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Save school rugby before it is destroyed by imported player culture

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:43

System change: Promises, performance and prospects

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:00

Borrowed credibility is a bridge, not a destination

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:00

The hidden side of cybersecurity

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:00

Revered rituals for revival: A post-Vesak pondering

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:26

Unsung heroes of the Central Bank: Dr. Wimal Hettiarachchi

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:24

The cigarette that got a tax cut

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:22

Concert economy: Reimagining Sri Lanka tourism’s next growth engine

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:20

X-Press Pearl: Justice, accountability, and credibility of Sri Lanka’s institutions

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:06

Sri Lanka’s energy crisis is not a shortage of resources

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:37

Beyond Efficiency: Reimagining public institutions for a complex world

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:06

Predicting and stabilising Exchange Rate movements

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:02

DBS Jeyaraj: The journalist, the human being, and the friend

Friday, 29 May 2026 03:54

The need for transparency and consistency at CIABOC

Friday, 29 May 2026 03:46

Our Vesak gift or how to rebuild a civilised nation

Friday, 29 May 2026 03:40

Buddhism is for consenting adults

Friday, 29 May 2026 03:27

Sri Lanka and the Maldives join the world in celebrating Prof. Philip Kotler’s 95th birthday

Friday, 29 May 2026 00:40

IMF fetishism, SJB’s strategic political folly, space for Namal-led centre-left

Thursday, 28 May 2026 03:49

Economic architecture: Titans, tech, and fight for economic recovery

Thursday, 28 May 2026 00:45

Crisis, fuel, and future of work: The role of organisations and HR leaders in building resilience

Thursday, 28 May 2026 00:39

Supreme Court overturns Bond scam acquittal, orders trial against Ravi, Mahendran and others

The Supreme Court has overturned a Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar decision that acquitted former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake, former Central B ..

Fuel price hike essential to prevent supply disruption, market collapse: Minister

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:14

Power Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday defended the Government’s latest fuel price increase, arguing that the revision was unavoidable to ensu ..

Vella signs $ 5.1 m deal with BOI to transform 98 Acres Resort & Spa

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:12

Uva Greenlands Estate Ltd., signed a landmark agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) on 29 May, marking a defining milestone in the ..

LB Finance to merge with AM Finance

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:05

LB Finance PLC has announced the move to merge with its subsidiary, Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF). ..

Container transport charges increase by 5%

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:04

Container transport charges have been increased by 5% with effect from 1 June following the latest fuel price revision, the Container Transport Owners ..

Tourist arrivals top 1 m mark

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:26

In a remarkable feat for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, arrivals surpassed the 1 million mark on 28 May, sparking optimism about meeting the ambitious ..

Vehicle imports increase in April

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:24

The vehicle imports bill, including personal and commercial vehicles, expanded to $ 208 million in April from $ 195 million in March. Imports of ve ..

Colombo inflation spikes in May

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:22

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (YoY) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), spiked in May as expected due to the impa ..

Fuel price increases near 50% since February as global oil shock hits Sri Lanka

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka on Saturday raised fuel prices for the fifth time since the escalation of the Middle East conflict, as the country grapples with a sharply h ..

German businesses eye Sri Lanka as strategic hub amid push for trusted partnerships

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:44

German business leaders and policymakers yesterday identified Sri Lanka as a strategically important partner in the Indo-Pacific region, while urging ..

Leading SL cocktail bars unite for monumental two-part showcase in Bangkok

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:41

In a historic first for the country’s hospitality industry, eight of Sri Lanka’s most definitive cocktail bars are joining forces in Bangkok this ..

SLPA eyes $ 2 b port investments to ease Colombo capacity crunch

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:37

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake yesterday said the port sector could attract investments of up to $ 2 billion over ..

FITIS says ICT/BPM exports surpassing tea signals digital economy potential

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:35

Industry leaders have welcomed several recent policy initiatives that have positively contributed both directly and indirectly towards strengthening S ..

VietJet Air Colombo Office opens for travellers

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:50

VietJet Air yesterday officially marked the opening of its Colombo office at a special ceremony inaugurated by Vietnam Ambassador to Sri Lanka Trinh T ..

Rethinking strategy for an age of permanent volatility

Friday, 29 May 2026 00:51

The era of predictable growth is over, and companies now face a world shaped by permanent instability, distrust, and disruption, said global business ..

Haycarb signs deal with BOI for $ 18 m expansion

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:13

Haycarb PLC has entered into an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) to undertake an expansion of its specialised manufacturing o ..

HNB adds largest shareholder and two others to Board

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:07

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has announced the appointment of three new additions to its Board of Directors with effect from 1 June. ..

Sampath Bank leads financial future with landmark agreement for Port City Colombo branch

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:05

Sampath Bank PLC has officially received approval from the Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to establish a dedicated branch wit ..

A decade, with heart

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:17

Shangri-La Hambantota is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week and here are excerpts of an interview with its General Manager Refhan Razeen ..

April fuel bill soars to $ 886 m, up 150% YoY

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka’s oil import bill surged by 150% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 886 million in April from $ 630.1 million in March, registering the highest fuel ..

