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From an environmental crisis to an economic one?

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 04:36

From bottlenecks to breakthroughs: the Centre that could change the destination of Sri Lanka’s economy

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 04:27

Death by debt

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 04:12

Emerging El Niño effect on Sri Lanka: Be ready for catastrophe

Monday, 7 September 2026 04:10

Is the request to remand Namal Rajapaksa for 14 days justified?

Monday, 7 September 2026 04:02

Beyond beaches and heritage: Why Sri Lanka must embrace Muslim-friendly tourism

Monday, 7 September 2026 03:38

The undesirable future

Monday, 7 September 2026 03:30

Making Sri Lankan sport truly inclusive: From participation to belonging

Monday, 7 September 2026 03:11

From NIMBY to PIMFY: South Korea’s community-based approach to climate change mitigation

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:23

A neighbour’s view of India’s strategic strengths

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:02

Are we watching Economic Transformation Act closely enough?

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka at $ 200 b: Big dream, broken foundations and private sector to blame?

Friday, 4 September 2026 06:06

El Niño 2026: From climate risk to economic risk

Friday, 4 September 2026 00:50

Minimum wage rankings can create the wrong picture

Friday, 4 September 2026 00:46

Why Sri Lanka’s National Business Facilitation Centre must rewrite rules of FX generation

Friday, 4 September 2026 00:39

What produces economic growth — and what does economic growth produce?

Friday, 4 September 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka cannot worship mothers in public while men trade women’s bodies in private

Friday, 4 September 2026 00:18

What one small clinic tells us about Sri Lanka’s future

Friday, 4 September 2026 00:14

Substance abuse and mental health in Sri Lanka

Friday, 4 September 2026 00:08

Exiting elections, diminishing legitimacy, imbalanced rule and cruel choice

Thursday, 3 September 2026 00:29

Sri Lanka’s recovery credible but reform fatigue a risk, CAL warns

Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic foundations are stronger than they have been in years, though the recovery remains incomplete and structural reforms must ..

Seylan Bank crowned Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Customer Experience & SMEs

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:33

Two prestigious Euromoney Awards. One proud milestone for Sri Lankan banking. Seylan Bank, Sri Lanka’s Bank with a Heart, celebrates international ..

Sri Lankans lose Thailand visa-free travel from 15 Sept.

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:32

Sri Lankan passport holders will no longer be able to enter Thailand without a visa from 15 September 2026, Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has ..

Nahil does it again

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:29

Renowned philanthropist and business leader Eng. Nahil Wijesuriya has donated the complete range of modern medical equipment required for the newly es ..

CLA President flags fairness concerns over 22A Supreme Court hearing

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:23

Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) President Steven Thiru has raised a series of procedural fairness concerns following his observation of Supreme ..

Crisis fatigue, shifting demand and rising rivals impacting Sri Lanka apparel

Monday, 7 September 2026 06:12

Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers have fallen behind regional competitors on automation and technology adoption, not for want of capability but because ..

President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment

Monday, 7 September 2026 05:58

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution would be approved by Parliament soon after the Supreme Court communicat ..

Deputy Minister rejects claims of shifting tax terms at Port City after investor backlash

Monday, 7 September 2026 05:56

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe was drawn into a public dispute on LinkedIn over the past day after a ..

UNP condemns Namal Rajapaksa arrest, alleges move aimed at disrupting rally

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:36

The United National Party (UNP) has condemned the arrest of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa by the Commis ..

US Federal Maritime Commission Chair Laura DiBella to travel to Sri Lanka

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:33

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella and Commissioner Robert Harvey will visit Sri Lanka from 6-10 September to advance coo ..

Labour Ministry says SL’s 120th global minimum wage ranking based on outdated data

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:31

The Labour Ministry yesterday clarified that Sri Lanka’s reported 120th global ranking on the national minimum wage was based on 2024 data published ..

CSE gains 1.42% during week

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:31

Sri Lanka Customs beats August target by 15.3%, revenue up 25% for 2026

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:30

Sri Lanka Customs exceeded its August revenue target by 15.3%, while revenue for the first eight months of 2026 rose around 25% compared to the same p ..

