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Creating human capital is wider concept than school education

Monday, 9 February 2026 01:00

Practical ergonomics: Designing work for people, productivity and profit

Monday, 9 February 2026 00:33

Strengthening Sri Lanka’s GREAT 2025–2030 Renewable Energy Project Development Plan: Bridging Gaps for a Sustainable Future

Monday, 9 February 2026 00:15

Energy Minister and accountability on subpar coal purchase

Monday, 9 February 2026 00:10

When tax enforcement turns tragic

Monday, 9 February 2026 00:05

A nation without memory is a nation at risk

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:12

Central Bank’s role in development

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:10

From parades to ploughshares: has ‘peace’ finally come to us?

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:08

What is good is good

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:04

Era of weaponised economies and SL’s 78th year of independence

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:02

Fate of Adani’s bid to foist unequal deals on Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:00

Protecting tenants without punishing property

Friday, 6 February 2026 02:47

Stopover justice: When a layover becomes an indictment

Friday, 6 February 2026 02:41

The unfinished promise: Sri Lanka’s independence deficit

Friday, 6 February 2026 02:34

Debt distress and Ditwah

Friday, 6 February 2026 02:25

Excesses, extremism, hypocrisy: Persecuting Ranil, targeting Rajapaksas, seizing State power

Thursday, 5 February 2026 02:59

Tax implications on indirect transfer/sale of shares – the Tiger Global ruling

Thursday, 5 February 2026 00:35

Trump’s BOP: Pseudo-legitimacy for illegitimate occupations

Thursday, 5 February 2026 00:26

Independent meditations

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:30

Let’s join the national renaissance to usher in new era for all

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:26

CBSL Governor dismisses ‘2028 debt phobia’ ahead of key ISB investor call

Sri Lanka will not face another sovereign debt crisis and will commence repayment of its restructured external debt as scheduled, Central Bank of Sri ..

Jan. tourism earnings slip despite record-high arrivals

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:47

Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange earnings from tourism edged lower in January despite recording its highest-ever monthly increase in visitor arrivals, h ..

Private borrowings up 25.2% to Rs. 10.2 t in 2025; hit eight-year high

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:43

Total outstanding private sector borrowings increased 25.2% to an eight-year high of Rs. 10,212 billion in 2025, nearly doubling from touching Rs. 5,5 ..

Workers’ remittances record highest-ever January inflow

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:31

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances surged to a new high in January, with monthly inflows rising 31.1% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 751.1 million, as per ..

Amana Takaful to raise Rs. 1 b via Rights

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:29

Amana Takaful PLC’s Board of Directors has recommended a Rights Issue of ordinary voting shares to strengthen the company’s equity base and improv ..

JVP’s Tilvin meets Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:07

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar yesterday reaffirmed India’s commitment to Sri Lanka, describing the country as a “true and tru ..

President launches Mahaiyawa underpass, work on Kandy–Gatambe flyover resumes

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:06

Construction of two major road infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion in Kandy formally moved forward yesterday, with President An ..

‘Green living’ property boom eroding Colombo’s ecosystems: CSF warns

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:04

Colombo’s expanding real estate market is increasingly commodifying proximity to nature, placing growing pressure on wetlands, paddy fields and peri ..

India’s export “gamechanger”: Trump slashing tariffs to 18% undercuts Asian rivals

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:03

The Hindu Business Line: The tariff cuts announced by US President Donald Trump, slashing duties on Indian goods from 50% to 18%, would be a major ..

LAUGFS Gas raises domestic cylinder prices from midnight

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:02

LAUGFS Gas yesterday announced an increase in domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refill prices, with the revised rates coming into effect from mid ..

CA Sri Lanka’s public sector wing APFASL honours 45 entities

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:34

The 9th Best Annual Reports and Accounts (BARA) Awards ceremony successfully concluded on 5 February 2026 evening at the BMICH, recognising outstandin ..

Biggest shareholder Fairfax invests Rs. 4 b more to up JKH stake by 1% to 26.5%

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:27

In a continuous show of confidence, the biggest shareholder Fairfax International yesterday bought further into top blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC ..

