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Trump’s un-holy war

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:10

Lost opportunities and cost of mistakes

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

Access, not demand will decide Sri Lanka tourism’s future

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:22

Quarter Finals this weekend set to distinguish cream of Schools Rugby

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:20

Energy is national security: Why Sri Lanka’s future depends on a radical power shift

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:20

Extra exposure to external shock; Existential war in the Middle-East

Thursday, 19 March 2026 04:00

Wars, rumours of wars, and a game of oil and fire

Thursday, 19 March 2026 03:55

Naval hostilities off Sri Lanka and the need to preserve Indian Ocean as a zone of peace

Thursday, 19 March 2026 03:51

UN failure to broker a de-escalation is a tragedy for the world

Thursday, 19 March 2026 03:13

Does new IR Bill violate Constitution over IFRS 17?

Thursday, 19 March 2026 03:04

Importance of a benchmarking database for effective implementation of transfer pricing regulations

Thursday, 19 March 2026 02:58

National Fuel Pass and fiction of Sri Lanka’s digitalisation

Thursday, 19 March 2026 02:53

Lessons from the past, what lesson may I ask? Sri Lanka’s greatest disaster

Thursday, 19 March 2026 02:45

Summa simmers Thora in sour soup

Thursday, 19 March 2026 02:21

Thurstanites expose Super-Lion’s Kryptonite

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 00:40

The Reckoning: Blackmail, broken alliances and end of Petro-Dollar era

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 00:30

US-UK-France: Move out of Indian Ocean; time to close military bases, decolonise and stop war

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 00:28

Opening the lid on the genie: Telltale evidence and terrorism laws

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 00:26

Crowd, memory and the 280 dead

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 00:25

Converting Middle East crisis into Sri Lanka’s opportunity

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 00:22

President says Govt. to revise fuel pricing, taxes urgently as ME crisis disrupts energy supply

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday told Parliament that the Government will move quickly to revise fuel pricing, review taxation and expand ..

CSE declines 4.85% during week

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market ended on the up yesterday, but was still lower than the previous week’s close as the economic fallout from the Middle East ..

Economist warns debt strain, stagflation risks rising

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

Former Central Bank Deputy Governor Dr. W.A. Wijewardena has warned that Sri Lanka is entering a more vulnerable phase where Government debt sustainab ..

Oil retreats from $119 peak as Iran conflict rattles markets

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

Oil prices eased on Friday after sharp gains driven by the escalating Iran conflict, while Asian equities traded mostly lower following overnight loss ..

Cabinet committee on public service continuity meets amid energy constraints

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

The President’s Media Division (PMD) said the Cabinet Committee appointed to ensure the systematic functioning of the public service held its first ..

Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill becomes law

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

Parliament Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday endorsed the certificate on the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill, which was rec ..

EU mulls energy tax cuts, aid to cushion energy shock from Iran conflict

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

European Union (EU) leaders on Thursday called for temporary measures to ease the impact of rising energy prices triggered by the Iran conflict, inclu ..

NSB posts highest-ever profits in 2025

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:26

National Savings Bank Group (NSB) said its operating profit (before all taxes) surged by 55% to reach Rs. 59 billion as of end-2025, while Profit Afte ..

President reviews Middle East fallout, weighs fuel subsidies to shield economy and exports

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:24

A high-level discussion on the economic fallout from the escalating conflict in the Middle East was held yesterday at the Presidential Secretariat und ..

Cabinet clears Rs. 646 m JICA-backed project to strengthen Kelani River monitoring

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:22

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved a proposal to implement a Rs. 646 million grant-funded project aimed at strengthening post-review monitori ..

Banks to maintain uninterrupted services

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:20

The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) yesterday assured the public that banks will continue to operate on all five weekdays as an essential servic ..

Mideast crisis slows tourism’s March momentum, YTD figure nears 650,000 mark

Thursday, 19 March 2026 05:21

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has begun to feel the strain of the escalating Middle East conflict, with visitor arrivals during the first 15 days of Ma ..

