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Independent central bank is for citizens and not for politicians

Monday, 15 September 2025 01:20

Direct challenge to Sri Lanka’s educational leaders

Monday, 15 September 2025 01:02

Case of “unknowns” hijacking isolated protests with “anti-corruption” rhetoric

Monday, 15 September 2025 00:52

Repeal of Presidents’ Entitlements Act: Reform or retrospective punishment?

Monday, 15 September 2025 00:50

Building aspiration for the modern consumer: Case for home-grown brands

Monday, 15 September 2025 00:10

Public property, ours or theirs?

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:11

Gaza genocide: Global North’s premeditated crime

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:10

Strike on Doha, strike against the order: Time for meaningful response

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:05

Main problem is Indian illegal fishing, not possession of Katchatheevu

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:40

WIPO’s GII for my breakfast: This year’s serving is on 16 Sept.

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:28

Responsibility of universities in getting graduates job-ready

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:26

Over tourism or over visitation?

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:24

Strategic audits: Health check every strategy needs

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:22

Man-made waterloo of Kinross Beach

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:20

Eurasia rising, Anura’s SCO absence, strategic-security blindness, and NPP-Israel axis

Thursday, 11 September 2025 00:40

Tuskers’ discipline regains Royal accolades

Thursday, 11 September 2025 00:30

Time and space to eclipse the sad face of Sri Lanka

Thursday, 11 September 2025 00:24

Mass graves in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 11 September 2025 00:20

Separating Chairman and CEO roles in PLCs

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 03:51

Challenges faced by Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile industry in US market

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 03:08

President says tax incentives depends on Govt. revenue performance, economic stability

While acknowledging the challenges confronting the apparel industry, President Anura Kumara Disanayake has said tax incentives would depend on improvi ..

Prime makes its biggest land acquisition worth Rs. 3.5 b

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:21

Prime Lands Residencies PLC on Friday acquired over 1 acre of land on Station Road, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 4, for Rs. 3.5 billion. ..

Latest omission of Colombo Port sparks fear among exporters

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:17

Exporters are yet again faced with challenges as operational delays in the Port of Colombo have resulted in vessels omitting the Port of Colombo and g ..

Sri Lanka climbs democracy ranking with Representation, Rule of Law gains

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:15

Sri Lanka has improved its position in three out of four categories in the 2025 Global State of Democracy Indices released by International IDEA. ..

FTZMA seeks tax breaks, investment incentives in 2026 Budget

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:35

The Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) has submitted its proposals for the 2026 National Budget to President Anura Kumara Disanayake ..

Dhammika Perera, W.K.H. Wegapitiya conclude 50:50 Laugfs Holdings deal

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:33

Dhammika Perera and W. K. H. Wegapitiya have concluded the 50:50 ownership deal of the global conglomerate Laugfs Holdings Ltd. Wegapitiya on Thursda ..

Chinese envoy meets Ranil

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:32

Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe met Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong in Colombo on Thursday. The meeting, held at Wickremesinghe’s pol ..

Rs. 491 m spent on Ex-Presidents, widows since 2017

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:31

The Government has disclosed that Rs. 491.2 million has been spent on allowances and benefits for Ex-Presidents and their widows from 2017 up to the f ..

Sri Lanka stumped over tourism identity

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:30

Sri Lanka’s much-discussed global tourism marketing campaign, which the industry has lobbied for over decades, will not materialise this year, with ..

Kabir Hashim appointed COPA Chairman

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:29

Main Opposition SJB MP Kabir Hashim was yesterday appointed as the new Chair of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA). ..

Parliament sets timeline for 2026 Budget debate

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:30

Parliament yesterday announced that it finalised the schedule for the 2026 Appropriation Bill, with the first reading to be presented on 26 September ..

Sysco LABS Strategic Partner for landmark 11th Annual Cyber Security Summit 2025

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:27

Sysco LABS, the Global Innovation Centre (GIC) of Sysco Corporation, has announced its strategic partnership with the 11th Annual Cyber Security Summi ..

Ceylon Chamber presents 2026 Budget wish list to President

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:24

The newly appointed Board of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, led by Chairperson Krishan Balendra, held its first official meeting with President Anura ..

President talks of fair negotiations with US Trade Representatives

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:20

US Ambassador Julie Chung, together with a delegation of senior officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), met with P ..

Terra Motors enters Sri Lanka with electric three-wheeler, invites local distributors

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:10

Terra Motors has announced its entry into the Sri Lankan market with the launch of its flagship electric three-wheeler, Kyoro. It is Terra Motors’ n ..

Top global conservationists, scientists converge in Sri Lanka

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:02

The Blue Carbon Initiative yesterday began its three-day International Blue Carbon Scientific Working Group meetings in Negombo. The group regularly ..

Mithila Wegapitiya appointed Vice Chairman of LAUGFS Holdings

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:19

Mithila Wegapitiya has been appointed the Vice Chairman of LAUGFS Holdings Ltd., following the resignation of Thilak de Silva, who was also the Co-Fou ..

