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ITAK launches half-day hartal with twin objectives in North-East

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:40

Harsha’s strategy for financing long-term credit for SMEs: Is it viable?

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:22

George Steuart turning 190: A phenomenal landmark

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:20

Volker Türk report, toxic West, UK-Canada resolution, Israel’s North-East connection

Thursday, 21 August 2025 03:11

From ports to power: Sri Lanka’s 20-year journey in foreign investment (2004–2024)

Thursday, 21 August 2025 02:54

Palestine without Palestinians: Rhetoric and reality?

Thursday, 21 August 2025 02:46

Tuskers’ tussle with the Lion King

Thursday, 21 August 2025 02:23

Sahasdhanavi and LNG: Search for real costs in the midst of obfuscation

Thursday, 21 August 2025 00:50

Building high-performing teams: Converting mystery into reality

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 13:16

Sri Lanka’s energy crossroads: From crisis to clean powerhouse

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 13:03

SVAT to risk-based refunds: Turning point in Sri Lanka’s tax policy

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 12:53

What Karannagoda’s ‘Turning Point’ teaches post-conflict generation

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 12:45

Executives: Is your life a joyful journey?

Tuesday, 19 August 2025 00:00

Price of Palestinian resistance

Tuesday, 19 August 2025 00:00

Making sense of Curricular Reforms 2025

Tuesday, 19 August 2025 00:00

Can Sri Lanka be “China Plus One” country for Japanese investors?

Tuesday, 19 August 2025 00:00

In the name of humanity

Tuesday, 19 August 2025 00:00

Circular economy: Philosophy, history, and prospects

Monday, 18 August 2025 00:45

Remembering my friend Harry on his 83rd birthday

Monday, 18 August 2025 00:00

Bridging the gap: What will it take to get more women in management

Monday, 18 August 2025 00:00

CoPF finds only 35 Chartered Accountants auditing nearly 2,000 public institutions

The Parliament Secretariat yesterday said that the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has found that the National Audit Office has only 35 Chartered A ..

Ambeon strengthens portfolio through strategic investments in hospitality sector

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:34

Ambeon Group, one of Sri Lanka’s leading diversified conglomerates, yesterday announced its strategic entry into the hospitality sector with strateg ..

Alliance Finance’s Rs. 2 b Social Bond issue oversubscribed on opening day

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:28

Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) said its Rs. 2 billion Social Bond issue was oversubscribed yesterday on the opening day, prompting the lender to c ..

Presidential Committee invites public submissions on fraud and corruption at AASL and SriLankan Airlines

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:26

The Special Presidential Investigation Committee, appointed to probe past fraud, corruption, and malpractices at Airport and Aviation Services (Sri La ..

Pyramid Wilmar marks 20 years of success in food biz; says SL has biggest potential in agriculture

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:22

By Nisthar Cassim Pyramid Wilmar yesterday marked 20 years of success in the food business and announced plans to further consolidate its leadership ..

Ceylon Chamber welcomes UK’s enhanced trade scheme

Thursday, 21 August 2025 05:32

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday welcomed the UK Government’s liberalisation of rules of origin under its Developing Countries Trading Schem ..

Outstanding credit card balances up 7.2% to Rs. 160.9 b in June

Thursday, 21 August 2025 05:31

With consumption steadily picking up with interest rates easing, outstanding credit card balances totalled Rs. 160.9 billion in June 2025, up 7.2% fro ..

Concessionary loan scheme to woo young entrepreneurs for agriculture and industry

Thursday, 21 August 2025 05:27

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved implementing a concessional loan scheme at 4% interest to build 50,000 young entrepreneurs in the agricult ..

Unit trust AUMs up 7.7% to Rs. 613.2 b at end-July 2025

Thursday, 21 August 2025 05:20

The unit trust industry has grown 7.7%, with total Assets Under Management (AUMs) reaching Rs. 613.2 billion as of end-July 2025, up from Rs. 569.2 bi ..

JAAF welcomes UK’s liberalised trade rules of origin for apparel exports

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 12:17

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) said yesterday that it warmly welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of liberalised rules of origin un ..

Maga Engineering secures contract for Central Expressway project packages

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 12:12

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the awarding of a contract to Maga Engineering Ltd., the lowest responsive bidder, for three construction ..

