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Future-proofing Sri Lanka’s banking sector: Building resilience against shocks

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:24

Cracks in the citadel: NDB fraud and banking sector’s crisis of confidence

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:22

Notifiable data breaches: How banks, regulators and Central Bank all forgot to catch the ball

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:20

My ‘Big’ question?

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:20

Schools Rugby 2026: Beyond blame, toward systemic reform

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:18

Namal’s inescapable challenges; Sajith’s unfinished tasks; Easter massacre originators

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:40

Armageddon eclipsed – Or, fly me to the moon before the madmen burn it down

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:27

When trade unions cross the line: A call to restore administrative integrity

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:26

Nuwara Eliya, a place in your imagination

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:25

Beyond recovery: Reassessing flood risk governance in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:24

Sri Lankans must honour Colombo Archbishop for his Easter Vigil speech

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:23

A recipe for capital market development and opportunity of Port City Colombo

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:22

Epstein, Bank of America, JPMorgan, and Deutsche:

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:20

MCRA Act, 2026 – Aspirations, expectations, and the road ahead

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 03:51

Global turbulence and Sri Lankan capital market: Navigating risks and capturing “Neutrality Premium”

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 03:44

Brilliant but lonely: High IQ alone will never make an effective leader

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 03:37

Together for health; stand with science

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 03:22

The Meethotamulla judgment and what it really means: community voices from 2018

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 03:17

When ownership isn’t ownership: How special land regimes undermine property rights

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 03:11

Smoke, sulphur, and squandered opportunity

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 02:58

IMF completes EFF reviews, commends Sri Lanka, pushes reforms

In a major boost for the country, Sri Lanka has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the combined Fifth and S ..

IMF says observing NDB fraud issue carefully

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:28

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said it was observing the Rs. 13.2 billion fraud at NDB Bank “carefully” but opined there was no s ..

New Year kevili table cost up 7% YoY

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:26

The cost of ingredients required to assort a traditional ‘kevili’ (sweetmeats) table for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year has gone up by 7% in 2026 ..

CoPF questions governance, regulatory lapses over Rs. 13.2 b NDB fraud

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:24

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has raised concerns over what it described as, ‘significant lapses in corporate governance’, at National De ..

Fertiliser shortages threaten plantation sector output, PA warns

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:22

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA), the apex body of Sri Lanka’s plantation industry, yesterday expressed growing concern over rising prices ..

Record Rs. 629.8 m lottery payout today

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:20

The Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Ministry is set to award the largest lottery prize in Sri Lanka’s history today (10) ..

World hails Trump-Tehran ceasefire, but some attacks continue

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:28

The US and Iran have announced a suspension of all attacks for two weeks, and Tehran has agreed to allow safe transit of vessels through the Strait of ..

Trump signals possible easing of Iran sanctions

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:26

The US has indicated it may consider easing sanctions on Iran following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, with President Donald Trump saying W ..

Parliament panel raps Ports Ministry

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:25

A Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) has raised concerns over non-compliance by senior officials and persistent losses at regional ports ..

Ditwah recovery slows; external shocks add pressure: OCHA

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka’s recovery from Cyclone Ditwah is entering a slower phase, with more than 149,000 people still displaced despite a steady scale-up in huma ..

Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena appointed Acting BOI Chairman

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:21

The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka yesterday announced the appointment of Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena as its acting Chairman. A veteran of th ..

IMF staff-level agreement to be signed tomorrow: President

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 04:33

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said Sri Lanka will receive the fifth and sixth review tranches totaling $ 700 million of the IMF Extende ..

Fraud-hit NDB share price falls 15% after trading halt lifted

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 04:30

Rs. 13.2 billion fraud-hit NDB Bank’s share price yesterday fell down 15.13% or Rs. 19.75 to close at Rs. 110.75 after the Colombo Stock Exchange li ..

CIMA President meets Treasury Secretary on skills, economic growth

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 04:26

Visiting Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) President John Graham met with Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma to discuss ..

