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Deciphering NPP’s mandate

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:10

NPP after two years: System change – or change of system?

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

‘Revised’ Protection of State from the Terrorism Bill: What’s changed and what remains

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

Saving Anojan: Saudi law, mercy and responsibility of diplomacy

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

A cancerous disease

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:26

Easter Sunday judgement is not end of story

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:25

Is Personally Identifiable Information safe in the hands of the State?

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:24

Weathering the storm: El Niño and need for free markets in climate-resilient agriculture

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:23

Co-operative push for food security

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:22

Budget 2027: From stabilisation to transformation – Role of energy

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:21

Why rebuilding Sri Lanka’s foreign-exchange base requires creative destruction, not a jigsaw puzzle

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:20

Are we chasing tourists or attracting them? Lessons from South Korea

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:00

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

Govt. mulls increasing personal tax threshold to Rs. 200,000

The Government remains committed to raising the monthly personal income tax-free threshold to Rs. 200,000, Economic Development Deputy Minister Nishan ..

Parliament passes 22A

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:02

Parliament yesterday passed the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution (22A) with 158 votes in favour and 62 against with 220 MPs sitting. The vote cleare ..

Fitch says world growth holds up, but real interest rates rise

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

World growth is holding up well in the face of the energy price shock, but real interest rates are rising, Fitch Ratings says in its latest Global Eco ..

Shift gears to growth or risk sliding back: Advocata CEO

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka must shift from stabilisation to growth or risk sliding back into instability, Advocata Institute Chief Executive Officer Dhananath Fernando ..

Navy seizes drugs worth over Rs. 55 b this year

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized illicit drugs estimated at more than Rs. 55 billion in maritime and coastal anti-narcotics operations so far this year, ..

Herath to lead Sri Lanka delegation to 81st UNGA

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath will lead the Sri Lanka delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from 27 t ..

Sri Lanka AI Week 2026 set to amplify Sri Lanka’s AI potential

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:28

Pioneered by the Digital Economy Ministry and SLT-Mobitel, Sri Lanka AI Week 2026 will take place from today to 30 September, bringing Colombo to the ..

Revenue gains drove Fitch upgrade: Deputy Minister

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:23

Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has attributed Fitch Ratings’ upgrade of Sri Lanka to economic gains made over the p ..

Parliament votes on 22A today amid Opposition protest

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:21

Parliament will vote on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution today, with the Government insisting its 158 MPs remain united and the Opposition takin ..

Could Sri Lanka sell rest, not just rooms?

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:02

At Sleep Conference 2026 held on Wednesday, tourism expert Dileep Mudadeniya and Spa Ceylon Co-Founder and wellness expert Shalin Balasuria explored h ..

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 ..

SL can aim global market entry before IMF exit, but cautioned against overreach

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka should aim to return to international capital markets before its International Monetary Fund (IMF) program ends next year, but must avoid th ..

TIN compulsory for key transactions from 1 Nov.

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

A valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate will be compulsory for a range of key transactions from 1 November, 2026, including opening b ..

CBSL rate decision on 30 September

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will announce the decision of its Monetary Policy Board under Monetary Policy Review No. 05 of 2026 at 7.30 a.m. ..

ADB says growth in developing Asia and Pacific to slow but remain resilient

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific will moderate from 5.5% in 2025 to 5% this year before edging up to 5.1% in 2027, according to a ne ..

CSE edges down 0.1% during week, ends in red

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week in red amid subdued investor sentiment ahead of next Wednesday’s Monetary Policy announcement of t ..

Finance Ministry sets record straight on IMF review talks

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:23

The Finance Ministry has rejected media reports on Sri Lanka’s latest talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), saying the discussions concl ..

Customs achieves 93% of annual Rs. 2.21 t target

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed its September revenue target more than a week before the month’s end, collecting Rs. 199.3 billion as of 22 Septembe ..

SLPP skips 22A protest, citing SJB snub

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:20

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) stayed away from the Opposition protest against the 22nd Amendment yesterday after a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJ ..

OpenAI hacks Australian Govt. website

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:00

An OpenAI agent has breached an Australian Government health data portal in June, in what could be the first known instance of an artificial intellige ..

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 ..

Parliament passes 22A

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:02

Parliament yesterday passed the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution (22A) with 158 votes in favour and 62 against with 220 MPs sitting. The vote cleare ..

SL can aim global market entry before IMF exit, but cautioned against overreach

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka should aim to return to international capital markets before its International Monetary Fund (IMF) program ends next year, but must avoid th ..

Fitch says world growth holds up, but real interest rates rise

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

World growth is holding up well in the face of the energy price shock, but real interest rates are rising, Fitch Ratings says in its latest Global Eco ..

TIN compulsory for key transactions from 1 Nov.

