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US attacks Venezuela, proclaims imperial overlordship; SJB-UNP rapprochement; Devananda’s destiny

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:40

Fresh policy approach to Lasantha Wickrematunge case in an age of apathy and indifference

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka 2.0: From fragility to strategic strength

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:22

Foreign assistance and global trust: Rebuilding Sri Lanka with resilience and credibility

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:20

From shares to portfolios: How to build a resilient investment strategy

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:18

Navigating Trump’s (old) world order

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 04:39

Rebuilding after disaster: Speed versus sustainability

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 04:23

Beyond bank discretion: Why Sri Lanka needs independent mechanism to protect calamity-affected SMEs

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 04:17

Supporting a child with special needs

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 04:07

The happiness files: A book review

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 03:51

A tribute to Uncle Lakshman

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 03:25

From rules-based order to rule by power

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 02:19

2025: A year of records and launch pad for rebuilding Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 00:00

Ditwah disaster response: Legal limits and market costs of suspending debt payments

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 01:25

The case for bigger and stronger banks

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 01:07

Debt after Ditwah: Why Sri Lanka should be cautious

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:51

An open letter to Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:39

Ruana Rajapakse’s fight for Galle Face Green

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:30

Restore ecosystems in the upper watersheds of Sri Lanka – A hidden message from Cyclone Ditwah

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:24

Why good policies fail in Sri Lanka: The cost of ignoring stakeholders

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:20

Stock market suffers worst humiliation in 130-year history

Asia’s third best performer, the Colombo stock market, yesterday suffered the worst humiliation in its 130-year history with trades and orders up to ..

Rupee falls to Rs. 310 against USD for first time since Feb. 2024

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:30

The Sri Lankan rupee continued its depreciating trend against the US dollar yesterday, with the currency weakening to the Rs. 310 level against the gr ..

Sri Lanka signs € 188 m debt restructuring deal with Germany

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:22

The Finance Ministry yesterday said it has signed a bilateral agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany to restructure external debt amounting to ..

Gem Sri Lanka 2026 opens, spotlighting country’s gem trade ambitions

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:20

By Divya Thotawatte The third edition of Gem Sri Lanka, a major showcase of the country’s high-quality stones and craftsmanship, kicked off yester ..

Govt. considering pension option for EPF members

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:46

Labour Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe yesterday told Parliament that amendments to the Employees’ Provident Fund Act are being discussed at the ..

BOV Capital achieves historic exits and listing in 2025/26, strengthening start-up ecosystem

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:39

BOV Capital yesterday announced landmark exits this year from its Fund 1 and Fund 2’s Dialog Axiata Digital Innovation Fund (DADIF), including IFINI ..

SLTDA to unveil tourism revenue leakage survey end of this month

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:25

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam on Monday announced that it will launch a comprehensive tourism leakag ..

NEM Construction gets Rs. 699.56 m Mahaiyawa railway line project

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:21

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved awarding the contract for the construction of an underground concrete way below the Mahai ..

Wealth Trust Securities starts trading on CSE Diri Savi Board today

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:19

Shares of Wealth Trust Securities Ltd. (WTS), following the successful completion of its Initial Public Offering (IPO), will commence trading today on ..

Singapore Airlines begins day time flights; expands services to 10 flights per week

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:06

Singapore Airlines yesterday began the inaugural daytime flight services between Colombo and Singapore further expanding connectivity between Sri Lank ..

Hatch Fund Singapore makes first investment in Cultive8, a globally scaling agri-tech startup

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:54

Hatch Fund Singapore has announced the completion of its first investment backing Cultive8, a fast-growing agri-technology startup with Sri Lankan roo ..

Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:51

Precious metal prices and shares in defence stocks have risen after the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro increased investors’ conc ..

Digital Motor Insurance Card launch tomorrow

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:48

The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), in collaboration with the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), will officially launch ..

Registration of Ditwah-hit businesses for Rs. 200,000 relief extended to 16 Jan.

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:47

The Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry said business registration for export, manufacturing, and other enterprises affected by Cyclone ..

Ceypetco revises fuel prices from midnight

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:46

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices with effect from last night. ..

President pushes to bring informal sector into fold

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:26

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday instructed officials to encourage small and medium businesses (SMEs) to register their enterprises while ..

Sri Lanka, EU sign € 8 m grant to drive green growth in rubber sector

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:21

The Government has signed a grant agreement with the European Union (EU) to launch a new initiative under the “AgriGreen Initiative – Green Econom ..

SC Judge urges lawyers against monetising data protection disputes

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:49

Supreme Court Judge Arjuna Obeyesekere yesterday urged the legal profession against turning uncertainty around data protection into a wave of opportun ..

