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Environmental Impact Quotient of pesticides: Catalyst for sustainable agricultural futures

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:24

The ’’Silent Bottleneck’’ in 2026 education reforms

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:22

Transforming health insurance and healthcare in Sri Lanka: A vision for 2030 and beyond

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:21

Digital economy at the core: Leveraging T20 World Cup for Sri Lanka’s economic transformation

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:20

The Microfinance Bill 2025: Lawmaking without the people

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:18

Dip of gold and silver prices: Global market shockwaves, financial losses and strategic lessons

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:16

Cuba, Iran, USA and Western subordination of world’s majority

Thursday, 19 February 2026 03:18

How Sri Lanka can build a $ 8 b tourism industry

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:24

Why food system resilience matters more than production alone in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:22

Banking vigilance cannot be deferred: Transparency, governance and development in era of reform

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:20

2026 - A brand new year for branders

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:16

Why the IMF agenda in Sri Lanka must be people-centred

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 02:41

Is Sri Lanka a wounded State? A perspective

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 01:52

Reforming the reformists and reforms of education

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 01:33

Financial ghosting: What happens when banks ignore customers after onboarding

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 00:29

India AI Impact Summit: Global South’s AI moment and a shared future with Sri Lanka

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:39

Digital banking hype: More to be done to make it inclusive

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:33

Legislators’ pensions: Denying a legitimate expectation

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:23

The digital reckoning

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:10

Is Sri Lanka entering a ‘disaster inequality trap’ after Cyclone Ditwah?

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:08

RBI pitches INR-led economic collaboration

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Executive Director Shri Ajay Kumar yesterday made a detailed case for expanding the use of the Indian Rupee (INR) in Indo- ..

Sri Lanka targets $ 4 b tourism revenue in 2026 with interim global PR push in April

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is entering a new phase, one driven not by record-breaking arrivals alone, but by a sharper focus on revenue, yield, an ..

Anura in New Delhi pushes for regional AI strategy

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka has signalled that its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy will centre on regional integration, infrastructure development, and regulatory ..

Foreign investors bullish on macro, driving T-Bonds holdings surge: Wealth Trust

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:24

Foreign investors have begun rebuilding exposure to Sri Lanka’s Government securities market in a decisive manner, with holdings of rupee-denominate ..

CMTA calls for urgent recall of vehicle valuation and import processes

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:22

The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA) has highlighted the fact that Sri Lanka’s vehicle import framework requires urgent recalibration to e ..

Tea production dips 3.6% YoY in January

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka’s tea industry commenced 2026 with a year-on-year (YoY) decline in output in January, according to Forbes & Walker Research. Tea... Tea ..

UK ETA glitch to impact tourist flows from SL’s second largest market

Thursday, 19 February 2026 02:45

Tourist arrivals from Sri Lanka’s second largest source market could face short-term disruptions following a temporary technical issue affecting the ..

IMF MD tells CBSL Chief ongoing program a success story

Thursday, 19 February 2026 02:33

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva visited the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on Tuesday (17) during her v ..

AASL records highest-ever monthly passenger traffic in January

Thursday, 19 February 2026 02:29

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., (AASL) yesterday announced that the country’s airports recorded the highest-ever passenger movements ..

IMF MD engages with cyclone-affected communities

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:28

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva yesterday visited some of the areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, inspectin ..

Parakrama begins his third innings as Chairman at SLPA

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:25

Maritime industry veteran professional and corporate leader Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake has been appointed as the new Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Author ..

Japanese delegation calls on President, discussions focus on export-industrial corridor

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:23

A high-level Japanese delegation paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (17) morning at the Presidential Secretariat. Di ..

Suresh Shah assumes HNB Chair on 1 April as Nihal Jayawardene retires

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:21

The Board of Hatton National Bank PLC has decided to appoint Suresh Kumar Shah as its Chairperson with effect from 1 April 2026 upon the retirement of ..

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, ..

IFC finances CBL Group’s accelerated global expansion

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:26

To strengthen a leading Sri Lankan manufacturer’s global presence, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, ha ..

Strategic Development Projects get new structure for tax holidays

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:23

The Government has issued fresh regulations defining eligibility criteria and tax concessions for projects seeking classification as Strategic Develop ..

Tourism earnings stable despite revised spending methodology: Minister

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:27

Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath clarified that the country’s tourism earnings have not declined, stressing that recent concerns stem from a revised ..

DealBook.lk launches as Sri Lanka’s dedicated marketplace for corporate deals

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:25

DealBook.lk, a new digital marketplace for corporate transactions in Sri Lanka, has officially launched with a mission to connect global capital with ..

High Court acquits former FCCISL Secretary General in criminal breach of trust case

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:23

The High Court of Colombo has acquitted Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) former Secretary General Samantha Abeywi ..

Minister says no LP gas shortage

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:21

Consumer Affairs Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe assured Parliament yesterday that there is no shortage of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas in the country, ..