Tea prices extend slide for third straight month in March

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 04:23

Sri Lanka’s national tea sales average declined for a third consecutive month in March 2026, extending a steady slide from the peak recorded in Dece ..

JXG IPO opens tomorrow

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 04:19

JXG, the parent company of the Janashakthi Group, an established financial conglomerate comprising of Janashakthi Insurance PLC, First Capital Holding ..

$ 900 m in four months: Port City Colombo signals new investment era

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:27

By Tyron Devotta This is no longer a speculative vision; it is the emerging economic reality of Port City Colombo. CHEC Port City Colombo Deputy Mana ..

JXG Rs. 5 b IPO oversubscribed on opening day showcasing strong investor confidence

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:25

Janashakthi Group (JXG), the well-established financial conglomerate comprising Janashakthi Insurance PLC, First Capital Holdings PLC, and Janashakthi ..

CEB orders temporary shutdown of large rooftop solar systems to stabilise grid

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:23

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has requested large-scale rooftop solar system owners to temporarily disconnect their systems for next 10 days star ..

Middle East conflict further hampers early April arrivals

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has seen a sharp slowdown in early April as escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted global air travel, although ..

‘IMF remains steadfast partner to help SL achieve lasting prosperity for all’

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:00

By Nisthar Cassim The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday reiterated that it remains a steadfast partner and committed to helping Sri Lanka t ..

Hormuz blocked again after Israel strikes Lebanon

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:27

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was halted yesterday amid Israeli strikes on Lebanon, according to Iran’s Fars News Agency, raising ..

RMV delays worsen, system issues slow vehicle registrations

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:26

By Charumini de Silva Motorists and vehicle importers are facing mounting delays in vehicle registrations amid operational disruptions at the Departm ..

Ceylon Chamber appoints Shiran Fernando Secretary General/CEO

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:24

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday announced a planned and orderly leadership transition, underscoring its commitment to strong governance, lead ..

Ditwah Task Force pushes for urgent payouts, housing rebuild

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:22

The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Presidential Task Force overseeing post-Ditwah recovery is pushing to accelerate compensation payments, repair damaged ..

Dockyard announces key leadership changes with strategic Board appointments

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:20

Colombo Dockyard PLC yesterday announced significant changes to its Board of Directors, effective from 7 April 2026, marking a new chapter of strategi ..

NDB Board gets flack for ignoring high Rs. 12.3 b receivables arising from CEFT deals

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 04:30

The Board and senior management of Rs. 13.2 billion fraud-embattled NDB has come under flack for ignoring a sharp rise in receivables arising from CEF ..

Courts to vacate Galle Fort to boost tourism redevelopment

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 04:28

The Cabinet has approved the relocation of key court facilities from Galle Fort as part of a broader plan to enhance its appeal as a premier heritage ..

Honeywell International gets five-year $ 25.17 m UL repairing contract

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 04:25

The Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Monday agreed on awarding the contracts to repair Honeywell Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) of the SriLankan A ..

Dockyard gets major boost from DCI fleet services deal

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 04:20

In a major move to improve business volumes and deepen maritime integration with the subcontinent, Colombo Dockyard PLC and Dredging Corporation of In ..

Cargills Bank unveils Sri Lanka’s first Ocean Plastic Debit Card

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 07:18

Cargills Bank has launched the Cargills Bank Ocean Plastic Debit Card, marking the first time such a product has been introduced to the Sri Lankan mar ..

IMF says observing NDB fraud issue carefully

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:28

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said it was observing the Rs. 13.2 billion fraud at NDB Bank “carefully” but opined there was no s ..

$ 900 m in four months: Port City Colombo signals new investment era

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:27

By Tyron Devotta This is no longer a speculative vision; it is the emerging economic reality of Port City Colombo. CHEC Port City Colombo Deputy Mana ..

