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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

The Baby Prince’s daydream: Opposition’s empty trump cards against AKD Govt.

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:24

Demographic red flags for the economy

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:22

Tax professionals: The backbone of ethical tax practices

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:20

Drumming “Drucker” in the Digital Age: Impacts and implications

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:18

SriLankan Airlines: Time to get Govt. out of cockpit

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 01:32

Power sector reform: Turning setbacks into sustainable opportunity

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 00:01

What if you log in one day, only to find out your life no longer belongs to you?

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 00:01

Are we safe from another economic crash?

Monday, 24 November 2025 23:36

Ditwah cyclone ravages Lanka

Sri Lanka’s weather emergency continued to worsen yesterday, with the Disaster Management Centre reporting that the death toll has risen to 47 while ..

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 ..

CBSL holds policy rates steady

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:21

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday delivering the sixth and final Monetary Policy Review for 2025 announced that rates would remain unchan ..

Tourism earnings to undershoot despite arrivals surge

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:20

Sri Lanka is bracing for lower-than-expected tourism earnings following a downward revision in the estimated daily spending of visitors by the Sri Lan ..

People’s Bank posts Rs. 43.7 b PBT in 9M

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:14

People’s Bank has reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 43.7 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, delivering the best-ever resul ..

President to attend Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 on opening day

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:09

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will attend the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 on 2 December, during which he will join The Ceylon C ..

THASL new Chief shows way for $ 10 b tourism earnings

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:34

Sri Lanka Tourism Hotels Association (THASL) President-elect Asoka Hettigoda on Monday endorsed the Government’s target of $ 8 billion in tourism ea ..

Exports exceed $ 14.4 b in first 10 months

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:25

Sri Lanka’s export sector continues to show strong resilience, registering over $ 14.43 billion in total exports during the first 10 months of 2025, ..

LB completes acquisition of 73.11% AMF stake for Rs. 4.1 b

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:23

LB Finance PLC yesterday said it has completed the acquisition of Associated Motor Finance Company PLC, increasing its stake to 73.11% after the manda ..

Cabinet clears next step for Sri Lanka’s entry into RCEP trade bloc

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:21

Sri Lanka has taken a significant step toward joining the world’s largest free trade agreement, with the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approving a ..

IRD says individual taxpayers reach 1.2 m with 200,000 new taxpayers in 2025

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 03:03

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday announced that 200,000 new taxpayers have been registered so far this year pushing individual taxpayers ..

WealthTrust Securities announces Rs. 500 m IPO

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 02:58

WealthTrust Securities Ltd., (WTS) has announced its intention to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of ordinary voting shares, marking a signifi ..

Fintrex’s digital transformation and inclusive finance strategy power 352% PAT growth to Rs. 286 m

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 02:54

Fintrex Finance PLC has delivered another strong performance in the first half of FY2025/26, reaffirming its reputation as one of Sri Lanka’s most t ..

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 ..

T-Bond auction clears secondary market yields

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:32

Wealth Trust Securities said the Treasury Bond auctions held yesterday produced remarkable outcomes, with both offered maturities clearing below secon ..

Pent-up demand for vehicle imports stabilises – CBSL

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:20

Central Bank (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said the surge in vehicle imports that followed the lifting of the five-year import su ..

Sri Lanka must shift from volume to value to unlock full tourism potential: SLTDA Chairman

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:18

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam urged the industry to pivot toward higher-value tourism, warning that the ..

Apparel exports maintain momentum, up 6.1% in first 10 months of 2025 – JAAF

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:12

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday said apparel and made-up articles exports for January to October 2025 increased by 6.12% year-on- ..

UDA to lease Pettah Floating Market to Japanese investor for $ 160 m

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:07

The Urban Development Authority (UDA) is moving ahead with plans to lease the Pettah Floating Market Complex to a Japanese investor in a deal valued a ..

Shanthikumar calls for stronger branding, policy reforms, investment boost

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:26

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) outgoing President M. Shanthikumar on Monday in his final address to Government and members called for str ..

Govt. seeks aid from AIIB for Norochcholai–Wariyapola transmission project

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved authorising the CEB to proceed with long-delayed Norochcholai–Wariyapola Transmission Development Projec ..

Govt. halts new analogue TV licences as digital shift accelerates

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:22

The Government has moved to end the issuance of new terrestrial analogue television licences, marking a major policy step toward the country’s long- ..

SEC warns of scam by unlicenced securities firm

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:20

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) yesterday issued an urgent warning to the public, stating that Blue Ocean Securities Ltd. is ..

Colombo Port handles 6.2 m TEUs in first nine months, up 6.7% YoY

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 03:01

Container volumes at the Colombo Port rose 6.7% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025 to nearly 6.2 million TEUs, up from 5.8 million TEUs a y ..

MakeMyTrip urges India and Sri Lanka to unlock next wave of travel growth

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 02:58

MakeMyTrip Chief Commercial Officer – Holidays and Experiences Jasmeet Singh last week called for stronger strategic collaboration between Sri Lanka ..

