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SJB-UNP rapprochement, AKD-NPP’s punitive overdrive and foreign relations folly

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:25

Inflation: Balancing optimism with realism

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:23

Capital Gains Tax takes sharp turn: What Sri Lanka’s new 2026 rates mean for investors

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka’s Islamic finance and ESG: Aligning ethical principles with sustainable development

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:20

Understanding Sri Lanka’s startup funding ladder and why the right capital matters

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 04:31

Sri Lanka Living Lab: Moving from commodities to agility in VUCA world

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 04:24

Sri Lanka’s next cybersecurity strategy should assume the hacker gets in

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 04:17

Tribute to Nihal Rodrigo and family: A friendship beyond boundaries

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 03:55

Governance, integrity and accountability in a changing world: What is the forecast for Asia Pacific?

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 03:25

From bailout to Bond market: Choosing Sri Lanka’s next IMF engagement?

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 03:13

The country asked for a window; The President opened a door

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 05:09

Sri Lanka needs to protect its corporate whistle-blowers

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 05:06

From stabilisation to transformation: Sri Lanka’s next chapter

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 04:59

Sri Lanka’s democratic crossroads: From Aragalaya to NPP’s supermajority

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 04:51

Beyond judicial tenure: Retaining experience while reforming justice system - A sequel

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 04:45

Accountability; the essential quality that eludes our national leaders

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 04:38

AI has no heart, but its handlers should use theirs

Monday, 21 September 2026 02:11

Management Musings: Means for merging reality with results

Monday, 21 September 2026 01:42

Geopolitical mincemeat: Scientific illiteracy and technical weakness earn no respect

Monday, 21 September 2026 01:38

17 times to the IMF: Are we really going back for No. 18?

Monday, 21 September 2026 00:20

SL economy resilient but faces downside risks: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday acknowledged the Sri Lankan economy’s resilience, judging by 11 consecutive quarters of growth, but ..

IMF urges retaining 5% inflation target

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:28

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday recommended that Sri Lanka retain its 5% inflation target and current accountability band at the first ..

Exports surpass $ 12 b mark in eight months

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka’s export sector has surpassed the $ 12 billion mark during the first eight months of 2026, reflecting a 4.26% rise from a year ago. “T ..

BASL urges parties to free MPs for conscience vote on 22A

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:23

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) yesterday called on all political parties in Parliament to allow MPs to speak and vote on the 22nd Amendment t ..

Rs. 10 b PLC debenture issue oversubscribed

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:21

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) said its Rs. 10 billion debenture issue closed oversubscribed yesterday. The company offered an initial 50 mil ..

TruePass launches Sri Lanka-built Digital Identity Platform

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:00

TruePass, a Sri Lankan-built digital identity and authentication platform designed for the publishing ecosystem, was officially unveiled in Colombo la ..

SC holds 22A does not need referendum

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:28

Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday informed Parliament that the Supreme Court has determined the Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution B ..

2027 Appropriation Bill sets Rs. 4.99 t Vote on Account, borrowing capped at Rs. 3.8 t

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:25

The Appropriation Bill for the 2027 financial year has been published in the Government Gazette, setting out an estimated Rs. 4.99 trillion in service ..

China firm wins Rs. 22 b Muthurajawela fuel terminal contract

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:23

China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Company Ltd., has been awarded a contract worth $ 40.84 million and Rs. 8.5 billion to develop a new aviation fue ..

Assets frozen of six companies over illegal deposit-taking

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:22

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said freezing orders remain in effect against six companies and their Directors, barring the disposal, ..

NCPI accelerates to three-year high 8.1% in Aug.

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:21

National inflation accelerated further to 8.1% year-on-year (YoY) in August 2026, up from 7.2% in July, extending the three-year high reached the prev ..

Dialog unveils South Asia’s first 5G eSIM MiFi, bringing ultra-fast connectivity anywhere

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:23

Dialog Axiata PLC has introduced South Asia’s first 5G MiFi with eSIM capability and Wi-Fi 6 technology, offering a powerful portable internet solut ..

Rising global Bond yields posing challenges to attract capital

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:22

Rising Bond yields in the US, UK, and Japan are making it harder for smaller markets such as Sri Lanka to attract capital, Frontier Research said in i ..

Tremendous opportunity for US, SL to achieve more together: Meyer

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:21

New US Ambassador Eric Meyer yesterday emphasised that there is tremendous opportunity for the US and Sri Lanka to achieve more together. ..

