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Philip Gunawardena and his positive mindset: Speeches in the last lap of Parliament

Monday, 20 April 2026 03:25

Seven deadly sins of Sri Lanka’s dastardly 2019 Easter bombings

Monday, 20 April 2026 03:21

End of corporate shadows: Mandatory Beneficial Ownership disclosure begins

Monday, 20 April 2026 03:07

Sri Lanka’s banking sector: When narrative strength outpaces operational truth

Monday, 20 April 2026 03:01

When systems fail: Data breaches, financial crime, and illusion of regulation

Monday, 20 April 2026 02:55

Conscience of Minister Kumara Jayakody and political leadership

Monday, 20 April 2026 02:44

Global cost of Iran crisis: United Nations must ensure people don’t pay the price of far-away conflicts

Monday, 20 April 2026 02:38

Disruption to stability: Why must Sri Lankan exporters turn to Japan now?

Monday, 20 April 2026 02:31

Building resilient societies starts with strengthening the care economy

Monday, 20 April 2026 02:26

US-Israel war and panicking Gulf regimes

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:02

Two ceasefires, one crisis: The dangerous gap between Washington and Tehran

Saturday, 11 April 2026 01:43

Towards an ‘aluth’ (new) national identity in 2026

Saturday, 11 April 2026 01:00

Oil, power, economy and stability: Strait of Hormuz and did global community neglect vitality

Saturday, 11 April 2026 00:00

Future-proofing Sri Lanka’s banking sector: Building resilience against shocks

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:24

Cracks in the citadel: NDB fraud and banking sector’s crisis of confidence

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:22

Notifiable data breaches: How banks, regulators and Central Bank all forgot to catch the ball

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:20

My ‘Big’ question?

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:20

Schools Rugby 2026: Beyond blame, toward systemic reform

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:18

Namal’s inescapable challenges; Sajith’s unfinished tasks; Easter massacre originators

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:40

Armageddon eclipsed – Or, fly me to the moon before the madmen burn it down

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:27

ADB flags reform urgency, capital spending gaps as war shock tests recovery

Releasing its latest economic outlook for Sri Lanka yesterday, the Asian Development Bank said that containing the economic fallout from the Mideast w ..

CSE sees value gain by Rs. 401 b

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:24

During the week, the market gained Rs. 401 billion in value with the ASPI up 4.78% or 1,011.24 points. The active S&P SL20 was up 4.71% or 277.04 wit ..

IRD Q1 tax revenue jumps 17.7% to Rs. 606 b

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:23

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday said it collected Rs. 606,002 million in tax revenue during the first quarter of 2026, sustaining strong ..

Speaker endorses Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:22

Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne on Thursday, endorsed the certificate on the Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill. ..

SJB stages protest against Govt. actions

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:21

The main Opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday staged a protest near Diyatha Uyana on the Parliament access road in Battaramulla, o ..

HNB Finance proposes Rs. 2.5 b Right issues

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:21

HNB Finance PLC plans to raise nearly Rs. 2.5 billion (Rs. 2,499,529,714) through a Rights issue, offering two new shares for every nine existing shar ..

Oil edges up

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:20

Oil prices rose on 10 April 2026 as supply concerns intensified following strikes on Saudi energy facilities and continued disruption to shipping thro ..

IMF says observing NDB fraud issue carefully

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:28

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said it was observing the Rs. 13.2 billion fraud at NDB Bank “carefully” but opined there was no s ..

New Year kevili table cost up 7% YoY

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:26

The cost of ingredients required to assort a traditional ‘kevili’ (sweetmeats) table for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year has gone up by 7% in 2026 ..

CoPF questions governance, regulatory lapses over Rs. 13.2 b NDB fraud

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:24

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has raised concerns over what it described as, ‘significant lapses in corporate governance’, at National De ..

Fertiliser shortages threaten plantation sector output, PA warns

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:22

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA), the apex body of Sri Lanka’s plantation industry, yesterday expressed growing concern over rising prices ..

Record Rs. 629.8 m lottery payout today

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:20

The Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Ministry is set to award the largest lottery prize in Sri Lanka’s history today (10) ..

