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Beyond the robe: Sangha, rule of law and monastic accountability

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Gnanasara Thera pardon

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Democracy, monkhood and economy

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Monkish Black Magic

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The new currency of leadership

Friday, 23 October 2026 04:06

Gnanasara’s pardon and re-imprisonment: Who is accountable when the State gets justice wrong?

Friday, 23 October 2026 03:34

Climate economics and Sri Lanka: From managing disasters to protecting national economy

Friday, 23 October 2026 03:06

Kavantissa was not just another elephant: Why Sri Lanka must rethink its wildlife conservation priorities

Friday, 23 October 2026 02:56

Protecting Buddhism is a constitutional duty — but are we truly fostering the Buddha Sasana?

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:26

Dileepa doctrine, Buddhist revivalism, Opposition predicaments, left prospects

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:25

Another IMF program in 2028?

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:22

Why I’m going back to the newspaper

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s new compliance era: Why MSMEs should consider incorporation

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:20

The role of economic science in an era of global power dynamics

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:25

Why power cuts again?

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:22

Why small faults are causing nationwide power failures

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:21

Growth at 4.2%: Real test facing Sri Lanka’s economy

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:20

Maize import restrictions put Sri Lanka’s poultry export ambitions at risk

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 05:25

Your tax return is more than a tax bill

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 05:21

Personal Income Taxation - A growing burden for Sri Lankans and economy

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 05:21

President pledges to shed 34 SOEs as Treasury surplus nears Rs. 1 t

The Treasury account now holds a surplus approaching Rs. 1 trillion, compared with a deficit of about Rs. 700 billion in 2022, while a Finance Ministr ..

Commercial High Court issues enjoining order in brand protection dispute

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Commercial High Court of the Western Province, Colombo, presided over by Viraj Ranatunge, H.C.J., issued an enjoining order on 13 October 2026 aga ..

CSE falls 2.48% during week

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market continued to slide for a fifth straight session to end the week in the red. During the week, the ASPI fell 2.48% and the acti ..

Welfare net fails to track household shocks: IPS

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka’s social protection system reaches households regardless of how exposed they are to shocks, the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) said. Th ..

In emerging new world order, what are Sri Lanka’s Options?: Daily FT–ICCSL’s 50th webinar takes place today

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Daily FT - ACCA and the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, the MBA Alumni Assoc ..

iDealz Lanka takes uncharted route for launch of iPhone 18 series with glamour

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Leading retailer in smartphones iDealz Lanka Ltd. yesterday took the hitherto uncharted route of luring Indian and local celebrities to launch the lat ..

JAAF backs PUCSL call for simple, cost-based power wheeling tariff

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:12

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday welcomed the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka’s (PUCSL) call for a simple, transparent ..

IMF sees SL tapping global Bond market for $ 3 b by 2028

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:07

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Sri Lanka will raise $ 3 billion through International Sovereign Bond issues by 2028, but the Governmen ..

Ravi K calls for post-EFF IMF program

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:06

New Democratic Front MP Ravi Karunanayake yesterday urged the Government to secure a successor to Sri Lanka’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) prog ..

Oil reaches six-month high, tops $ 112 on Mideast tensions

Friday, 23 October 2026 04:56

Oil prices hit their highest since May yesterday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement attacked targets in Saudi Arabia, deepening fears of sup ..

Industry and construction lag personal credit

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:28

Banks added Rs. 550 billion in Personal Loans and Advances in the first eight months of 2026, the most of any main sector. Credit to Industry grew by ..

ADB approves $ 100 m to strengthen social protection and expand economic opportunities

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:26

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday said it has approved $ 100 million in financing to support reforms and investments that will strengthen s ..

Net closing in on tax evaders as IRD, Excise join forces

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:24

The net is tightening on tax evaders, with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and the Excise Department yesterday signing a Memorandum of Understandi ..

Standard Chartered Platinum Sponsor of Daily FT–UoC MBA Alumni Association Post-Budget Forum

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:22

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka CEO Bingumal Thewarathanthri (second from left) handing over the sponsorship cheque to University of Colombo MBA Alumni ..

SriLankan Airlines denies cyberattack claims

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:20

SriLankan Airlines yesterday categorically denied recent media reports and public statements alleging that its Information Technology (IT) systems wer ..

CID seizes counterfeit Oregon-branded products

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

A criminal case concerning the alleged importation, sale, and possession of counterfeit products bearing the Oregon mark is continuing before the Magi ..

Tourist arrivals rise 5% in first 22 days of October

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka welcomed 119,805 tourists during the first 22 days of October, registering a 5.03% year-on-year (YoY) increase, but cumulative arrivals rema ..

Treasury hails Sri Lanka Customs’ contributions to recovery, development

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has hailed Sri Lanka Customs’ (SLC) contributions to the country’s recovery and development, saying ..

Sri Lanka plans 18 industrial zones to attract investment and boost growth

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Government plans to establish 18 new industrial zones as it seeks to attract investment, expand manufacturing capacity and position itself as a re ..

Norochcholai restart a multi-day process, says Energy Ministry

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:13

The Ministry of Energy has defended the time taken to bring the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai back online after shutdowns, saying a safe resta ..

India’s PVR Inox targets high single-digit cinema footprint in Sri Lanka

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:10

India’s cinema giant, PVR Inox is stepping up its expansion plans in Sri Lanka, with Jaffna emerging as its likely next location and a high single-d ..

SriLankan Airlines extends suspension of Riyadh and Dammam flights till 1 Nov.

