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When the war drops a bomb in our backyard

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:22

Peter’s and Zahira exit with heads held up

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:20

What the Diego Garcia strike means for Sri Lanka and the wider region

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:20

Why Good HR sits at the very heart of business success

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:16

Purposeful leadership: A new series for a changing world

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:14

IRCSL and industry stakeholders unveil “Vision 2035” national insurance roadmap post-Ditwah

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:12

Redefining “Reserves” under Inland Revenue Act: Policy evolution or moving goalposts?

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 03:06

The evolution of Withholding Taxes – a status quo

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 03:01

“When America sneezes, Sri Lanka catches a cold!”

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:03

Powering stability: UK support for Sri Lanka’s electric bus transition

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 01:52

E-entrepreneurship and E-business: Driving sustainability in digital economy

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 01:48

Unlocking women’s economic potential: From intent to infrastructure

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 01:43

The truth about personal branding

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 01:00

From global turbulence to strategic opportunity: Sri Lanka on the brink of a golden era?

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 00:22

Fall of Warnomics: SL economy yet to feel heat of ME war, its choices

Monday, 23 March 2026 02:49

Trembling of tranquility in turbulent times: Woes of a weary war

Monday, 23 March 2026 02:43

Procedural overreach in Inland Revenue 2026 Bill

Monday, 23 March 2026 02:33

Why illegal cyber operations demand a national response

Monday, 23 March 2026 02:29

Lessons in leadership from Elliott Richardson

Monday, 23 March 2026 02:17

Neutrality is not a strategy

Monday, 23 March 2026 02:11

‘Fix pricing issues, prioritise key crops amid growing food security risks’

University of Peradeniya Senior Prof. Buddhi Marambe called for a fundamental shift in how Sri Lanka calculates and manages agricultural costs, warnin ..

ADB ups 2026 financial disbursement to $ 480 m; $ 200 m slotted for immediate release

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:30

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to increase the allocation approved for Sri Lanka for this year from $ 380 million to $ 480 million and to ..

Janashakthi to chart new growth wave via Rs. 5 b IPO

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:26

Integrated financial services conglomerate Janashakthi Ltd., (JXG) yesterday unveiled its next growth wave to be powered by the Rs. 5 billion Initial ..

President meets Agriculture Ministry and CEOs to secure fertiliser supplies ahead Yala season

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:25

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Agriculture Ministry and private sector fertiliser suppliers to jointly formulate a program to m ..

Cabinet expands concessional loan scheme to boost young entrepreneurs

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:24

In line with the Government’s policy commitment to create 50,000 new entrepreneurs within five years, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved fu ..

CSE posts highest single-day points gain, recovers Rs. 244 b value

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:22

The Colombo stock market reported a sharp rebound yesterday posting the highest ever single-day points increase and recovering Rs. 244 billion in valu ..

Trump calls Modi, discuss Strait of Hormuz and de-escalation

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:20

US Ambassador to India Sergi Gor said President Donald Trump had held a discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday on the escalatin ..

Bunker fuel is a sale, not an export: Supreme Court draws a line in the harbour

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:02

By a Special Legal Correspondent In a landmark split decision, Justice Nawaz of the Supreme Court has recently ruled that the supply of bunker fuel t ..

ADB President begins three-day Sri Lanka visit with focus on recovery and resilience

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:32

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening economic cooperat ..

Food importers warn 10-20% price rise ahead of festive season, assure no shortages

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:29

Essential food importers have sought to calm fears of shortages ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, while cautioning that consumers should expect ..

Janashakthi’s Rs. 5 b IPO gets CSE nod

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:28

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has granted in-principle approval for Janashakthi Ltd., (JXG) to proceed with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of 500 ..

WindForce secures 13th grid-scale Rs. 1.7 b BESS project

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:10

WindForce PLC has secured its 13th grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, with the award of a 10 MW/40 MWh facility in Panadura unde ..

Fuel prices rise across CPC, Sinopec and LIOC

Monday, 23 March 2026 04:17

Fuel prices were increased across suppliers following the latest revision by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), which came into effect from midni ..

Primary surplus surges 170% as Budget deficit narrows sharply in 2025: CBSL

Monday, 23 March 2026 04:14

Sri Lanka’s fiscal position strengthened in 2025, with a sharp rise in the primary surplus and a significant narrowing of the overall budget deficit ..

Shehara De Silva selected for EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women

Monday, 23 March 2026 04:03

McLarens Group of Companies Managing Director Shehara De Silva has been named to the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurial Winning Women (EWW) Class of 2026 an ..

ADB rolls out package to help Asia and Pacific mitigate Mideast conflict impacts

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:27

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday announced a financial support package to help its developing member countries (DMCs) mitigate the economic ..

Govt. assures adequate LPG supplies amid scheduled shipments

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:26

The Government yesterday assured that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies will remain sufficient in the coming months, citing confirmed shipment sc ..

Cabinet approves fee-free QR payment program to boost digital economy

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:24

In a bid to boost digital economy, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved implementing a program promoting QR code-based digital payments without ..

