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The storms not so far from our shore

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:16

Sri Lanka: The humanitarian pivot in emerging Indian Ocean crisis

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:05

Strait of Hormuz closure: An economic Tsunami in the making for Sri Lanka?

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:04

Enforcement delay: A test of credibility for Sri Lanka’s tourism regulator

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:28

The battle for critical minerals: Breaking China’s rare earth grip

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:26

Arab regimes: Vassal states of Greater Israel

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:26

Those who forget the past are destined to revisit it

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:24

A dying imperialism

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:22

Schools Rugby 2026 haven for dejected cricket fans

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:20

Understanding and adjusting to a war that’s both far and near

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:20

Great Satan, AKD’s failure, PC roadblock, Easter massacre, and rising Reds

Thursday, 5 March 2026 02:45

The usual suspects, the usual stupidity

Thursday, 5 March 2026 02:37

From Saddam to Khamenei: Murder and martyrdom

Thursday, 5 March 2026 02:30

When two chokepoints close at once: The commercial impact for shipping, energy, and South Asia

Thursday, 5 March 2026 00:21

When sea lanes become uncertain: Maritime security risks in Indian Ocean

Thursday, 5 March 2026 00:16

The decapitation paradox: Why leadership assassination cannot collapse distributed sovereignty

Thursday, 5 March 2026 00:06

Tax policy, administration, and erosion of public trust

Thursday, 5 March 2026 00:00

Axis of criminal idiocy

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:40

The “Northern Gateway” initiative: A multi-year blueprint for regional integration

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:24

The pattern nobody is talking about: Oil, regime change, and the Indian Ocean

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:22

Ceylon tea losing up to $ 15 m a week due to Mideast crisis

Sri Lanka’s tea industry is facing severe disruptions as the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East has effectively halted shipments to one of ..

CBSL’s ME crisis worst-case scenario unlikely: President

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:41

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has presented the Government with a scenario-based assessment of the possible ec ..

CSE ends in red, down 4.34% during week

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:39

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the four-day week in red, weighed down by index-heavy banking and diversified holdings stocks. This meant th ..

Govt. to operationalise Electricity Act from Monday

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:37

The Government will bring most provisions of the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 36 of 2024 into operation from Monday (9), marking a key step in the p ..

Bribery Commission files corruption charges against Power Minister

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:37

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has filed indictments in the Colombo High Court against Power Minister Kumara Jayak ..

Embassy facilitates pilot testing of home-grown medical device in Bahrain

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:35

A Sri Lankan-invented medical device designed for the non-invasive early detection of cardiovascular conditions using Artificial Intelligence was succ ..

Sri Lanka to maintain neutral stance amid Mideast conflict: President

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:28

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said Sri Lanka will adhere to a neutral foreign policy position in response to the ongoing regional confl ..

Insurers settle over 23% of Ditwah-related claims; payouts reach Rs. 13.3 b

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:25

Insurance companies have paid Rs. 13,344.9 million in claims related to Cyclone Ditwah, settling about 23% of the estimated insured losses reported so ..

Unilever Sri Lanka Chairman Ali Tariq to take on cluster leadership

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:24

In addition to his ongoing role as Chairman and CEO of Unilever Sri Lanka, Unilever has announced Ali Tariq’s appointment as Cluster Head for its gr ..

Ericsson signs agreement with Dialog Axiata to deploy 5G RAN in Sri Lanka

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:23

Ericsson has signed an agreement with Dialog Axiata PLC to deploy its 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) across Sri Lanka. Announced at the 2026 Mobile W ..

Govt. outlines Rs. 46.7 b oil storage expansion drive amid global supply uncertainty

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:21

By Charumini de Silva The Government has embarked on a major three-year initiative to expand its fuel storage capacity and strengthen petroleum infra ..

Norway seeks to deepen cooperation with Sri Lanka

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:04

Marking 75 years of diplomatic relations, Norway has signalled a renewed push to deepen its engagement with Sri Lanka; spanning reconciliation, govern ..

Fintrex Finance posts 352% surge in 3Q PAT

Thursday, 5 March 2026 05:29

Fintrex Finance PLC has reported an exceptional financial performance for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, recording a year-to-date Profit Afte ..

CBSL approves BOC GM/CEO appointment

Thursday, 5 March 2026 05:26

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) yesterday said that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has granted approval for Y.A. Jayathilaka to perform executive functions ..