Sri Lanka rises into top 80 for ease of doing business in new Global Soft Power Index

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:21

Sri Lanka ranks 100th globally in the Global Soft Power Index (GSPI) 2026 with a score of 33.8/100, down three positions from 97th in 2025, according ..

Hemas posts resilient 9M results led by healthcare

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:40

Hemas Holdings PLC has reported cumulative earnings of Rs. 5.9 billion, up 7.5% year-on-year (YoY), for the nine months to end-December 2025 supported ..

Tenders approved for solar energy battery storage systems

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:31

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the award of tenders for the installation of independent battery storage systems at 16 electrical substations ac ..

Jan. national sales average for tea eases

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:28

The National Sales Average (NSA) of tea declined in January 2026 on both a month-on-month (M-o-M) and year-on-year (YoY) basis, according to Forbes & ..

Dialog dials strong growth, stronger national contribution in FY25

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:45

Dialog Axiata PLC has announced strong financial results for the 2025 financial year (FY25), with mobile, fixed line, and digital pay television busin ..

Magistrate’s Court discharges case against Asia Capital on jurisdictional grounds for second time

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:39

The Fort Magistrate’s Court has discharged a criminal complaint filed by CC Trust Ltd., against Asia Capital PLC, ruling that the Court lacked juris ..

DFCC Bank Rs. 7 b GSS+ Bond Issue oversubscribed

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:30

DFCC Bank’s Rs. 7 billion Green, Social, Sustainable, and Sustainability-Related (GSS+) Bond Issue was oversubscribed, with the bank deciding to clo ..

T20 World Cup kicks off today boosting cricket and tourism in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:08

The 10th edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will kick off today in Sri Lanka boosting cricket and tourism during a month-long engagement. ..

Ceylon Federation of MSMEs calls for binding reforms to correct post-crisis lending practices

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:06

The Ceylon Federation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has called for urgent structural reforms to the country’s lending and regulator ..

CA Sri Lanka hails appointment of first female Auditor General

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:05

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), as the national body of accountants has hailed the historic appointment of Charter ..

MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill can pass with simple majority: SC

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:03

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill does not contain any provisions that are inconsistent with the Constitution, ..

CSE ends week on the up; YTD net foreign selling nears Rs. 12 b

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:03

The Colombo stock market ended the week on the up on strong high net worth participation while foreign investors continued to be net sellers with YTD ..

Rayynor buys more into HNB shares; invests Rs. 1.4 b to up stake to 1.5%

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:36

High net worth investor Rayynor Silva yesterday showed his optimism on the financial services industry by buying more into Hatton National Bank PLC (H ..

Govt. risking reform credibility with vehicle permit carve-outs: Advocata

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:28

The Advocata Institute yesterday said that any move by the Government to revive or accommodate vehicle permit concessions for a select group of retire ..

Customs union meeting disrupts cargo clearance, trade voices concern

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:26

Private sector stakeholders yesterday reported a disruption to import and export cargo clearance after operations at Sri Lanka Customs slowed or stopp ..

IMF-backed unit to anchor evidence-based tax reform

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:42

After setting tax collection records in 2025 without administrative reforms, the Finance Ministry this week announced the formal establishment of the ..

CIC Holdings reports Rs. 70 b 9M revenue despite Ditwah disruption

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:32

Agriculture-rich diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings has recorded a consolidated revenue of Rs. 70.28 billion for the nine months to end-December 20 ..

Cabinet clears Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:30

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, a key policy framework aimed at meeting 70% o ..

Home Lands to launch 1,000 brand-new resort apartments

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:27

Home Lands is set to redefine the property investment landscape with the launch of the Home Lands Property Investment Roadshow 2026. ..

Jan. tourism earnings slip despite record-high arrivals

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:47

Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange earnings from tourism edged lower in January despite recording its highest-ever monthly increase in visitor arrivals, h ..

Dialog dials strong growth, stronger national contribution in FY25

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:45

Dialog Axiata PLC has announced strong financial results for the 2025 financial year (FY25), with mobile, fixed line, and digital pay television busin ..