South Asian Technologies gets 5-year contract to supply new vehicle number plates amid registration backlog

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:43

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding the procurement contract for the printing and supply of vehicle number plates to M/s South Asian ..

Ditwah-hit export crop farmers to get relief package

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:27

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a targeted relief package to support farmers whose export-oriented crops were destroyed by recent extreme ..

US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro prompts global outcry

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:22

Members of the United Nations Security Council, including allies of the United States, have condemned Washington’s abduction of Venezuelan President ..

Govt. to implement $ 10 m WFP–KOICA project to boost Thriposha supply chain

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:21

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved implementing a $ 10 million World Food Programme (WFP)-led project aimed at improving the quality of Thrip ..

Kanoo and Prudential form strategic joint venture to elevate maritime excellence in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:17

Kanoo Shipping, one of the oldest and most trusted maritime brands in the Middle East for the last 115 years, and Prudential Shipping, a leading Sri L ..

Sri Lanka records highest-ever workers’ remittances at $ 7.8 b in 2025

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:56

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances surged to a historic high of an estimated $ 7.8 billion in 2025, marking the largest annual inflow ever recorded ..

President makes push for efficient capital spending to drive growth

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:52

Sri Lanka-US trade talks still on: Minister

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:49

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said trade negotiations between Sri Lanka and the US are still ongoing, with around 95% of discussio ..

CT Smith says 2025 record-breaking year for CSE fuelled by retail interest

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:47

Leading stockbroking firm CT Smith Securities has said that the Colombo bourse closed positively in 2025, with both benchmark indices reaching record ..

Sri Lanka expresses concern over developments in Venezuela

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:46

The Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry yesterday said the Government of Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about the recent developme ..

Rupee depreciates 5.6% against USD in 2025

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:46

Sri Lanka’s rupee weakened against the US dollar in 2025, posting an annual depreciation of 5.6%, reversing the strong gains recorded over the previ ..

Rupee falls to Rs. 310 against USD for first time since Feb. 2024

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:30

The Sri Lankan rupee continued its depreciating trend against the US dollar yesterday, with the currency weakening to the Rs. 310 level against the gr ..

President pushes to bring informal sector into fold

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:26

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday instructed officials to encourage small and medium businesses (SMEs) to register their enterprises while ..

Sri Lanka signs € 188 m debt restructuring deal with Germany

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:22

The Finance Ministry yesterday said it has signed a bilateral agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany to restructure external debt amounting to ..

Sri Lanka, EU sign € 8 m grant to drive green growth in rubber sector

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:21

The Government has signed a grant agreement with the European Union (EU) to launch a new initiative under the “AgriGreen Initiative – Green Econom ..

Gem Sri Lanka 2026 opens, spotlighting country’s gem trade ambitions

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:20

By Divya Thotawatte The third edition of Gem Sri Lanka, a major showcase of the country’s high-quality stones and craftsmanship, kicked off yester ..

SC Judge urges lawyers against monetising data protection disputes

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:49

Supreme Court Judge Arjuna Obeyesekere yesterday urged the legal profession against turning uncertainty around data protection into a wave of opportun ..

Govt. considering pension option for EPF members

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:46

Labour Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe yesterday told Parliament that amendments to the Employees’ Provident Fund Act are being discussed at the ..

South Asian Technologies gets 5-year contract to supply new vehicle number plates amid registration backlog

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:43

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding the procurement contract for the printing and supply of vehicle number plates to M/s South Asian ..

BOV Capital achieves historic exits and listing in 2025/26, strengthening start-up ecosystem

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:39

BOV Capital yesterday announced landmark exits this year from its Fund 1 and Fund 2’s Dialog Axiata Digital Innovation Fund (DADIF), including IFINI ..

Ditwah-hit export crop farmers to get relief package

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:27

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a targeted relief package to support farmers whose export-oriented crops were destroyed by recent extreme ..

SLTDA to unveil tourism revenue leakage survey end of this month

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:25

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam on Monday announced that it will launch a comprehensive tourism leakag ..

US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro prompts global outcry

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:22

Members of the United Nations Security Council, including allies of the United States, have condemned Washington’s abduction of Venezuelan President ..

NEM Construction gets Rs. 699.56 m Mahaiyawa railway line project

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:21

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved awarding the contract for the construction of an underground concrete way below the Mahai ..

Govt. to implement $ 10 m WFP–KOICA project to boost Thriposha supply chain

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:21

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved implementing a $ 10 million World Food Programme (WFP)-led project aimed at improving the quality of Thrip ..

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SPMC records highest-ever drug production in 2025

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 12:09

The Ministry of Health and Mass Media announced that the State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC) achieved its highest-ever drug product ..

