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IPS 2025 shows AKD how technology should be used for change and driving digital economy

Monday, 3 November 2025 01:32

Does the Government know what it’s doing with Sinopec?

Monday, 3 November 2025 01:27

Hanif Yusoof as President’s Special Envoy for FDIs: The man for the job

Monday, 3 November 2025 01:24

Cold chains, hot problems: Fixing Sri Lanka’s fisheries — from catch to export

Monday, 3 November 2025 01:21

From arrests to allies: How President Disanayake’s anti-drug drive seeks to rewrite Sri Lanka’s strategy

Monday, 3 November 2025 01:12

Willing to pay, unable to afford: Rethinking fair taxation in Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget

Monday, 3 November 2025 01:04

NPP Government’s troubling ambivalence on Malaiyaha Tamils

Saturday, 1 November 2025 00:10

Is a system change possible without a mindset change?

Saturday, 1 November 2025 00:00

Why some countries prosper, whilst others continue to remain poor and in chaos

Friday, 31 October 2025 00:26

Proposal for establishment of Advisory Board for revival of welding technology

Friday, 31 October 2025 00:24

Peace – without justice in letting go of backlog?

Friday, 31 October 2025 00:22

From Kerala to Colombo: Lessons in building gender-responsive tourism

Friday, 31 October 2025 00:20

Weligama watershed, leftist legacy and tomorrow’s post-JVP Lankan left

Thursday, 30 October 2025 03:56

Changing patterns of cinnamon marketing in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 30 October 2025 00:32

Global reset: Why the world could benefit from Trump-style leadership

Thursday, 30 October 2025 00:26

Sinhalese nationalism, monastic power, and myth of sacred land

Thursday, 30 October 2025 00:19

Evolution of UNHRC resolutions on Sri Lanka: From sovereignty to accountability

Thursday, 30 October 2025 00:14

Law, morality, and re-founding of the republic – Part 2

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 01:29

Judged by appearances: Mental cost of living in a filtered world

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 01:16

Remembering eviction of northern Muslims and making commitment to coexistence

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 00:57

IPS report flags slow digital shift in power sector

Sri Lanka’s move toward a digital energy ecosystem remains uneven, with pilot initiatives underway but progress held back by limited funding, weak c ..

India, SL advance talks on cross-border grid interconnection

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:29

India and Sri Lanka have taken another step forward in their landmark power grid interconnection project, holding a virtual meeting on Thursday (30), ..

CSE ends week in decline amid foreign selling

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:27

Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week in red after a three-day rally amid foreign selling. The ASPI was down 0.15%, 34.69 points lower to 22 ..

Vatican Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka next week

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:26

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See, will undertake an official vis ..

Customs marks highest Rs. 2 t in tax revenue, poised to surpass 2025 target

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:24

Sri Lanka Customs has collected over Rs. 2 trillion in tax revenue as of 30 October, marking the highest annual revenue in the Department’s history ..

JF Packaging IPO oversubscribed within hours

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:24

JF Packaging yesterday said its Rs. 600 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) was oversubscribed within hours of opening on Thursday (30), prompting c ..

Sri Lanka to host 39th CACCI Conference and Expo 2025 in November

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:23

The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) has announced that Sri Lanka has been selected to host the 39th CACCI Confer ..

Dial 1818 to report on narcotics-related activities

Friday, 31 October 2025 00:30

The Government yesterday launched a 24-hour hotline 1818 for citizens to provide accurate information related to drug trafficking, distribution, or an ..

Senthilverl exits Amana Takaful

Friday, 31 October 2025 00:26

Senthilverl Holdings Ltd., yesterday exited Amana Takaful PLC selling its remaining stake for Rs. 1 billion. The market saw 51.5 million Amana Takafu ..

IVS-GBS responds to AG’s Special Audit Report

Friday, 31 October 2025 00:24

GBS Technology Services & IVS Global FZCO (IVS-GBS) yesterday issued the following statement regarding the Auditor General’s Special Audit report on ..

Sri Lanka faces annual $ 7-10 b investment gap to meet SDGs

Friday, 31 October 2025 00:22

By Devan Daniel Sri Lanka’s investment landscape faces deep structural financing gaps despite growing global appetite for social and environmental ..

