insufficient fuel quotas

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:34

A Government-appointed committee monitoring the supply of essential goods has warned of possible price increases ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Ye ..

Senkadagala Finance appoints N. Vasantha Kumar Chairman, makes two additions to Board

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:03

Senkadagala Finance PLC has appointed Independent Non-Executive Director N. Vasantha Kumar as Chairman of the Board with effect from 1 April 2026. ..

Hambantota International Port invests $ 108 m in new cranes

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:27

Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has signed an agreement to invest $ 108 million in new container handling equipment, marking a major expans ..

Court of Appeal rules in favour of CBSL over EPF RTI

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:52

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, setting aside a decision of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission that h ..

Daily FT-ICCSL webinar today on “AI and Jobs – What Survives, Evolves, Disappears”

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:48

The Daily FT – ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, Employers Federati ..

Comedy icon Russell Peters here for grand finale of ‘Relax’ World Tour tonight

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:35

In a big boost to the country’s world-class entertainment offering, internationally celebrated stand-up comedian Russell Peters arrived in Colombo y ..

Govt. rolls out strict energy-saving measures as fuel, water pressures mount

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:28

The Government has intensified countrywide conservation efforts with a series of strict guidelines aimed at curbing fuel and electricity consumption, ..

Sunshine completes acquisition of 75% stake in export agri venture for Rs. 2.7 b

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:25

Sunshine Holdings PLC yesterday said that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Joint Agri Products Ceylon Ltd., (JAPC), increasing ..

Oil tops $ 115, Asian stocks fall

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:22

Global oil prices jumped and stocks fell sharply yesterday in Asia after the US-Israel war with Iran entered its fifth week. ..

Australian lentils find a home in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 05:04

Australian High Commissioner Matthew Duckworth made a significant visit to Sri Lanka’s largest lentil and pulse processing plant located in Colombo, ..

Rupee holds amid Mideast shock as CBSL continues FX buying

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:44

Sri Lanka’s rupee has remained relatively stable in early 2026, with depreciation contained despite pressure from the Middle East conflict, while th ..

Port City, BOI eye Gulf-linked inflows as CoPF flags delays and policy gaps

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:41

The Colombo Port City Economic Commission and the Board of Investment (BOI) told the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) that the current Middle East c ..

President says ‘grateful’ for India’s 38,000 MT fuel delivery

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:36

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said he is grateful for India’s swift support in supplying 38,000 metric tons (MT) of fuel to Sri Lanka ..

Customs beats target for third straight month

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:34

Sri Lanka Customs has exceeded its revenue target for the third consecutive month, reaching the March target ahead of schedule, according to official ..

Ambeon makes voluntary offer for Harischandra at Rs. 3,400 per share

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:31

Ambeon Essentials Ltd., a subsidiary of Ambeon Capital PLC, on Friday announced a voluntary offer to acquire all issued and paid-up ordinary voting sh ..

Principals: The quiet architect

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:38

The founder of 99x spent two decades turning a Sri Lankan engineering firm into a Nordic- headquartered, seven-country acquisition platform — and be ..

WiLAT Sri Lanka and EFL Global partner to advance IGNITE Mentoring Program

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:23

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka (CILT SL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EFL Global to strengthen the fl ..

Ex-Minister Keheliya, others found guilty, ordered to settle losses to State

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:51

The Supreme Court has ruled that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several others violated the Fundamental Rights of the public through ..

Sajith urges Govt. to reduce fuel taxes after India cuts excise duties

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:47

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday called on the Government to reduce fuel taxes in Sri Lanka, following India’s decision to cut special e ..

Opposition slams electricity tariff hike

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:44

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday alleged the Government is shifting the financial burden of controversial coal procurement losses onto ele ..

Comedy icon Russell Peters here for grand finale of ‘Relax’ World Tour tonight

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:35

In a big boost to the country’s world-class entertainment offering, internationally celebrated stand-up comedian Russell Peters arrived in Colombo y ..

Sarath Ganegoda steps down as SriLankan Airlines Chairman

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:33

SriLankan Airlines Chairman Sarath Ganegoda has tendered his resignation, marking a significant change in the leadership of the national carrier at a ..

