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Onset of AI revolution: Sri Lanka must join Indian bandwagon

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:47

AI Impact Summit 2026: Shaping a human-centric future for AI

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:00

Book Review ‘Made in Nepal: Lessons in Business Building from the Land of Everest’

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:10

Why does the State threaten people with yet another anti-terror law?

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:04

An agonising cultural gap

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:01

Rahman’s post-election Bangladesh and Hasina’s Awami League

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:00

Education reforms: Introduction to religions

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:00

Environmental Impact Quotient of pesticides: Catalyst for sustainable agricultural futures

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:24

The ’’Silent Bottleneck’’ in 2026 education reforms

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:22

Transforming health insurance and healthcare in Sri Lanka: A vision for 2030 and beyond

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:21

Digital economy at the core: Leveraging T20 World Cup for Sri Lanka’s economic transformation

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:20

The Microfinance Bill 2025: Lawmaking without the people

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:18

Dip of gold and silver prices: Global market shockwaves, financial losses and strategic lessons

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:16

Cuba, Iran, USA and Western subordination of world’s majority

Thursday, 19 February 2026 03:18

How Sri Lanka can build a $ 8 b tourism industry

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:24

Why food system resilience matters more than production alone in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:22

Banking vigilance cannot be deferred: Transparency, governance and development in era of reform

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:20

2026 - A brand new year for branders

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:16

Why the IMF agenda in Sri Lanka must be people-centred

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 02:41

Is Sri Lanka a wounded State? A perspective

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 01:52

Treasury beats drum on reforms

More than 20 pieces of legislation are at various stages of review and are expected to be implemented within the year, Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana ..

Life insurance giant AIA optimistic of future prospects in SL

Monday, 23 February 2026 02:07

Life insurance giant AIA recently expressed optimism over future prospects in Sri Lanka and its intent to effectively contribute to the regulator, Ins ..

Systemic reforms critical for MSME financing to work: UNDP

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:47

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sri Lanka Resident Representative Azusa Kubota has positioned enterprise readiness as a structural reform ..

MAS to cease garment operations at Methliya plant, shift to fabric manufacturing

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:41

MAS Holdings has announced it will cease garment manufacturing operations at its Methliya plant in Thulhiriya and repurpose the facility to strengthen ..

Customs revenue hits 96% of February target in 19 days

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:35

Revenue collection by Sri Lanka Customs has reached 96% of its February target within the first 19 days of the month, underscoring strong import momen ..

Theagarajah calls for patient capital to rebuild North

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:42

Veteran banker and Impact investor Rajendra Theagarajah recently outlined a patient-capital model aimed at rebuilding Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, ..

CSE ends week in red

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:39

The Colombo stock market ended the week in red weighed down by banking and blue-ship stocks. The ASPI ended down 0.40% or 96.43 points at 23,773.64 a ..

EPF, ETF coverage mooted for Uber, PickMe app-based transport workers

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:38

The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development has approved two Extraordinary Gazette Notifications issued under ..

Opposition alleges inferior coal cost CEB Rs. 8 b

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:36

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday alleged in Parliament that eight recently imported coal consignments supplied to the Ceylon Electricity B ..

US Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs illegal

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:34

The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs across the globe, ..

Sri Lanka targets $ 4 b tourism revenue in 2026 with interim global PR push in April

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is entering a new phase, one driven not by record-breaking arrivals alone, but by a sharper focus on revenue, yield, an ..

Anura in New Delhi pushes for regional AI strategy

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka has signalled that its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy will centre on regional integration, infrastructure development, and regulatory ..

Foreign investors bullish on macro, driving T-Bonds holdings surge: Wealth Trust

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:24

Foreign investors have begun rebuilding exposure to Sri Lanka’s Government securities market in a decisive manner, with holdings of rupee-denominate ..

CMTA calls for urgent recall of vehicle valuation and import processes

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:22

The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA) has highlighted the fact that Sri Lanka’s vehicle import framework requires urgent recalibration to e ..

Tea production dips 3.6% YoY in January

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka’s tea industry commenced 2026 with a year-on-year (YoY) decline in output in January, according to Forbes & Walker Research. Tea... Tea ..

Asia Capital and Japanese investors reach amicable deal

Monday, 23 February 2026 02:05

A long-running dispute between Asia Capital PLC and its Japanese investors has come to a close following a mutually agreed settlement, marking the end ..

India’s DTDC inks deal with Prompt Xpress Intl. to enhance logistics in Sri Lanka

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:42

Global logistics company DTDC Express Ltd., has partnered with Prompt Xpress International Ltd., to expand its logistics footprint in Sri Lanka. ..

Court of Appeal restores order in tuk-tuk licence dispute

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:38

The Court of Appeal last week intervened in the escalating controversy over whether foreign tourists may lawfully drive tuk-tuks in Sri Lanka using in ..

Deputy Minister keeps ownership options ‘open’ as Mattala awaits lift-off

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:43

Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe struck a cautious tone when asked about the operational future of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airpo ..

