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Rusiripala Tennekoon travails long journey across time but not without facing life’s trials

Monday, 27 October 2025 00:45

Cybersecurity is not an IT problem – it’s a boardroom responsibility

Monday, 27 October 2025 00:05

IMF, Arugam Bay and US warning

Monday, 27 October 2025 00:00

When guardians of the law collide: Call for restraint and respect

Saturday, 25 October 2025 00:39

The close of that strangest of ages: is the era and ethos of strongman governments gone for good? (4/4)

Saturday, 25 October 2025 00:10

Budget 2026: Interest or investment?

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:26

Betrayal of trust

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:22

Can AI help Sri Lanka leapfrog in digitisation drive?

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:20

Electoral reactivation of provincial councils is an urgent systemic imperative

Thursday, 23 October 2025 00:21

Resistance matrix: How a narrative was forged to remake the Middle East

Thursday, 23 October 2025 00:12

Unspoken rift: When founders and siblings collide in family businesses

Thursday, 23 October 2025 00:01

Benchmarking National Budget 2026 and making theatrics of cheerleaders superfluous

Thursday, 23 October 2025 00:01

Fixing the tax code: Fairness in, distortions out

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:22

When brands take a stand: High-stakes game of activism marketing

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:20

Can Sri Lanka enhance Government quality through strengthening rule by law?

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:20

US Dollar’s collapse, rise of Bitcoin and the run of gold

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:55

A storm in a teacup

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:48

Mass registration of individuals for income tax: Misguided approach

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:29

From rally to reality: Gold, the Gold business, and future of Yellow Metal

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 03:25

Batting maestro Aravinda celebrates 60

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:17

Govt. plans to raise $ 11.2 b via Sovereign Green and Blue Bonds by 2030

Sri Lanka plans to raise $ 11.26 billion through Sovereign Green and Blue Bonds by 2030 to finance renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, and ot ..

UNDP urges Govt. to unlock private finance, align institutions to meet climate goals

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:30

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sri Lanka Resident Representative Azusa Kubota has urged the Government to move swiftly to turn its climat ..

Foreign holdings in Govt. securities hits Rs. 131 b, highest since 2023

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:26

Foreign investment in Government securities has risen to its highest level in nearly two years, with overseas investors continuing to increase their e ..

Swiss carrier Edelweiss begins flights to Colombo today

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:24

Edelweiss, the leisure airline of Swiss International Air Lines and a member of the Lufthansa Group, will launch direct flights between Zurich and Col ..

Sri Lanka, Australia sign $ 39 m debt restructuring deal

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:20

Sri Lanka and Australia have signed bilateral agreements to restructure around $ 39 million in outstanding debt, marking another milestone in Sri Lank ..

Independent adviser recommends rejection of Ambeon’s mandatory offer for Myland Developments

Monday, 27 October 2025 03:49

HNB Investment Bank (HNBIB), acting as the independent adviser, has recommended that shareholders of Myland Developments PLC (MDL) not accept the mand ..

‘Agentic AI’ is the next revolution declares global giant Salesforce Chief

Monday, 27 October 2025 03:43

Salesforce Chairman and CEO Marc Benioff recently declared that “Agentic AI” is the next revolution, where humans and Artificial Intelligence (AI) ..

Breakthrough in expeditious release of several vehicles imported on cross border LCs

Saturday, 25 October 2025 01:34

Sri Lanka Customs and other authorities are to expedite release of several vehicles imported on cross border LCs on undertakings and guarantees given ..

CSE ends week in red from ‘heightened’ profit taking

Saturday, 25 October 2025 01:33

The Colombo stock market gave in to profit-taking pressure yesterday to close the week in red, after holding its ground in the previous two sessions. ..

IMF urges Asia to cut non-tariff barriers to cushion US tariff shocks

Saturday, 25 October 2025 01:32

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Asian economies to reduce non-tariff barriers and strengthen regional trade integration to shield ..

Harsha urges swift action on e-visa audit findings

Saturday, 25 October 2025 01:30

SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday told Parliament that Members of Parliament have received the special audit report on Sri Lanka’s controversial ..

Govt. targets private investment to drive climate finance strategy

Saturday, 25 October 2025 01:28

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday said Sri Lanka will move to mobilise private and international capital to implement its new Na ..

