Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:00

International donors raise alarm over changes to Electricity Act

Three leading global donors have expressed concerns over some of the amendments to the Electricity Act urging the Government reconsider the move to en ..

Israel-Iran ceasefire off to rocky start, drawing Trump’s ire after fanfare

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:45

The ceasefire between Israel and Iran is already showing signs of strain – and has triggered frustration, and a televised expletive, from United Sta ..

Middle East ceasefire boosts Colombo bourse

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:38

The Colombo stock market yesterday staged a strong rebound following the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The benchmark ASPI gain ..

Tea exports and values climb in May

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:31

Sri Lanka’s tea exports in volumes and values have increased in May, resulting in a solid growth during the first five months, despite the ongoing g ..

Powering Sri Lanka’s digital future: Visa’s vision for tourism, inclusion and growth

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:00

As Sri Lanka enters a critical phase of economic recovery and growth to position itself as a destination of choice, Visa—the global payments leader ..

Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma appointed new Treasury Secretary

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:45

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. ..

Middle East tensions wipe out Rs. 117 b in value at CSE

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:42

The Colombo stock market yesterday suffered a Rs. 117 billion loss of value and the biggest intra-day dip as investors reacted negatively to the worse ..

Sri Lanka and India confirm technical parameters for power grid interconnection

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:41

The joint technical team of India and Sri Lanka last week successfully concluded a high-level meeting, confirming the technical parameters for the muc ..

Sri Lanka calls for de-escalation in Middle East conflict

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:40

Sri Lanka yesterday expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East and has called on all parties involved to take immediate an ..

FDI flows to developing economies drop to lowest level since 2005

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 02:32

Flows of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have dwindled t ..

Assetline Finance: Leading with purpose, driving inclusive growth

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:04

Assetline Finance Ltd., the flagship company under the financial services pillar of David Pieris Holdings Ltd., has delivered one of its strongest per ..

HK-based fund manager triples weight on Lankan equities

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:48

Hong Kong-based Asia Frontier Capital (AFC) has almost tripled its weightage within two years on Sri Lanka’s listed equities, a move which it said w ..

Revised rooftop solar tariff comes into force

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:45

The Government has announced a revised tariff for Rooftop Solar PY (RTSPY) schemes based on the input parameters used for determining the tariff. ..

UAE draws $ 45 b in FDI, accounts for 37% of regional inflows

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:42

Dubai: IN an integral international vote of confidence in the strength and resilience of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) economy, foreign direct inv ..

Singer Finance to raise Rs. 2 b via Rights, withdraws debenture issue

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:36

Singer Finance PLC is to raise Rs. 2 billion via a Rights Issue having abandoned the previously announced debenture issue. ..

Deputy Minister Harshana resigns as MP to take up Treasury Secretary post

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:11

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday resigned as a National List MP to take up the post of Treasury Secretary. ..

UK-based investor Hosking Partners expresses fresh bullishness on Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:40

A top investor in listed Lankan equities from the UK, Hosking Partners LLP has said its Sri Lankan holdings have more than doubled in price since the ..

Govt. moves to establish National Tourism Council soon: Deputy Minister

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:35

The Government is set to consolidate its fragmented tourism governance structure through the creation of a powerful National Tourism Council, with pol ..

Resus Energy’s Rs. 1 b Green Bond powers Sri Lanka’s clean energy transition

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:25

By Janani Kandaramage Renewable energy firm Resus Energy PLC is set to make history with the launch of Sri Lanka’s first-ever Green Bond issued by ..

Browns marks 150th year with landmark Rs. 25.9 b PBT in FY25

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:47

Marking its 150th year of operations, Brown & Company PLC Group has closed the financial year ended 31 March 2025 with a strong performance marked by ..

Niroshan Udage appointed LB Finance MD from 1 July

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:43

LB Finance PLC yesterday announced the appointment of Niroshan Udage as the new Managing Director from 1 July 2025. ..

Transparency International Sri Lanka challenges Companies (Amendment) Bill

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:42

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the Bill to amend the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007 ..

Iran fires missiles at US base in Qatar

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:41

Iran last night launched an attack on US forces at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar after Tehran said it would retaliate against the US strikes on Iranian n ..

Sarvodaya Development Finance records Rs. 1.14Bn profit

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 02:54

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF), yesterday announced a record-breaking financial performance for the fiscal year 2024/25, underscoring its com ..

IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:08

The Indian Ocean Divers Association (IODA) recently pledged its support, collaboration, and providing expertise to Sri Lanka to develop meaningful and ..

Sri Lanka fears winter booking setbacks amid Israel-Iran conflict and airspace disruption

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:51

Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe on Friday expressed concern over the impact of the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, noting ..

World Bank Group to support Sri Lanka’s clean energy transition with $ 150 m program

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:47

The World Bank Group has approved a new $ 150 million program to support Sri Lanka’s move towards clean, reliable, and affordable energy. ..

Eshana and Sarva appointed to Global Advisory Council of Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:43

At the recent meeting of the Global Advisory Council of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), held at Pewterers’ Hall in the C ..

Oil trade’s lifeline Strait of Hormuz faces blockade

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:41

Iran’s Parliament has approved blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for 20% of global oil. Final approval depends on the Supreme National Secu ..

Media organisations urge President Disanayake to strengthen RTI Commission

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:13

A host of media organisations have urged President Anura Kumara Disanayake to strengthen the Right to Information (RTI) Commission. ..

BOI tells President $ 4.6 b FDI proposals received so far in 2025

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:11

The Board of Investment (BOI) yesterday informed President Anura Kumara Disanayake that Sri Lanka has attracted $ 4.6 billion in investment proposals ..

Israel-Iran ceasefire off to rocky start, drawing Trump’s ire after fanfare

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:45

The ceasefire between Israel and Iran is already showing signs of strain – and has triggered frustration, and a televised expletive, from United Sta ..

UK-based investor Hosking Partners expresses fresh bullishness on Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:40

A top investor in listed Lankan equities from the UK, Hosking Partners LLP has said its Sri Lankan holdings have more than doubled in price since the ..

Middle East ceasefire boosts Colombo bourse

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:38

The Colombo stock market yesterday staged a strong rebound following the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The benchmark ASPI gain ..

Govt. moves to establish National Tourism Council soon: Deputy Minister

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:35

The Government is set to consolidate its fragmented tourism governance structure through the creation of a powerful National Tourism Council, with pol ..

Tea exports and values climb in May

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:31

Sri Lanka’s tea exports in volumes and values have increased in May, resulting in a solid growth during the first five months, despite the ongoing g ..

Resus Energy’s Rs. 1 b Green Bond powers Sri Lanka’s clean energy transition

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:25

By Janani Kandaramage Renewable energy firm Resus Energy PLC is set to make history with the launch of Sri Lanka’s first-ever Green Bond issued by ..

Powering Sri Lanka’s digital future: Visa’s vision for tourism, inclusion and growth

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:00

As Sri Lanka enters a critical phase of economic recovery and growth to position itself as a destination of choice, Visa—the global payments leader ..

Browns marks 150th year with landmark Rs. 25.9 b PBT in FY25

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:47

Marking its 150th year of operations, Brown & Company PLC Group has closed the financial year ended 31 March 2025 with a strong performance marked by ..

Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma appointed new Treasury Secretary

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:45

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. ..

Niroshan Udage appointed LB Finance MD from 1 July

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:43

LB Finance PLC yesterday announced the appointment of Niroshan Udage as the new Managing Director from 1 July 2025. ..

Middle East tensions wipe out Rs. 117 b in value at CSE

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:42

The Colombo stock market yesterday suffered a Rs. 117 billion loss of value and the biggest intra-day dip as investors reacted negatively to the worse ..

Transparency International Sri Lanka challenges Companies (Amendment) Bill

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:42

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the Bill to amend the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007 ..

Sri Lanka and India confirm technical parameters for power grid interconnection

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:41

The joint technical team of India and Sri Lanka last week successfully concluded a high-level meeting, confirming the technical parameters for the muc ..

Iran fires missiles at US base in Qatar

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:41

Iran last night launched an attack on US forces at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar after Tehran said it would retaliate against the US strikes on Iranian n ..

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President’s Secretary meets BoC Employee Union on banking sector issues

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 11:41

Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake met with the Bank of Ceylon Employees’ Union on June 24 at the Presidential Secretariat to ..