Oil back above $ 100 on conflicting claims on US-Iran talks

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:23

The price of Brent crude oil rose back above $ 100 a barrel yesterday, after plunging on Monday, as conflicting accounts of potential talks between US ..

Cabinet clears expert committee to drive energy sector development

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:21

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved formalising a special expert committee to drive the energy sector development, recognising it as a priorit ..

Geopolitical conflict and national energy security: Role of AI in fuel and LPG crisis management

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:06

The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel represents a “global energy stress test” with profound implications for inte ..

Tax expert challenges key clauses of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill before SC

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:33

A significant constitutional challenge has been filed before the Supreme Court (SC) against provisions of the proposed Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill ..

President urges countrywide push to curb peak-hour energy use amid global supply strain

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:31

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday directed officials to intensify public awareness campaigns on prudent electricity use during peak hours, ..

Iran will offer fuel and essential supplies to Sri Lanka if requested, says Ambassador

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:29

Iran has expressed readiness to supply oil and other essential goods to Sri Lanka if requested, reaffirming its longstanding ties with the country, Ir ..

Oil falls below $ 100 as Trump postpones military strikes on Iranian power plants for five days

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:25

US President Donald Trump yesterday said that he has ordered the US military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants ‌and energy infrastruc ..

Fossil fuel obsession, flawed advice have pushed energy security to the brink – Dr. Vidhura Ralapanawe

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 00:05

Sri Lanka’s energy sector is facing mounting pressure amid rising global fuel prices, a prolonged dry spell, and growing uncertainty in internationa ..

Debt path at risk due to Mideast war impact as reserves target jumps to $ 13.4 b by 2027: Rafi

Monday, 23 March 2026 04:15

Economist Talal Rafi has said the Middle East crisis could complicate Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability path, as the country faces a sharp increase in ..

People’s Bank achieves milestone with Sri Lanka’s largest Rs. 25 b debenture issue

Monday, 23 March 2026 04:12

People’s Bank has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of Sri Lanka’s largest debenture issue, mobilising Rs. 25 billion ..

Govt. losing Rs. 20 b monthly on fuel subsidy: Cabinet Spokesman

Monday, 23 March 2026 04:02

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Government is absorbing Rs. 20 billion a month to cushion the impact of sharpl ..

ADB ups 2026 financial disbursement to $ 480 m; $ 200 m slotted for immediate release

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:30

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to increase the allocation approved for Sri Lanka for this year from $ 380 million to $ 480 million and to ..

ADB rolls out package to help Asia and Pacific mitigate Mideast conflict impacts

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:27

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday announced a financial support package to help its developing member countries (DMCs) mitigate the economic ..

Janashakthi to chart new growth wave via Rs. 5 b IPO

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:26

Integrated financial services conglomerate Janashakthi Ltd., (JXG) yesterday unveiled its next growth wave to be powered by the Rs. 5 billion Initial ..

Govt. assures adequate LPG supplies amid scheduled shipments

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:26

The Government yesterday assured that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies will remain sufficient in the coming months, citing confirmed shipment sc ..

President meets Agriculture Ministry and CEOs to secure fertiliser supplies ahead Yala season

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:25

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Agriculture Ministry and private sector fertiliser suppliers to jointly formulate a program to m ..

Cabinet approves fee-free QR payment program to boost digital economy

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:24

In a bid to boost digital economy, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved implementing a program promoting QR code-based digital payments without ..

Cabinet expands concessional loan scheme to boost young entrepreneurs

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:24

In line with the Government’s policy commitment to create 50,000 new entrepreneurs within five years, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved fu ..

Oil back above $ 100 on conflicting claims on US-Iran talks

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:23

The price of Brent crude oil rose back above $ 100 a barrel yesterday, after plunging on Monday, as conflicting accounts of potential talks between US ..

CSE posts highest single-day points gain, recovers Rs. 244 b value

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:22

The Colombo stock market reported a sharp rebound yesterday posting the highest ever single-day points increase and recovering Rs. 244 billion in valu ..

Cabinet clears expert committee to drive energy sector development

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:21

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved formalising a special expert committee to drive the energy sector development, recognising it as a priorit ..

Trump calls Modi, discuss Strait of Hormuz and de-escalation

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:20

US Ambassador to India Sergi Gor said President Donald Trump had held a discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday on the escalatin ..

Geopolitical conflict and national energy security: Role of AI in fuel and LPG crisis management

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:06

The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel represents a “global energy stress test” with profound implications for inte ..

Bunker fuel is a sale, not an export: Supreme Court draws a line in the harbour

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:02

By a Special Legal Correspondent In a landmark split decision, Justice Nawaz of the Supreme Court has recently ruled that the supply of bunker fuel t ..

Tax expert challenges key clauses of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill before SC

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:33

A significant constitutional challenge has been filed before the Supreme Court (SC) against provisions of the proposed Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill ..