Govt. rolls out strict energy-saving measures as fuel, water pressures mount

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:28

The Government has intensified countrywide conservation efforts with a series of strict guidelines aimed at curbing fuel and electricity consumption, ..

IMF Mission in town for extensive discussions under combined 5th and 6th EFF Reviews

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:26

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is in town, led by Sri Lanka Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou, for the Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the Exte ..

Sunshine completes acquisition of 75% stake in export agri venture for Rs. 2.7 b

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:25

Sunshine Holdings PLC yesterday said that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Joint Agri Products Ceylon Ltd., (JAPC), increasing ..

Urea restricted to paddy to preserve stocks

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:25

The Department of Agrarian Development has decided to restrict the issuance of urea fertiliser exclusively to paddy cultivation in a bid to preserve n ..

Oil tops $ 115, Asian stocks fall

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:22

Global oil prices jumped and stocks fell sharply yesterday in Asia after the US-Israel war with Iran entered its fifth week. ..

SLT-Mobitel turnaround underscores State’s potential in digital infrastructure

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 05:21

Following a sharp 221% turnaround in 2025, officials used SLT-Mobitel’s performance to signal a stronger state role in Sri Lanka’s digital future ..

Australian lentils find a home in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 05:04

Australian High Commissioner Matthew Duckworth made a significant visit to Sri Lanka’s largest lentil and pulse processing plant located in Colombo, ..

NDB Bank secures top domestic ranking as Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at Euromoney 2026

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 04:42

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has been named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, securing the #1 ..

Rupee holds amid Mideast shock as CBSL continues FX buying

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:44

Sri Lanka’s rupee has remained relatively stable in early 2026, with depreciation contained despite pressure from the Middle East conflict, while th ..

Govt. notified over delays in import clearance, rising costs

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:43

The Customs House Agents (CHA) Traders Association and Wharf Representatives Union have expressed serious concern over delays in clearance of imports ..

Port City, BOI eye Gulf-linked inflows as CoPF flags delays and policy gaps

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:41

The Colombo Port City Economic Commission and the Board of Investment (BOI) told the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) that the current Middle East c ..

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Monday, 30 March 2026 12:34

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Monday, 30 March 2026 12:08

Fuel supply for industries continues without shortages: Industries Ministry

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SLT-Mobitel turnaround underscores State’s potential in digital infrastructure

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 05:21

VAT on digital services needs direction

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 05:12

Dossiers wins $ 350K+ in Google AI credits to build compliance database for EMs

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 05:11

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‘88 Acres’ exhibition by MMCA Sri Lanka joins Thailand Biennale

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:33

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) has announced that their exhibition ‘88 Acres: Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Min ..

“A Concert Beyond Vision” an evening not to be missed

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:32

Ambuluwawa Religious and Biodiversity Complex marks 30 years

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:31

Opinion and Issues

Sri Lanka’s quiet justice revolution

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 04:27

In a world where access to justice remains elusive for millions, Sri Lanka has built something quietly remarkable: a nationwide community mediation sy ..

Hidden truth of Sri Lanka’s debt story: The untold narrative

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 04:21

A distant war, a direct shock: What the Middle East crisis means for Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 04:12

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Saving children from religious predators

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 04:20

The recent revelations reported by The Examiner , an online news outlet, of repeated sexual abuse allegedly committed by a Catholic priest at a leadin ..

Accountability for crimes by intelligence services

Monday, 30 March 2026 03:30

Govt. needs to provide relief to vulnerable groups

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:00

No-confidence motion against Kumara Jayakody undermines NPP’s non-corruption sanctity

Friday, 27 March 2026 05:55

Walking the neutrality tightrope

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:00

Market direction of Ceylon Tea amidst Middle East conflict

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:00

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Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

Global Biz Connect 2026, cross-industry networking platform, recently brought together business executives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora representative ..

