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Why meaning matters more than money

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 05:28

Japan- Sri Lanka Economic Corridor: Let’s not miss this opportunity too

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 05:15

Rethinking retirement age: A win-win solution for Sri Lanka’s ageing workforce

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 05:00

Setting up a customer experience culture is a responsibility of the C-Suite

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 04:30

Independence of judiciary and retirement age

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 04:14

International Youth Day 2026 - Turning shared aspirations into AI-powered future

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 04:08

Sri Lanka’s inflation target: Should it be cut from 5% to 2%?

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 03:39

The future of the Sri Lankan Elephant

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 03:33

Animal Welfare Bill: A dog’s breakfast?

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 03:23

Govt. should reconsider proposed Animal Welfare Bill

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 03:14

One million NVQ certificates: Building Sri Lanka’s skilled future

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:32

Prisons, power and the rule of law

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:23

Courageous NPP executing reforms in areas predecessors feared to tread

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:13

Sri Lanka’s cigarette tax paradox: Flat consumption, higher duties, falling revenue

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:04

Educating for life, not just livelihoods: Lessons from my Alma Mater

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 00:00

High Court Trial-at-Bar sentence on Pujith and Hemasiri and the role of State

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 00:00

Memories of mentoring: Celebrating two special lives

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:28

AI’s next big promise: Tackle inequity issues before using it

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:26

Proposed 22nd Amendment: Potential implications and personal reflections

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:25

Clock ticking on GSP+: Why Sri Lanka must act now

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:24

Govt. urges SMEs to scale-up to go global

The Government yesterday urged over a million Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to scale up to go global especially via exports to better harness gr ..

Govt. mulls incentives for equity investors in SMEs, tax relief for venture capital

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:08

The Government is planning to incentivise investors in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) including tax relief for venture capital companies. ..

Chinese giant eyes fresh Sri Lanka investments in renewables, logistics and digital services

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:05

China Communications Construction Company Ltd., (CCCC) is exploring further investments in Sri Lanka spanning renewable energy, trade and logistics, a ..

Cabinet approves 2.28 m ton-coal procurement for Norochcholai

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:03

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procurement of 2.28 million metric tonnes of coal for the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant, aimed at ensur ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 1.2 b to procure 21 vehicles to strengthen expressway operations

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:02

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a Rs. 1.2 billion procurement program to purchase 21 vehicles and machinery required for the operation and maint ..

Beneficial ownership rules create uneven playing field

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 02:06

Companies and investors could be placed at a disadvantage under Sri Lanka’s beneficial ownership disclosure regime because Company Secretaries may b ..

M.A. Yaseen invests Rs. 5 b to up stakes in UML, RIL

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 02:01

Founder shareholder M.A. Yaseen has increased his personal stakes in United Motors Lanka PLC (UML) and its owner R I L Property PLC (RIL), investing R ..

Tax administration reforms lag revenue gains as Parliament panel flags systemic gaps

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:58

Sri Lanka’s improved tax revenue performance has yet to be matched by reforms to the underlying administration system, with a Parliamentary committe ..

Govt. considers death penalty for drug offences

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:54

The Government is considering the death penalty for drug-related offences as part of tougher measures against narcotics trafficking and related crime, ..

Parliament SOC flags Rs. 52 b Port City project delays and voting rights for residents

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:28

Parliament’s Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has raised concerns over delays, rising costs, and gaps ..

CBSL buys $ 905 m forex in 1H 2026, end-July reserves top $ 6.88 b

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:25

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) net US dollar purchases from the domestic market to build reserves topped $ 905 million during the first seve ..

Budget Proposal Hub of Verité Research returns ahead of Budget 2027

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:23

Verité Research has launched the second edition of its pioneering Budget Proposal Hub (BPH), inviting citizens, residents, and organisations to submi ..

Data protection compliance regime takes effect on 1 Jan. 2027

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s core personal data protection compliance framework will become operational on 1 January 2027, bringing businesses and other entities han ..

Parliament SOC orders full loss assessment on 19 substandard coal shipments

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:53

Parliament’s Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development on Wednesday ordered a comprehensive assessment of losses caus ..

Consumer sentiment lifts for second month in July

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:49

Consumer sentiment lifted, though marginally, for a second consecutive month in July, offering an early indication of stabilisation after fluctuations ..

Govt. blocks more illegal online gambling websites, tally up to 112

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:40

The Government has moved to block access to 122 unauthorised online gambling and betting websites with immediate effect, widening regulatory action ag ..

Govt. to lease underutilised plantation land to returning young migrant workers

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:07

New Chinese Ambassador signals deeper economic cooperation with Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:04

Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang yesterday signalled a push for deeper economic cooperation between the two countries, say ..