Private borrowings up 25.2% to Rs. 10.2 t in 2025; hit eight-year high

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:43

Total outstanding private sector borrowings increased 25.2% to an eight-year high of Rs. 10,212 billion in 2025, nearly doubling from touching Rs. 5,5 ..

Magistrate’s Court discharges case against Asia Capital on jurisdictional grounds for second time

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:39

The Fort Magistrate’s Court has discharged a criminal complaint filed by CC Trust Ltd., against Asia Capital PLC, ruling that the Court lacked juris ..

Workers’ remittances record highest-ever January inflow

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:31

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances surged to a new high in January, with monthly inflows rising 31.1% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 751.1 million, as per ..

DFCC Bank Rs. 7 b GSS+ Bond Issue oversubscribed

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:30

DFCC Bank’s Rs. 7 billion Green, Social, Sustainable, and Sustainability-Related (GSS+) Bond Issue was oversubscribed, with the bank deciding to clo ..

Amana Takaful to raise Rs. 1 b via Rights

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:29

Amana Takaful PLC’s Board of Directors has recommended a Rights Issue of ordinary voting shares to strengthen the company’s equity base and improv ..

T20 World Cup kicks off today boosting cricket and tourism in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:08

The 10th edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will kick off today in Sri Lanka boosting cricket and tourism during a month-long engagement. ..

JVP’s Tilvin meets Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:07

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar yesterday reaffirmed India’s commitment to Sri Lanka, describing the country as a “true and tru ..

Ceylon Federation of MSMEs calls for binding reforms to correct post-crisis lending practices

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:06

The Ceylon Federation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has called for urgent structural reforms to the country’s lending and regulator ..

President launches Mahaiyawa underpass, work on Kandy–Gatambe flyover resumes

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:06

Construction of two major road infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion in Kandy formally moved forward yesterday, with President An ..

CA Sri Lanka hails appointment of first female Auditor General

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:05

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), as the national body of accountants has hailed the historic appointment of Charter ..

‘Green living’ property boom eroding Colombo’s ecosystems: CSF warns

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:04

Colombo’s expanding real estate market is increasingly commodifying proximity to nature, placing growing pressure on wetlands, paddy fields and peri ..

MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill can pass with simple majority: SC

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:03

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill does not contain any provisions that are inconsistent with the Constitution, ..

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PM says MILCO proves state enterprises can be profitable

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 10:54

Plantation workers’ daily wage increased to Rs. 1,750 from January 2026

Saturday, 31 January 2026 23:04

Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation records highest-ever revenue in 2025

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The Geoffrey Bawa Trust announces ‘Moonamal Award’

Saturday, 7 February 2026 01:38

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Saturday, 7 February 2026 01:37

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Opinion and Issues

Creating human capital is wider concept than school education

Monday, 9 February 2026 01:00

On this occasion of the issue of the Classic’25 magazine by the Association of Public Administration of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, I wil ..

Strengthening Sri Lanka’s GREAT 2025–2030 Renewable Energy Project Development Plan: Bridging Gaps for a Sustainable Future

Monday, 9 February 2026 00:15

Energy Minister and accountability on subpar coal purchase

Monday, 9 February 2026 00:10

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Curtailing social media use among children

Monday, 9 February 2026 03:03

Calls to restrict access to social media inevitably raise alarm bells, and for good reason. Any attempt to ban or limit content on the internet must b ..

Epstein files expose moral degradation of world’s richest and powerful

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:00

US Tariff cuts on Indian exports could hinder SL exports

Friday, 6 February 2026 02:40

EU-India FTA and implications for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 5 February 2026 03:25

Reflections on Independence Day

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:00

Independence with unity

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:46

Special Report

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik TiECon 2026 recently took place as the first flagship global summit for entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Organised by TiE Colombo, the eve ..