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 opens in Colombo

Monday, 5 January 2026 19:41

Technology-based system launched to ensure transparent relief distribution

Monday, 5 January 2026 11:10

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year 2026

Thursday, 1 January 2026 12:48

’Made in Sri Lanka’ awards recognise local entrepreneurs and youth

Thursday, 1 January 2026 04:37

Cabinet approves additional automatic clearance gates at BIA

Thursday, 1 January 2026 03:57

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New Year celebrations light up Colombo city

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week concludes with “The Colombo Edit”

Thursday, 27 November 2025 03:28

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Celebrity and entertainment spotlight at FT-Interbrand IWD gala

Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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eMudhra and LankaSign in strategic partnership to make digital signing seamless

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:28

KAL hosts inaugural Sri Lanka ATM business and technology gathering

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:27

First Capital Holdings appoints Lasith Nanayakkara as Chief Transformation Officer

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:25

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New level unlocked at The Shoppes

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:05

The Shoppes at City of Dreams Sri Lanka has just gone a level higher—literally. With the opening of the 8th floor, the lifestyle and retail destinat ..

Union Bank Choir performs at Sounds of the Season

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:03

Refined return above city: Vistas Rooftop Bar relaunch

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:01

Opinion and Issues

US attacks Venezuela, proclaims imperial overlordship; SJB-UNP rapprochement; Devananda’s destiny

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:40

2026 begins a period of wars arising from the Trump administration’s project to recover the USA’s ‘unipolar moment’ in the face of relative d ..

Fresh policy approach to Lasantha Wickrematunge case in an age of apathy and indifference

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka 2.0: From fragility to strategic strength

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:22

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Govt. missing the wood for trees

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:00

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced this week that the Government plans to lease 24 bungalows and official residences formerly ..

Tensions between traditional tuk-tuks and ride-hailing apps

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 02:15

A moment of sisterhood

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:00

Living in the era of Donald Trump

Monday, 5 January 2026 03:16

Govt.’s sex education mess up

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:16

Favouritism over meritocracy

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

Special Report

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit focuses on Ditwah, reforms and growth

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:33

The Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025, the flagship annual forum of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, opened yesterday with over 800 partici ..

‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ Harvard APAC Regional Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

Experts hail Budget for consistency, discuss implementation hurdles and opportunities

Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

Business News

Sri Lankan-born Ray Jayawardhana appointed Caltech’s 10th President

Govt. flags drop in Korean job placement

JKH Group contributes Rs. 400 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Police officers donate day’s salary

India’s Maha Bodhi Society donates Rs. 10 m for Ditwah relief

British Sri Lankan Muslim Organisations donate £ 25,000 to rebuilding and disaster recovery efforts

Cinnamon Air says reviewing Lake Gregory landing incident; no injuries

Korea Exim Bank extends humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka

OSC raises Rs. 1.1 m for Colombo Friend-in-Need Society

FACETS 2026 concludes successfully

Cabinet clears move to lease 24 ex-ministerial bungalows under PPP model

Durdens Hospital proposes four-for-one share split

NOLIMIT expands to North with grand opening of 28th store in Jaffna

BASL adopts LankaSign digital signatures to advance transformation of legal sector

Gem Sri Lanka 2026 set to unfold its biggest story yet at Shangri-La Colombo

INSEE Lanka appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Ching San Lim joins Chevron Lubricants Lanka Board

HUTCH earns global recognition for transformative customer innovations at International Fast Mode Awards

ComBank supports DMC to strengthen country’s disaster readiness

CA Sri Lanka donates Rs. 10 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Another Rs. 3 m donation to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund

SLT-Mobitel’s post-Ditwah response leads nation’s connectivity recovery

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US attacks Venezuela, proclaims imperial overlordship; SJB-UNP rapprochement; Devananda’s destiny

Fresh policy approach to Lasantha Wickrematunge case in an age of apathy and indifference

Sri Lanka 2.0: From fragility to strategic strength

Foreign assistance and global trust: Rebuilding Sri Lanka with resilience and credibility

From shares to portfolios: How to build a resilient investment strategy

Navigating Trump’s (old) world order

Rebuilding after disaster: Speed versus sustainability

Beyond bank discretion: Why Sri Lanka needs independent mechanism to protect calamity-affected SMEs

Supporting a child with special needs

The happiness files: A book review

A tribute to Uncle Lakshman

From rules-based order to rule by power

2025: A year of records and launch pad for rebuilding Sri Lanka

Ditwah disaster response: Legal limits and market costs of suspending debt payments

The case for bigger and stronger banks

Debt after Ditwah: Why Sri Lanka should be cautious

An open letter to Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe

Ruana Rajapakse’s fight for Galle Face Green

Restore ecosystems in the upper watersheds of Sri Lanka – A hidden message from Cyclone Ditwah

Why good policies fail in Sri Lanka: The cost of ignoring stakeholders

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