Construction costs continue to stabilise: CIOB

Thursday, 19 February 2026 02:47

Sri Lanka’s construction sector has entered a period of cost stabilisation, with Colombo maintaining one of the most competitive construction cost p ..

Belluna Lanka and Sanken Overseas launch $ 12.5 m Granbell Ella

Thursday, 19 February 2026 02:38

Belluna Lanka Ltd., the South Asian anchor of Belluna Co. Ltd., Japan, together with Sanken Overseas Ltd., has launched Project Granbell Hotel Ella, a ..

IMF MD voices support during visit to cyclone-hit community

Thursday, 19 February 2026 02:31

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday conveyed a message of solidarity and admiration to communities ..

Unit trust industry kicks off 2026 with Rs. 610 b AUM in January

Thursday, 19 February 2026 02:28

The unit trust industry of Sri Lanka has reported a 6.1% year-on-year (YoY) growth of its assets under management (AUM), crossing the Rs. 600 billion ..

JETRO Vice President sees Sri Lanka as emerging export hub for Japanese firms

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:26

The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Executive Vice President Okumura Akiko yesterday said it is looking to reset and deepen economic ties wi ..

Cabinet clears next phase of Colombo Urban Regeneration Project with $ 158 m AIIB funding

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the next phase of the Urban Regeneration Project aimed at providing improved housing for underserved commu ..

Lammy visit reinforces investor confidence: President

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:22

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday described the visit of United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice David Lamm ..

Cabinet approves $ 400 m World Bank facility to advance reform agenda

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved obtaining a $ 400 million financial facility from the World Bank to support the country’s ongoing struct ..

Cricket fever drives 40,000 weekend arrivals for India-Pakistan T20 clash

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:27

Sri Lanka registered nearly 40,000 tourist arrivals over the weekend as fans flocked to Colombo for the most-anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup ..

Manufacturing and services sectors kick off 2026 with improvement

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:24

The manufacturing and services sectors have kicked off 2026 with expansions, but at a slower rate compared to the seasonal peak in December 2025, as p ..

IMF Chief arrives in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:22

A special delegation led by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday afternoon on a ..

Sri Lanka targets $ 4 b tourism revenue in 2026 with interim global PR push in April

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is entering a new phase, one driven not by record-breaking arrivals alone, but by a sharper focus on revenue, yield, an ..

Tourism earnings stable despite revised spending methodology: Minister

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:27

Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath clarified that the country’s tourism earnings have not declined, stressing that recent concerns stem from a revised ..

Anura in New Delhi pushes for regional AI strategy

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka has signalled that its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy will centre on regional integration, infrastructure development, and regulatory ..

DealBook.lk launches as Sri Lanka’s dedicated marketplace for corporate deals

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:25

DealBook.lk, a new digital marketplace for corporate transactions in Sri Lanka, has officially launched with a mission to connect global capital with ..

Foreign investors bullish on macro, driving T-Bonds holdings surge: Wealth Trust

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:24

Foreign investors have begun rebuilding exposure to Sri Lanka’s Government securities market in a decisive manner, with holdings of rupee-denominate ..

High Court acquits former FCCISL Secretary General in criminal breach of trust case

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:23

The High Court of Colombo has acquitted Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) former Secretary General Samantha Abeywi ..

CMTA calls for urgent recall of vehicle valuation and import processes

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:22

The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA) has highlighted the fact that Sri Lanka’s vehicle import framework requires urgent recalibration to e ..

Minister says no LP gas shortage

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:21

Consumer Affairs Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe assured Parliament yesterday that there is no shortage of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas in the country, ..

Tea production dips 3.6% YoY in January

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka’s tea industry commenced 2026 with a year-on-year (YoY) decline in output in January, according to Forbes & Walker Research. Tea... Tea ..

Construction costs continue to stabilise: CIOB

Thursday, 19 February 2026 02:47

Sri Lanka’s construction sector has entered a period of cost stabilisation, with Colombo maintaining one of the most competitive construction cost p ..

UK ETA glitch to impact tourist flows from SL’s second largest market

Thursday, 19 February 2026 02:45

Tourist arrivals from Sri Lanka’s second largest source market could face short-term disruptions following a temporary technical issue affecting the ..

Belluna Lanka and Sanken Overseas launch $ 12.5 m Granbell Ella

Thursday, 19 February 2026 02:38

Belluna Lanka Ltd., the South Asian anchor of Belluna Co. Ltd., Japan, together with Sanken Overseas Ltd., has launched Project Granbell Hotel Ella, a ..

IMF MD tells CBSL Chief ongoing program a success story

Thursday, 19 February 2026 02:33

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva visited the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on Tuesday (17) during her v ..

IMF MD voices support during visit to cyclone-hit community

Thursday, 19 February 2026 02:31

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday conveyed a message of solidarity and admiration to communities ..

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Wednesday, 18 February 2026 20:42

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Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:10

Cinnamon Life, in collaboration with the John Keells Foundation (JKF) and Nations Trust Bank, recently announced the staging of the West End-licensed ..