1.7-3.5% tax on richest 0.5% can fund 50% of education Budget

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:32

Sri Lanka could raise about $ 450 million annually by imposing a 1.7 to 3.5% wealth tax on the richest 0.5% of its population, according to a new anal ..

Vehicle imports to reach $ 1.5 b this year – CBSL Governor

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:28

The value of motor vehicle imports is expected to reach $ 1.5 billion this year, up from the earlier projection of $ 1.2 billion, Central Bank Governo ..

Dialog trials 5G across 15 districts

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:24

Dialog Axiata PLC said yesterday it has expanded its 5G trial network across 15 districts nationwide, reaffirming its leadership in next-generation co ..

Surge in flights, passengers expected ahead of peak season

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:20

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. (AASL) said that passenger volumes and flight operations are expected to increase significantly during ..

ADB approves $ 100 m to diversify Sri Lanka tourism sector

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:28

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday said it has approved a $ 100 million financing package to support Sri Lanka’s tourism sector with strateg ..

Senthilverl Holdings buys 25.5% of Serendib Land for Rs. 152.5 m

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:25

Senthilverl Holdings has acquired a majority 25.48% stake in Serendib Land PLC by purchasing 101,643 shares from Finco Holdings Ltd. at Rs. 1,500 per ..

World Bank urges improving data system for Aswesuma program

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:22

The Parliament Secretariat said yesterday that World Bank representatives have emphasised the importance of maintaining an accurate and up-to-date dat ..

Lankan digital economy estimated at Rs. 1.3 t

Monday, 27 October 2025 03:49

Sri Lanka’s digital economy is estimated at Rs. 1,342 billion, accounting for 4.5% of GDP, according to the Institute of Policy Studies’ (IPS) Ann ..

UK-based Capital Metals issues new shares as Lankan mineral sands project advances

Monday, 27 October 2025 03:47

UK-listed Capital Metals PLC recently issued 638,029 ordinary shares to its financial adviser Hannam & Partners as payment for commission and advisory ..

Foreign job departures down 5% 1H 2025

Monday, 27 October 2025 03:40

The number of Sri Lankans leaving for overseas employment dropped by 5% in the first six months of 2025 to 143,037 workers, as improving economic cond ..

CoPF approves 2026 Appropriation Bill

Saturday, 25 October 2025 01:34

Parliament Secretariat yesterday said that the Committee on Public Finance has granted its approval for the Appropriation Bill for the year 2026. ..

SriLankan Airlines clarifies financial performance

Saturday, 25 October 2025 01:32

SriLankan Airlines yesterday issued the following statement clarifying its financial performance for 2024/2025: “SriLankan Airlines wishes to clari ..

JKCG says no BYD Tang model and Yuan Pro model sold in SL

Saturday, 25 October 2025 01:31

In response to recent recall of BYD Tang vehicles and Yuan Pro, John Keells CG Auto Ltd., in a statement said yesterday that neither of the models hav ..

New national strategy to plug Rs. 50 b annual climate-related losses, drive net zero transition

Saturday, 25 October 2025 01:29

UK backs Sri Lanka’s push to tap global climate finance

Saturday, 25 October 2025 01:28

British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick yesterday said Sri Lanka’s new National Climate Finance Strategy 2025–2030 will help the cou ..

CBSL Governor hails rare fiscal discipline; Govt. to beat targets for first time

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:30

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday gave a strong signal about the Government’s improving fiscal performance with key indicator ..

Bairaha Farms declares Rs. 5 interim dividend, proposes 1-for-5 share split

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:26

Bairaha Farms PLC said its Board of Directors has approved the payment of an interim dividend of Rs. 5 per share for the financial year ending 31 Marc ..

Govt. to deploy AI-based threat detection for State cloud services

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:22

The Government has decided to implement an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered threat detection system to strengthen the security of State cloud serv ..

The tea that spilled over: How a message of empathy became a target of political manipulation

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:06

By a Special Correspondent It began as a tender message about love, parenting, and understanding. A series of three short films — each rooted in S ..

UNDP urges Govt. to unlock private finance, align institutions to meet climate goals

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:30

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sri Lanka Resident Representative Azusa Kubota has urged the Government to move swiftly to turn its climat ..

ADB approves $ 100 m to diversify Sri Lanka tourism sector

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:28

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday said it has approved a $ 100 million financing package to support Sri Lanka’s tourism sector with strateg ..