Breaking free from the rat race: Robert Kiyosaki’s first-ever ‘Cashflow Revolution’ in Colombo

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 12:00

Colombo made history on Sunday when it hosted the first-ever ‘Cashflow Revolution’, bringing world-renowned author and entrepreneur Robert Kiyosak ..

Govt. strengthens national cyber defence with mandatory institutional coordination

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 11:59

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved a directive requiring Secretaries of relevant Ministries and institutional heads to conti ..

Cabinet approves international bids to revive Elephant Pass saltern

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 11:52

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved inviting international investors to revive operations at the Kurunchathivu (Elephant Pass ..

Importers claim over 10,000 vehicles stuck in ports

Tuesday, 19 August 2025 00:00

Vehicle Importers’ Association of Lanka (VIAL) Chairman Indika Sampath Merenchige yesterday said that more than 10,000 vehicles are stuck at Sri Lan ..

Brown & Company introduces affordable EV line-up

Tuesday, 19 August 2025 00:00

Browns EV, a unit of Brown & Company PLC, yesterday announced that it has partnered with global electric vehicle (EV) brands SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) and ..

Three more Supreme Court petitions challenge Bill repealing former Presidents’ benefits

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:30

Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday informed the House that he had received copies of three more petitions filed at the Supreme C ..

Home Lands’ Pentara Residencies Thummulla gets Development Permit

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:26

Home Lands’ most iconic residential development, Pentara Residencies in Thummulla, has been awarded the Development Permit by the Urban Development ..

Prem Watsa’s visit underscores Fairfax’s long-term commitment to Sri Lanka

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:24

Fairfirst Insurance recently welcomed Fairfax Financial Holdings Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Prem Watsa to its head office in Colombo. Retu ..

Cabinet grants policy approval to draft bill amending Bank of Ceylon Ordinance

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved granting policy clearance to proceed with drafting a bill to amend the Bank of Ceylon Ordinance No. 53 of ..

CSE indices soar; turnover tops Rs. 11 b as market ends on a high

Thursday, 21 August 2025 05:32

The Colombo stock market sustained its high level yesterday amidst healthy turnover fuelled by bullish investor sentiments. ..

New Electricity Act comes into force

Thursday, 21 August 2025 05:28

Sri Lanka’s new electricity law took effect on Monday, aimed at ensuring a continuous and affordable supply of electricity while reducing greenhouse ..

Grant Thornton Advisors to acquire Stax

Thursday, 21 August 2025 05:25

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (GTA) on Tuesday said it will acquire Boston-based Stax, a strategy consulting firm specialising in commercial due diligen ..

UNDP launches SL’s first Livestock Insurance Scheme to curb leopard killings

Thursday, 21 August 2025 05:16

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Tuesday launched Sri Lanka’s first Livestock Insurance Scheme in collaboration with the Wildlife ..

Equity market poised for growth as reforms anchor economic outlook

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 12:15

The largest private investor in the Colombo Stock Exchange Lynear Wealth Management Managing Director Dr. Naveen Gunawardane recently said Sri Lanka ..

Stallion Consultancy acquires ACAP stockbrokers for Rs. 153 m

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 12:07

Stallion Consultancy Ltd. yesterday said it has acquired ACAP Stockbrokers Ltd. from Asia Capital PLC. ..

Parliament passes Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill with amendments

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 12:00

Parliament yesterday passed the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill with amendments, paving the way for the creation of an independent body to oversee ..

Tea crop falls in July, YTD production up

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 11:57

Sri Lanka’s tea production in July 2025 registered a drop, though cumulative output for the year remains ahead of the past two years, underscoring m ..

BIA restricts visitor access during peak hours to ease congestion

Tuesday, 19 August 2025 00:00

In a move to ease mounting congestion at the country’s main international gateway, the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has announced new re ..

Asia Frontier Capital raised Sri Lanka exposure as growth, stability took hold

Tuesday, 19 August 2025 00:00

Asia Frontier Capital Fund Manager Ruchir Desai last week said that the fund had increased its allocation in Sri Lanka’s equities market, citing att ..

Nearly quarter of workforce exposed to GenAI: IPS

Tuesday, 19 August 2025 00:00

An Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) report yesterday said that about 1.83 million workers in Sri Lanka, or 22.8% of the employed population, are in j ..

