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A Foucault’s pendulum swings over speaking truth to power in SL today

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:24

Cricket is beyond skills: It is about thoughts, feelings and beliefs

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:22

Unity without uniformity: A Ramadan reflection on national reconciliation

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:20

Loose cigarettes a case of loose ends

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:00

New opportunities and a new chapter in UK–Sri Lanka trade

Thursday, 26 February 2026 04:14

Importance of AI governance: A critical imperative for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 26 February 2026 04:00

The comfort of lies: Why we keep voting for miracles

Thursday, 26 February 2026 01:57

SJB must be more of a guardrail than a roadblock

Thursday, 26 February 2026 00:01

Nearly two years of missed inflation targets: why that matters

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:22

Understanding proposed Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency Law

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:20

Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking?

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:16

Why data centres?

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 01:10

Agriculture is not Sri Lanka’s past, it is its strategic future

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 01:04

Leadership under siege: The meeting culture crisis

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 00:57

Repeal of Parliamentarians’ Pension: An opportunity to move forward

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 00:29

Pensions: A crucial social responsibility

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 00:15

Onset of AI revolution: Sri Lanka must join Indian bandwagon

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:47

AI Impact Summit 2026: Shaping a human-centric future for AI

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:00

Book Review ‘Made in Nepal: Lessons in Business Building from the Land of Everest’

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:10

Why does the State threaten people with yet another anti-terror law?

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:04

First-of-its-kind Sri Lanka fund aims for $ 100 m globally

ACP Asset Management and its investment manager ACP Corum on Wednesday announced the launch of its Sri Lanka Opportunity Fund, the first and only Euro ..

Bank of Ceylon records Rs. 120.8 b PBT in 2025

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:30

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has concluded the financial year ended 31 December 2025 with a landmark performance, achieving a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 76 ..

ComBank takes lending to new levels in mission-focused 2025

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:26

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has achieved another performance milestone in 2025, becoming the first private sector bank in the country to expand ..

Portugal seeks new era in ties with Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:24

Portuguese State and Foreign Affairs Minister Paulo Rangel called for a “new era” in relations between Sri Lanka and Portugal, identifying renewab ..

HNB’s Damith Pallewatte named Sri Lanka’s ‘Bank CEO of the Year 2025’

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:22

Following a record-breaking year for Sri Lanka’s largest private sector retail bank, Hatton National Bank (HNB) PLC Managing Director/CEO Damith Pal ..

Exporters allowed to invest in Govt. Dollar Bonds

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:20

The Government has declared the ‘Regulations to Repatriation of Export Proceeds into Sri Lanka Rules No. 01 of 2026’ through Extraordinary Gazette ..

Shangri-La Hambantota achieves Halal-friendly certification

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:07

Shangri-La Hambantota this week announce that the resort has achieved Halal-Friendly Certification by the Trace and Able Ltd., the only entity in Sri ..

DFCC Bank delivers landmark 2025

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:43

DFCC Bank yesterday said it has delivered a record financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, reinforcing the strength of its strategy ..

Phoenix Ogilvy dominates Sri Lanka’s creative rankings

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:27

Phoenix Ogilvy has been named 2025 Sri Lanka Agency of the Year after topping Campaign Brief Asia’s Creative Rankings as the most internationally aw ..

Govt. to amend SSCL Act

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:11

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a proposal to submit a Bill to Parliament to amend the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) Act, No. 2 ..

Court orders trial against foreign insurance broker for securing local reinsurance tender

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:08

The Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday overruled preliminary objections raised by Tysers Insurance Brokers Ltd., an international insurance broking f ..

Sri Lanka projects $ 5.5 b from apparel exports in 2026

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:30

Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile sector is forecast to generate $ 5.5 billion in export revenue this year, with authorities banking on new trade conc ..

Tourist arrivals top half-a-million mark

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:27

In a remarkable feat for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, arrivals surpassed the half-a-million mark in just under two months of 2026, sparking optimism ..

Govt. says coal tender followed rules; $ 4.27 m penalties recovered

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:25

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday defended the Government’s coal procurement process, insisting it was conducted in ful ..

Sajith claims of job losses due to MAS Holdings’ factory closures

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:23

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday said the closure of two factories operated by MAS Holdings could deal a setback to the economy, with an e ..