Presidential Secretariat expands ethics drive to 244 State units

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:19

The Presidential Secretariat has pushed ahead with a program to institutionalise Codes of Ethics across the State sector, holding a one-day workshop a ..

Softlogic Finance to raise Rs. 1 b via Rights Issue

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:14

Softlogic Finance PLC yesterday said its Board of Directors had recommend a Rights Issue of ordinary voting shares to raise Rs. 1 billion and strength ..

IMF says SL on course to return to global capital markets

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:26

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said Sri Lanka remains on track to return to international capital markets in 2027 or thereabouts and ..

Ceylon Chamber urges reform push to build on Fitch upgrade

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:24

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has called for reforms in trade facilitation, digital, and labour to build on Fitch Ratings’upgrade of Sri Lanka’s ..

Sri Lanka hosts grand finale of Global CIO Forum in Colombo

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka this week welcomed global technology leaders as the Grand Finale of the Global CIO Forum 2026 was hosted at Cinnamon Life Colombo, marking a ..

Namal further remanded until 30 Sept., bail ruling deferred

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has been further remanded until 30 September by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in the mon ..

Elpitiya Celebrates Xcellence Executive Awards 2026

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:00

Elpitiya Plantations PLC celebrated the achievements and contributions of its people and teams at the Xcellence Executive Awards 2026, held on 25 Augu ..

15 Easter Sunday attack accused convicted, sentenced to 220 years each

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:27

The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar yesterday sentenced 15 people convicted over the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks to 220 years of rigorous imp ..

Tea exports dip 5% in August

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:24

Tea exports during the first eight months of 2026 have declined by 5% year-on-year, with shipments continuing to be affected by higher freight and ins ..

Anti-Corruption Bill clauses on bail and remand requires Referendum: SC

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:22

Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday informed Parliament that the Supreme Court has determined that two clauses of the Anti-Corruption (Amendmen ..

Cabinet approves € 4.93 m contract for 5 m NIC cards

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:21

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the award of a contract for the procurement of five million pre-printed polycarbonate cards required for the iss ..

Vidullanka-led consortium lowest bidder for Rs. 5 b transmission line project

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:19

A consortium comprising Vidullanka PLC and Skipper Ltd., of India has emerged as the lowest-cost bidder for the construction of a 132 kV transmission ..

Verdict today in Easter Sunday attacks case

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:23

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Special Three-Judge High Court will today deliver its verdict in the main trial over the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, b ..

‘ViYASA’ National Business Facilitation Centre opens today

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:22

The ‘ViYASA’ National Business Facilitation Centre (NBFC), established under the Presidential Secretariat to remove administrative and regulatory ..

Govt. building surveillance laws with no safeguards, no consultation: Expert

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:20

Disinformation and Civic Space Researcher Dr. Sanjana Hattotuwa warned that Sri Lanka is building a wide-reaching surveillance apparatus through a ser ..

Strategy’s silent saboteurs

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:17

Love: Falling in “love” with your strategies, when in fact they should be clinically challenged on a regular basis. Strategies must be marketrespo ..

1Q-2Q gap reflects seasonal pattern, not loss of momentum, DCS data show

Monday, 21 September 2026 04:01

Sri Lanka’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell 17.1% between the first and second quarters of 2026, but the drop mirrors a recurring seasonal pa ..

IMF urges retaining 5% inflation target

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:28

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday recommended that Sri Lanka retain its 5% inflation target and current accountability band at the first ..

IMF says SL on course to return to global capital markets

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:26

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said Sri Lanka remains on track to return to international capital markets in 2027 or thereabouts and ..

Exports surpass $ 12 b mark in eight months

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka’s export sector has surpassed the $ 12 billion mark during the first eight months of 2026, reflecting a 4.26% rise from a year ago. “T ..

Ceylon Chamber urges reform push to build on Fitch upgrade

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:24

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has called for reforms in trade facilitation, digital, and labour to build on Fitch Ratings’upgrade of Sri Lanka’s ..

BASL urges parties to free MPs for conscience vote on 22A

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:23

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) yesterday called on all political parties in Parliament to allow MPs to speak and vote on the 22nd Amendment t ..

Sri Lanka hosts grand finale of Global CIO Forum in Colombo

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka this week welcomed global technology leaders as the Grand Finale of the Global CIO Forum 2026 was hosted at Cinnamon Life Colombo, marking a ..

Rs. 10 b PLC debenture issue oversubscribed

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:21

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) said its Rs. 10 billion debenture issue closed oversubscribed yesterday. The company offered an initial 50 mil ..