Ambeon strengthens portfolio through strategic investments in hospitality sector

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:34

Ambeon Group, one of Sri Lanka’s leading diversified conglomerates, yesterday announced its strategic entry into the hospitality sector with strateg ..

Three more Supreme Court petitions challenge Bill repealing former Presidents’ benefits

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:30

Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday informed the House that he had received copies of three more petitions filed at the Supreme C ..

Alliance Finance’s Rs. 2 b Social Bond issue oversubscribed on opening day

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:28

Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) said its Rs. 2 billion Social Bond issue was oversubscribed yesterday on the opening day, prompting the lender to c ..

Home Lands’ Pentara Residencies Thummulla gets Development Permit

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:26

Home Lands’ most iconic residential development, Pentara Residencies in Thummulla, has been awarded the Development Permit by the Urban Development ..

Presidential Committee invites public submissions on fraud and corruption at AASL and SriLankan Airlines

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:26

The Special Presidential Investigation Committee, appointed to probe past fraud, corruption, and malpractices at Airport and Aviation Services (Sri La ..

Prem Watsa’s visit underscores Fairfax’s long-term commitment to Sri Lanka

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:24

Fairfirst Insurance recently welcomed Fairfax Financial Holdings Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Prem Watsa to its head office in Colombo. Retu ..

Pyramid Wilmar marks 20 years of success in food biz; says SL has biggest potential in agriculture

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:22

By Nisthar Cassim Pyramid Wilmar yesterday marked 20 years of success in the food business and announced plans to further consolidate its leadership ..

Cabinet grants policy approval to draft bill amending Bank of Ceylon Ordinance

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved granting policy clearance to proceed with drafting a bill to amend the Bank of Ceylon Ordinance No. 53 of ..

Ceylon Chamber welcomes UK’s enhanced trade scheme

Thursday, 21 August 2025 05:32

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday welcomed the UK Government’s liberalisation of rules of origin under its Developing Countries Trading Schem ..

CSE indices soar; turnover tops Rs. 11 b as market ends on a high

Thursday, 21 August 2025 05:32

The Colombo stock market sustained its high level yesterday amidst healthy turnover fuelled by bullish investor sentiments. ..

Outstanding credit card balances up 7.2% to Rs. 160.9 b in June

Thursday, 21 August 2025 05:31

With consumption steadily picking up with interest rates easing, outstanding credit card balances totalled Rs. 160.9 billion in June 2025, up 7.2% fro ..

New Electricity Act comes into force

Thursday, 21 August 2025 05:28

Sri Lanka’s new electricity law took effect on Monday, aimed at ensuring a continuous and affordable supply of electricity while reducing greenhouse ..

Concessionary loan scheme to woo young entrepreneurs for agriculture and industry

Thursday, 21 August 2025 05:27

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved implementing a concessional loan scheme at 4% interest to build 50,000 young entrepreneurs in the agricult ..

Grant Thornton Advisors to acquire Stax

Thursday, 21 August 2025 05:25

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (GTA) on Tuesday said it will acquire Boston-based Stax, a strategy consulting firm specialising in commercial due diligen ..

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Friday, 22 August 2025 11:14

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Thursday, 21 August 2025 18:29

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Thursday, 21 August 2025 17:56

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Monday, 18 August 2025 07:45

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Friday, 22 August 2025 00:06

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Friday, 22 August 2025 00:04

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Friday, 22 August 2025 00:04

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Inclusive entrepreneurship – a smart investment

Saturday, 16 August 2025 00:05

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Saturday, 16 August 2025 00:00

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ITAK launches half-day hartal with twin objectives in North-East

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:40

“Hartal” is a word that entered the political discourse of countries like India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia during British rule. The Gujarati word was ..

Harsha’s strategy for financing long-term credit for SMEs: Is it viable?

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:22

George Steuart turning 190: A phenomenal landmark

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:20

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Brain drain: Draining Sri Lanka’s economic and social progress

Friday, 22 August 2025 00:00

The findings of a recent study undertaken by two academics attached to Peradeniya University – Prof. Wasantha Athukorala and Lakshman Kumara – ana ..

Whither SJB?

