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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

Guardians of financial integrity: The untold misery of audit trainees

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 02:50

Trinity stuns the nation with World Class Rugby

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 02:18

Purposeful self-leadership: Leading yourself in a world under pressure

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 06:59

From crisis to construction

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 00:40

Fixing Sri Lanka’s innovation problem: Start with the right problems

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 00:00

Audit flags coal procurement breakdown, systemic failures

Sri Lanka’s National Audit Department has found that failures in procurement governance, supplier selection, and quality controls in coal purchases ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

Quiet strength: Could this be Sri Lanka’s hidden leadership advantage?

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 07:05

Sri Lanka is once again at a turning point. The headlines speak of debt restructuring, foreign investment and productivity, but beneath the macroecono ..

CBSL to push bank consolidation if industry moves too slow

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 01:59

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has signalled a clear push towards consolidation in Sri Lanka’s banking sector, with Governor Dr. Nandalal Weer ..

Cabinet green lights Rs. 626 m digital public sector communication platform

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 01:54

In a major step towards public sector digitalisation, the Cabinet of Ministers last week green lighted a Rs. 626 million project to establish a unifie ..

VAT on digital services delayed again

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 01:51

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has postponed the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) on digital services supplied through electronic platform ..

Oil see-saws and tops $ 110

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 01:50

Global oil prices traded volatile yesterday, briefly surging above $ 110 per barrel after US President Donald Trump threatened to target critical infr ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

Govt. scraps public sector four-day week

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 02:01

The Government has cancelled the weekly Wednesday holiday granted to public sector offices, with effect from tomorrow (8), citing the need to ensure c ..

President urges QR shift to formalise economy, improve subsidy targeting

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 01:56

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday launched a national drive to accelerate QR-based payments, positioning digital transactions as a cornerst ..

President chairs meeting with heads of banks and financial institutions

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 01:52

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday held a meeting with the heads of banks and financial institutions following the launch of the National QR ..

Govt. fast-tracks BESS push to manage renewables surge

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 01:51

The Government has accelerated plans to deploy large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), as it moves to address growing imbalances in the pow ..

National poverty line eases in Feb.

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 01:43

Sri Lanka’s national poverty line increased to Rs. 16,730 per person per month in January, up from Rs. 16,334 a year earlier, before easing to Rs. 1 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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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. ..

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Tuesday, 7 April 2026 10:38

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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

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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

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Ambuluwawa Religious and Biodiversity Complex marks 30 years

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Opinion and Issues

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

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:40

Speaking in Vavuniya on the 55th Anniversary of the April 1971 Uprising, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva expressed a sentiment with the most ominou ..

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

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World heaves sigh of relief

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:00

The whole world collectively heaved a sigh of relief on Tuesday when it was announced that the United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasef ..

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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Thursday, 2 April 2026 02:06

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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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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

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

Niveyn Nanayakkara joins LOLC Group plantation company Boards

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

Colombo Dockyard lays keel of cable laying and repair vessel for Orange Marine

Liberty Lands acquires full ownership of Scope Cinemas in strategic consolidation

Sri Lanka–Benelux Business Council meets Dutch Ambassador

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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

Guardians of financial integrity: The untold misery of audit trainees

Trinity stuns the nation with World Class Rugby

Purposeful self-leadership: Leading yourself in a world under pressure

From crisis to construction

Fixing Sri Lanka’s innovation problem: Start with the right problems

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

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Sigh of relief for taxpayers

Pallewatte rebuts MSME lending spread concerns of Chathuranga

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Trinity stuns the nation with World Class Rugby

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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

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

Niveyn Nanayakkara joins LOLC Group plantation company Boards

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

Colombo Dockyard lays keel of cable laying and repair vessel for Orange Marine

Liberty Lands acquires full ownership of Scope Cinemas in strategic consolidation

Sri Lanka–Benelux Business Council meets Dutch Ambassador

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