New Year kevili table cost up 7% YoY

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:26

The cost of ingredients required to assort a traditional ‘kevili’ (sweetmeats) table for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year has gone up by 7% in 2026 ..

JXG Rs. 5 b IPO oversubscribed on opening day showcasing strong investor confidence

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:25

Janashakthi Group (JXG), the well-established financial conglomerate comprising Janashakthi Insurance PLC, First Capital Holdings PLC, and Janashakthi ..

CoPF questions governance, regulatory lapses over Rs. 13.2 b NDB fraud

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:24

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has raised concerns over what it described as, ‘significant lapses in corporate governance’, at National De ..

CEB orders temporary shutdown of large rooftop solar systems to stabilise grid

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:23

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has requested large-scale rooftop solar system owners to temporarily disconnect their systems for next 10 days star ..

Fertiliser shortages threaten plantation sector output, PA warns

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:22

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA), the apex body of Sri Lanka’s plantation industry, yesterday expressed growing concern over rising prices ..

Middle East conflict further hampers early April arrivals

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has seen a sharp slowdown in early April as escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted global air travel, although ..

Record Rs. 629.8 m lottery payout today

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:20

The Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Ministry is set to award the largest lottery prize in Sri Lanka’s history today (10) ..

‘IMF remains steadfast partner to help SL achieve lasting prosperity for all’

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:00

By Nisthar Cassim The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday reiterated that it remains a steadfast partner and committed to helping Sri Lanka t ..

World hails Trump-Tehran ceasefire, but some attacks continue

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:28

The US and Iran have announced a suspension of all attacks for two weeks, and Tehran has agreed to allow safe transit of vessels through the Strait of ..

Hormuz blocked again after Israel strikes Lebanon

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:27

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was halted yesterday amid Israeli strikes on Lebanon, according to Iran’s Fars News Agency, raising ..

Trump signals possible easing of Iran sanctions

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:26

The US has indicated it may consider easing sanctions on Iran following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, with President Donald Trump saying W ..

RMV delays worsen, system issues slow vehicle registrations

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:26

By Charumini de Silva Motorists and vehicle importers are facing mounting delays in vehicle registrations amid operational disruptions at the Departm ..

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New 1990 Suwa Seriya head office opened in Colombo

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 11:24

The new head office of the “1990 Suwa Seriya” ambulance service was officially opened recently under the patronage of Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. ..

Minister, IMF discuss industrial growth and SME support

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 10:38

Sri Lanka suspends tea-for-oil deal with Iran

Monday, 6 April 2026 12:18

Man arrested at BIA with Rs. 255.5 million worth of Kush cannabis

Saturday, 4 April 2026 12:59

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka on official visit

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 22:41

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Friday, 3 April 2026 00:00

HNB Luxury Living – Negombo Edition 2026: Bringing prestige living closer to you

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:00

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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Cabinet clears Rs. 563 m GovTech marketplace for digital procurement

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:06

Huawei IP Summit 2026 highlights AI-driven enterprise datacom networks amid Sri Lanka’s 5G evolution and Pre-Wi-Fi 8 advancements

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:05

Samsung Sri Lanka celebrates Samsung Electronics’ 20-year global leadership as World’s No.1 TV brand

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:03

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‘88 Acres’ exhibition by MMCA Sri Lanka joins Thailand Biennale

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:33

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) has announced that their exhibition ‘88 Acres: Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Min ..

“A Concert Beyond Vision” an evening not to be missed

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:32

Ambuluwawa Religious and Biodiversity Complex marks 30 years

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:31

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Future-proofing Sri Lanka’s banking sector: Building resilience against shocks

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:24

I was numbed when I learned of a fraud at a listed commercial bank, reportedly amounting to around Rs. 13.2 billion. Having served on bank Boards sinc ..