Thursday, 21 August 2025 02:52

Chichi’s rocket and Harini

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 13:02

Unfinished business of justice

Tuesday, 19 August 2025 00:00

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Monday, 18 August 2025 00:00

Fleeting nature of political power

Saturday, 16 August 2025 00:00

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Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00

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CIPM adds ISO 21001:2018 to growing list of global accreditations

Gem Sri Lanka 2026 launch set for 26 August

WIM’s Top 50 Career Women Awards set to mark 15-year milestone in October

EDB conducts spices packaging workshop

“Secret of Success” one-day workshop on 28 August

JETRO delegation calls on Colombo Dockyard

Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council hosts 17th AGM

LAUGFS celebrates 30 years of purpose, progress, and innovation

EDB engages with Palestinian Ambassador to boost bilateral trade opportunities

Sri Lanka–Indonesia Business Council holds 2nd Annual General Meeting

Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council hosts 17th AGM

State sugar firm to seek investors for two tourism PPPs

Econsulate launches Sri Lanka’s first platform in ground–air robotics

CEAT extends premium ‘SIS’ retail experience to Kelaniya and Horana

Rhino launches ‘Rhino Premier’: Game-changer in roofing innovation

SLANZBC hosts 30th AGM followed by panel discussion on “Accelerating Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy”

Vidullanka commissions 2 MW solar project in Horana

Japan’s revolutionary “W.O.W” technology to debut in Sri Lanka

New Chairman at Lanka Hospitals Corporation

JAT continues momentum to FY 2025/26 with 20% PAT growth in Q1

E.B. Creasy posts robust Q1 FY26 with 146% rise in PBT

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ITAK launches half-day hartal with twin objectives in North-East

Harsha’s strategy for financing long-term credit for SMEs: Is it viable?

George Steuart turning 190: A phenomenal landmark

Volker Türk report, toxic West, UK-Canada resolution, Israel’s North-East connection

From ports to power: Sri Lanka’s 20-year journey in foreign investment (2004–2024)

Palestine without Palestinians: Rhetoric and reality?

Tuskers’ tussle with the Lion King

Sahasdhanavi and LNG: Search for real costs in the midst of obfuscation

Building high-performing teams: Converting mystery into reality

Sri Lanka’s energy crossroads: From crisis to clean powerhouse

SVAT to risk-based refunds: Turning point in Sri Lanka’s tax policy

What Karannagoda’s ‘Turning Point’ teaches post-conflict generation

Executives: Is your life a joyful journey?

Price of Palestinian resistance

Making sense of Curricular Reforms 2025

Can Sri Lanka be “China Plus One” country for Japanese investors?

In the name of humanity

Circular economy: Philosophy, history, and prospects

Remembering my friend Harry on his 83rd birthday

Bridging the gap: What will it take to get more women in management

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Remembering my friend Harry on his 83rd birthday

Maga Engineering secures contract for Central Expressway project packages

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New boutique hotel Trillium Express opens in Colombo 7 after $ 4 m investment

JETRO delegation calls on Colombo Dockyard

Pyramid Wilmar marks 20 years of success in food biz; says SL has biggest potential in agriculture

Japan’s revolutionary “W.O.W” technology to debut in Sri Lanka

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CIPM adds ISO 21001:2018 to growing list of global accreditations

Gem Sri Lanka 2026 launch set for 26 August

WIM’s Top 50 Career Women Awards set to mark 15-year milestone in October

EDB conducts spices packaging workshop

“Secret of Success” one-day workshop on 28 August

JETRO delegation calls on Colombo Dockyard

Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council hosts 17th AGM

LAUGFS celebrates 30 years of purpose, progress, and innovation

EDB engages with Palestinian Ambassador to boost bilateral trade opportunities

Sri Lanka–Indonesia Business Council holds 2nd Annual General Meeting

Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council hosts 17th AGM

State sugar firm to seek investors for two tourism PPPs

Econsulate launches Sri Lanka’s first platform in ground–air robotics

CEAT extends premium ‘SIS’ retail experience to Kelaniya and Horana

Rhino launches ‘Rhino Premier’: Game-changer in roofing innovation

SLANZBC hosts 30th AGM followed by panel discussion on “Accelerating Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy”

Vidullanka commissions 2 MW solar project in Horana

Japan’s revolutionary “W.O.W” technology to debut in Sri Lanka

New Chairman at Lanka Hospitals Corporation

JAT continues momentum to FY 2025/26 with 20% PAT growth in Q1

E.B. Creasy posts robust Q1 FY26 with 146% rise in PBT

hSenidBiz starts FY26 strong with steady recurring revenue and margin gains

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