Foreign holdings in Govt. securities hits Rs. 131 b, highest since 2023

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:26

Foreign investment in Government securities has risen to its highest level in nearly two years, with overseas investors continuing to increase their e ..

Senthilverl Holdings buys 25.5% of Serendib Land for Rs. 152.5 m

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:25

Senthilverl Holdings has acquired a majority 25.48% stake in Serendib Land PLC by purchasing 101,643 shares from Finco Holdings Ltd. at Rs. 1,500 per ..

Swiss carrier Edelweiss begins flights to Colombo today

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:24

Edelweiss, the leisure airline of Swiss International Air Lines and a member of the Lufthansa Group, will launch direct flights between Zurich and Col ..

World Bank urges improving data system for Aswesuma program

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:22

The Parliament Secretariat said yesterday that World Bank representatives have emphasised the importance of maintaining an accurate and up-to-date dat ..

Sri Lanka, Australia sign $ 39 m debt restructuring deal

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:20

Sri Lanka and Australia have signed bilateral agreements to restructure around $ 39 million in outstanding debt, marking another milestone in Sri Lank ..

Lankan digital economy estimated at Rs. 1.3 t

Monday, 27 October 2025 03:49

Sri Lanka’s digital economy is estimated at Rs. 1,342 billion, accounting for 4.5% of GDP, according to the Institute of Policy Studies’ (IPS) Ann ..

Independent adviser recommends rejection of Ambeon’s mandatory offer for Myland Developments

Monday, 27 October 2025 03:49

HNB Investment Bank (HNBIB), acting as the independent adviser, has recommended that shareholders of Myland Developments PLC (MDL) not accept the mand ..

UK-based Capital Metals issues new shares as Lankan mineral sands project advances

Monday, 27 October 2025 03:47

UK-listed Capital Metals PLC recently issued 638,029 ordinary shares to its financial adviser Hannam & Partners as payment for commission and advisory ..

‘Agentic AI’ is the next revolution declares global giant Salesforce Chief

Monday, 27 October 2025 03:43

Salesforce Chairman and CEO Marc Benioff recently declared that “Agentic AI” is the next revolution, where humans and Artificial Intelligence (AI) ..

Foreign job departures down 5% 1H 2025

Monday, 27 October 2025 03:40

The number of Sri Lankans leaving for overseas employment dropped by 5% in the first six months of 2025 to 143,037 workers, as improving economic cond ..

Breakthrough in expeditious release of several vehicles imported on cross border LCs

Saturday, 25 October 2025 01:34

Sri Lanka Customs and other authorities are to expedite release of several vehicles imported on cross border LCs on undertakings and guarantees given ..

CoPF approves 2026 Appropriation Bill

Saturday, 25 October 2025 01:34

Parliament Secretariat yesterday said that the Committee on Public Finance has granted its approval for the Appropriation Bill for the year 2026. ..

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National Awards for Excellence in Agricultural Research held at BMICH

Sunday, 26 October 2025 11:23

The National Awards for Excellence in Agricultural Research for 2023 and 2025 were held on Thursday (23) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Co ..

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Sunday, 26 October 2025 05:38

Presidential Environment Awards 2025 honours 132 winners

Sunday, 26 October 2025 05:05

National programme to develop 1000 young entrepreneurs launched

Saturday, 25 October 2025 05:17

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Wednesday, 22 October 2025 20:12

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Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:38

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Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:00

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Monday, 27 October 2025 02:24

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Monday, 27 October 2025 02:20

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Monday, 27 October 2025 02:20

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Geoffrey Bawa Trust and Royal Thai Embassy present Thai Architecture Program

Saturday, 25 October 2025 01:08

The Geoffrey Bawa Trust, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo, has announced a new joint Thai Architecture Program. ..

Courtyard by Marriott Colombo kicks off festive season with traditional cake mixing ceremony

Saturday, 25 October 2025 01:07

Horror film “The Strangers Chapter 2” now in 7 Lankan cinemas

Saturday, 25 October 2025 01:05

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Government must seize moment to deliver justice and reconciliation

Monday, 27 October 2025 01:47

Sri Lanka stands at a moment when political intent, social demand, and institutional opportunity align. The people have given the new Government a dec ..