Sri Lanka calls for greater openness in trade, investment at China forum

Thursday, 30 October 2025 06:03

Finance Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando called for renewed global commitment to openness in trade, investment, and knowledge exchange, warn ..

PickMe Q2 revenue up 51%, profit surges 84%

Thursday, 30 October 2025 05:58

Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC, owner of PickMe, yesterday announced its results for the second quarter and first half of FY2025/26, marking the ..

LB Finance converts voluntary offer for AMF into mandatory offer

Thursday, 30 October 2025 05:57

LB Finance PLC yesterday announced that its voluntary offer to acquire 100% of Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF) has been converted into a ma ..

Indian High Commission to directly handle visa, consular services from Nov.

Thursday, 30 October 2025 05:55

The Indian High Commission in Colombo announced that IVS Lanka, its current outsourcing partner for visa, passport, and consular services, will cease ..

IMF trims SL’s 2026 growth forecast to 3.1% as rebound normalises

Thursday, 30 October 2025 05:53

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Sri Lanka’s 2026 growth forecast down to 3.1% from 3.5%, citing the economy’s return to its long ..

ADB grants $ 90 m loan to upgrade rural roads

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:28

The Government yesterday signed a $ 90 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Second Integrated Road Investment Progra ..

Hanif Yusoof appointed President’s Special Envoy for foreign investment

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:27

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof as the President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment to st ..

Poland’s Enter Air launches winter charter flights to Sri Lanka

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:25

Poland’s leading charter airline, Enter Air, commenced its winter operations to Sri Lanka yesterday with two inaugural flights from Katowice and War ..

CCPI in October continues on positive territory

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:24

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), which returned to positive territory in ..

CPC revises fuel prices

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:24

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has revised fuel prices with effect from last midnight. The price of a litre of Octane 92 Petrol will be reduced by ..

Sri Lanka-Pakistan to pursue collaboration in marine tourism

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:23

Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to explore joint efforts in developing marine and coastal tourism as part of broader plans to strengthen the blue e ..

Sri Lanka’s population hits 21.78 m, ageing trend and slower growth seen

Friday, 31 October 2025 00:28

Sri Lanka’s population reached 21,781,800 in 2024, an increase of 1,422,361 from 2012, according to the latest Population and Housing Census release ..

COPE uncovers major ownership dilution and audit concerns at LTL Holdings linked to CEB

Friday, 31 October 2025 00:26

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has raised serious concerns over ownership changes, conflicts of interest, and lack of Government audit at ..

China says greater use of RMB can support Sri Lanka’s recovery

Friday, 31 October 2025 00:23

China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong on Wednesday said broader use of the Chinese Yuan, or Renminbi (RMB), could strengthen Sri Lanka’s mac ..

GovPay crosses Rs. 500 m transaction milestone

Friday, 31 October 2025 00:20

Launched in February 2025 by President and Digital Economy Minister Anura Kumara Disanayake, the Government’s national digital payment platform, Gov ..

Carson, Bukit Darah units face impact from Indonesia’s new palm oil land laws

Thursday, 30 October 2025 06:01

Carson Cumberbatch PLC and Bukit Darah PLC have said subsidiaries under their Singapore-based arm, Goodhope Asia Holdings Ltd., have been affected by ..

WindForce lowest-cost bidder for Mullikulam 50MW wind project

Thursday, 30 October 2025 05:57

WindForce PLC yesterday said that it has emerged as the lowest-cost bidder for Lot 1 of the 50MW Mullikulam Wind Power Project, marking a key mileston ..

VFS Global responds to AG’s Special Audit Report

Thursday, 30 October 2025 05:56

VFS Global yesterday issued a statement in response to media reports on the Auditor General (AG) Department’s Special Audit Report into e-Visa opera ..

Lotus Renewable sells partial Hatton Plantations stake for Rs. 248 m

Thursday, 30 October 2025 05:54

Hatton Plantations PLC yesterday said that its parent company, Lotus Renewable Energy Ltd., has sold over 8.4 million ordinary shares, representing 3. ..

Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025 concludes with resounding success

Thursday, 30 October 2025 05:03

The Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025, hosted by the Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA), concluded successfully at the Shangri-La Colombo, bringing t ..

India, SL advance talks on cross-border grid interconnection

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:29

India and Sri Lanka have taken another step forward in their landmark power grid interconnection project, holding a virtual meeting on Thursday (30), ..