World Bank Group to provide $ 100 m for Northern and Eastern Province development

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:03

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved to enter into the necessary financial agreements to secure $ 100 million facility from the International Develop ..

Cabinet nod to secure $ 200 m ADB loan package for post-cyclone reconstruction

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:02

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of financial agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to secure a $ 200 million loan facilit ..

AMW calls for direct INR-LKR settlement to cut dollar dependence

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 02:02

AMW CEO Jawahar Ganesh has called for Sri Lanka and India to establish a direct Indian rupee (INR)-Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) settlement mechanism, insist ..

Finance companies’ assets surge 41% YoY to Rs. 3.2 t by June

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 02:00

Sri Lanka’s finance company sector expanded sharply in the year to June, with total assets rising 41% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. 3.2 trillion, driven ..

Tax concessions to BOI, strategic projects top Rs. 276 b

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:55

Sri Lanka’s tax concessions to Board of Investment (BOI) enterprises and Strategic Development Projects (SDPs) remain substantial, with official dat ..

T-Bond yields extend decline on strong buying

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:53

The secondary Bond market yesterday continued to see yields declining across the curve amid strong buying interest and trading volumes. ..

Record remittances boost economy in July, first seven months

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:26

Workers’ remittances climbed to a record high in July, marking one of the strongest seven-month performances in the country’s history, despite eco ..

1H Budget posts Rs. 9.5 b surplus despite sharp fall in June

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka ended the first half of 2026 with an overall Budget surplus of Rs. 9.51 billion, reversing a Rs. 405.6 billion deficit a year earlier, altho ..

Private borrowing up 27% YoY to Rs. 11.3 t in 1H

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:22

Private sector borrowing from the banking system accelerated in June, with total outstanding credit increasing by Rs. 245.3 billion month-on-month (Mo ..

Govt. calls for bids to unlock value of Colombo 5 State-owned heritage bungalows

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:20

The Government has called for expressions of interest (EOIs) to unlock the value of several State-owned heritage bungalows in Colombo 5. The Finance, ..

Asahi Dyes and Chemicals opens $ 20.4 m Biyagama manufacturing plant

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:50

Sri Lanka’s high-value manufacturing and export sector received a significant boost yesterday with the official opening of the $ 20.4 million state- ..

SL diplomat wins settlement in Polish defamation case following Court injunctions

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:46

A Sri Lankan diplomat has reached a settlement with European Radio for Belarus, a Warsaw-based publication, following two court-ordered injunctions in ..

Hela employees unaffected by winding down, already absorbed by Emerald Clothing: BOI

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:39

The first phase, effective 1 May 2026, saw 2,504 employees transferred from the Palapathwela and Thihariya facilities and the Emerald Head Office. ..

Govt. mulls incentives for equity investors in SMEs, tax relief for venture capital

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:08

The Government is planning to incentivise investors in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) including tax relief for venture capital companies. ..

Govt. to lease underutilised plantation land to returning young migrant workers

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:07

Chinese giant eyes fresh Sri Lanka investments in renewables, logistics and digital services

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:05

China Communications Construction Company Ltd., (CCCC) is exploring further investments in Sri Lanka spanning renewable energy, trade and logistics, a ..

New Chinese Ambassador signals deeper economic cooperation with Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:04

Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang yesterday signalled a push for deeper economic cooperation between the two countries, say ..

Cabinet approves 2.28 m ton-coal procurement for Norochcholai

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:03

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procurement of 2.28 million metric tonnes of coal for the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant, aimed at ensur ..

World Bank Group to provide $ 100 m for Northern and Eastern Province development

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:03

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved to enter into the necessary financial agreements to secure $ 100 million facility from the International Develop ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 1.2 b to procure 21 vehicles to strengthen expressway operations

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:02

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a Rs. 1.2 billion procurement program to purchase 21 vehicles and machinery required for the operation and maint ..

Cabinet nod to secure $ 200 m ADB loan package for post-cyclone reconstruction

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:02

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of financial agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to secure a $ 200 million loan facilit ..

Beneficial ownership rules create uneven playing field

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 02:06

Companies and investors could be placed at a disadvantage under Sri Lanka’s beneficial ownership disclosure regime because Company Secretaries may b ..

AMW calls for direct INR-LKR settlement to cut dollar dependence

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 02:02

AMW CEO Jawahar Ganesh has called for Sri Lanka and India to establish a direct Indian rupee (INR)-Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) settlement mechanism, insist ..

M.A. Yaseen invests Rs. 5 b to up stakes in UML, RIL

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 02:01

Founder shareholder M.A. Yaseen has increased his personal stakes in United Motors Lanka PLC (UML) and its owner R I L Property PLC (RIL), investing R ..