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Rs. 520 m SLITA facility opens to boost Sri Lanka’s garment skills sector

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 10:27

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ADB President arrives in Sri Lanka for key economic and damage assessment visit

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 09:37

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Monday, 23 March 2026 12:22

Navy seizes large cocaine and heroin hauls in separate operations

Friday, 20 March 2026 11:21

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Friday, 20 March 2026 00:00

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Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:06

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Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:02

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Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:10

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When the war drops a bomb in our backyard

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:22

It is tempting – and dangerously so at that – to think that wars fought in distant deserts over faraway skies will remain there forever. That the ..

What the Diego Garcia strike means for Sri Lanka and the wider region

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:20

Geopolitical conflict and national energy security: Role of AI in fuel and LPG crisis management

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:06

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Market direction of Ceylon Tea amidst Middle East conflict

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:00

Ceylon Tea represents one of the main pillars of the vibrant trading relationship between Sri Lanka and the Middle East for decades. The consumers in ..

Getting the Airbus case right

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 00:20

When restraint is wisdom

Monday, 23 March 2026 02:10

Environmental cost of wars

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

Heading for hard times

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:00

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Thursday, 19 March 2026 03:11

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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

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SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub supports women entrepreneurs to explore export opportunities

Commercial High Court issues interim injunctions against several Blue Ocean Group firms

Asia Capital settles Rs. 790.75 m liability via River House share transfer

Sarrah Sammoon appointed IMC Field Officer for Sri Lanka

Ceylon Chamber marks 187 years of supporting business and country

Dialog unveils Dialog Play Mini with Netflix and Apple TV

CA Sri Lanka launches Faculty of Business Law and Regulatory Compliance to build legally proficient Chartered Accountants

Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu appointed Director General of Data Protection Authority

Cenmetrix achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification

Prym Intimates expands global footprint with new manufacturing facility in Vietnam

Lee Hedges to acquire full stake in Lanka Realty Developments for Rs. 3.16 b

Sri Lanka, Australia to strengthen longstanding bilateral ties

LAUGFS Gas announces new Board appointments

Rs. 520 m textile training complex opens in Ratmalana

Postponement of Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026

Sri Lanka establishes first dedicated Fire Safety Engineering Centre at University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Uber and PickMe urge Govt. to allocate higher fuel quotas

Strategic imperatives for Sri Lanka amid Gulf conflict

NTB partners NCE to strengthen support for Sri Lankan exporters

New Anthoney’s Farms marks third year at Healthy Living Expo

CDB champions women entrepreneurs through CAN Market partnership

Capacity-building program for 25 officials from CBSL at Reserve Bank Staff College, Chennai

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When the war drops a bomb in our backyard

Peter’s and Zahira exit with heads held up

What the Diego Garcia strike means for Sri Lanka and the wider region

Why Good HR sits at the very heart of business success

Purposeful leadership: A new series for a changing world

IRCSL and industry stakeholders unveil “Vision 2035” national insurance roadmap post-Ditwah

Redefining “Reserves” under Inland Revenue Act: Policy evolution or moving goalposts?

The evolution of Withholding Taxes – a status quo

“When America sneezes, Sri Lanka catches a cold!”

Powering stability: UK support for Sri Lanka’s electric bus transition

E-entrepreneurship and E-business: Driving sustainability in digital economy

Unlocking women’s economic potential: From intent to infrastructure

The truth about personal branding

From global turbulence to strategic opportunity: Sri Lanka on the brink of a golden era?

Fall of Warnomics: SL economy yet to feel heat of ME war, its choices

Trembling of tranquility in turbulent times: Woes of a weary war

Procedural overreach in Inland Revenue 2026 Bill

Why illegal cyber operations demand a national response

Lessons in leadership from Elliott Richardson

Neutrality is not a strategy

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Asia Capital settles Rs. 790.75 m liability via River House share transfer

Sarrah Sammoon appointed IMC Field Officer for Sri Lanka

Ceylon Chamber marks 187 years of supporting business and country

Dialog unveils Dialog Play Mini with Netflix and Apple TV

CA Sri Lanka launches Faculty of Business Law and Regulatory Compliance to build legally proficient Chartered Accountants

Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu appointed Director General of Data Protection Authority

Cenmetrix achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification

Prym Intimates expands global footprint with new manufacturing facility in Vietnam

Lee Hedges to acquire full stake in Lanka Realty Developments for Rs. 3.16 b

Sri Lanka, Australia to strengthen longstanding bilateral ties

LAUGFS Gas announces new Board appointments

Rs. 520 m textile training complex opens in Ratmalana

Postponement of Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026

Sri Lanka establishes first dedicated Fire Safety Engineering Centre at University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Uber and PickMe urge Govt. to allocate higher fuel quotas

Strategic imperatives for Sri Lanka amid Gulf conflict

NTB partners NCE to strengthen support for Sri Lankan exporters

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CDB champions women entrepreneurs through CAN Market partnership

Capacity-building program for 25 officials from CBSL at Reserve Bank Staff College, Chennai

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