Sampath Group total asset base surpasses Rs. 2 t in 2025

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:39

WNPS demands halt to illegal construction on Mandaitivu Island

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:38

The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) yesterday in a statement strongly condemned the illegal commencement of constructing the proposed Ja ..

Police launch crackdown on unlicenced foreign drivers

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:37

Sri Lanka Police have commenced a special operation in the Southern Province targeting foreign nationals driving without valid licences. ..

Govt. pushes to expand 4G broadband communication tower network

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:35

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a revised reimbursement framework to fast-track the implementation of the “Communication to the Village ..

Colombo Active Week takes over the city

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:28

Colombo Active Week 2026, a city-wide celebration of sport, wellness and active living, is now on in Colombo, bringing together three flagship experie ..

Tourism earnings stable despite revised spending methodology: Minister

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:27

Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath clarified that the country’s tourism earnings have not declined, stressing that recent concerns stem from a revised ..

DealBook.lk launches as Sri Lanka’s dedicated marketplace for corporate deals

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:25

DealBook.lk, a new digital marketplace for corporate transactions in Sri Lanka, has officially launched with a mission to connect global capital with ..

High Court acquits former FCCISL Secretary General in criminal breach of trust case

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:23

The High Court of Colombo has acquitted Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) former Secretary General Samantha Abeywi ..

Minister says no LP gas shortage

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:21

Consumer Affairs Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe assured Parliament yesterday that there is no shortage of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas in the country, ..

Construction costs continue to stabilise: CIOB

Thursday, 19 February 2026 02:47

Sri Lanka’s construction sector has entered a period of cost stabilisation, with Colombo maintaining one of the most competitive construction cost p ..

Life insurance giant AIA optimistic of future prospects in SL

Monday, 23 February 2026 02:07

Life insurance giant AIA recently expressed optimism over future prospects in Sri Lanka and its intent to effectively contribute to the regulator, Ins ..

Asia Capital and Japanese investors reach amicable deal

Monday, 23 February 2026 02:05

A long-running dispute between Asia Capital PLC and its Japanese investors has come to a close following a mutually agreed settlement, marking the end ..

Systemic reforms critical for MSME financing to work: UNDP

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:47

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sri Lanka Resident Representative Azusa Kubota has positioned enterprise readiness as a structural reform ..

India’s DTDC inks deal with Prompt Xpress Intl. to enhance logistics in Sri Lanka

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:42

Global logistics company DTDC Express Ltd., has partnered with Prompt Xpress International Ltd., to expand its logistics footprint in Sri Lanka. ..

MAS to cease garment operations at Methliya plant, shift to fabric manufacturing

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:41

MAS Holdings has announced it will cease garment manufacturing operations at its Methliya plant in Thulhiriya and repurpose the facility to strengthen ..

Court of Appeal restores order in tuk-tuk licence dispute

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:38

The Court of Appeal last week intervened in the escalating controversy over whether foreign tourists may lawfully drive tuk-tuks in Sri Lanka using in ..

Customs revenue hits 96% of February target in 19 days

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:35

Revenue collection by Sri Lanka Customs has reached 96% of its February target within the first 19 days of the month, underscoring strong import momen ..

Deputy Minister keeps ownership options ‘open’ as Mattala awaits lift-off

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:43

Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe struck a cautious tone when asked about the operational future of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airpo ..

Theagarajah calls for patient capital to rebuild North

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:42

Veteran banker and Impact investor Rajendra Theagarajah recently outlined a patient-capital model aimed at rebuilding Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, ..

Sampath Group total asset base surpasses Rs. 2 t in 2025

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:39

CSE ends week in red

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:39

The Colombo stock market ended the week in red weighed down by banking and blue-ship stocks. The ASPI ended down 0.40% or 96.43 points at 23,773.64 a ..

WNPS demands halt to illegal construction on Mandaitivu Island

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:38

The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) yesterday in a statement strongly condemned the illegal commencement of constructing the proposed Ja ..

EPF, ETF coverage mooted for Uber, PickMe app-based transport workers

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:38

The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development has approved two Extraordinary Gazette Notifications issued under ..

Police launch crackdown on unlicenced foreign drivers

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:37

Sri Lanka Police have commenced a special operation in the Southern Province targeting foreign nationals driving without valid licences. ..

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President holds bilateral discussions with Indian Prime Minister

Saturday, 21 February 2026 23:08

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during his visit to New Delhi for the AI Impact 2026 Summit, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyder ..

President attends dinner hosted by Indian PM at AI Impact 2026 Summit

Thursday, 19 February 2026 10:20

Sri Lanka begins local production of cancer-detecting FDG

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 20:42

President arrives in New Delhi for AI Impact Summit 2026

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 11:57

IMF chief visits cyclone-hit Areas, backs recovery efforts

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 10:29

TRCSL expands 4G coverage under ‘Communication to the Village’ project

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 09:26

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Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:00

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Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:00

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Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:18

From classrooms to cyber careers: A national push for digital responsibility

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:02

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Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

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Prime Minister inaugurates ‘Matara Festival for the Arts’

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:05

The inaugural ceremony of the Matara Festival for the Arts, featuring a wide range of creations by local and international artists, kicked off on Thur ..