World hails Trump-Tehran ceasefire, but some attacks continue

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:28

The US and Iran have announced a suspension of all attacks for two weeks, and Tehran has agreed to allow safe transit of vessels through the Strait of ..

RMV delays worsen, system issues slow vehicle registrations

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:26

By Charumini de Silva Motorists and vehicle importers are facing mounting delays in vehicle registrations amid operational disruptions at the Departm ..

Parliament panel raps Ports Ministry

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:25

A Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) has raised concerns over non-compliance by senior officials and persistent losses at regional ports ..

Sri Lanka Tourism ramps up Bangladesh outreach with first-ever Dhaka roadshow

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:24

Marking a fresh push to tap the Bangladeshi outbound travel market, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), together with the Sri Lankan High ..

CBSL issues fresh reassurance on NDB

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:22

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday issued a fresh reassurance to the public that it has been closely monitoring developments relating to N ..

Maga Engineering gets Rs. 2.66 b contract for Anuradhapura North water project Phase II

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:22

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved awarding of contract under Phase II of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, to Maga Engineering Lt ..

Fitch downgrades NDB over Rs. 13.2 b fraud

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:21

Fitch Ratings yesterday said it has downgraded National Development Bank PLC’s (NDB) National Long-Term Rating to ‘A-(lka)’ from ‘A(lka)’ wi ..

Population hits 21.78 m as ageing trend deepens, Census shows

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:20

NCM against Energy Minister defeated with a majority in Parliament

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:20

The No-Confidence Motion (NCM) against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody was defeated in Parliament yesterday, by a majority of 104 votes. ..

$ 900 m in four months: Port City Colombo signals new investment era

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:27

By Tyron Devotta This is no longer a speculative vision; it is the emerging economic reality of Port City Colombo. CHEC Port City Colombo Deputy Mana ..

JXG Rs. 5 b IPO oversubscribed on opening day showcasing strong investor confidence

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:25

Janashakthi Group (JXG), the well-established financial conglomerate comprising Janashakthi Insurance PLC, First Capital Holdings PLC, and Janashakthi ..

CEB orders temporary shutdown of large rooftop solar systems to stabilise grid

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:23

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has requested large-scale rooftop solar system owners to temporarily disconnect their systems for next 10 days star ..

Middle East conflict further hampers early April arrivals

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has seen a sharp slowdown in early April as escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted global air travel, although ..

‘IMF remains steadfast partner to help SL achieve lasting prosperity for all’

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:00

By Nisthar Cassim The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday reiterated that it remains a steadfast partner and committed to helping Sri Lanka t ..

Hormuz blocked again after Israel strikes Lebanon

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:27

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was halted yesterday amid Israeli strikes on Lebanon, according to Iran’s Fars News Agency, raising ..

Trump signals possible easing of Iran sanctions

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:26

The US has indicated it may consider easing sanctions on Iran following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, with President Donald Trump saying W ..

Ceylon Chamber appoints Shiran Fernando Secretary General/CEO

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:24

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday announced a planned and orderly leadership transition, underscoring its commitment to strong governance, lead ..

CSE sees value gain by Rs. 401 b

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:24

During the week, the market gained Rs. 401 billion in value with the ASPI up 4.78% or 1,011.24 points. The active S&P SL20 was up 4.71% or 277.04 wit ..

Sri Lanka Tourism ramps up Bangladesh outreach with first-ever Dhaka roadshow

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:24

Marking a fresh push to tap the Bangladeshi outbound travel market, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), together with the Sri Lankan High ..

IRD Q1 tax revenue jumps 17.7% to Rs. 606 b

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:23

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday said it collected Rs. 606,002 million in tax revenue during the first quarter of 2026, sustaining strong ..

CBSL issues fresh reassurance on NDB

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:22

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday issued a fresh reassurance to the public that it has been closely monitoring developments relating to N ..

Speaker endorses Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:22

Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne on Thursday, endorsed the certificate on the Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill. ..

Maga Engineering gets Rs. 2.66 b contract for Anuradhapura North water project Phase II

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:22

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved awarding of contract under Phase II of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, to Maga Engineering Lt ..