Updated National Tariff Policy gets Cabinet nod

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:21

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the implementation of the updated National Tariff Policy based on recommendations submitted by the Nationa ..

People’s Bank achieves historic Rs. 40.2 b profit

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:27

People’s Bank yesterday announced the strongest financial performance in its history for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting an all-time high ..

HNB supports Lanka’s recovery with record advances growth, strengthened balance sheet

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:25

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has delivered strong performance in 2025, with group-level Profit After Tax (PAT) reaching Rs. 49.8 billion, reflecting ..

Seylan Bank posts record PAT of Rs. 12.1 b in 2025

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:23

Seylan Bank has reported its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting a strong growth in profitability. The bank recorded a ..

ComBank appoints Hasrath Munasinghe Executive Director/COO

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:21

The Board of Directors of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has appointed Hasrath Munasinghe as Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of the bank wit ..

SriLankan Airlines bringing India closer to Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:08

SriLankan Airlines has unveiled strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing connectivity between India and Sri Lanka while further strengthening the time ..

US says Sri Lanka must establish two-way FDI and trade

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:48

The US signalled that deeper economic engagement with Sri Lanka will depend on sustained reforms and reciprocal trade and investment flows, with US Em ..

NDB reports all-time high earnings; doubles PAT on a normalised basis

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:34

The National Development Bank PLC yesterday announced a strong growth across all business lines with Net Banking Revenue increasing by a 45.2% on a co ..

Sri Lanka to issue first digital national ID by late 2026: Deputy Minister

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:20

Sri Lanka plans to issue its first digital national identity card by the third or fourth quarter of 2026, with the procurement process now in its fina ..

Digital Economy and Cyber Security Acts this year

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:10

The Government is stepping up its efforts to introduce two major pieces of legislation—the Digital Economy Act and the Cyber Security Act, to establ ..

Hayleys to raise up to Rs. 7 b via debenture issue

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:07

Hayleys PLC has resolved to raise up to Rs. 7 billion through a listed, rated, unsecured, senior, redeemable debenture issue, subject to regulatory ap ..

EDB and German IPB to ink market access pact

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:28

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved a proposal to sign a cooperation agreement between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board ..

Harsha flags ‘tourism paradox’ as arrivals rise but revenue weakens

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:26

Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has warned of a growing “tourism paradox,” claiming that while visitor arrivals are increasing, sector earnings ..

Fitch says CBSL push to consolidate banks broadly credit-positive

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:24

Fitch Ratings yesterday said the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) reintroduction of a consolidation framework for the banking sector is broadly po ..

Trade policy shift needed for growth phase amid reforms fatigue risk

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:22

Economist Talal Rafi said Sri Lanka has made measurable progress in stabilising the economy following the crisis, but cautioned that sustaining recove ..

Govt. to buy 75 motor graders for Rs. 1.4 b from United Tractors

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding a contract for the procurement of 75 brand-new motor graders at a cost of Rs. 1,424.25 million, t ..

Bank of Ceylon records Rs. 120.8 b PBT in 2025

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:30

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has concluded the financial year ended 31 December 2025 with a landmark performance, achieving a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 76 ..

People’s Bank achieves historic Rs. 40.2 b profit

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:27

People’s Bank yesterday announced the strongest financial performance in its history for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting an all-time high ..

ComBank takes lending to new levels in mission-focused 2025

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:26

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has achieved another performance milestone in 2025, becoming the first private sector bank in the country to expand ..

HNB supports Lanka’s recovery with record advances growth, strengthened balance sheet

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:25

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has delivered strong performance in 2025, with group-level Profit After Tax (PAT) reaching Rs. 49.8 billion, reflecting ..

Portugal seeks new era in ties with Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:24

Portuguese State and Foreign Affairs Minister Paulo Rangel called for a “new era” in relations between Sri Lanka and Portugal, identifying renewab ..

Seylan Bank posts record PAT of Rs. 12.1 b in 2025

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:23

Seylan Bank has reported its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting a strong growth in profitability. The bank recorded a ..

HNB’s Damith Pallewatte named Sri Lanka’s ‘Bank CEO of the Year 2025’

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:22

Following a record-breaking year for Sri Lanka’s largest private sector retail bank, Hatton National Bank (HNB) PLC Managing Director/CEO Damith Pal ..