Cracks in the citadel: NDB fraud and banking sector’s crisis of confidence

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:22

Notifiable data breaches: How banks, regulators and Central Bank all forgot to catch the ball

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:20

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No-confidence motion against Kumara Jayakody and NPP’s double standards

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:00

Today is an eventful day for the National People’s Power (NPP) administration, as it faces the first No-Confidence Motion (NCM) against a Cabinet Mi ..

World heaves sigh of relief

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:00

Going nuclear

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 03:24

Sovereign betrayal

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 00:00

Justice cannot be further delayed for Easter Sunday attacks

Monday, 6 April 2026 03:42

Electricity tariff hike, NPP promises and ill-advised moves

Friday, 3 April 2026 00:00

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Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

Global Biz Connect 2026, cross-industry networking platform, recently brought together business executives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora representative ..

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

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

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

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

Business News

Hayleys completes 800kW solar project for LSEG Sri Lanka

41st Colombo Shopping Festival opens at BMICH

CDC appoints Tilaka Kumara Wakista Acting CEO

Vidullanka acquires 100% stake in Bhoruka Power Lanka

Court of Appeal rejects motion filed by petitioner in Pentara condominium case

LAUGFS Gas releases 30,000 cylinders daily to meet festive demand

Vogue Jewellers achieves double recognition at BMPC Awards 2026

Uber Eats continues expansion, now in Nuwara Eliya

Malaysian Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry explores investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka-Russia Business Council Members’ Night 2026

US pushes for deeper two-way trade and investment flows with Sri Lanka

Dialog Launches ‘GanuDenu QR’, Making Cashless Transfers Free for All with eZ Cash and Dialog Finance

Ritzbury honoured with Sri Lanka’s highest National Quality Award

Niveyn Nanayakkara joins LOLC Group plantation company Boards

Mintpay launches no-expiry corporate vouchers across 2,500 merchants

LAUGFS Gas says ensuring stable supply for festive season

Colombo facilitates renewed regional momentum on climate transparency, agrifood systems and COP31 engagement

MSI recognises top commercial PC partners at annual awards ceremony

Vauxhall DSTRCT by John Keells Properties sets new benchmark

SPAR expands to Kandy and Kurunegala with new outlets

Chevron Lanka exceeds Rs. 4 b in earnings for first time in 32-year history

Capacity-building program in India for Sri Lankan dairy cooperatives

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Future-proofing Sri Lanka’s banking sector: Building resilience against shocks

Cracks in the citadel: NDB fraud and banking sector’s crisis of confidence

Notifiable data breaches: How banks, regulators and Central Bank all forgot to catch the ball

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Schools Rugby 2026: Beyond blame, toward systemic reform

Namal’s inescapable challenges; Sajith’s unfinished tasks; Easter massacre originators

Armageddon eclipsed – Or, fly me to the moon before the madmen burn it down

When trade unions cross the line: A call to restore administrative integrity

Nuwara Eliya, a place in your imagination

Beyond recovery: Reassessing flood risk governance in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankans must honour Colombo Archbishop for his Easter Vigil speech

A recipe for capital market development and opportunity of Port City Colombo

Epstein, Bank of America, JPMorgan, and Deutsche:

MCRA Act, 2026 – Aspirations, expectations, and the road ahead

Global turbulence and Sri Lankan capital market: Navigating risks and capturing “Neutrality Premium”

Brilliant but lonely: High IQ alone will never make an effective leader

Together for health; stand with science

The Meethotamulla judgment and what it really means: community voices from 2018

When ownership isn’t ownership: How special land regimes undermine property rights

Smoke, sulphur, and squandered opportunity

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LAUGFS Gas releases 30,000 cylinders daily to meet festive demand

Vogue Jewellers achieves double recognition at BMPC Awards 2026

Uber Eats continues expansion, now in Nuwara Eliya

Malaysian Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry explores investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka-Russia Business Council Members’ Night 2026

US pushes for deeper two-way trade and investment flows with Sri Lanka

Dialog Launches ‘GanuDenu QR’, Making Cashless Transfers Free for All with eZ Cash and Dialog Finance

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