Odeon ups stake in CT Holdings

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:16

Largest shareholder Odeon Holdings (Ceylon) Ltd., has increased its stake in CT Holdings PLC. ..

Maharaja Foods, SPAR partner to expand retail outlets in Colombo

Monday, 15 September 2025 03:55

Maharaja Foods PLC has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SPAR Sri Lanka Ltd. to establish four new retail outlets in the Colombo r ..

Chaudhary Group strikes defiant note: ‘They burnt our buildings, not our dreams’

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:34

Last week, Nepal was rocked by its most violent upheaval in recent memory. What began last Monday as a self-styled “Gen Z protest” against corrupt ..

Mahinda decries political terrorism of personal revenge

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:32

Sri Lanka is experiencing “political terrorism” fuelled by personal vendettas and a breakdown of discipline and professionalism, former President ..

CSE ends week in the red

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:32

The Colombo stock exchange closed yesterday with both indices losing ground during the week with trades in Chevron Lubricants generating Rs. 2 billion ..

Ravi warns $ 7.2 b reserve target hurts households

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:31

UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake yesterday told Parliament that Sri Lanka’s plan to raise foreign reserves to $ 7.2 billion by December 2025 under the IMF ..

Elon Musk’s reign as world’s richest man ends as Ellison gains over $ 101 b

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:29

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has overtaken Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person. ..

Treasury forecasts 3.1% GDP growth in 2025, lower than CBSL, IMF projections

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:34

Treasury officials have told the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) that based on the strong fiscal performance in the first half of the ..

CoPF finds 30% vehicle imports stuck at Customs

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:28

An official statement yesterday said that the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) found that Customs had not cleared about 30% of the tot ..

Long overdue national statistics law to be drafted

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:26

Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the Cabinet approved drafting a new National Statistics Act to replace the Census Ordinan ..

WB suggests SL target high earners to boost tax revenue

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:22

A World Bank (WB) report released yesterday recommended that the Government could significantly boost tax revenues by focusing on improving compliance ..

CDB rings bell at Colombo Stock Exchange marking 30th anniversary

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:12

Reiterating its presence in financial excellence and innovation, leading NBFI in Sri Lanka Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) marked its ..

Headquarters by W15 recognised as one of the best restaurants in Colombo by Conde Nast Traveller

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:06

W15 Collection’s iconic restaurant and bar in the sky, Headquarters by W15, has been lauded by Conde Nast Traveller with an accolade worthy of its c ..

US trade officials to meet AKD today

Thursday, 11 September 2025 00:26

The visiting US trade officials will call on President Anura Kumara Disanayake today to discuss greater bilateral commerce. The US team is in town as ..

Prime makes its biggest land acquisition worth Rs. 3.5 b

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:21

Prime Lands Residencies PLC on Friday acquired over 1 acre of land on Station Road, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 4, for Rs. 3.5 billion. ..

Mithila Wegapitiya appointed Vice Chairman of LAUGFS Holdings

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:19

Mithila Wegapitiya has been appointed the Vice Chairman of LAUGFS Holdings Ltd., following the resignation of Thilak de Silva, who was also the Co-Fou ..

Latest omission of Colombo Port sparks fear among exporters

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:17

Exporters are yet again faced with challenges as operational delays in the Port of Colombo have resulted in vessels omitting the Port of Colombo and g ..

Odeon ups stake in CT Holdings

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:16

Largest shareholder Odeon Holdings (Ceylon) Ltd., has increased its stake in CT Holdings PLC. ..

Sri Lanka climbs democracy ranking with Representation, Rule of Law gains

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:15

Sri Lanka has improved its position in three out of four categories in the 2025 Global State of Democracy Indices released by International IDEA. ..

Maharaja Foods, SPAR partner to expand retail outlets in Colombo

Monday, 15 September 2025 03:55

Maharaja Foods PLC has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SPAR Sri Lanka Ltd. to establish four new retail outlets in the Colombo r ..

FTZMA seeks tax breaks, investment incentives in 2026 Budget

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:35

The Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) has submitted its proposals for the 2026 National Budget to President Anura Kumara Disanayake ..

Chaudhary Group strikes defiant note: ‘They burnt our buildings, not our dreams’

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:34

Last week, Nepal was rocked by its most violent upheaval in recent memory. What began last Monday as a self-styled “Gen Z protest” against corrupt ..

Dhammika Perera, W.K.H. Wegapitiya conclude 50:50 Laugfs Holdings deal

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:33

Dhammika Perera and W. K. H. Wegapitiya have concluded the 50:50 ownership deal of the global conglomerate Laugfs Holdings Ltd. Wegapitiya on Thursda ..

Mahinda decries political terrorism of personal revenge

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:32

Sri Lanka is experiencing “political terrorism” fuelled by personal vendettas and a breakdown of discipline and professionalism, former President ..

Chinese envoy meets Ranil

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:32

Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe met Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong in Colombo on Thursday. The meeting, held at Wickremesinghe’s pol ..