‘Waves of Hope’ benefit concert raises Rs. 4 m for flood relief

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:03

HIPG co-hosts Chinese New Year cultural showcase in Hambantota

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:00

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Onset of AI revolution: Sri Lanka must join Indian bandwagon

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:47

Addressing the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, popularly called AKD, drew the attention of world ..

AI Impact Summit 2026: Shaping a human-centric future for AI

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:00

Book Review ‘Made in Nepal: Lessons in Business Building from the Land of Everest’

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:10

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Need for judicial accountability in Natasha Edirisuriya case

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:00

The Supreme Court compelled the former Officer-in-Charge of the Cyber Crime and Intelligence Analysis Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (C ..

New vehicle number plate backlog needs to be addressed with speed

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:00

Re-applying for EU GSP+ trade concession

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:00

MP Amarakeerthi murder sentencing sends out strong message

Thursday, 19 February 2026 01:52

The future of SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Seeking investments beyond tax holidays

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 02:40

Special Report

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka reached a significant milestone in its sustainable finance journey with the successful convening of the Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026, ..

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

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

Business News

Impact investing part of broader capitalism transformation: Expert

OMICRON launches CPX 200 ecosystem in Colombo, strengthening commitment to Sri Lanka’s power sector

SLID concludes high-impact session on directors’ accountability under Sri Lanka’s PDPA

LAUGFS says LPG supply normalising

Melstacorp divests 0.04% DCSL stake for Rs. 119 m

Entrepreneurship the real driver of national wealth-building: Wegapitiya

CBSL digital payments campaign goes to Kurunegala

Abans Environmental Services sets new ethical benchmark as Sri Lanka’s first facility services provider to achieve SEDEX/SMETA

Lankan envoy in Pakistan meets Habib Bank Chairman

Piotex Gloves donates to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

HNB offers tailored leasing solutions for Forton, GWM Vehicles with SENOK

Marks and Spencer donates to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

China-Sri Lanka training program on tropical food technologies concludes in Kandy

Trinco farmers contribute to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

AmCham Sri Lanka CEO Forum on ‘Accelerating Sri Lanka’s Rebuild’ next week

COYLE hosts G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Leadership Assembly

New Anthoney’s Farms becomes first Sri Lankan poultry producer to secure University MoU for independent antibiotic-free verification

IMF MD meets private sector leaders; gets insights to SME development in Sri Lanka

EDB, Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh and SFDA conduct webinar on export registration procedures to Saudi Arabia

WindForce leads Sri Lanka’s first-ever and largest 120 MW/480 MWh standalone BESS initiative

TWC Capital advises CBL Group on $ 25 m Indonesian acquisition

Bitumix celebrates 25 years of industry leadership and resilience

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Onset of AI revolution: Sri Lanka must join Indian bandwagon

AI Impact Summit 2026: Shaping a human-centric future for AI

Book Review ‘Made in Nepal: Lessons in Business Building from the Land of Everest’

Why does the State threaten people with yet another anti-terror law?

An agonising cultural gap

Rahman’s post-election Bangladesh and Hasina’s Awami League

Education reforms: Introduction to religions

Environmental Impact Quotient of pesticides: Catalyst for sustainable agricultural futures

The ’’Silent Bottleneck’’ in 2026 education reforms

Transforming health insurance and healthcare in Sri Lanka: A vision for 2030 and beyond

Digital economy at the core: Leveraging T20 World Cup for Sri Lanka’s economic transformation

The Microfinance Bill 2025: Lawmaking without the people

Dip of gold and silver prices: Global market shockwaves, financial losses and strategic lessons

Cuba, Iran, USA and Western subordination of world’s majority

How Sri Lanka can build a $ 8 b tourism industry

Why food system resilience matters more than production alone in Sri Lanka

Banking vigilance cannot be deferred: Transparency, governance and development in era of reform

2026 - A brand new year for branders

Why the IMF agenda in Sri Lanka must be people-centred

Is Sri Lanka a wounded State? A perspective

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Melstacorp divests 0.04% DCSL stake for Rs. 119 m

Entrepreneurship the real driver of national wealth-building: Wegapitiya

CBSL digital payments campaign goes to Kurunegala

Abans Environmental Services sets new ethical benchmark as Sri Lanka’s first facility services provider to achieve SEDEX/SMETA

Lankan envoy in Pakistan meets Habib Bank Chairman

Piotex Gloves donates to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

HNB offers tailored leasing solutions for Forton, GWM Vehicles with SENOK

Marks and Spencer donates to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

China-Sri Lanka training program on tropical food technologies concludes in Kandy

Trinco farmers contribute to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

AmCham Sri Lanka CEO Forum on ‘Accelerating Sri Lanka’s Rebuild’ next week

COYLE hosts G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Leadership Assembly

New Anthoney’s Farms becomes first Sri Lankan poultry producer to secure University MoU for independent antibiotic-free verification

IMF MD meets private sector leaders; gets insights to SME development in Sri Lanka

EDB, Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh and SFDA conduct webinar on export registration procedures to Saudi Arabia

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