NCW aims to liberate women from traditional domestic roles

Friday, 4 September 2026 06:31

The National Commission on Women (NCW) is preparing policy reforms aimed at liberating women from unpaid domestic and care responsibilities, so they c ..

Sri Lanka eyes king coconut to tap into $ 10 b global market

Friday, 4 September 2026 06:28

Sri Lanka is positioning its iconic king coconut industry for a major export expansion, with the Government launching a national program to establish ..

Reservoir levels fall near 50% amid dry spell

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:33

Water levels in reservoirs across Sri Lanka have dropped to around 47.3% of total capacity amid prevailing dry weather, the Irrigation Department said ..

Sri Lanka tourism outlook cut as Middle East conflict, energy shock cloud 2026

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:31

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is facing a more challenging 2026 than initially anticipated, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) sh ..

President promises another first: Three expressways without foreign borrowing

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:27

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said Sri Lanka will next year begin construction on three major expressways using only Treasury funds, without any ..

Japan’s reserves post record decline in Aug., after currency interventions

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:01

Japan’s foreign exchange reserves stood at $ 1.2 trillion at the end of August, falling by a record $ 79.6 billion, or 6.18%, over the month. ..

402 garment factories shut in Bangladesh over three years

Monday, 7 September 2026 06:11

At least 402 ready-made garment (RMG) factories closed in Bangladesh between July 2023 and June 2026, Bangladeshi Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Mu ..

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow

Monday, 7 September 2026 05:56

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 8 to 10 September, according to a statement issued by the Pre ..

Related-party guarantee rules for banks eased, reporting requirement tightened

Monday, 7 September 2026 05:26

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has loosened the terms under which licensed banks may rely on corporate guarantees when lending to related partie ..

President pushes for better coordination to develop mineral exports sector

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:35

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for a more coordinated approach to developing Sri Lanka’s mineral industry under the export-oriented N ..

IMF team here from 10 Sept. for 7th EFF review focusing on growth-oriented reforms

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:32

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou yesterday said a team will visit Sri Lanka from 10 September to conduc ..

Govt. rules out SLT-Mobitel sale, eyes telco as key pillar of digital economy

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:31

The Government has reaffirmed its decision to retain Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT-Mobitel) as a strategic State asset, with Digital Economy Deputy Minister ..

Kotagala Plantations to amalgamate with subsidiary

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:30

Kotagala Plantations PLC’s board of directors has resolved to amalgamate the company with Rubber and Allied Products (Colombo) Ltd., (RAPC), a subsi ..

Customs achieves 130% of 1H target, Rs. 512 b vehicle import taxes account for 37% of revenue

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:30

Vehicle imports generated Rs. 512.5 billion in tax revenue for Sri Lanka Customs in the first half of 2026, with 316,000 vehicles imported as of 30 Ju ..

President’s Secretary calls for urgent relief on PAYE tax burden

Friday, 4 September 2026 06:29

Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has called for immediate measures to ease the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax burden on the public ..

Sri Lanka needs 5,000 qualified solar technicians annually to meet renewable energy targets

Friday, 4 September 2026 06:26

Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Prof. K.P.L. Chandralal yesterday said Sri Lanka will need to produce around 5,000 qualified ..

Seylan Bank crowned Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Customer Experience & SMEs

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:33

Two prestigious Euromoney Awards. One proud milestone for Sri Lankan banking. Seylan Bank, Sri Lanka’s Bank with a Heart, celebrates international ..

Reservoir levels fall near 50% amid dry spell

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:33

Water levels in reservoirs across Sri Lanka have dropped to around 47.3% of total capacity amid prevailing dry weather, the Irrigation Department said ..

Sri Lankans lose Thailand visa-free travel from 15 Sept.

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:32

Sri Lankan passport holders will no longer be able to enter Thailand without a visa from 15 September 2026, Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has ..

Sri Lanka tourism outlook cut as Middle East conflict, energy shock cloud 2026

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:31

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is facing a more challenging 2026 than initially anticipated, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) sh ..

Nahil does it again

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:29

Renowned philanthropist and business leader Eng. Nahil Wijesuriya has donated the complete range of modern medical equipment required for the newly es ..