President praises outgoing treasury secretary Mahinda Siriwardana

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Govt approves special fixed deposit scheme for seniors

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MMCA Sri Lanka celebrates animated documentary win

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:10

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Opinion and Issues

Did we commit genocide in the Vanni?

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:24

Innocent until proven guilty is a fundamental of our judicial system, however no such standard has been applied to the events of the final stage of th ..

Regulatory reforms for securities market operations

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Ancient engineers would be ashamed: Rebuilding Sri Lanka with light

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Unsatisfactory conduct of insurance regulator

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:00

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Pragmatic partnership between Sri Lanka and IMF

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:41

Rambukwella clan and face of political rot

Monday, 23 June 2025 02:55

Tilvin Silva’s China visit and questions Opposition will not raise

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:00

Iran-Israel war: Unfavourable development for both SL and rest of world

Friday, 20 June 2025 00:00

SJB’s political debacles raise questions over future of leadership

Thursday, 19 June 2025 02:31

Special Report

IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:08

The Indian Ocean Divers Association (IODA) recently pledged its support, collaboration, and providing expertise to Sri Lanka to develop meaningful and ..

Forging unity through media: 2025 SCO Media Cooperation Forum in Xinjiang

Monday, 16 June 2025 02:35

President and experts dissect new Govt.’s maiden Budget 2025

Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:36

Business News

SLBC UAE hosts strategic networking dinner to boost Lankan rubber exports

Dinithi Athulathmudali from University of Colombo’s Department of Economics wins Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2025

Lankan food and beverages exporters at THAIFEX Anuga Asia 2025

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MTU and DIMO geared to transform marine and general engineering sectors in Sri Lanka and Maldives

Powering Sri Lanka’s digital future: Visa’s vision for tourism, inclusion and growth

EDB partners SDCSL to strengthen SME exporters’ commitment to sustainability and transparency

Sri Lanka: You will come back for more

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EY Sri Lanka welcomes Umar Mansoor to partnership

SITREK Courier celebrates major milestone with 50th branch opening in Panadura

Grip Delmege partners Warisandor to introduce premium fireproof doors in Sri Lanka

WIF joins UNFPA’s Global Equity 2030 Alliance

SLID launches third intake of “Women in Leadership” program

Diamond International unveils national crackdown on counterfeit goods

Tokyo Cement boosts capacity with high-tech 1 m ton plant in Trincomalee

SLASSCOM launches Global Industry Ambassador Program

‘Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery: Debt and Governance’ conference recaps successes and challenges

Prime Group and FSLGA seal public-private synergy to elevate Local Government capacity nationwide

Sustainability in sharper focus: Recognising reporting excellence in Sri Lankan Capital Markets domain

Dijital Team opens authorised Pearson VUE Test Centre in Sri Lanka

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Colombo Central Bus Stand to be upgraded under ‘Clean Sri Lanka’

House Committee of Parliament revises food prices at request of Parliamentary staff

Foreign Ministry coordinates evacuation efforts amid Middle East tensions

Parliament Committee eyes structural reforms to cut electricity generation costs

CoPF approves stamp duty hike, lifting key import bans

Pope Leo tells world not to forget suffering in Gaza

‘Sathosa’ case against Johnston Fernando adjourned till 30 July

COPA exposes large-scale corruption in North Central Provincial road projects, school auditorium

UN Chief ‘gravely alarmed’ by US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites

International Atomic Energy Agency to hold emergency Board meeting today post-US strikes

Sri Lanka’s digital ambitions clash with stalled human development

World Bank Group brings together public and private sectors to expand childcare access; Boost women’s employment

Presidential Committee formed to tackle crop damage from wild animals

Cheap alms bowls imports hit Sri Lanka makers, monks

Shanakiyan blasts NPP for not having consistent principles or policies

Bribery Commission urges public officials to uphold integrity and conscience in service

One of Keheliya’s daughters remanded after failing to meet bail conditions

New President of Court of Appeal and two Appeal Court Judges sworn in

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Did we commit genocide in the Vanni?

Regulatory reforms for securities market operations

Rethinking EVs: A solution, not burden, for Sri Lanka’s grid

League intensifies as SPC conducts Science experiments

Ancient engineers would be ashamed: Rebuilding Sri Lanka with light

Rooted in resilience: Why Regenerative Agriculture is the future of Sri Lankan tea

Sri Lanka 2025–2030: Private sector opportunities in changing global economy

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