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Rajinikanth saga: From Bengaluru bus conductor to Tamil cinema superstar

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:40

A fit-for-purpose Disaster Management Act

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:22

Causes of landslides in Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:20

Unveiling potential of seaweed farming in Sri Lanka

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:18

Unbalanced: Anura’s American partnership, Opposition’s foreign policy, Harsha’s ‘Hanuman-ism’

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:59

LSSP at 90: The Sama Samaja role in constitutional issues

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:44

How Sri Lanka can rebuild stronger after Cyclone Ditwah

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:20

‘Legalised begging’ and elegant targeting: What Ministers, Multilaterals are getting wrong about social protection in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:08

Budget 2026: Parliament and public deprived of real numbers

Thursday, 18 December 2025 03:47

Ditwah disaster and the tax system: Relief for victims, recognition for donors

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:26

Lakshman Balasuriya - simply a top-class human being

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:22

What Sri Lanka Can Learn From Andhra Pradesh: Lessons from the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:21

Not a moment to lose: Why Sri Lanka must mobilise its monetary and fiscal capacity

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:20

From fear to informed choice: Reframing youth, risk and innovation in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 01:21

Never waste a crisis

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 00:24

Disaster risk financing and insurance for disaster-proof Sri Lanka tourism

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 00:02

Rebuilding with purpose: Human Resources as the engine of business recovery

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 00:01

A nation stretched thin: Disaster fatigue in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 00:01

Building a safer Sri Lanka

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:30

Presidential authority in times of emergency: A contemporary appraisal

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:28

Economist warns IMF RFI too costly for Sri Lanka

Economic think tank Verité Research has cautioned that Sri Lanka’s move to seek emergency financing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) unde ..

IDSC completes data collection from businesses and industries

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:28

The Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry disclosed new data compiled by the Industrial Disaster Support Centre (IDSC), highlighting the ..

Govt. raises about Rs. 10 b from 5G spectrum auction; Dialog, SLT-Mobitel secure licences

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:26

The Government yesterday raised approximately Rs. 10 billion from Sri Lanka’s 5G spectrum auction, with Dialog Axiata PLC and SLT-Mobitel, a unit of ..

AASL posts over Rs. 19 b profit in 2025

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:23

The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., (AASL) has registered a strong financial turnaround in 2025, posting a profit of Rs. 19.06 billion ..

Insurance sector Ditwah-related exposure limited but weaknesses persist: Fitch

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:21

While the Government and insurance industry regulator have urged insurers to expedite Ditwah-related settlements, Fitch Ratings has said that the expo ..

Govt. confident of securing $ 200 m RFI from IMF

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:40

The Government yesterday expressed confidence in securing $ 200 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Rapid Financing Instrumen ..

SL to hold South Asia’s first-ever 3-day ’One Love’ reggae music festival in March in Bentota

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:39

Sri Lanka is set to make history as it hosts South Asia’s first-ever three-day reggae music festival, ‘One Love 2026 – A Tribute to Bob Marley, ..

China extends full support to boost SL’s economic, social development

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:34

China National People’s Congress Standing Committee Vice Chairman Wang Dongming yesterday assured China would extend its full support to Sri Lanka ..

Senthilverl exits Maharaja Foods; Yaden enters

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:30

High net-worth investor Dr. T. Senthilverl has exited from Maharaja Foods PLC whilst Yaden Capital has entered the company with a 10% stake. ..

WindForce commissions rooftop solar PV project in Maldives

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:29

WindForce PLC yesterday announced that the 432.2 kWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) power project at Joy Island, Kassanfushi, Kaafu Atoll Maldives, w ..

Sri Lanka Design Festival launches ‘Returning Voices: Sri Lanka’

Thursday, 18 December 2025 03:40

The Sri Lanka Design Festival (SLDF) has announced the launch of ‘Returning Voices: Sri Lanka,’ a new platform designed to strengthen engagement b ..

Rs. 500 m Wealth Trust IPO opens today

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:26

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Wealth Trust Securities Ltd., (WTS) will open today, inviting the public to subscribe for 71,548,244 ordinary vot ..

Indian rupee slips to all-time low of 91.07 against US dollar

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:24

The Indian rupee (INR) fell to a record low on yesterday against the US dollar, as uncertainty looms over the India-US trade deal after several rounds ..