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit focuses on Ditwah, reforms and growth

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Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

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Renuka Foods to subdivide shares on one-for-two basis

Sri Lanka can ride India’s growth wave as global trade order frays: Envoy

Milford Exports ups Melstacorp stake to 42.88%

France-Sri Lanka investment ties gain renewed momentum

UDA Chair joins On’ally Board

Elephant House marks 160 years of trust, innovation and Sri Lankan heritage

Sri Lanka sets sail with 9th International Boat Show and Conference

Aban Pestonjee honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at SLID-ACCA National Director Awards

Amana Bank champions knowledge sharing and student development at Wayamba University

Sri Lanka Insurance Life and Sri Lanka Insurance General contribute to national relief efforts following ‘Ditwah’ cyclone

Sri Lanka, US officials discuss expanding trade and investment cooperation

‘GovPAY’ traffic fine payment system rolls out countrywide

Dr. Trevor Mendis joins Odel Board

Swisstek appoints Indika Ilukkumbura to Board

SLAEA AGM reappoints Rajitha Jayasuriya as Chair

BCS Sri Lanka Section appoints new Executive Committee at 30th AGM

FACETS Sri Lanka 2027 returns to Cinnamon Life from 4-6 January

India State-controlled Mazagon makes MO for Colombo Dockyard

JAT records 7% YoY revenue growth in Q3, demonstrating resilience amid late Ditwah shocks

Exclusive Port City Colombo Investor Forum highlights Sri Lanka’s transformation

NCE, EDB discuss export targets and sector challenges

Senthilverl ups Dockyard stake above 12%

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Creating human capital is wider concept than school education

Practical ergonomics: Designing work for people, productivity and profit

Strengthening Sri Lanka’s GREAT 2025–2030 Renewable Energy Project Development Plan: Bridging Gaps for a Sustainable Future

Energy Minister and accountability on subpar coal purchase

When tax enforcement turns tragic

A nation without memory is a nation at risk

Central Bank’s role in development

From parades to ploughshares: has ‘peace’ finally come to us?

What is good is good

Era of weaponised economies and SL’s 78th year of independence

Fate of Adani’s bid to foist unequal deals on Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Protecting tenants without punishing property

Stopover justice: When a layover becomes an indictment

The unfinished promise: Sri Lanka’s independence deficit

Debt distress and Ditwah

Excesses, extremism, hypocrisy: Persecuting Ranil, targeting Rajapaksas, seizing State power

Tax implications on indirect transfer/sale of shares – the Tiger Global ruling

Trump’s BOP: Pseudo-legitimacy for illegitimate occupations

Independent meditations

Let’s join the national renaissance to usher in new era for all

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Rayynor buys more into HNB shares; invests Rs. 1.4 b to up stake to 1.5%

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Banks, Treasury made windfalls while small businesses collapsed: Ceylon Federation of MSMEs

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Renuka Foods to subdivide shares on one-for-two basis

Sri Lanka can ride India’s growth wave as global trade order frays: Envoy

Milford Exports ups Melstacorp stake to 42.88%

France-Sri Lanka investment ties gain renewed momentum

UDA Chair joins On’ally Board

Elephant House marks 160 years of trust, innovation and Sri Lankan heritage

Sri Lanka sets sail with 9th International Boat Show and Conference

Aban Pestonjee honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at SLID-ACCA National Director Awards

Amana Bank champions knowledge sharing and student development at Wayamba University

Sri Lanka Insurance Life and Sri Lanka Insurance General contribute to national relief efforts following ‘Ditwah’ cyclone

Sri Lanka, US officials discuss expanding trade and investment cooperation

‘GovPAY’ traffic fine payment system rolls out countrywide

Dr. Trevor Mendis joins Odel Board

Swisstek appoints Indika Ilukkumbura to Board

SLAEA AGM reappoints Rajitha Jayasuriya as Chair

BCS Sri Lanka Section appoints new Executive Committee at 30th AGM

FACETS Sri Lanka 2027 returns to Cinnamon Life from 4-6 January

India State-controlled Mazagon makes MO for Colombo Dockyard

JAT records 7% YoY revenue growth in Q3, demonstrating resilience amid late Ditwah shocks

Exclusive Port City Colombo Investor Forum highlights Sri Lanka’s transformation

NCE, EDB discuss export targets and sector challenges

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