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

A valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate will be compulsory for a range of key transactions from 1 November, 2026, including opening b ..

Shift gears to growth or risk sliding back: Advocata CEO

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka must shift from stabilisation to growth or risk sliding back into instability, Advocata Institute Chief Executive Officer Dhananath Fernando ..

CBSL rate decision on 30 September

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will announce the decision of its Monetary Policy Board under Monetary Policy Review No. 05 of 2026 at 7.30 a.m. ..

Navy seizes drugs worth over Rs. 55 b this year

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized illicit drugs estimated at more than Rs. 55 billion in maritime and coastal anti-narcotics operations so far this year, ..

ADB says growth in developing Asia and Pacific to slow but remain resilient

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific will moderate from 5.5% in 2025 to 5% this year before edging up to 5.1% in 2027, according to a ne ..

Herath to lead Sri Lanka delegation to 81st UNGA

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath will lead the Sri Lanka delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from 27 t ..

CSE edges down 0.1% during week, ends in red

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week in red amid subdued investor sentiment ahead of next Wednesday’s Monetary Policy announcement of t ..

Sri Lanka AI Week 2026 set to amplify Sri Lanka’s AI potential

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:28

Pioneered by the Digital Economy Ministry and SLT-Mobitel, Sri Lanka AI Week 2026 will take place from today to 30 September, bringing Colombo to the ..

Finance Ministry sets record straight on IMF review talks

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:23

The Finance Ministry has rejected media reports on Sri Lanka’s latest talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), saying the discussions concl ..

Revenue gains drove Fitch upgrade: Deputy Minister

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:23

Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has attributed Fitch Ratings’ upgrade of Sri Lanka to economic gains made over the p ..

Customs achieves 93% of annual Rs. 2.21 t target

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed its September revenue target more than a week before the month’s end, collecting Rs. 199.3 billion as of 22 Septembe ..

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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

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Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:20

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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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The Kandy Club launches coffee table book to mark 150th anniversary

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

To mark the 150th anniversary of the Kandy Club, a coffee table book titled “Journey of The Kandy Club,” chronicling the history of the Club, wa ..

‘Around the Island’ by Artist Nihal Sangabo Dias

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

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Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Deciphering NPP’s mandate

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:10

“All power is trust, and we are accountable for its exercise; from the people, and for the people, all springs, and all must return.” — Benjamin ..

‘Revised’ Protection of State from the Terrorism Bill: What’s changed and what remains

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

NPP after two years: System change – or change of system?

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

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Malady of SL’s politics of settling scores

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court this week rejected a bail application filed by Sugeeshwara Bandara, the former personal secretary to former Pres ..

Whither SLPP?

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:00

Judgment day on Easter Sunday terrorist attacks

Thursday, 24 September 2026 00:00

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

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

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Amana Bank strengthens footprint with 49th Self Banking Centre in Eravur Pattu

New IPS publication puts spotlight on agrifood sector

NCE Council flags export challenges

Sustainable Development Goals flag raised

Softlogic swings to first pre-tax profit since 2019

Sri Lanka–Nordic Business Council hosts Members’ Day and panel discussion on skills, start-ups and innovation

American survival thriller “Heart of the Beast” in 13 Lankan cinemas

PickMe connects Book Fair visits with QR tickets, rides and easier pickups

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

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Deciphering NPP’s mandate

NPP after two years: System change – or change of system?

‘Revised’ Protection of State from the Terrorism Bill: What’s changed and what remains

Saving Anojan: Saudi law, mercy and responsibility of diplomacy

A cancerous disease

Easter Sunday judgement is not end of story

Is Personally Identifiable Information safe in the hands of the State?

Weathering the storm: El Niño and need for free markets in climate-resilient agriculture

Co-operative push for food security

Budget 2027: From stabilisation to transformation – Role of energy

Why rebuilding Sri Lanka’s foreign-exchange base requires creative destruction, not a jigsaw puzzle

Are we chasing tourists or attracting them? Lessons from South Korea

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

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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

Verdict today in Easter Sunday attacks case

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

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

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

Softlogic swings to first pre-tax profit since 2019

Vehicle registrations fall 13.8% in Aug. to nine-month low

From stabilisation to transformation: Sri Lanka’s next chapter

Business News

Amana Bank strengthens footprint with 49th Self Banking Centre in Eravur Pattu

New IPS publication puts spotlight on agrifood sector

NCE Council flags export challenges

Sustainable Development Goals flag raised

Softlogic swings to first pre-tax profit since 2019

Sri Lanka–Nordic Business Council hosts Members’ Day and panel discussion on skills, start-ups and innovation

American survival thriller “Heart of the Beast” in 13 Lankan cinemas

PickMe connects Book Fair visits with QR tickets, rides and easier pickups

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

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BASL and WNPS sign MoU to strengthen environmental protection and enforcement