ADB grants $ 90 m loan to upgrade rural roads

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:28

The Government yesterday signed a $ 90 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Second Integrated Road Investment Progra ..

CSE ends week in decline amid foreign selling

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:27

Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week in red after a three-day rally amid foreign selling. The ASPI was down 0.15%, 34.69 points lower to 22 ..

Hanif Yusoof appointed President’s Special Envoy for foreign investment

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:27

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof as the President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment to st ..

Vatican Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka next week

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:26

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See, will undertake an official vis ..

Poland’s Enter Air launches winter charter flights to Sri Lanka

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:25

Poland’s leading charter airline, Enter Air, commenced its winter operations to Sri Lanka yesterday with two inaugural flights from Katowice and War ..

Customs marks highest Rs. 2 t in tax revenue, poised to surpass 2025 target

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:24

Sri Lanka Customs has collected over Rs. 2 trillion in tax revenue as of 30 October, marking the highest annual revenue in the Department’s history ..

CCPI in October continues on positive territory

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:24

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), which returned to positive territory in ..

JF Packaging IPO oversubscribed within hours

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:24

JF Packaging yesterday said its Rs. 600 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) was oversubscribed within hours of opening on Thursday (30), prompting c ..

CPC revises fuel prices

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:24

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has revised fuel prices with effect from last midnight. The price of a litre of Octane 92 Petrol will be reduced by ..

Sri Lanka to host 39th CACCI Conference and Expo 2025 in November

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:23

The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) has announced that Sri Lanka has been selected to host the 39th CACCI Confer ..

Sri Lanka-Pakistan to pursue collaboration in marine tourism

Saturday, 1 November 2025 01:23

Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to explore joint efforts in developing marine and coastal tourism as part of broader plans to strengthen the blue e ..

Dial 1818 to report on narcotics-related activities

Friday, 31 October 2025 00:30

The Government yesterday launched a 24-hour hotline 1818 for citizens to provide accurate information related to drug trafficking, distribution, or an ..

Sri Lanka’s population hits 21.78 m, ageing trend and slower growth seen

Friday, 31 October 2025 00:28

Sri Lanka’s population reached 21,781,800 in 2024, an increase of 1,422,361 from 2012, according to the latest Population and Housing Census release ..

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GMOA suspends planned island-wide strike after talks with health minister

Saturday, 1 November 2025 09:39

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has temporarily suspended its island-wide strike scheduled for October 31, following a late-nigh ..

Sri Lanka welcomes new winter flight connections from Switzerland, Russia and Belarus

Saturday, 1 November 2025 08:06

Army Commander honours athletes for South Asian Championship success

Friday, 31 October 2025 10:06

Sri Lanka to establish first HRIPT laboratory for cosmetic testing

Friday, 31 October 2025 08:42

President launches nationwide operation to eradicate drug menace

Friday, 31 October 2025 05:27

NHDC discusses future of Sri Lanka’s health policy

Thursday, 30 October 2025 20:21

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Huawei commercially verifies world’s first sub-1 GHz Massive MIMO

Monday, 3 November 2025 03:21

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Monday, 3 November 2025 03:21

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Flavours of Türkiye returns to Shangri-La Colombo

Saturday, 1 November 2025 00:00

Following the success of last year’s celebration, Shangri-La Colombo has announced the return of Flavours of Türkiye, a vibrant culinary and cultur ..

ITC Ratnadipa celebrates spirit of season with second annual cake mixing ceremony

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IPS 2025 shows AKD how technology should be used for change and driving digital economy

Monday, 3 November 2025 01:32

President Anura Kumara Disanayake or AKD Government has virtually stabilised the nominal or money side of the economy, thanks to his pursuance of the ..

Does the Government know what it’s doing with Sinopec?

Monday, 3 November 2025 01:27

Hanif Yusoof as President’s Special Envoy for FDIs: The man for the job

Monday, 3 November 2025 01:24

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Rising above pseudo-nationalism to secure Sri Lanka’s energy future

Monday, 3 November 2025 01:44

Time and again, pseudo-nationalism and misplaced fears have stunted the natural evolution of the partnership with India to secure energy security for ..