Govt. clears Rs. 47.18 b revision for lower Malwathu Oya project

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:22

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a near-doubling of the cost estimate for the Lower Malwathu Oya Multi-Purpose Development Project to Rs. 4 ..

Tea output slips in Nov.; cumulative crop still ahead in 2025

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:20

Sri Lanka’s tea production declined in November 2025, reversing the marginal gains seen a month earlier, although cumulative output for the year to ..

Marikkar tears into Rs. 500 b Supplementary Estimate

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:27

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar yesterday tore into the Government’s Rs. 500 billion Supplementary Estimate for post-Ditwah recovery i ..

Appeals Court clears Home Lands–Pentara project to proceed

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:24

The Civil Appellate High Court of the Western Province by Order dated 11 December 2025, refused to issue Leave to Appeal and Interim Orders against Ho ..

Tourism levy revenue rises as Govt. pushes unified nation brand and community-centred growth

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:22

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is being steered towards a more integrated, community-focused, and strategically branded future, with revenues from the T ..

Sampath Bank announces two-year Rs. 20 b capital raising program

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:20

Sampath Bank PLC has moved to strengthen its Basel III Tier II regulatory capital through a proposed Rs. 20 billion listed debenture program, to be im ..

Global donor conference in January to fund post-Ditwah recovery

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:40

The Government has decided to convene an international donor conference in January to mobilise additional financial support for the country’s post-d ..

Looking forward to One Love 2026 festival; going to have a fabulous time: Maxi Priest

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:37

Considered Prince of Reggae music, Maxi Priest on Tuesday declared that he and the other artists are looking forward to being part of the ‘One Love ..

SEC pushes for infrastructure bonds, SOE listings to fund post-Ditwah rebuild

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:32

The capital market regulator is in discussion with the Finance Ministry on mobilising long-term funding through infrastructure bonds to support large- ..

WEBXPAY collaborates with Mastercard, Seylan for Google Pay for online payments

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:30

WEBXPAY has announced that Google Pay is now officially live for online payments across all WEBXPAY-powered merchants. ..

Vallibel’s 10 MW solar PV venture goes live in Dolahena Estate

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:28

Vallibel Power Erathna PLC yesterday said its 10 MW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Dolahena Estate has commenced operations. ..

Parliament sits tomorrow to approve Rs. 500 b spending bill for disaster recovery

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:28

By Charumini de Silva Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday confirmed that the Government will convene a special sitting of ..

SLASSCOM: Tech pay stabilising as firms pivot to performance

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:25

Sri Lanka’s technology services sector (including IT, BPM, and tech services) is entering a phase of pay normalisation, with companies moving away f ..

Tourist arrivals cross 2.2 m mark

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:23

The anticipated tourism rebound is edging into its final, decisive stretch of 2025 with arrivals now firmly above 2.2 million as of first half of the ..

Yala paddy stocks to reach market ahead of festive season

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:21

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved steps to mill and release paddy stocks purchased during the last Yala season into the dom ..

Economic activity expands in November, PMI points to moderation

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:58

The country’s manufacturing and services sectors in November have expanded, though at a slower rate compared to the previous month, as per the Purch ..

IDSC completes data collection from businesses and industries

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:28

The Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry disclosed new data compiled by the Industrial Disaster Support Centre (IDSC), highlighting the ..

Marikkar tears into Rs. 500 b Supplementary Estimate

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:27

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar yesterday tore into the Government’s Rs. 500 billion Supplementary Estimate for post-Ditwah recovery i ..

Govt. raises about Rs. 10 b from 5G spectrum auction; Dialog, SLT-Mobitel secure licences

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:26

The Government yesterday raised approximately Rs. 10 billion from Sri Lanka’s 5G spectrum auction, with Dialog Axiata PLC and SLT-Mobitel, a unit of ..

Appeals Court clears Home Lands–Pentara project to proceed

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:24

The Civil Appellate High Court of the Western Province by Order dated 11 December 2025, refused to issue Leave to Appeal and Interim Orders against Ho ..

AASL posts over Rs. 19 b profit in 2025

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:23

The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., (AASL) has registered a strong financial turnaround in 2025, posting a profit of Rs. 19.06 billion ..

Tourism levy revenue rises as Govt. pushes unified nation brand and community-centred growth

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:22

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is being steered towards a more integrated, community-focused, and strategically branded future, with revenues from the T ..

Insurance sector Ditwah-related exposure limited but weaknesses persist: Fitch

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:21

While the Government and insurance industry regulator have urged insurers to expedite Ditwah-related settlements, Fitch Ratings has said that the expo ..