ComBank appoints Hasrath Munasinghe Executive Director/COO

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:21

The Board of Directors of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has appointed Hasrath Munasinghe as Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of the bank wit ..

Exporters allowed to invest in Govt. Dollar Bonds

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:20

The Government has declared the ‘Regulations to Repatriation of Export Proceeds into Sri Lanka Rules No. 01 of 2026’ through Extraordinary Gazette ..

SriLankan Airlines bringing India closer to Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:08

SriLankan Airlines has unveiled strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing connectivity between India and Sri Lanka while further strengthening the time ..

Shangri-La Hambantota achieves Halal-friendly certification

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:07

Shangri-La Hambantota this week announce that the resort has achieved Halal-Friendly Certification by the Trace and Able Ltd., the only entity in Sri ..

US says Sri Lanka must establish two-way FDI and trade

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:48

The US signalled that deeper economic engagement with Sri Lanka will depend on sustained reforms and reciprocal trade and investment flows, with US Em ..

DFCC Bank delivers landmark 2025

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:43

DFCC Bank yesterday said it has delivered a record financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, reinforcing the strength of its strategy ..

NDB reports all-time high earnings; doubles PAT on a normalised basis

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:34

The National Development Bank PLC yesterday announced a strong growth across all business lines with Net Banking Revenue increasing by a 45.2% on a co ..

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Friday, 27 February 2026 11:24

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Science Ministry moves to strengthen Sri Lanka Gamma Centre

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 12:45

Sri Lanka records highest January export earnings in a decade at US$ 1.53 billion

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 11:55

Govt. imposes millions of US$ in penalties for substandard coal shipments

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 23:42

President holds bilateral discussions with Indian Prime Minister

Saturday, 21 February 2026 23:08

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Thursday, 19 February 2026 10:20

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Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:00

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Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:00

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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LB Finance adopts Snowflake to transform into AI-powered financial Institution

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:06

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Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:05

Dialog partners Xiaomi to introduce Redmi Note 15 5G Series in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:03

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Prime Minister inaugurates ‘Matara Festival for the Arts’

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:05

The inaugural ceremony of the Matara Festival for the Arts, featuring a wide range of creations by local and international artists, kicked off on Thur ..

‘Waves of Hope’ benefit concert raises Rs. 4 m for flood relief

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:03

HIPG co-hosts Chinese New Year cultural showcase in Hambantota

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

A Foucault’s pendulum swings over speaking truth to power in SL today

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:24

If the 20th century French philosopher Michel Foucault had been a modern Sri Lankan politician, he might have skipped a schooling at Sorbonne, and tri ..

Cricket is beyond skills: It is about thoughts, feelings and beliefs

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:22

Unity without uniformity: A Ramadan reflection on national reconciliation

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:20

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Sad state of Pakistani hero Imran Khan

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:00

The pathetic situation faced by former Pakistani Premier Imran Khan evokes feelings of great sorrow as well as anger. Earlier this month, his son Ka ..

Coal tender allegations blacken Govt. image

Thursday, 26 February 2026 01:55

New leadership for Sri Lanka’s port sector amidst challenging times

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:00

When genocidaires come for tea

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:14

Need for judicial accountability in Natasha Edirisuriya case

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:00

New vehicle number plate backlog needs to be addressed with speed

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:00

Special Report

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka reached a significant milestone in its sustainable finance journey with the successful convening of the Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026, ..

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

Business News

Textile Series returns as Sri Lanka pushes apparel exports to new highs

Global Biz Connect 2026: Positioning Sri Lanka at centre of international business

Indira Malwatta joins CT Holdings Board

Cabinet approves UL’s passenger and cargo handling contracts worth € 9.63 m

US private sector keen to invest and develop Sri Lanka’s graphite industry

Nippon Koei JV gets consultancy contract for phase II of Anuradhapura North Water Supply project

Advantis and Belgium-based Sarens to strengthen heavy lift and engineered transport capabilities

National Corporate Director Awards set new benchmark for boardroom excellence

Prime Lands secures historic Otters Club car park property for ‘The Elizabeth’ residential tower