Lankadeepa wins SLIM Kantar People’s Newspaper of the Year Award for 20th time

Thursday, 19 March 2026 05:17

Globally celebrated stand-up comedian Russell Peters live in Colombo on 31 March

Thursday, 19 March 2026 05:04

Globally celebrated and one of the most successful stand-up comedians in the world Russell Peters will perform live on 31 March 2026 at 6.00 p.m. at t ..

President calls for collective action to keep country functioning

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 00:40

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday underscored that ensuring the uninterrupted functioning of the country remains the Government’s primary ..

Cabinet approves emergency coal tender, flexible energy procurement

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 00:27

By Charumini de Silva In a decisive move to safeguard national energy security, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved an emergency coal procur ..

US weighs easing curbs on Iranian oil in transit to ease price surge

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is considering easing sanctions on Iranian oil already in transit as energy prices rise sharply am ..

Vehicle imports seen cooling off: JB Securities

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

Vehicle import momentum is beginning to moderate after a sharp surge following the reopening of the market, with January data already pointing to a sl ..

Court of Appeal rejects Navy ‘security’ claim on GR voyage; upholds RTI supremacy

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Right to Information (RTI) Act prevails over the Official Secrets Act, while holding that national security can ..

Indian airline group warns of route withdrawals amid oil price shock

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

An Indian airline group representing IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet warns the Indian Government of route withdrawals and fleet delays as fuel prices r ..

IMF flags Middle East risks; to assess impact, support for Sri Lanka

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has flagged Sri Lanka’s significant exposure to the Middle East conflict and said it will assess the potential ..

SriLankan Bond restructuring secures investor backing with 16% haircut

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:28

SriLankan Airlines and the Government have effectively concluded the restructuring of the airline’s $ 175 million International Sovereign Bond (ISB) ..

Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council calls for urgent Govt. intervention to address fuel crisis

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:25

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council yesterday urged the Government to look into the increasingly deteriorating conditions for both exports and importers ..

IMF team here next week

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:23

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou yesterday said an IMF staff team will visit Sri Lanka from 23 March to ..

Oil surges past $ 119 amid escalating Middle East conflict

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:21

Benchmark Brent crude climbed above $ 119 a barrel yesterday, as markets reacted to a sharp escalation in Middle East tensions following Iranian strik ..

Chemmani mass grave: Date set for next phase in excavations as families await answers

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:06

Text and Pics by Aanya Wipulasena It was a sandalwood-coloured shirt. Vallipuram Thilagamalar, 74, recognised it as soon as she saw it among the item ..

SLTPB targets Indian MICE, weddings market

Thursday, 19 March 2026 05:21

Sri Lanka Tourism has launched an aggressive push into India’s high-value travel segments, rolling out immediate roadshows in Chennai, Kolkata and A ..

EDB fast-tracks fuel allocation to safeguard export sector

Thursday, 19 March 2026 05:13

Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe yesterday underscored a priority program aimed at ensuring exporters receive essential fuel ..

Odd-even fuel rationing kicks in as panic buying persists

Thursday, 19 March 2026 05:03

Authorities tightened vehicle fuel distribution with an odd-even rationing system as panic buying persists, even as Litro Gas Lanka sought to ease con ..

Economy maintains momentum with 5% GDP growth in 2025

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 00:28

The economy achieved a 5% annual growth rate for the second consecutive year in 2025 since contracting by 2.3% in 2023, according to the Department of ..

Cabinet clears plans to secure $ 620 m ADB financing

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 00:26

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved plans to secure $ 620 million in financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under five key sub-progra ..

CSE declines 4.85% during week

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market ended on the up yesterday, but was still lower than the previous week’s close as the economic fallout from the Middle East ..

US weighs easing curbs on Iranian oil in transit to ease price surge

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is considering easing sanctions on Iranian oil already in transit as energy prices rise sharply am ..

Economist warns debt strain, stagflation risks rising

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

Former Central Bank Deputy Governor Dr. W.A. Wijewardena has warned that Sri Lanka is entering a more vulnerable phase where Government debt sustainab ..

Vehicle imports seen cooling off: JB Securities

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

Vehicle import momentum is beginning to moderate after a sharp surge following the reopening of the market, with January data already pointing to a sl ..