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

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Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

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SLPA assures uninterrupted operations across all ports

CIMA President to visit Sri Lanka next week

Singer Sri Lanka, Kapruka in strategic retail partnership through Partner Central platform

Two-month aviation fuel buffer available: CAASL

EDB’s National Packaging Centre conducts awareness workshop for spices

Asia Siyaka Commodities appoints Chamara Dissanayake CEO, announces new Board additions

JICA, World Bank and Presidential Secretariat co-host seminar on ‘Competition Policy and Law’

Dialog surpasses 800+ 5G sites, driving Sri Lanka’s fastest 5G expansion and advancing nation’s digital future

JAT Holdings enters Australian cabinetry manufacturing segment following SEAFORM Perth success

Ceylon Chamber completes international trade facilitation program at IIFT, New Delhi

Sri Lanka’s economic outlook brightens with Graphene

Capacity-building program for Sri Lankan start-ups at India’s Centre of Excellence IIT Madras

N. U. Jayawardena Memorial Conference Room inaugurated

LankaPay ties up with BASL as Corporate Partner

People’s Bank launches “People’s Remittance – Kalin Avurudu Vaasi Draw 2026’’

Russel’s named official catering partner for 92nd Battle of the Saints

Healthguard Distribution revamps Colombo warehouse to strengthen pharmaceutical supply chain

Pointlabs Technologies launch ‘Anya’ Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered voice concierge platform for Standard Chartered Priority customers

Home Lands breaks ground on Canterbury Crest Resort Apartments

Blue Arc to manufacture containerised substations for export under BOI deal

Colombo Dockyard delivers 10th vessel in Misje Eco Bulker newbuilding series

KOKO Makes Winning Debut with Overall Gold at LankaPay Technnovation Awards

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VAT on digital services needs direction

Sri Lanka’s quiet justice revolution

Hidden truth of Sri Lanka’s debt story: The untold narrative

A distant war, a direct shock: What the Middle East crisis means for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka should be vindicated for removing LNG from energy mix

Navigating Sri Lanka’s new VAT refund framework: Key compliance insights

Tissa Jayawardena’s newest book on rebirth: Foundation for future research

The guardian at the gate: The Supreme Court’s real power over tax laws

Why didn’t competition bring down fuel prices?

Transfer pricing in a locked room

New VAT tax invoice format mandatory from 1 April 2026

Happiness strategy for competitive advantage

Why Sri Lanka must act now on chemical safety in everyday products

How SL can protect economy, tourism and public confidence amidst ME war

Ageing parents in a world of migration

The petrodollar system: Architecture, power, and emerging fault lines of de-dollarisation

Drug quality conundrum in Sri Lanka, the law and compliance

Can the Middle East crisis resurrect Sri Lanka’s “ghost airport”?

Calm before the storm: Rethinking disaster risk reduction in Sri Lanka

Narratives, security, and social cohesion: Rethinking the discourse on Islamic ideologies in Sri Lanka

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SLPA assures uninterrupted operations across all ports

CIMA President to visit Sri Lanka next week

Singer Sri Lanka, Kapruka in strategic retail partnership through Partner Central platform

Two-month aviation fuel buffer available: CAASL

EDB’s National Packaging Centre conducts awareness workshop for spices

Asia Siyaka Commodities appoints Chamara Dissanayake CEO, announces new Board additions

JICA, World Bank and Presidential Secretariat co-host seminar on ‘Competition Policy and Law’

Dialog surpasses 800+ 5G sites, driving Sri Lanka’s fastest 5G expansion and advancing nation’s digital future

JAT Holdings enters Australian cabinetry manufacturing segment following SEAFORM Perth success

Ceylon Chamber completes international trade facilitation program at IIFT, New Delhi

Sri Lanka’s economic outlook brightens with Graphene

Capacity-building program for Sri Lankan start-ups at India’s Centre of Excellence IIT Madras

N. U. Jayawardena Memorial Conference Room inaugurated

LankaPay ties up with BASL as Corporate Partner

People’s Bank launches “People’s Remittance – Kalin Avurudu Vaasi Draw 2026’’

Russel’s named official catering partner for 92nd Battle of the Saints

Healthguard Distribution revamps Colombo warehouse to strengthen pharmaceutical supply chain

Pointlabs Technologies launch ‘Anya’ Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered voice concierge platform for Standard Chartered Priority customers

Home Lands breaks ground on Canterbury Crest Resort Apartments

Blue Arc to manufacture containerised substations for export under BOI deal

Colombo Dockyard delivers 10th vessel in Misje Eco Bulker newbuilding series

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