Sampath Bank announces two-year Rs. 20 b capital raising program

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:20

Sampath Bank PLC has moved to strengthen its Basel III Tier II regulatory capital through a proposed Rs. 20 billion listed debenture program, to be im ..

Govt. confident of securing $ 200 m RFI from IMF

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:40

The Government yesterday expressed confidence in securing $ 200 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Rapid Financing Instrumen ..

Global donor conference in January to fund post-Ditwah recovery

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:40

The Government has decided to convene an international donor conference in January to mobilise additional financial support for the country’s post-d ..

SL to hold South Asia’s first-ever 3-day ’One Love’ reggae music festival in March in Bentota

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:39

Sri Lanka is set to make history as it hosts South Asia’s first-ever three-day reggae music festival, ‘One Love 2026 – A Tribute to Bob Marley, ..

Looking forward to One Love 2026 festival; going to have a fabulous time: Maxi Priest

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:37

Considered Prince of Reggae music, Maxi Priest on Tuesday declared that he and the other artists are looking forward to being part of the ‘One Love ..

China extends full support to boost SL’s economic, social development

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:34

China National People’s Congress Standing Committee Vice Chairman Wang Dongming yesterday assured China would extend its full support to Sri Lanka ..

SEC pushes for infrastructure bonds, SOE listings to fund post-Ditwah rebuild

Thursday, 18 December 2025 06:32

The capital market regulator is in discussion with the Finance Ministry on mobilising long-term funding through infrastructure bonds to support large- ..

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Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:26

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Rajinikanth saga: From Bengaluru bus conductor to Tamil cinema superstar

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:40

Friday, 12 December was a special day for millions of Tamil movie fans. It was the 75th birthday of popular Tamil cinema actor Rajinikanth. The evergr ..

A fit-for-purpose Disaster Management Act

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:22

Causes of landslides in Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:20

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Indo-Lanka ties

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:00

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Climate change and natural disasters

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:36

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Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:00

Accountability beyond incompetence, moving beyond the Cabraal case

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 01:20

Climate economics must become a priority

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:00

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Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:00

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Colombo Shopping Festival 40th edition officially inaugurated

Zakir Mohamedally appointed to Cargills, CT Holdings Boards

Pathfinder Foundation launches landmark reports on mining and clean energy transformation

David Pieris Group expands global footprint with investment in Dubai-based Navire Logistics

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GCF Round 2 of Research Grants today

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Sriyani Dress Point donates Rs. 20 m and deploys aid for Cyclone Ditwah victims

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Rajinikanth saga: From Bengaluru bus conductor to Tamil cinema superstar

A fit-for-purpose Disaster Management Act

Causes of landslides in Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands

Unveiling potential of seaweed farming in Sri Lanka

Unbalanced: Anura’s American partnership, Opposition’s foreign policy, Harsha’s ‘Hanuman-ism’

LSSP at 90: The Sama Samaja role in constitutional issues

How Sri Lanka can rebuild stronger after Cyclone Ditwah

‘Legalised begging’ and elegant targeting: What Ministers, Multilaterals are getting wrong about social protection in Sri Lanka

Budget 2026: Parliament and public deprived of real numbers

Ditwah disaster and the tax system: Relief for victims, recognition for donors

Lakshman Balasuriya - simply a top-class human being

What Sri Lanka Can Learn From Andhra Pradesh: Lessons from the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam

Not a moment to lose: Why Sri Lanka must mobilise its monetary and fiscal capacity

From fear to informed choice: Reframing youth, risk and innovation in Sri Lanka

Never waste a crisis

Disaster risk financing and insurance for disaster-proof Sri Lanka tourism

Rebuilding with purpose: Human Resources as the engine of business recovery

A nation stretched thin: Disaster fatigue in Sri Lanka

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Presidential authority in times of emergency: A contemporary appraisal

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Pathfinder Foundation launches landmark reports on mining and clean energy transformation

David Pieris Group expands global footprint with investment in Dubai-based Navire Logistics

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GCF Round 2 of Research Grants today

Sri Lanka Ambassador launches Ceylon Biscuits Company products in Saudi Arabia

Indra Traders gives Rs. 100 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Senura Civil Engineering, Rank Container Terminals give Rs. 50 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Sriyani Dress Point donates Rs. 20 m and deploys aid for Cyclone Ditwah victims

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