Tea export volume up 7% YoY in January; average FOB up 5.6%

Colombo land values rise 10.6% in H2 2025: CBSL

CEO of the Year 2025 Awards tonight

Scale Up 2026 10th anniversary brings over 50 global partners to Colombo

SL, NZ strengthen trade ties ahead of Sri Lanka Expo 2026

Overseas Realty records Rs 9.2 b Pre-Tax Profit in 2025

Aitken Spence Chairperson Stasshani Jayawardena to assume interim Managing Director role

C.M.S. Jayawickrama appointed MD of Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings

Sri Lanka positions for Indian Ocean seaweed leadership at India Expo 2026

Colombo Dockyard announces Board appointments post-Mazagon takeover

Japan-Sri Lanka Committee on Business Environment holds third meeting

DCTS boost: Shipments heading to UK under new tariff-free scheme

PIM Green Digital Summit this Thursday

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A Foucault’s pendulum swings over speaking truth to power in SL today

Cricket is beyond skills: It is about thoughts, feelings and beliefs

Unity without uniformity: A Ramadan reflection on national reconciliation

Loose cigarettes a case of loose ends

New opportunities and a new chapter in UK–Sri Lanka trade

Importance of AI governance: A critical imperative for Sri Lanka

The comfort of lies: Why we keep voting for miracles

SJB must be more of a guardrail than a roadblock

Nearly two years of missed inflation targets: why that matters

Understanding proposed Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency Law

Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking?

Why data centres?

Agriculture is not Sri Lanka’s past, it is its strategic future

Leadership under siege: The meeting culture crisis

Repeal of Parliamentarians’ Pension: An opportunity to move forward

Pensions: A crucial social responsibility

Onset of AI revolution: Sri Lanka must join Indian bandwagon

AI Impact Summit 2026: Shaping a human-centric future for AI

Book Review ‘Made in Nepal: Lessons in Business Building from the Land of Everest’

Why does the State threaten people with yet another anti-terror law?

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Onset of AI revolution: Sri Lanka must join Indian bandwagon

Prime Lands secures historic Otters Club car park property for ‘The Elizabeth’ residential tower

Prime, Melwa acquire waterfront land in Port City for $ 57.6 m

MAS to cease garment operations at Methliya plant, shift to fabric manufacturing

Amended tax code proposes higher rates, wider net and tighter compliance regime

IRD introduces Privilege Card for compliant individual taxpayers

Colombo Dockyard announces Board appointments post-Mazagon takeover

Asia Capital and Japanese investors reach amicable deal

Aitken Spence Chairperson Stasshani Jayawardena to assume interim Managing Director role

India’s DTDC inks deal with Prompt Xpress Intl. to enhance logistics in Sri Lanka

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Textile Series returns as Sri Lanka pushes apparel exports to new highs

Global Biz Connect 2026: Positioning Sri Lanka at centre of international business

Indira Malwatta joins CT Holdings Board

Cabinet approves UL’s passenger and cargo handling contracts worth € 9.63 m

US private sector keen to invest and develop Sri Lanka’s graphite industry

Nippon Koei JV gets consultancy contract for phase II of Anuradhapura North Water Supply project

Advantis and Belgium-based Sarens to strengthen heavy lift and engineered transport capabilities

National Corporate Director Awards set new benchmark for boardroom excellence

Prime Lands secures historic Otters Club car park property for ‘The Elizabeth’ residential tower

Tea export volume up 7% YoY in January; average FOB up 5.6%

Colombo land values rise 10.6% in H2 2025: CBSL

CEO of the Year 2025 Awards tonight

Scale Up 2026 10th anniversary brings over 50 global partners to Colombo

SL, NZ strengthen trade ties ahead of Sri Lanka Expo 2026

Overseas Realty records Rs 9.2 b Pre-Tax Profit in 2025

Aitken Spence Chairperson Stasshani Jayawardena to assume interim Managing Director role

C.M.S. Jayawickrama appointed MD of Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings

Sri Lanka positions for Indian Ocean seaweed leadership at India Expo 2026

Colombo Dockyard announces Board appointments post-Mazagon takeover

Japan-Sri Lanka Committee on Business Environment holds third meeting

DCTS boost: Shipments heading to UK under new tariff-free scheme

PIM Green Digital Summit this Thursday

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