Marikkar alleges Rs. 8.5 b loss from coal shipments so far

Thursday, 5 March 2026 05:24

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar yesterday in Parliament launched a scathing attack on the Government, accusing it of presiding over mass ..

Iran death toll reaches 787

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:26

The death toll from US-Israeli attacks across Iran has risen to 787, state media reported, citing the Iranian Red Crescent, which said over 500 locati ..

Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council flags risks as Mideast war disrupts shipping

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:40

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council (SLSC) has warned that escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are beginning to disrupt global shipping ..

National poverty line rises to Rs. 16,730 in Jan.

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:38

Sri Lanka’s national poverty line increased to Rs. 16,730 per person per month in January 2026, up from Rs. 16,334 a year earlier, according to offi ..

Strait of Hormuz closure likely temporary, oil price impact limited: Fitch

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:37

Fitch Ratings yesterday said the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the key driver of oil price increases following the 28 February outbreak o ..

SLTDA hosts stranded tourists to brunch

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:36

Sri Lanka Tourism yesterday hosted a special brunch for foreign tourists stranded in the country due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, as part of eff ..

Hope is not a strategy

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:00

Has not made it to a semi-final of an ICC event (the major tournaments) in the last 12 years. ..

CDS accounts on the rise; cross 1 m mark

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:26

Central Depository Systems Ltd., (CDS), a subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), has reached a milestone as total registered accounts surpass ..

Hardy buys 7% in Softlogic Finance for Rs. 325 m; company returns to Main Board

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:25

Young investor Hardy Jamaldeen has acquired around a 7% stake in Softlogic Finance PLC from parent Softlogic Capital PLC for over Rs. 325 million. As ..

TISL warns superficial amendments fail to meet SC determination in newly passed Microfinance Law

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:24

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) yesterday expressed serious concern following the passage in Parliament on Wednesday of the Microfinance a ..

Govt. explores oil procurements from Africa and US

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:22

The Government is also exploring alternative short-term sources for crude oil and refined petroleum products, against the backdrop of escalating unres ..

Over 275 Lankans killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:20

A report by Himal Southasian has revealed that Ukraine-compiled data show the number of Sri Lankans killed fighting for Russia in the ongoing Russo-Uk ..

President reviews economic risks and safety measures amid Middle East conflict

Thursday, 5 March 2026 05:33

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday convened a series of high-level discussions at the Presidential Secretariat to review the potential econo ..

Norway urges rule of law, investment climate reforms to unlock stronger bilateral partnership

Thursday, 5 March 2026 05:27

Norway State Secretary/Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik signalled a push for a “modern, forward-looking” partnership with Sri Lank ..

Govt. to scrap cess on 2,634 imports in four-year reform push

Thursday, 5 March 2026 05:25

Sajith urges Govt. to condemn attack on Iran, cites UN Charter violations

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:30

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday in Parliament said the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would denounce the recent strike on Iran and called o ..

Sri Lanka records highest-ever monthly arrivals in February

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:26

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has stormed into 2026 with record-breaking momentum, welcoming 279,328 visitors in February, whi ..

CBSL’s ME crisis worst-case scenario unlikely: President

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:41

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has presented the Government with a scenario-based assessment of the possible ec ..

Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council flags risks as Mideast war disrupts shipping

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:40

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council (SLSC) has warned that escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are beginning to disrupt global shipping ..

CSE ends in red, down 4.34% during week

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:39

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the four-day week in red, weighed down by index-heavy banking and diversified holdings stocks. This meant th ..

National poverty line rises to Rs. 16,730 in Jan.

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:38

Sri Lanka’s national poverty line increased to Rs. 16,730 per person per month in January 2026, up from Rs. 16,334 a year earlier, according to offi ..

Govt. to operationalise Electricity Act from Monday

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:37

The Government will bring most provisions of the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 36 of 2024 into operation from Monday (9), marking a key step in the p ..

Strait of Hormuz closure likely temporary, oil price impact limited: Fitch

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:37

Fitch Ratings yesterday said the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the key driver of oil price increases following the 28 February outbreak o ..

Bribery Commission files corruption charges against Power Minister

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:37

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has filed indictments in the Colombo High Court against Power Minister Kumara Jayak ..