Uphill task of reducing dependency on polythene bags

Saturday, 1 November 2025 00:00

Rubber industry’s readiness for EUDR compliance

Friday, 31 October 2025 00:00

IGP should desist from making political comments

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Decay of State university system

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 01:25

No one should be above the law – not even Presidents

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:00

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Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy

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The first ever full-day Data Privacy and Protection Summit organised by the Daily FT in collaboration with CICRA Holdings Ltd., was held recently at ..

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Eurus Power Solutions appointed Exclusive Partner in Sri Lanka to Beijing Sifang Automation Company

S. Thomas’ College joins GEW 2025 to debut SL’s All-island Schools National Startup Innovation Event to celebrate 175th anniversary

Rakuten Symphony and SLT-Mobitel sign MoU to deploy Open RAN Trial in Sri Lanka

All set for 27th Presidential Export Awards on 11 Dec. at BMICH

Verité Research presents key findings at multiple international fora

Sri Lanka’s first plastic testing lab debuts

Sri Lanka, Japan and IOM unveil roadmap to strengthen traveller clearance, health security at seaports

UDA Chief new On’ally Holdings Chairman

Fed cuts US interest rates again despite ‘flying blind’

External headwinds weaken fiscal consolidation in Asia-Pacific – Fitch

LAUGFS Power partners Futurity to introduce first AI-enabled Annual Report

Menaka Athukorala joins Alpha Fire as new Chairman

SLAP holds forum on future of printing industry

Global thought leaders to headline Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025

C.W. Mackie partners world’s largest bearing manufacturer, SKF

Colombo University Alumni Association AGM postponed

WCIC’s 40th anniversary celebrations continue with “Empowering Future Female Entrepreneurs” workshop

Brandix highlights ESG Stewardship in latest ESG Report

Govt. begins mapping smallholder rubber lands to meet EUDR rules

Singapore’s Trafigura gets 7-month diesel contract

Sri Lanka highlights trade, investment and tourism opportunities in Brussels

GREE AirTech Sri Lanka wins prestigious ‘Most Promising Award’ at GREE Global Conference

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IPS 2025 shows AKD how technology should be used for change and driving digital economy

Does the Government know what it’s doing with Sinopec?

Hanif Yusoof as President’s Special Envoy for FDIs: The man for the job

Cold chains, hot problems: Fixing Sri Lanka’s fisheries — from catch to export

From arrests to allies: How President Disanayake’s anti-drug drive seeks to rewrite Sri Lanka’s strategy

Willing to pay, unable to afford: Rethinking fair taxation in Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget

NPP Government’s troubling ambivalence on Malaiyaha Tamils

Is a system change possible without a mindset change?

Why some countries prosper, whilst others continue to remain poor and in chaos

Proposal for establishment of Advisory Board for revival of welding technology

Peace – without justice in letting go of backlog?

From Kerala to Colombo: Lessons in building gender-responsive tourism

Weligama watershed, leftist legacy and tomorrow’s post-JVP Lankan left

Changing patterns of cinnamon marketing in Sri Lanka

Global reset: Why the world could benefit from Trump-style leadership

Sinhalese nationalism, monastic power, and myth of sacred land

Evolution of UNHRC resolutions on Sri Lanka: From sovereignty to accountability

Law, morality, and re-founding of the republic – Part 2

Judged by appearances: Mental cost of living in a filtered world

Remembering eviction of northern Muslims and making commitment to coexistence

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All set for 27th Presidential Export Awards on 11 Dec. at BMICH

Verité Research presents key findings at multiple international fora

Sri Lanka’s first plastic testing lab debuts

Sri Lanka, Japan and IOM unveil roadmap to strengthen traveller clearance, health security at seaports

UDA Chief new On’ally Holdings Chairman

Fed cuts US interest rates again despite ‘flying blind’

External headwinds weaken fiscal consolidation in Asia-Pacific – Fitch

LAUGFS Power partners Futurity to introduce first AI-enabled Annual Report

Menaka Athukorala joins Alpha Fire as new Chairman

SLAP holds forum on future of printing industry

Global thought leaders to headline Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025

C.W. Mackie partners world’s largest bearing manufacturer, SKF

Colombo University Alumni Association AGM postponed

WCIC’s 40th anniversary celebrations continue with “Empowering Future Female Entrepreneurs” workshop

Brandix highlights ESG Stewardship in latest ESG Report

Govt. begins mapping smallholder rubber lands to meet EUDR rules

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