Namal further remanded until 30 Sept., bail ruling deferred

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has been further remanded until 30 September by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in the mon ..

TruePass launches Sri Lanka-built Digital Identity Platform

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:00

TruePass, a Sri Lankan-built digital identity and authentication platform designed for the publishing ecosystem, was officially unveiled in Colombo la ..

Elpitiya Celebrates Xcellence Executive Awards 2026

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:00

Elpitiya Plantations PLC celebrated the achievements and contributions of its people and teams at the Xcellence Executive Awards 2026, held on 25 Augu ..

SC holds 22A does not need referendum

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:28

Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday informed Parliament that the Supreme Court has determined the Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution B ..

15 Easter Sunday attack accused convicted, sentenced to 220 years each

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:27

The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar yesterday sentenced 15 people convicted over the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks to 220 years of rigorous imp ..

2027 Appropriation Bill sets Rs. 4.99 t Vote on Account, borrowing capped at Rs. 3.8 t

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:25

The Appropriation Bill for the 2027 financial year has been published in the Government Gazette, setting out an estimated Rs. 4.99 trillion in service ..

Tea exports dip 5% in August

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:24

Tea exports during the first eight months of 2026 have declined by 5% year-on-year, with shipments continuing to be affected by higher freight and ins ..

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5 MW “Diyajanani” floating solar power plant connected to national grid

Sunday, 20 September 2026 18:29

The 5 MW “Diyajanani” Floating Solar Power Plant at Ibbankatuwa Tank, Dambulla, was connected to the National Grid on the 18th under the patronage ..

350 health service assistants appointed in Northern Province

Sunday, 20 September 2026 15:32

10 MW Battery Energy Storage System Connected to National Grid

Friday, 18 September 2026 21:16

Government Increases Housing Assistance for Children Leaving Care Centres

Friday, 18 September 2026 20:54

Colombo Fort to be developed as major tourist destination

Sunday, 30 August 2026 07:26

Port of Colombo Rises to 20th Among World’s Top Container Ports

Sunday, 30 August 2026 06:26

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Celebration of 80th Independence Day of India in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:20

ITC Ratnadipa honours the spirit of India on its 80th Independence Day

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:16

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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Sri Lanka at the right time for enterprise digital transformation: Salesforce

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:02

UK digital expertise and Sri Lankan business leaders unite to explore growth through technology

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:00

SLT-Mobitel unveils Enterprise Premium Cloud powered by Nutanix

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 04:37

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Uncovered — Beyond taboo

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

“UNCOVERED — BEYOND TABOO”: A celebration of the human figure through the eyes of contemporary Sri Lankan artists will be held from 25–27 Sept ..

Unknown master: Uncovering Sri Lanka’s father of abstract art H.A. Karunaratne

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

The Runner Brothers are back with another QSR play: Waffle Kong

Saturday, 12 September 2026 00:00

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SJB-UNP rapprochement, AKD-NPP’s punitive overdrive and foreign relations folly

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:25

An indoor event held last week has much greater potential importance than the numbers gathered there. It was the 120th Birth Anniversary of President ..

Inflation: Balancing optimism with realism

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:23

Capital Gains Tax takes sharp turn: What Sri Lanka’s new 2026 rates mean for investors

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:22

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Judgment day on Easter Sunday terrorist attacks

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:00

Five years after indictments were filed against 25 men accused in the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, the High Court Trial-at-Bar concluded on Tuesda ..

Mocking us all

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 03:55

Making anti-drug drive truly successful

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 04:56

Two years of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Monday, 21 September 2026 02:20

JR at 120, an inescapable legacy

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

Uncertainty over PC polls

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:00

Special Report

Investing in Sri Lanka’s upper watersheds: Unlocking natural capital for resilient future

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik The Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted a knowledge-sharing session titled “Investing in Sri Lanka’s Upper Watersheds: Unlocking ..