Oil retreats from $119 peak as Iran conflict rattles markets

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

Oil prices eased on Friday after sharp gains driven by the escalating Iran conflict, while Asian equities traded mostly lower following overnight loss ..

Court of Appeal rejects Navy ‘security’ claim on GR voyage; upholds RTI supremacy

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Right to Information (RTI) Act prevails over the Official Secrets Act, while holding that national security can ..

Cabinet committee on public service continuity meets amid energy constraints

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

The President’s Media Division (PMD) said the Cabinet Committee appointed to ensure the systematic functioning of the public service held its first ..

Indian airline group warns of route withdrawals amid oil price shock

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

An Indian airline group representing IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet warns the Indian Government of route withdrawals and fleet delays as fuel prices r ..

Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill becomes law

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

Parliament Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday endorsed the certificate on the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill, which was rec ..

IMF flags Middle East risks; to assess impact, support for Sri Lanka

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has flagged Sri Lanka’s significant exposure to the Middle East conflict and said it will assess the potential ..

EU mulls energy tax cuts, aid to cushion energy shock from Iran conflict

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

European Union (EU) leaders on Thursday called for temporary measures to ease the impact of rising energy prices triggered by the Iran conflict, inclu ..

SriLankan Bond restructuring secures investor backing with 16% haircut

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:28

SriLankan Airlines and the Government have effectively concluded the restructuring of the airline’s $ 175 million International Sovereign Bond (ISB) ..

NSB posts highest-ever profits in 2025

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:26

National Savings Bank Group (NSB) said its operating profit (before all taxes) surged by 55% to reach Rs. 59 billion as of end-2025, while Profit Afte ..

Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council calls for urgent Govt. intervention to address fuel crisis

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:25

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council yesterday urged the Government to look into the increasingly deteriorating conditions for both exports and importers ..

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Navy seizes large cocaine and heroin hauls in separate operations

Friday, 20 March 2026 11:21

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized over 250 kilograms of cocaine from a multi-day fishing trawler intercepted off Beruwala and brought to Dikkowita Harbour ..

Govt. reviews essential services amid middle east war concerns

Monday, 16 March 2026 12:24

Priority bus service for persons with disabilities to launch next month

Monday, 16 March 2026 00:45

Police to assist QR-based distribution at fuel stations

Monday, 16 March 2026 00:02

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Friday, 13 March 2026 12:04

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Friday, 20 March 2026 00:00

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Canada’s Predictiv AI sets up Asia Regional Office to support expansion across Asia, Africa, and Middle East

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 00:08

Hutch Pinnacle Awards spotlights on the people powering company’s rapid growth

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 00:04

Dialog Awards 2025 celebrates excellence and innovation in partnership with MTI

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 00:02

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Yazu set to make international debut in Sri Lanka at Radisson Blu Resort Galle

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:10

Radisson Blu Resort Galle is set to unveil its newest culinary venture in March 2026 with the opening of Yazu by the Beach, a Pan-Asian restaurant tha ..

Weekend of colour and celebration at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

Art of dim sum at Shangri-La Colombo

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Trump’s un-holy war

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:10

Had the Omayyad soldiers led by Abdul Rahman won at the Battle of Tours against the Carolingian troops under Charles Martel in 732, speculated Edward ..

Ambassador Lambert highlights France’s position on current international developments

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

Faiszer Musthapha urges Sri Lanka to seize opportunity amid global instability

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

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Environmental cost of wars

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

The cost of war cannot be measured by the loss of human lives and property alone, but also by environmental damage. The ongoing conflict in the Middle ..