CSE ends week in the red

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:32

The Colombo stock exchange closed yesterday with both indices losing ground during the week with trades in Chevron Lubricants generating Rs. 2 billion ..

Rs. 491 m spent on Ex-Presidents, widows since 2017

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:31

The Government has disclosed that Rs. 491.2 million has been spent on allowances and benefits for Ex-Presidents and their widows from 2017 up to the f ..

Ravi warns $ 7.2 b reserve target hurts households

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:31

UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake yesterday told Parliament that Sri Lanka’s plan to raise foreign reserves to $ 7.2 billion by December 2025 under the IMF ..

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Independent central bank is for citizens and not for politicians

Monday, 15 September 2025 01:20

In a recent talk show titled ‘Modern Talk’ hosted by Channel 7 television, successor to the former YA Television, the young talk show hostess Nimn ..

Case of “unknowns” hijacking isolated protests with “anti-corruption” rhetoric

Monday, 15 September 2025 00:52

Repeal of Presidents’ Entitlements Act: Reform or retrospective punishment?

Monday, 15 September 2025 00:50

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Welcome break from politics of entitlement

Monday, 15 September 2025 01:49

Last week’s repeal of the Presidents’ Entitlements Act of 1986 marks an important symbolic milestone in our political culture. ..

Non-compliance with building regulations must be dealt with strictly

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:00

Allocation of forest reserve land for farming will worsen human-elephant conflict

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:00

Ending ex-presidents’ benefits: For public good or political vendetta?

Thursday, 11 September 2025 00:00

Jaffna International Cricket Stadium: Another white elephant?

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 03:47

Breaking politico-narco nexus

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Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy

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Sri Lanka hosts “Ceylon Tea – Finest Evening” to promote trade, tourism, and Ceylon Tea in Thailand

Hayleys Fentons, Hayleys Electronics achieve AEO Tier 1 Certification from Sri Lanka Customs

ICC Sri Lanka inaugurates new Arbitration and Mediation Hearing Centre

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EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025

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Committee to draft national electricity policy

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Engineers urged to lead Sri Lanka’s industrial transformation at IESL NEC 2025

Nayana Mawilmada appointed to three JKH hotels boards

VAT on Digital Services: Insights from ICCSL webinar

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Independent central bank is for citizens and not for politicians

Direct challenge to Sri Lanka’s educational leaders

Case of “unknowns” hijacking isolated protests with “anti-corruption” rhetoric

Repeal of Presidents’ Entitlements Act: Reform or retrospective punishment?

Building aspiration for the modern consumer: Case for home-grown brands

Public property, ours or theirs?

Gaza genocide: Global North’s premeditated crime

Strike on Doha, strike against the order: Time for meaningful response

Main problem is Indian illegal fishing, not possession of Katchatheevu

WIPO’s GII for my breakfast: This year’s serving is on 16 Sept.

Responsibility of universities in getting graduates job-ready

Over tourism or over visitation?

Strategic audits: Health check every strategy needs

Man-made waterloo of Kinross Beach

Eurasia rising, Anura’s SCO absence, strategic-security blindness, and NPP-Israel axis

Tuskers’ discipline regains Royal accolades

Time and space to eclipse the sad face of Sri Lanka

Mass graves in Sri Lanka

Separating Chairman and CEO roles in PLCs

Challenges faced by Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile industry in US market

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Terra Motors enters Sri Lanka with electric three-wheeler, invites local distributors

Main problem is Indian illegal fishing, not possession of Katchatheevu

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Man-made waterloo of Kinross Beach

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Govt. to step back from running businesses, focus on facilitation

Immigration Department sees revenue surge amid passport service expansion

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EU-funded Energy Management Forum sets stage for long-term efficiency in Sri Lankan industry

EFL delivers seamless logistics for Richardson Serendib 5 MW solar power plant

Sri Lanka hosts “Ceylon Tea – Finest Evening” to promote trade, tourism, and Ceylon Tea in Thailand

Hayleys Fentons, Hayleys Electronics achieve AEO Tier 1 Certification from Sri Lanka Customs

ICC Sri Lanka inaugurates new Arbitration and Mediation Hearing Centre

EDEX Mid-Year Expo kicks off tomorrow, unlocking opportunities for future leaders

EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025

MAS welcomes Asian Development Bank delegation at MAS Fabric Park

Talk on German Supply Chain Act reforms and EU GSP+

CWEIC hosts exclusive networking lunch in Colombo to strengthen partnerships

Committee to draft national electricity policy

PickMe expands into entertainment and lifestyle: Launches QR ticketing for events

Dialog and MDF renew partnership to expand Govi Mithuru with AI and inclusive farming solutions

Engineers urged to lead Sri Lanka’s industrial transformation at IESL NEC 2025

Nayana Mawilmada appointed to three JKH hotels boards

VAT on Digital Services: Insights from ICCSL webinar

Daminda Rambukwella appointed Civil Aviation Authority Chief amid controversy

Saudi Transport and Logistics Minister receives Minister Bimal Rathnayake

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia’s Anthony Yong joins Lion board

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