TiECON Sri Lanka 2026: Premier entrepreneurship summit to connect innovation with global opportunity

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 02:53

Sri Lanka’s business landscape is set for a defining moment with the launch of TiECON Sri Lanka 2026, the country’s premier entrepreneurship summi ..

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 ..

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 ..

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. ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

T-Bond auction clears secondary market yields

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:32

Wealth Trust Securities said the Treasury Bond auctions held yesterday produced remarkable outcomes, with both offered maturities clearing below secon ..

CBSL holds policy rates steady

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:21

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday delivering the sixth and final Monetary Policy Review for 2025 announced that rates would remain unchan ..

Pent-up demand for vehicle imports stabilises – CBSL

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:20

Central Bank (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said the surge in vehicle imports that followed the lifting of the five-year import su ..

Tourism earnings to undershoot despite arrivals surge

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:20

Sri Lanka is bracing for lower-than-expected tourism earnings following a downward revision in the estimated daily spending of visitors by the Sri Lan ..

Sri Lanka must shift from volume to value to unlock full tourism potential: SLTDA Chairman

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:18

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam urged the industry to pivot toward higher-value tourism, warning that the ..

People’s Bank posts Rs. 43.7 b PBT in 9M

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:14

People’s Bank has reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 43.7 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, delivering the best-ever resul ..

Apparel exports maintain momentum, up 6.1% in first 10 months of 2025 – JAAF

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:12

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday said apparel and made-up articles exports for January to October 2025 increased by 6.12% year-on- ..

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Colombo launches emergency hotlines ahead of severe weather alert

Thursday, 27 November 2025 18:15

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Sri Lanka exports hit record US$14.4 billion in first 10 months of 2025

Thursday, 27 November 2025 17:22

Sri Lanka welcomes two millionth tourist, eyes 2.6 million target

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 12:05

Cabinet approves publication of amended Port City draft bill

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 11:13

Sri Lanka, Hainan discuss trade boost and expo invitation

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 10:30

Sri Lanka prepares for co-hosting 2026 T20 World Cup

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 09:43

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NCINGA showcases agentic AI future and Gemini Enterprise to leading Sri Lankan corporate entities

Friday, 28 November 2025 04:46

GNEXT Sri Lanka wins “Best Distributor in the South Asian Region” at Xiaomi Global Partner Conference

Friday, 28 November 2025 04:44

Dialog Enterprise becomes Principal Sponsor of Sri Lanka CERT National Cyber Security Conference 2025

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Golden mirage takes over City of Dreams Sri Lanka

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City of Dreams Sri Lanka is set to ignite Colombo’s festive season with “Signature Golden Mirage,” a breathtaking celebration inspired by the en ..

Memoirs of a heart

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

Russel’s hosts festive cake mixing ceremony led by talented NAITA chefs

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Opinion and Issues

Anura Kumara Dissanayake a Sri Lankan President like no other

Friday, 28 November 2025 03:51

Anura Kumara Dissanayake who was elected last year as Sri Lanka’s ninth Executive President celebrated his 57th birthday early this week on 24 Nov ..

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

Friday, 28 November 2025 03:45

Royal College alumnus’ Open Letter to Prime Minister raises questions over collection of money for “SAGA 2025”

Friday, 28 November 2025 03:42

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Defending Charith Asalanka & et al.

Friday, 28 November 2025 04:04

On 11 November, a suicide attack outside a court in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad killed 12 people and injured at least 27 others. ..

Hands off the media

Thursday, 27 November 2025 04:45

Takeover of import/export facilitation of BOI by Customs

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:00

Remembrance as healing, not provocation

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 01:31

Tourism beyond numbers

Monday, 24 November 2025 03:48

Dangers of indiscriminate use of antibiotics

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

Special Report

‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ Harvard APAC Regional Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

The ‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ (BBB 2025), a transformative platform spotlighting opportunities in the fast-emerging Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, conclu ..

Experts hail Budget for consistency, discuss implementation hurdles and opportunities

Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

AKD unveils 2026 Budget

Saturday, 8 November 2025 01:07

Business News

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

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

Govt. to compensate weaving mill employees affected by closures

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

Macksons Solar sets new benchmark with largest rooftop installation

Browns Agriculture strikes Gold

Cleantech champions circular solutions at Biodiversity Sri Lanka’s 10th anniversary

Elpitiya Plantations celebrates dedication and excellence at Estate Staff Awards

Lankem Ceylon buys majority stake in York Arcade for Rs. 340.58 m

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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?

The Baby Prince’s daydream: Opposition’s empty trump cards against AKD Govt.

Demographic red flags for the economy

Tax professionals: The backbone of ethical tax practices

Drumming “Drucker” in the Digital Age: Impacts and implications

SriLankan Airlines: Time to get Govt. out of cockpit

Power sector reform: Turning setbacks into sustainable opportunity

What if you log in one day, only to find out your life no longer belongs to you?

Are we safe from another economic crash?

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