President promises another first: Three expressways without foreign borrowing

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:27

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said Sri Lanka will next year begin construction on three major expressways using only Treasury funds, without any ..

CLA President flags fairness concerns over 22A Supreme Court hearing

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:23

Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) President Steven Thiru has raised a series of procedural fairness concerns following his observation of Supreme ..

Japan’s reserves post record decline in Aug., after currency interventions

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:01

Japan’s foreign exchange reserves stood at $ 1.2 trillion at the end of August, falling by a record $ 79.6 billion, or 6.18%, over the month. ..

Crisis fatigue, shifting demand and rising rivals impacting Sri Lanka apparel

Monday, 7 September 2026 06:12

Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers have fallen behind regional competitors on automation and technology adoption, not for want of capability but because ..

402 garment factories shut in Bangladesh over three years

Monday, 7 September 2026 06:11

At least 402 ready-made garment (RMG) factories closed in Bangladesh between July 2023 and June 2026, Bangladeshi Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Mu ..

President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment

Monday, 7 September 2026 05:58

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution would be approved by Parliament soon after the Supreme Court communicat ..

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow

Monday, 7 September 2026 05:56

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 8 to 10 September, according to a statement issued by the Pre ..

Deputy Minister rejects claims of shifting tax terms at Port City after investor backlash

Monday, 7 September 2026 05:56

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe was drawn into a public dispute on LinkedIn over the past day after a ..

Related-party guarantee rules for banks eased, reporting requirement tightened

Monday, 7 September 2026 05:26

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has loosened the terms under which licensed banks may rely on corporate guarantees when lending to related partie ..

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Colombo Fort to be developed as major tourist destination

Sunday, 30 August 2026 07:26

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Port of Colombo Rises to 20th Among World’s Top Container Ports

Sunday, 30 August 2026 06:26

Sarasavi Dhiriya Abhiman scholarship programme held in Jaffna

Sunday, 30 August 2026 05:31

Eppawala Lanka Phosphate invests Rs. 110m in new machinery

Sunday, 30 August 2026 04:41

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Saturday, 29 August 2026 08:25

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Friday, 28 August 2026 06:09

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Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:20

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Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:16

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Monday, 7 September 2026 05:11

FITIS launches Digital Excellence Awards 2026

Monday, 7 September 2026 05:05

Industry experts at FT-CICRA Data Protection Summit warn DPIA is only defence against disaster

Thursday, 3 September 2026 00:00

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Prathibha Liyanarachchi secures multiple top placements at 73rd Miss World

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka’s representative at the 73rd Miss World pageant, fashion designer and model Prathibha Liyanarachchi, has secured multiple top placements i ..

Applications open for inaugural Geoffrey Bawa Moonamal Award 2027

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:00

Beyond Rank: From battle-forged cavalry officer to institution-builder

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:00

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SLEIS 2026 to examine how Sri Lanka can build more resilient economy for future

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 04:41

As Sri Lanka moves beyond economic stabilisation, attention is increasingly turning to how the country can maintain its growth momentum while preparin ..

Sri Lanka Expo 2027 takes flight with specially branded SriLankan aircraft

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 04:39

From an environmental crisis to an economic one?

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 04:36

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UNP at 80

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 04:27

The United National Party, which marks its 80th anniversary this week, was once the grand old party of Sri Lankan politics. Founded in 1946 by D. S. S ..

SriLankan Airlines-Airbus scandal

Monday, 7 September 2026 04:06

Name and shame online sex offenders

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:22

An estimate, not a verdict

Friday, 4 September 2026 06:04

Three-wheelers and neglected youth

Thursday, 3 September 2026 00:00

Competitiveness when SMEs are lenders

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 00:00

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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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UNP marks 80 years with renewed focus on sovereignty, democracy and political unity

FCCISL, Chathura open talks to drive SMEs toward 25% export growth

Sri Lanka – Benelux Business Council holds 31st AGM

CCWE National Workshop calls for collective action to strengthen women’s economic empowerment

Ex-Ceylon Chamber staff celebrate 10th anniversary bash

NSB joins EDEX Expo Mid-Year 2026 as Official Banking Partner

Cleantech’s Re-Circle wins Black Dragon award at Dragons of Sri Lanka Awards 2026

ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

EDB and IESL strengthen capacity of future marine and offshore engineering professionals

Harini to headline SLEIS 2026 session on Sri Lanka’s digital future

SLID INED Forum and EY host ‘Resilient Boards amidst rising risks: Are Boards ready for what comes next?’