SLTDA hosts stranded tourists to brunch

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:36

Sri Lanka Tourism yesterday hosted a special brunch for foreign tourists stranded in the country due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, as part of eff ..

Embassy facilitates pilot testing of home-grown medical device in Bahrain

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:35

A Sri Lankan-invented medical device designed for the non-invasive early detection of cardiovascular conditions using Artificial Intelligence was succ ..

Hope is not a strategy

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:00

Has not made it to a semi-final of an ICC event (the major tournaments) in the last 12 years. ..

Sri Lanka to maintain neutral stance amid Mideast conflict: President

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:28

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said Sri Lanka will adhere to a neutral foreign policy position in response to the ongoing regional confl ..

CDS accounts on the rise; cross 1 m mark

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:26

Central Depository Systems Ltd., (CDS), a subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), has reached a milestone as total registered accounts surpass ..

Insurers settle over 23% of Ditwah-related claims; payouts reach Rs. 13.3 b

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:25

Insurance companies have paid Rs. 13,344.9 million in claims related to Cyclone Ditwah, settling about 23% of the estimated insured losses reported so ..

Hardy buys 7% in Softlogic Finance for Rs. 325 m; company returns to Main Board

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:25

Young investor Hardy Jamaldeen has acquired around a 7% stake in Softlogic Finance PLC from parent Softlogic Capital PLC for over Rs. 325 million. As ..

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Sri Lanka Navy takes control of Iranian vessel after engine failure

Friday, 6 March 2026 23:13

The Sri Lanka Navy has taken control of an Iranian naval vessel off the country’s coast, a day after a US strike sank an Iranian warship in the same ..

208 Crew Members of Iranian Vessel Evacuated by Sri Lanka Navy

Friday, 6 March 2026 22:39

Officials were directed to take proactive steps to minimise any impact on the public.

Thursday, 5 March 2026 23:32

EDB hosts CEO forum to drive $36 billion export target by 2030

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 22:48

President urges swift peace as middle east conflict threatens Sri Lanka’s economy

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 22:15

CPC releases over 5.2 million litres amid panic buying

Monday, 2 March 2026 21:16

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‘Salam Ramadan 2026’ lights up Green Path with culture, cuisine and community spirit

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:24

Celebrating Sri Lanka’s creative voice

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:00

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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HP outlines 5-pillar strategy to enable digital inclusion and growth in Sri Lanka

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:08

Samsung Sri Lanka opens pre-orders for all-new Galaxy S26 Series

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:04

Techzone launches AI-enabled Lenovo experience store in Kandy

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:03

FT Lite

“The Bride” and “Hoppers” in 7 Lankan cinemas

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:07

Two latest movies “The Bride” and “Hoppers” are now being shown in seven cinemas in Sri Lanka. They are Kandy City Centre, SCOPE Cinema - Colo ..

Experience the spirit of Thailand: Trade and cultural fair opens at Havelock City Mall

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:06

Lanka’s hachajah a Double-award winner at A Cappella Video Awards in US

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:05

Opinion and Issues

The storms not so far from our shore

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:16

If geography were any sort of destiny in the revolving atlas of geopolitics, Sri Lanka’s would be a curious one. We sit astride some of the busiest ..

Sri Lanka: The humanitarian pivot in emerging Indian Ocean crisis

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:05

Strait of Hormuz closure: An economic Tsunami in the making for Sri Lanka?

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:04

FT View - Editorial

Rescuing Iranian sailors: Kudos to Govt. but role of armed forces must be recognised

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:16

Whatever side of the political divide one is on, Sri Lanka’s intervention to rescue the Iranian navy personnel in international waters in the Indian ..

Tourism industry faces uncertainty amidst conflict in Middle East

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:00

Govt.’s failure to take firm stand on Israel/US attacks

Thursday, 5 March 2026 03:05

Sri Lanka’s dismal performance in T20 World Cup

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:00

PTA: What’s not good for the Goose is not good for the Gander

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:17

Emergency regulations and differing court interpretations

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:01

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

EDB lures German business leaders to visit Sri Lanka Expo 2026

Dipped Products’ 50th year focuses on regional healthcare, education and community resilience

CMTA urges informed choices when purchasing vehicles

Second incubation centre of Science and Technology Ministry opens at Faculty of Agriculture, Ruhuna

Sri Lanka hosts 15th Textile Series of Exhibitions to strengthen apparel industry growth