Finance companies’ assets surge 41% YoY to Rs. 3.2 t by June

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 02:00

Sri Lanka’s finance company sector expanded sharply in the year to June, with total assets rising 41% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. 3.2 trillion, driven ..

Tax administration reforms lag revenue gains as Parliament panel flags systemic gaps

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:58

Sri Lanka’s improved tax revenue performance has yet to be matched by reforms to the underlying administration system, with a Parliamentary committe ..

Tax concessions to BOI, strategic projects top Rs. 276 b

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:55

Sri Lanka’s tax concessions to Board of Investment (BOI) enterprises and Strategic Development Projects (SDPs) remain substantial, with official dat ..

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Saturday, 8 August 2026 03:16

Preceding note from - Jomo Uduman - This review on my father’s work was written by Krisantha Sri Bhaggiyadatta 16 years ago. ..

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Japan- Sri Lanka Economic Corridor: Let’s not miss this opportunity too

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Sri Lanka stands at an important crossroad in its economic journey. Having emerged from its recent economic crisis, the country now has an opportunity ..

Rethinking retirement age: A win-win solution for Sri Lanka’s ageing workforce

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 05:00

Independence of judiciary and retirement age

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 04:14

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Dragging Judiciary through gutter

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Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:22

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Monday, 10 August 2026 00:00

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Ceylon Chamber and Southern Gujarat Chamber renew MoU

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Theekshana Jayarathna appointed CEO of TWC Development Management

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National Biotechnology Industry Association is back with renewed vigour

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BOI calls for daily commitment to environmental protection, sustainable production

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Why meaning matters more than money

Japan- Sri Lanka Economic Corridor: Let’s not miss this opportunity too

Rethinking retirement age: A win-win solution for Sri Lanka’s ageing workforce

Setting up a customer experience culture is a responsibility of the C-Suite

Independence of judiciary and retirement age

International Youth Day 2026 - Turning shared aspirations into AI-powered future

Sri Lanka’s inflation target: Should it be cut from 5% to 2%?

The future of the Sri Lankan Elephant

Animal Welfare Bill: A dog’s breakfast?

Govt. should reconsider proposed Animal Welfare Bill

One million NVQ certificates: Building Sri Lanka’s skilled future

Prisons, power and the rule of law

Courageous NPP executing reforms in areas predecessors feared to tread

Sri Lanka’s cigarette tax paradox: Flat consumption, higher duties, falling revenue

Educating for life, not just livelihoods: Lessons from my Alma Mater

High Court Trial-at-Bar sentence on Pujith and Hemasiri and the role of State

Memories of mentoring: Celebrating two special lives

AI’s next big promise: Tackle inequity issues before using it

Proposed 22nd Amendment: Potential implications and personal reflections

Clock ticking on GSP+: Why Sri Lanka must act now

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SL diplomat wins settlement in Polish defamation case following Court injunctions

Memories of mentoring: Celebrating two special lives

Tax concessions to BOI, strategic projects top Rs. 276 b

M.A. Yaseen invests Rs. 5 b to up stakes in UML, RIL

Chinese giant eyes fresh Sri Lanka investments in renewables, logistics and digital services

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Vitol Asia and Aditya Birla get petrol, diesel and crude contracts

Cabinet clears construction of three new fuel storage tanks at Muthurajawela

SITREK Group celebrates 49 years of excellence at Annual Awards Ceremony

Arjuna Samaratunga joins ACME, CM Holdings, York Arcade Boards

Ceylon Chamber and Southern Gujarat Chamber renew MoU

Embassy in Cairo engages with Egyptian Businessmen’s Association

Laptop.lk empowers Sri Lanka’s top A/L students with Lenovo laptops at national recognition ceremony

Theekshana Jayarathna appointed CEO of TWC Development Management

18-day capacity-building program in India for Sri Lankan gem and jewellery sector

Tax expert joins LOLC Group plantation companies’ Boards

National Biotechnology Industry Association is back with renewed vigour

Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Council holds 18th AGM with new opportunities and challenges

India’s rise presents Sri Lanka with reform imperative

India–Sri Lanka textile industries interact in Colombo

Private sector takes up Mediation Pledge in boost for alternate dispute resolution mechanism

CMA Sri Lanka recognises outstanding professional accountants

Sri Lankan business delegation heads to Australia after 15 years

Sunshine Holdings records 16.6% revenue growth to Rs. 18.5 b in 1Q

EDB eyes expansion of Sri Lanka’s graphite industry to boost mineral export revenue

NCE visit to Northern province connects exporters with regional enterprises

BOI calls for daily commitment to environmental protection, sustainable production

Thushantha appointed Indian Chamber of Commerce Chief Country Rep. in Sri Lanka

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