LOLC Group delivers strong operating growth as diversified platform gains further scale

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:23

LOLC Holdings PLC in a statement said it delivered a strong operating performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, underpinned by robust income growt ..

Current account slips into deficit in April

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s current account slipped into a deficit of $ 532.4 million in April from a surplus of $ 176.6 million a year earlier, as the economic fal ..

Trincomalee Port projects must be demand-driven: SLPA Chief

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:08

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake last week cautioned against pursuing large-scale port investments in Trincomalee w ..

Sri Lanka’s monetary policy remains appropriate despite rate hike: IMF

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:42

NSB Group posts Rs. 15.5 b operating profit in 1Q

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:39

The National Savings Bank (NSB) Group has recorded a steady and resilient performance for the first quarter of 2026, supported by a stronger core bank ..

President declares 15 sectors as essential services amid post-disaster conditions

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:36

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared 15 categories of public services as essential services under the Essential Public Services Act, No. 61 ..

Webxpay announces appointment of Denver Lewis as CEO/Executive Director

Friday, 29 May 2026 05:47

Webxpay, one of Sri Lanka’s leading and rapidly expanding fintech and digital payment solutions providers, has announced the appointment of Denver L ..

NH Collection Colombo strengthens leadership with Kedar Dighe as General Manager

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:48

NH Collection Colombo has announced the appointment of Kedar Dighe as General Manager. ..

Sri Lankan-German Business Forum 2026 kicks off in Colombo

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:19

The Sri Lankan-German Business Forum 2026 commenced yesterday in Colombo, bringing together senior representatives from the German public and private ..

Fuel price hike essential to prevent supply disruption, market collapse: Minister

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:14

Power Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday defended the Government’s latest fuel price increase, arguing that the revision was unavoidable to ensu ..

Haycarb signs deal with BOI for $ 18 m expansion

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:13

Haycarb PLC has entered into an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) to undertake an expansion of its specialised manufacturing o ..

Vella signs $ 5.1 m deal with BOI to transform 98 Acres Resort & Spa

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:12

Uva Greenlands Estate Ltd., signed a landmark agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) on 29 May, marking a defining milestone in the ..

HNB adds largest shareholder and two others to Board

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:07

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has announced the appointment of three new additions to its Board of Directors with effect from 1 June. ..

LB Finance to merge with AM Finance

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:05

LB Finance PLC has announced the move to merge with its subsidiary, Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF). ..

Sampath Bank leads financial future with landmark agreement for Port City Colombo branch

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:05

Sampath Bank PLC has officially received approval from the Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to establish a dedicated branch wit ..

Container transport charges increase by 5%

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:04

Container transport charges have been increased by 5% with effect from 1 June following the latest fuel price revision, the Container Transport Owners ..

A decade, with heart

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:17

Shangri-La Hambantota is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week and here are excerpts of an interview with its General Manager Refhan Razeen ..

Tourist arrivals top 1 m mark

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:26

In a remarkable feat for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, arrivals surpassed the 1 million mark on 28 May, sparking optimism about meeting the ambitious ..

April fuel bill soars to $ 886 m, up 150% YoY

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka’s oil import bill surged by 150% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 886 million in April from $ 630.1 million in March, registering the highest fuel ..

Vehicle imports increase in April

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:24

The vehicle imports bill, including personal and commercial vehicles, expanded to $ 208 million in April from $ 195 million in March. Imports of ve ..

LOLC Group delivers strong operating growth as diversified platform gains further scale

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:23

LOLC Holdings PLC in a statement said it delivered a strong operating performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, underpinned by robust income growt ..

Colombo inflation spikes in May

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:22

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (YoY) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), spiked in May as expected due to the impa ..

Current account slips into deficit in April

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s current account slipped into a deficit of $ 532.4 million in April from a surplus of $ 176.6 million a year earlier, as the economic fal ..

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Sri Lanka, UN partners strengthen water and sanitation efforts

Monday, 1 June 2026 12:42

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40 Youth Research Projects receive grants under NRSYD 2026

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Sunday, 31 May 2026 15:01

Sri Lanka, Cuba discuss expanding bilateral cooperation

Sunday, 31 May 2026 14:39

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Sunday, 31 May 2026 13:08

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Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:00

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Monday, 1 June 2026 00:02

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Monday, 1 June 2026 00:01

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Preventing disasters through greenery: The story behind Avian Arcadia

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:52

In a world quick to blame environmental destruction, a different path was chosen. Rather than simply lamenting the loss of Sri Lanka’s forests, acti ..

Geoffrey Bawa Furniture Exhibition in Japan

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:50

Ranjith Siyambalapitiya’s ‘My Wendala Orchard’ – a richly layered tribute to generations of cultivation

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:49

Opinion and Issues

System change: Promises, performance and prospects

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:00

The 2024 victories of AKD as Sri Lanka’s new President and NPP/JVP coalition’s landslide sweep at the general election were events of great signif ..

The hidden side of cybersecurity

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:00

Borrowed credibility is a bridge, not a destination

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:00

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Hold the line on the Rupee

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:00

The Sri Lankan rupee has been under pressure in recent weeks, renewing familiar anxieties about the state of the economy. While the latest tranche of ..