Heading for hard times

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:00

Tough days ahead for Govt. and the public

Thursday, 19 March 2026 03:11

Coal fiasco undermines Government’s credibility

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 00:00

Accountability for Airbus deal

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 02:59

Importance of a credible Leader of the Opposition

Monday, 16 March 2026 02:47

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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

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Lankadeepa FT–Lanka Business TV ‘Wiyawasayakaya’ business and investment summit in Galle draws 250+

NTB partners NCE to strengthen support for Sri Lankan exporters

New Anthoney’s Farms marks third year at Healthy Living Expo

Capacity-building program for 25 officials from CBSL at Reserve Bank Staff College, Chennai

CDB champions women entrepreneurs through CAN Market partnership

Home Lands delivers 3,500 resort apartments and villas

Deloitte Tax Leader Charmaine Tillekeratne recognised as Highly Regarded Women in Tax Leader – Asia Pacific for 2026

Britol and GP Certified introduce certified recycled plastics in FMCG packaging

Fuel QR system gets override option to fix registration hassles

Hayleys oversubscribed debenture issue raises Rs. 5.82 b in applications

New hotline launched for National Fuel Pass complaints

Ambeon Holdings proposes 1-for-4 share subdivision

UN maritime body urges ‘safe maritime corridor’ in Gulf

South Asian icons from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan feature in 21st century’s global merit poll

Hayleys debenture issue oversubscribed

Cabinet clears move to amend duty-free rules at Colombo Port City

PUCSL to decide on electricity tariff hike within March after consultations conclude

Forbes Marshall Lanka wins Gold Flame at Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2025

“Sustainability Reporting for Corporates” seminar on 26 March

EDB, Verité Research empower women-led exporters in Kandy with trade data training

SLAMERP celebrates 40 years of strengthening rubber products export industry

Manufacturing, services PMI picks up in Feb.

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Trump’s un-holy war

Lost opportunities and cost of mistakes

Access, not demand will decide Sri Lanka tourism’s future

Quarter Finals this weekend set to distinguish cream of Schools Rugby

Energy is national security: Why Sri Lanka’s future depends on a radical power shift

Extra exposure to external shock; Existential war in the Middle-East

Wars, rumours of wars, and a game of oil and fire

Naval hostilities off Sri Lanka and the need to preserve Indian Ocean as a zone of peace

UN failure to broker a de-escalation is a tragedy for the world

Does new IR Bill violate Constitution over IFRS 17?

Importance of a benchmarking database for effective implementation of transfer pricing regulations

National Fuel Pass and fiction of Sri Lanka’s digitalisation

Lessons from the past, what lesson may I ask? Sri Lanka’s greatest disaster

Summa simmers Thora in sour soup

Thurstanites expose Super-Lion’s Kryptonite

The Reckoning: Blackmail, broken alliances and end of Petro-Dollar era

US-UK-France: Move out of Indian Ocean; time to close military bases, decolonise and stop war

Opening the lid on the genie: Telltale evidence and terrorism laws

Crowd, memory and the 280 dead

Converting Middle East crisis into Sri Lanka’s opportunity

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Lankadeepa FT–Lanka Business TV ‘Wiyawasayakaya’ business and investment summit in Galle draws 250+

NTB partners NCE to strengthen support for Sri Lankan exporters

New Anthoney’s Farms marks third year at Healthy Living Expo

Capacity-building program for 25 officials from CBSL at Reserve Bank Staff College, Chennai

CDB champions women entrepreneurs through CAN Market partnership

Home Lands delivers 3,500 resort apartments and villas

Deloitte Tax Leader Charmaine Tillekeratne recognised as Highly Regarded Women in Tax Leader – Asia Pacific for 2026

Britol and GP Certified introduce certified recycled plastics in FMCG packaging

Fuel QR system gets override option to fix registration hassles

Hayleys oversubscribed debenture issue raises Rs. 5.82 b in applications

New hotline launched for National Fuel Pass complaints

Ambeon Holdings proposes 1-for-4 share subdivision

UN maritime body urges ‘safe maritime corridor’ in Gulf

South Asian icons from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan feature in 21st century’s global merit poll

Hayleys debenture issue oversubscribed

Cabinet clears move to amend duty-free rules at Colombo Port City

PUCSL to decide on electricity tariff hike within March after consultations conclude

Forbes Marshall Lanka wins Gold Flame at Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2025

“Sustainability Reporting for Corporates” seminar on 26 March

EDB, Verité Research empower women-led exporters in Kandy with trade data training

SLAMERP celebrates 40 years of strengthening rubber products export industry

Manufacturing, services PMI picks up in Feb.

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