SSCL registration threshold lowered; changes proposed for motor vehicle levy

AG informs Court SLTDA will not promote LGBTIQ tourism

Middle East conflict: Govt. details airfare relief for stranded passengers in Sri Lanka

Saliya Pieris warns Sri Lanka faces economic fallout from ME war

EDB’s ‘Regional Exporters Networking Forum’ brings hope to Southern Province exporters

Energy efficiency is a national priority for development: PM

BELGOLUX–Sri Lanka Business Evening in Belgium

Sierra Cables reinforces market leadership with robust growth and international reach

Sanjay Kulatunga appointed to WindForce Board

AmCham Sri Lanka CEO Forum 2026 calls for reform, resilience and regional collaboration

Lanka IOC appoints K. Raghu Managing Director

‘Edges of Sri Lanka’ to showcase country’s unique exports value proposition

Strategies for resilient entrepreneurs

External debt rises in 4Q to $ 37.7 b by end-2025

External account surplus widens to $ 369.7 m in Jan., up 271% YoY

Short-term confidence holds, medium-term outlook softens: CBSL Systemic Risk Survey

CCPI eases in Feb. 2026

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The storms not so far from our shore

Sri Lanka: The humanitarian pivot in emerging Indian Ocean crisis

Strait of Hormuz closure: An economic Tsunami in the making for Sri Lanka?

Enforcement delay: A test of credibility for Sri Lanka’s tourism regulator

The battle for critical minerals: Breaking China’s rare earth grip

Arab regimes: Vassal states of Greater Israel

Those who forget the past are destined to revisit it

A dying imperialism

Schools Rugby 2026 haven for dejected cricket fans

Understanding and adjusting to a war that’s both far and near

Great Satan, AKD’s failure, PC roadblock, Easter massacre, and rising Reds

The usual suspects, the usual stupidity

From Saddam to Khamenei: Murder and martyrdom

When two chokepoints close at once: The commercial impact for shipping, energy, and South Asia

When sea lanes become uncertain: Maritime security risks in Indian Ocean

The decapitation paradox: Why leadership assassination cannot collapse distributed sovereignty

Tax policy, administration, and erosion of public trust

Axis of criminal idiocy

The “Northern Gateway” initiative: A multi-year blueprint for regional integration

The pattern nobody is talking about: Oil, regime change, and the Indian Ocean

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Home Lands announces strategic entry into Port City with iconic high-rise development

Expert panel diagnoses why SL misses FDI

SSCL registration threshold lowered; changes proposed for motor vehicle levy

The war on Iran: A stress test for Sri Lanka’s tourism model

SLT Group PAT surges 221% in 2025

External debt rises in 4Q to $ 37.7 b by end-2025

Business News

EDB lures German business leaders to visit Sri Lanka Expo 2026

Dipped Products’ 50th year focuses on regional healthcare, education and community resilience

CMTA urges informed choices when purchasing vehicles

Second incubation centre of Science and Technology Ministry opens at Faculty of Agriculture, Ruhuna

Sri Lanka hosts 15th Textile Series of Exhibitions to strengthen apparel industry growth

SSCL registration threshold lowered; changes proposed for motor vehicle levy

AG informs Court SLTDA will not promote LGBTIQ tourism

Middle East conflict: Govt. details airfare relief for stranded passengers in Sri Lanka

Saliya Pieris warns Sri Lanka faces economic fallout from ME war

EDB’s ‘Regional Exporters Networking Forum’ brings hope to Southern Province exporters

Energy efficiency is a national priority for development: PM

BELGOLUX–Sri Lanka Business Evening in Belgium

Sierra Cables reinforces market leadership with robust growth and international reach

Sanjay Kulatunga appointed to WindForce Board

AmCham Sri Lanka CEO Forum 2026 calls for reform, resilience and regional collaboration

Lanka IOC appoints K. Raghu Managing Director

‘Edges of Sri Lanka’ to showcase country’s unique exports value proposition

Strategies for resilient entrepreneurs

External debt rises in 4Q to $ 37.7 b by end-2025

External account surplus widens to $ 369.7 m in Jan., up 271% YoY

Short-term confidence holds, medium-term outlook softens: CBSL Systemic Risk Survey

CCPI eases in Feb. 2026

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Prime Minister rejects Opposition claim emergency regulations threaten democracy