Breaking barriers: Sri Lanka–India integration needs political will, institutional muscle

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 11:32

Boards must move beyond compliance to strategic foresight to drive Sri Lanka’s next growth chapter

Thursday, 6 August 2026 04:47

Business News

Energy Minister provides timeline for oil, gas licensing round

Parliament approves Rs. 17.2 b for electricity relief

American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka appoints Bertram Paul as President at 34th AGM

Abanchy Ceylon in landmark expansion into Kenya with incorporation of Abanchy Africa Ltd

Aitken Spence Hotel allots 75% of Rs. 5 b debentures to preferential investors

Divolca Nova receives SLSI certificates

Ambeon Capital partners Indian firms to open India-Sri Lanka investment desks, launch dedicated fund

Govt. to take full ownership of Neville Fernando Hospital, SLAF to manage operations

Cabinet approves three road contracts worth Rs. 2.12 b

Chamber of Marine Industries appoints Ricky Barnett as new Chairman at AGM in Colombo

CEAT Kelani retains Fitch AA+ rating for sixth consecutive year

EDB promotes “Sri Lanka Expo 2027” in collaboration with SriLankan Airlines

New US Ambassador meets Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha

Sri Lanka and Kenya explore further cooperation in tea

Resus Energy commissions 2MW solar plant in Ampara

Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide appoints new Chairman, Directors

Parliament’s Ditwah probe turns to local councils after months-long silence on coordination failures

Practical Productivity Improvement Workshop on 24 September

Strengthening ports and logistics to drive Sri Lanka’s export growth under NEDP 2026–2030

Lanka Aluminium Industries opens 10th retail outlet in bustling Kalutara town

EDB organises Sri Lanka’s first-ever national pavilion at Fine Food Australia 2026

Sri Lanka ranks 35th in global Welcoming Ranking

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SJB-UNP rapprochement, AKD-NPP’s punitive overdrive and foreign relations folly

Inflation: Balancing optimism with realism

Capital Gains Tax takes sharp turn: What Sri Lanka’s new 2026 rates mean for investors

Sri Lanka’s Islamic finance and ESG: Aligning ethical principles with sustainable development

Understanding Sri Lanka’s startup funding ladder and why the right capital matters

Sri Lanka Living Lab: Moving from commodities to agility in VUCA world

Sri Lanka’s next cybersecurity strategy should assume the hacker gets in

Tribute to Nihal Rodrigo and family: A friendship beyond boundaries

Governance, integrity and accountability in a changing world: What is the forecast for Asia Pacific?

From bailout to Bond market: Choosing Sri Lanka’s next IMF engagement?

The country asked for a window; The President opened a door

Sri Lanka needs to protect its corporate whistle-blowers

From stabilisation to transformation: Sri Lanka’s next chapter

Sri Lanka’s democratic crossroads: From Aragalaya to NPP’s supermajority

Beyond judicial tenure: Retaining experience while reforming justice system - A sequel

Accountability; the essential quality that eludes our national leaders

AI has no heart, but its handlers should use theirs

Management Musings: Means for merging reality with results

Geopolitical mincemeat: Scientific illiteracy and technical weakness earn no respect

17 times to the IMF: Are we really going back for No. 18?

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High Court orders Rs. 9.4 m repayment, further Rs. 19.5 m recovery from Director’s son over misappropriation of funds

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2Q26 real GDP still below pre-pandemic level despite 4.2% growth

Ambeon Capital partners Indian firms to open India-Sri Lanka investment desks, launch dedicated fund

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Energy Minister provides timeline for oil, gas licensing round

Parliament approves Rs. 17.2 b for electricity relief

American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka appoints Bertram Paul as President at 34th AGM

Abanchy Ceylon in landmark expansion into Kenya with incorporation of Abanchy Africa Ltd

Aitken Spence Hotel allots 75% of Rs. 5 b debentures to preferential investors

Divolca Nova receives SLSI certificates

Ambeon Capital partners Indian firms to open India-Sri Lanka investment desks, launch dedicated fund

Govt. to take full ownership of Neville Fernando Hospital, SLAF to manage operations

Cabinet approves three road contracts worth Rs. 2.12 b

Chamber of Marine Industries appoints Ricky Barnett as new Chairman at AGM in Colombo

CEAT Kelani retains Fitch AA+ rating for sixth consecutive year

EDB promotes “Sri Lanka Expo 2027” in collaboration with SriLankan Airlines

New US Ambassador meets Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha

Sri Lanka and Kenya explore further cooperation in tea

Resus Energy commissions 2MW solar plant in Ampara

Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide appoints new Chairman, Directors

Parliament’s Ditwah probe turns to local councils after months-long silence on coordination failures

Practical Productivity Improvement Workshop on 24 September

Strengthening ports and logistics to drive Sri Lanka’s export growth under NEDP 2026–2030

Lanka Aluminium Industries opens 10th retail outlet in bustling Kalutara town

EDB organises Sri Lanka’s first-ever national pavilion at Fine Food Australia 2026

Sri Lanka ranks 35th in global Welcoming Ranking

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