Rusiripala Tennekoon travails long journey across time but not without facing life’s trials

Monday, 27 October 2025 00:45

Cybersecurity is not an IT problem – it’s a boardroom responsibility

Monday, 27 October 2025 00:05

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Stay the course on Mannar wind power project

Monday, 27 October 2025 01:46

Renewable energy, particularly wind and solar, offers a pathway not only towards environmental responsibility but also towards national independence a ..

Education reforms and challenges ahead

Saturday, 25 October 2025 00:38

Changing fortunes of Ceylon Tea through GI certification

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:00

Weligama PS Chairman killing cause for serious concern

Thursday, 23 October 2025 00:11

Suwa Seriya name change – Nissanka Malla 2.0

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:00

Shameful resistance to protecting our children

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:28

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Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00

The first ever full-day Data Privacy and Protection Summit organised by the Daily FT in collaboration with CICRA Holdings Ltd., was held recently at ..

IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub

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Monday, 16 June 2025 02:35

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National initiative to empower entrepreneurs and SMEs “4i Project” debuts

RIUNIT to promote Sri Lanka’s real estate at London Investment Forum 2025

Dankotuwa Porcelain nearly triples public holding to 35%

PM calls for greater collaboration between Govt. and private sector

Overseas Realty records Rs. 6.8 b PBT for 9 months

LKI Admiral’s Morning takes up ‘Maritime Domain Awareness’

LIIN catalyses next wave of impact investment in Sri Lanka

Sampath Bank and NCE empower Sri Lanka’s exporters through renewed partnership

Past President Sanjaya Bandara represents CA Sri Lanka at AOSSG, strengthening regional influence

Arpico Mattress Achievers Night 2025 celebrates year of milestones and success

Firstdoctor pioneers digital healthcare innovation

BOC Chairman Kavinda de Zoysa appointed to Lanka Hospitals Board

Virtusa Hosts Leadership from British Insurer CFC to Unveil Global Services Hub in Sri Lanka

Dutch Trails honoured at Presidential Environment Awards 2025 for exceptional commitment to sustainability

Ashika Gunasena honoured for outstanding contribution to Women MSME Empowerment

Dr. Dulan Hettiarachchi honoured with prestigious “Pride of Nation” international award

Dairy major HANNS Global Canada appoints Rohan Ariyawansa as SL Country Head

Kusal Jayawardana appointed Chairman of Lanka Ventures and LVL Energy Fund

LTL Transformers wins APQO Global Performance Excellence Award

Panasian Power connects 5MW Ampara solar plant to national grid

E.B. Creasy announces key dates for Rs. 1. 5 b Rights Issue

Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council holds 14th AGM

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Rusiripala Tennekoon travails long journey across time but not without facing life’s trials

Cybersecurity is not an IT problem – it’s a boardroom responsibility

IMF, Arugam Bay and US warning

When guardians of the law collide: Call for restraint and respect

The close of that strangest of ages: is the era and ethos of strongman governments gone for good? (4/4)

Budget 2026: Interest or investment?

Betrayal of trust

Can AI help Sri Lanka leapfrog in digitisation drive?

Electoral reactivation of provincial councils is an urgent systemic imperative

Resistance matrix: How a narrative was forged to remake the Middle East

Unspoken rift: When founders and siblings collide in family businesses

Benchmarking National Budget 2026 and making theatrics of cheerleaders superfluous

Fixing the tax code: Fairness in, distortions out

When brands take a stand: High-stakes game of activism marketing

Can Sri Lanka enhance Government quality through strengthening rule by law?

US Dollar’s collapse, rise of Bitcoin and the run of gold

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From rally to reality: Gold, the Gold business, and future of Yellow Metal

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Dankotuwa Porcelain nearly triples public holding to 35%

PM calls for greater collaboration between Govt. and private sector

Overseas Realty records Rs. 6.8 b PBT for 9 months

LKI Admiral’s Morning takes up ‘Maritime Domain Awareness’

LIIN catalyses next wave of impact investment in Sri Lanka

Sampath Bank and NCE empower Sri Lanka’s exporters through renewed partnership

Past President Sanjaya Bandara represents CA Sri Lanka at AOSSG, strengthening regional influence

Arpico Mattress Achievers Night 2025 celebrates year of milestones and success

Firstdoctor pioneers digital healthcare innovation

BOC Chairman Kavinda de Zoysa appointed to Lanka Hospitals Board

Virtusa Hosts Leadership from British Insurer CFC to Unveil Global Services Hub in Sri Lanka

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