SJB stages protest against Govt. actions

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:21

The main Opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday staged a protest near Diyatha Uyana on the Parliament access road in Battaramulla, o ..

Fitch downgrades NDB over Rs. 13.2 b fraud

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:21

Fitch Ratings yesterday said it has downgraded National Development Bank PLC’s (NDB) National Long-Term Rating to ‘A-(lka)’ from ‘A(lka)’ wi ..

HNB Finance proposes Rs. 2.5 b Right issues

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:21

HNB Finance PLC plans to raise nearly Rs. 2.5 billion (Rs. 2,499,529,714) through a Rights issue, offering two new shares for every nine existing shar ..

Population hits 21.78 m as ageing trend deepens, Census shows

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:20

Oil edges up

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:20

Oil prices rose on 10 April 2026 as supply concerns intensified following strikes on Saudi energy facilities and continued disruption to shipping thro ..

NCM against Energy Minister defeated with a majority in Parliament

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:20

The No-Confidence Motion (NCM) against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody was defeated in Parliament yesterday, by a majority of 104 votes. ..

IMF says observing NDB fraud issue carefully

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:28

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said it was observing the Rs. 13.2 billion fraud at NDB Bank “carefully” but opined there was no s ..

$ 900 m in four months: Port City Colombo signals new investment era

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:27

By Tyron Devotta This is no longer a speculative vision; it is the emerging economic reality of Port City Colombo. CHEC Port City Colombo Deputy Mana ..

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Sri Lanka secures IMF staff-level agreement for next loan tranche

Sunday, 12 April 2026 10:35

Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement to complete the Fifth and Sixth Reviews of the country’s re ..

New 1990 Suwa Seriya head office opened in Colombo

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 11:24

Minister, IMF discuss industrial growth and SME support

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 10:38

Sri Lanka suspends tea-for-oil deal with Iran

Monday, 6 April 2026 12:18

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Saturday, 4 April 2026 12:59

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka on official visit

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Cabinet clears Rs. 563 m GovTech marketplace for digital procurement

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:06

Huawei IP Summit 2026 highlights AI-driven enterprise datacom networks amid Sri Lanka’s 5G evolution and Pre-Wi-Fi 8 advancements

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:05

Samsung Sri Lanka celebrates Samsung Electronics’ 20-year global leadership as World’s No.1 TV brand

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:03

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City of Dreams welcomes Sinhala and Tamil New Year with vibrant celebration

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:06

This holiday season, City of Dreams Sri Lanka invites guests to step into the heart of a truly Sri Lankan celebration with Signature Avurudu—a four- ..

COD, John Keells Foundation screen local talent for La Bamba – Song of Veracruz!

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:06

Light of merit over glow of fame: Redefining global ranking system

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:05

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Philip Gunawardena and his positive mindset: Speeches in the last lap of Parliament

Monday, 20 April 2026 03:25

The Philip Gunawardena Commemorative Society has released Volume III of the speeches of Philip Gunawardena in Parliament from 1965 to 1970. Previously ..

Seven deadly sins of Sri Lanka’s dastardly 2019 Easter bombings

Monday, 20 April 2026 03:21

End of corporate shadows: Mandatory Beneficial Ownership disclosure begins

Monday, 20 April 2026 03:07

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Addressing custodial deaths

Monday, 20 April 2026 02:19

Custodial deaths in Sri Lanka have been treated as a byproduct of law enforcement while they are, in fact, among the gravest violations a State can co ..

Avishka’s resignation and decay of Sri Lanka Cricket

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:00

No-confidence motion against Kumara Jayakody and NPP’s double standards

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:00

World heaves sigh of relief

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:00

Going nuclear

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 03:24

Sovereign betrayal

Tuesday, 7 April 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

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

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

Business News

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector gains competitive edge under UK’s DCTS scheme

People’s Bank offers gifts for Avurudu Ganu Denu

CIMA President John Graham engages with MAS Holdings leadership

SLIA award for Sri Lanka’s first Three Sinha Clean Room Door, turning a new page in healthcare and laboratory sectors