Vesak and crisis of the Sangha

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:00

Pelawatte brigade-influenced shake-up of top bureaucratic echelon

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:00

Discipline in Buddhist monastic community must come from within

Thursday, 28 May 2026 04:14

Hullabaloo over vehicle imports and pressure on Rupee

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:00

Govt. backtracking on pledges to hold early PC polls

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:05

Special Report

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

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

Business News

Home Lands’ flagship Pentara project completes piling work

CIC Holdings delivers over 24% net profit growth in FY26 amid sectoral resilience

Sysco wins Newsweek’s 2026 AI Impact Award for AI brand and retail excellence

S. A. Thomson Nerys appointed International Business Development Adviser of Port City

IBCSL to lead delegation to 4th China-South Asia Standardisation Cooperation Conference in Chengdu

Porsche Club of Sri Lanka hosts exclusive movie night for members, families

EDB moves to expand islandwide testing and certification facilities to boost export competitiveness

Exterminators reports strong financial turnaround in FY26

INFRACON 2026 to shape future of infrastructure development in Sri Lanka

Sunshine Holdings delivers 11.2% top line growth in FY26

Lanka Hospitals celebrates 2025 milestones at “Pulse of Excellence” awards ceremony

EU urges Sri Lanka to reapply for next-generation GSP+

Toastmasters unite for Conference of Transformation, Inspiration and Progress

Sri Lanka to seek continued GSP+ access: EDB

Ceylon Chamber welcomes IMF review approval, urges continued reform momentum amid external pressures

FTZMA meets BOI Acting Chairman and Director General

Aitken Spence Printing achieves historic milestone with WorldStar 2026 win for Sri Lanka’s offset printing industry

LG launches first-ever business innovation centre in Sri Lanka at Abans

United Motors Lanka achieves highest-ever profit of Rs. 3.6 b in FY26

Indian CEO Forum reaffirms commitment to India–Sri Lanka business ties at AGM

NCE pushes for timeline as Sri Lanka’s Madrid Protocol Accession moves through legislative phase

CCWE Fashion Week and International Summit 2026 to debut in July

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Save school rugby before it is destroyed by imported player culture

System change: Promises, performance and prospects

Borrowed credibility is a bridge, not a destination

The hidden side of cybersecurity

Revered rituals for revival: A post-Vesak pondering

Unsung heroes of the Central Bank: Dr. Wimal Hettiarachchi

The cigarette that got a tax cut

Concert economy: Reimagining Sri Lanka tourism’s next growth engine

X-Press Pearl: Justice, accountability, and credibility of Sri Lanka’s institutions

Sri Lanka’s energy crisis is not a shortage of resources

Beyond Efficiency: Reimagining public institutions for a complex world

Predicting and stabilising Exchange Rate movements

DBS Jeyaraj: The journalist, the human being, and the friend

The need for transparency and consistency at CIABOC

Our Vesak gift or how to rebuild a civilised nation

Buddhism is for consenting adults

Sri Lanka and the Maldives join the world in celebrating Prof. Philip Kotler’s 95th birthday

IMF fetishism, SJB’s strategic political folly, space for Namal-led centre-left

Economic architecture: Titans, tech, and fight for economic recovery

Crisis, fuel, and future of work: The role of organisations and HR leaders in building resilience

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Home Lands’ flagship Pentara project completes piling work

CIC Holdings delivers over 24% net profit growth in FY26 amid sectoral resilience

Sysco wins Newsweek’s 2026 AI Impact Award for AI brand and retail excellence

S. A. Thomson Nerys appointed International Business Development Adviser of Port City

IBCSL to lead delegation to 4th China-South Asia Standardisation Cooperation Conference in Chengdu

Porsche Club of Sri Lanka hosts exclusive movie night for members, families

EDB moves to expand islandwide testing and certification facilities to boost export competitiveness

Exterminators reports strong financial turnaround in FY26

INFRACON 2026 to shape future of infrastructure development in Sri Lanka

Sunshine Holdings delivers 11.2% top line growth in FY26

Lanka Hospitals celebrates 2025 milestones at “Pulse of Excellence” awards ceremony

EU urges Sri Lanka to reapply for next-generation GSP+

Toastmasters unite for Conference of Transformation, Inspiration and Progress

Sri Lanka to seek continued GSP+ access: EDB

Ceylon Chamber welcomes IMF review approval, urges continued reform momentum amid external pressures

FTZMA meets BOI Acting Chairman and Director General

Aitken Spence Printing achieves historic milestone with WorldStar 2026 win for Sri Lanka’s offset printing industry

LG launches first-ever business innovation centre in Sri Lanka at Abans

United Motors Lanka achieves highest-ever profit of Rs. 3.6 b in FY26

Indian CEO Forum reaffirms commitment to India–Sri Lanka business ties at AGM

NCE pushes for timeline as Sri Lanka’s Madrid Protocol Accession moves through legislative phase

CCWE Fashion Week and International Summit 2026 to debut in July

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