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Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:05

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Environmental Impact Quotient of pesticides: Catalyst for sustainable agricultural futures

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:24

In contemporary farming systems, especially in tropical countries like Sri Lanka, pesticides are both helpful and potentially harmful. Farmers depend ..

The ’’Silent Bottleneck’’ in 2026 education reforms

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:22

Digital economy at the core: Leveraging T20 World Cup for Sri Lanka’s economic transformation

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:20

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Friday, 20 February 2026 00:00

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Thursday, 19 February 2026 01:52

The future of SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

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Tuesday, 17 February 2026 02:40

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Monday, 16 February 2026 02:41

An independent public prosecutor

Saturday, 14 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

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AmCham Sri Lanka CEO Forum on ‘Accelerating Sri Lanka’s Rebuild’ next week

COYLE hosts G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Leadership Assembly

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New Anthoney’s Farms becomes first Sri Lankan poultry producer to secure University MoU for independent antibiotic-free verification

EDB, Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh and SFDA conduct webinar on export registration procedures to Saudi Arabia

WindForce leads Sri Lanka’s first-ever and largest 120 MW/480 MWh standalone BESS initiative

TWC Capital advises CBL Group on $ 25 m Indonesian acquisition

Bitumix celebrates 25 years of industry leadership and resilience

EDB opens doors for Southern Province exporters at Matara Networking Forum next week

Renuka Holdings subsidiaries amalgamate

Tess Agro commissions Rs. 60 m rooftop solar project in Kerawalapitiya

Fcode Labs invests in Germany-based coffee startup Bunamo

HVA Foods parent part sells stake for Rs. 188 m

Celebrating Sri Lanka ‘Jayaflava’ way

Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council hosts Breakfast Meeting with CBSL Governor

International Cooperation Organisation of SMEs in Asia meets Sri Lanka Japan Business Council

Why Sri Lanka still matters to Oniverse: Quality, capability, and a fresh EUR 30 m investment

Prime Lands Residencies reports strong earnings growth in 3Q

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Yanika Amarasekera joins Vallibel One Board

Mohan Ratnayake joins Lee Hedges Board

National Chamber charts MSME growth agenda at 67th AGM

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Environmental Impact Quotient of pesticides: Catalyst for sustainable agricultural futures

The ’’Silent Bottleneck’’ in 2026 education reforms

Transforming health insurance and healthcare in Sri Lanka: A vision for 2030 and beyond

Digital economy at the core: Leveraging T20 World Cup for Sri Lanka’s economic transformation

The Microfinance Bill 2025: Lawmaking without the people

Dip of gold and silver prices: Global market shockwaves, financial losses and strategic lessons

Cuba, Iran, USA and Western subordination of world’s majority

How Sri Lanka can build a $ 8 b tourism industry

Why food system resilience matters more than production alone in Sri Lanka

Banking vigilance cannot be deferred: Transparency, governance and development in era of reform

2026 - A brand new year for branders

Why the IMF agenda in Sri Lanka must be people-centred

Is Sri Lanka a wounded State? A perspective

Reforming the reformists and reforms of education

Financial ghosting: What happens when banks ignore customers after onboarding

India AI Impact Summit: Global South’s AI moment and a shared future with Sri Lanka

Digital banking hype: More to be done to make it inclusive

Legislators’ pensions: Denying a legitimate expectation

The digital reckoning

Is Sri Lanka entering a ‘disaster inequality trap’ after Cyclone Ditwah?

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AmCham Sri Lanka CEO Forum on ‘Accelerating Sri Lanka’s Rebuild’ next week

COYLE hosts G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Leadership Assembly

IMF MD meets private sector leaders; gets insights to SME development in Sri Lanka

New Anthoney’s Farms becomes first Sri Lankan poultry producer to secure University MoU for independent antibiotic-free verification

EDB, Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh and SFDA conduct webinar on export registration procedures to Saudi Arabia

WindForce leads Sri Lanka’s first-ever and largest 120 MW/480 MWh standalone BESS initiative

TWC Capital advises CBL Group on $ 25 m Indonesian acquisition

Bitumix celebrates 25 years of industry leadership and resilience

EDB opens doors for Southern Province exporters at Matara Networking Forum next week

Renuka Holdings subsidiaries amalgamate

Tess Agro commissions Rs. 60 m rooftop solar project in Kerawalapitiya

Fcode Labs invests in Germany-based coffee startup Bunamo

HVA Foods parent part sells stake for Rs. 188 m

Celebrating Sri Lanka ‘Jayaflava’ way

Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council hosts Breakfast Meeting with CBSL Governor

International Cooperation Organisation of SMEs in Asia meets Sri Lanka Japan Business Council

Why Sri Lanka still matters to Oniverse: Quality, capability, and a fresh EUR 30 m investment

Prime Lands Residencies reports strong earnings growth in 3Q

BIOFACH 2026: A gateway for Sri Lanka’s organic export expansion

Yanika Amarasekera joins Vallibel One Board

Mohan Ratnayake joins Lee Hedges Board

National Chamber charts MSME growth agenda at 67th AGM

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