CIMA President holds highlevel meeting with BOC

ComBank accelerates cashless public transport with NCG Express partnership

Hayleys completes 800kW solar project for LSEG Sri Lanka

41st Colombo Shopping Festival opens at BMICH

CDC appoints Tilaka Kumara Wakista Acting CEO

Vidullanka acquires 100% stake in Bhoruka Power Lanka

Court of Appeal rejects motion filed by petitioner in Pentara condominium case

LAUGFS Gas releases 30,000 cylinders daily to meet festive demand

Vogue Jewellers achieves double recognition at BMPC Awards 2026

Uber Eats continues expansion, now in Nuwara Eliya

Malaysian Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry explores investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka-Russia Business Council Members’ Night 2026

US pushes for deeper two-way trade and investment flows with Sri Lanka

Dialog Launches ‘GanuDenu QR’, Making Cashless Transfers Free for All with eZ Cash and Dialog Finance

Ritzbury honoured with Sri Lanka’s highest National Quality Award

LAUGFS Gas says ensuring stable supply for festive season

Niveyn Nanayakkara joins LOLC Group plantation company Boards

Mintpay launches no-expiry corporate vouchers across 2,500 merchants

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Philip Gunawardena and his positive mindset: Speeches in the last lap of Parliament

Seven deadly sins of Sri Lanka’s dastardly 2019 Easter bombings

End of corporate shadows: Mandatory Beneficial Ownership disclosure begins

Sri Lanka’s banking sector: When narrative strength outpaces operational truth

When systems fail: Data breaches, financial crime, and illusion of regulation

Conscience of Minister Kumara Jayakody and political leadership

Global cost of Iran crisis: United Nations must ensure people don’t pay the price of far-away conflicts

Disruption to stability: Why must Sri Lankan exporters turn to Japan now?

Building resilient societies starts with strengthening the care economy

US-Israel war and panicking Gulf regimes

Two ceasefires, one crisis: The dangerous gap between Washington and Tehran

Towards an ‘aluth’ (new) national identity in 2026

Oil, power, economy and stability: Strait of Hormuz and did global community neglect vitality

Future-proofing Sri Lanka’s banking sector: Building resilience against shocks

Cracks in the citadel: NDB fraud and banking sector’s crisis of confidence

Notifiable data breaches: How banks, regulators and Central Bank all forgot to catch the ball

My ‘Big’ question?

Schools Rugby 2026: Beyond blame, toward systemic reform

Namal’s inescapable challenges; Sajith’s unfinished tasks; Easter massacre originators

Armageddon eclipsed – Or, fly me to the moon before the madmen burn it down

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Sri Lanka’s apparel sector gains competitive edge under UK’s DCTS scheme

People’s Bank offers gifts for Avurudu Ganu Denu

CIMA President John Graham engages with MAS Holdings leadership

SLIA award for Sri Lanka’s first Three Sinha Clean Room Door, turning a new page in healthcare and laboratory sectors

CIMA President holds highlevel meeting with BOC

ComBank accelerates cashless public transport with NCG Express partnership

Hayleys completes 800kW solar project for LSEG Sri Lanka

41st Colombo Shopping Festival opens at BMICH

CDC appoints Tilaka Kumara Wakista Acting CEO

Vidullanka acquires 100% stake in Bhoruka Power Lanka

Court of Appeal rejects motion filed by petitioner in Pentara condominium case

LAUGFS Gas releases 30,000 cylinders daily to meet festive demand

Vogue Jewellers achieves double recognition at BMPC Awards 2026

Uber Eats continues expansion, now in Nuwara Eliya

Malaysian Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry explores investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka-Russia Business Council Members’ Night 2026

US pushes for deeper two-way trade and investment flows with Sri Lanka

Dialog Launches ‘GanuDenu QR’, Making Cashless Transfers Free for All with eZ Cash and Dialog Finance

Ritzbury honoured with Sri Lanka’s highest National Quality Award

LAUGFS Gas says ensuring stable supply for festive season

Niveyn Nanayakkara joins LOLC Group plantation company Boards

Mintpay launches no-expiry corporate vouchers across 2,500 merchants

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