FCCISL President meets with Royal Thai Embassy to explore expanded trade and business cooperation

Ceylon Investment and Ceylon Guardian push back combined Rs. 1 b share repurchases to 22 Sept.

EY GDS Sri Lanka expands Colombo footprint with new office at WTC

AI disruption puts Sri Lanka’s IT export model under pressure

Creative Sri Lanka 2030 turns heritage, design and entrepreneurship into a new export engine

Hayleys Fentons named Best Managed Project Organisation of the Year and Overall Winner at NPMEA 2026

Pradeep Kahawalage re- elected CNCI Chairman

Minister Herath calls for greater value addition in gem industry

ProFood ProPack and AgBiz 2026 concludes successfully

National Biotechnology Industry Association holds first AGM

DCSL recognised as ‘Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Spirits Brand’

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From an environmental crisis to an economic one?

From bottlenecks to breakthroughs: the Centre that could change the destination of Sri Lanka’s economy

Death by debt

Emerging El Niño effect on Sri Lanka: Be ready for catastrophe

Is the request to remand Namal Rajapaksa for 14 days justified?

Beyond beaches and heritage: Why Sri Lanka must embrace Muslim-friendly tourism

The undesirable future

Making Sri Lankan sport truly inclusive: From participation to belonging

From NIMBY to PIMFY: South Korea’s community-based approach to climate change mitigation

A neighbour’s view of India’s strategic strengths

Are we watching Economic Transformation Act closely enough?

Sri Lanka at $ 200 b: Big dream, broken foundations and private sector to blame?

El Niño 2026: From climate risk to economic risk

Minimum wage rankings can create the wrong picture

Why Sri Lanka’s National Business Facilitation Centre must rewrite rules of FX generation

What produces economic growth — and what does economic growth produce?

Sri Lanka cannot worship mothers in public while men trade women’s bodies in private

What one small clinic tells us about Sri Lanka’s future

Substance abuse and mental health in Sri Lanka

Exiting elections, diminishing legitimacy, imbalanced rule and cruel choice

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UNP marks 80 years with renewed focus on sovereignty, democracy and political unity

FCCISL, Chathura open talks to drive SMEs toward 25% export growth

Sri Lanka – Benelux Business Council holds 31st AGM

CCWE National Workshop calls for collective action to strengthen women’s economic empowerment

Ex-Ceylon Chamber staff celebrate 10th anniversary bash

NSB joins EDEX Expo Mid-Year 2026 as Official Banking Partner

Cleantech’s Re-Circle wins Black Dragon award at Dragons of Sri Lanka Awards 2026

ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

EDB and IESL strengthen capacity of future marine and offshore engineering professionals

Harini to headline SLEIS 2026 session on Sri Lanka’s digital future

SLID INED Forum and EY host ‘Resilient Boards amidst rising risks: Are Boards ready for what comes next?’

FCCISL President meets with Royal Thai Embassy to explore expanded trade and business cooperation

Ceylon Investment and Ceylon Guardian push back combined Rs. 1 b share repurchases to 22 Sept.

EY GDS Sri Lanka expands Colombo footprint with new office at WTC

AI disruption puts Sri Lanka’s IT export model under pressure

Creative Sri Lanka 2030 turns heritage, design and entrepreneurship into a new export engine

Hayleys Fentons named Best Managed Project Organisation of the Year and Overall Winner at NPMEA 2026

Pradeep Kahawalage re- elected CNCI Chairman

Minister Herath calls for greater value addition in gem industry

ProFood ProPack and AgBiz 2026 concludes successfully

National Biotechnology Industry Association holds first AGM

DCSL recognised as ‘Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Spirits Brand’

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