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:06

SriLankan Airlines yesterday announced a further extension of the suspension of its flights between Colombo and the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and ..

Vallibel One snaps up Fortress Resorts stake for Rs. 730 m in related-party deal

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:05

Vallibel One PLC has acquired 31.34% of The Fortress Resorts PLC for about Rs. 730 million from two related parties, raising its direct holding in the ..

Magistrate seeks contempt charges against IGP

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:30

Gampaha Magistrate Bandula Gunarathna yesterday directed the Court Registrar to forward case files concerning Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyan ..

NDB posts 3Q PAT of Rs. 2.9 b

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:27

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday said it posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 2.9 billion during the third quarter. Releasing its finan ..

Luminex suspends Oman subsidiary operations

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:25

Luminex PLC yesterday said it has temporarily suspended the business operations of its Oman-based subsidiary Luminex International LLC with immediate ..

Govt. says dispute over 10-acre land led to Colombo Port logistics hub JV termination

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:23

Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament yesterday an agreement to allocate 10 acres of land at the Colombo Port was among th ..

NCPI unchanged at 8.1% in Sept.

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:21

National inflation held steady at 8.1% year-on-year (YoY) in September 2026, unchanged from August, as higher food prices offset a decline in non-food ..

Govt. denies substandard coal behind Lakvijaya failure

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:30

Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday rejected Opposition allegations that substandard coal contributed to the failure of ..

Commercial High Court issues enjoining order in brand protection dispute

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Commercial High Court of the Western Province, Colombo, presided over by Viraj Ranatunge, H.C.J., issued an enjoining order on 13 October 2026 aga ..

CID seizes counterfeit Oregon-branded products

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

A criminal case concerning the alleged importation, sale, and possession of counterfeit products bearing the Oregon mark is continuing before the Magi ..

CSE falls 2.48% during week

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market continued to slide for a fifth straight session to end the week in the red. During the week, the ASPI fell 2.48% and the acti ..

Tourist arrivals rise 5% in first 22 days of October

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka welcomed 119,805 tourists during the first 22 days of October, registering a 5.03% year-on-year (YoY) increase, but cumulative arrivals rema ..

Welfare net fails to track household shocks: IPS

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka’s social protection system reaches households regardless of how exposed they are to shocks, the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) said. Th ..

Treasury hails Sri Lanka Customs’ contributions to recovery, development

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has hailed Sri Lanka Customs’ (SLC) contributions to the country’s recovery and development, saying ..

In emerging new world order, what are Sri Lanka’s Options?: Daily FT–ICCSL’s 50th webinar takes place today

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Daily FT - ACCA and the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, the MBA Alumni Assoc ..

Sri Lanka plans 18 industrial zones to attract investment and boost growth

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Government plans to establish 18 new industrial zones as it seeks to attract investment, expand manufacturing capacity and position itself as a re ..

iDealz Lanka takes uncharted route for launch of iPhone 18 series with glamour

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Leading retailer in smartphones iDealz Lanka Ltd. yesterday took the hitherto uncharted route of luring Indian and local celebrities to launch the lat ..

Norochcholai restart a multi-day process, says Energy Ministry

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:13

The Ministry of Energy has defended the time taken to bring the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai back online after shutdowns, saying a safe resta ..

JAAF backs PUCSL call for simple, cost-based power wheeling tariff

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:12

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday welcomed the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka’s (PUCSL) call for a simple, transparent ..

India’s PVR Inox targets high single-digit cinema footprint in Sri Lanka

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:10

India’s cinema giant, PVR Inox is stepping up its expansion plans in Sri Lanka, with Jaffna emerging as its likely next location and a high single-d ..

IMF sees SL tapping global Bond market for $ 3 b by 2028

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:07

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Sri Lanka will raise $ 3 billion through International Sovereign Bond issues by 2028, but the Governmen ..

SriLankan Airlines extends suspension of Riyadh and Dammam flights till 1 Nov.

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:06

SriLankan Airlines yesterday announced a further extension of the suspension of its flights between Colombo and the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and ..

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Cabinet approves purchase of 200 Police pickups

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 17:19

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the purchase of 200 locally sourced single-cab TATA Yodha pickups for the Sri Lanka Police at Rs. 4.785 million ..

Sri Lanka investigates islandwide power outage

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 21:05

IRD urges taxpayers to file returns before November 30

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 18:09

Sri Lanka to expand local pharmaceutical production

Monday, 19 October 2026 08:22

Presidential Secretariat reviews 1818 drug hotline

Sunday, 18 October 2026 18:08

673,000 driving licence cards backlogged

Sunday, 18 October 2026 13:33

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The Unlabelled Runway 2026 brings fashion, inclusion and purpose together

Monday, 12 October 2026 02:54

HNB Legacy Open 2026

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:00

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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IFS Industrial Index 2026 reveals factory floor is surging ahead in AI usage

Friday, 23 October 2026 04:40

SLT-Mobitel strengthens micro business ecosystem through strategic partnerships

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:04

HUTCH launches IgnitX 2026 to spark innovation among young tech enthusiasts

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:03

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Uber Eats expands to Badulla, Bandarawela and Ella

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Uber Eats is now live across Badulla, Bandarawela and Ella, bringing the convenience of delivery to a region known for its Ceylon tea and landmarks su ..

11 years of laughter, one night for greater cause

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Creepfest 26’, Colombo’s biggest Halloween experience returns on 30 Oct.

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Monkish Black Magic

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Monk neither constructs in his mind, nor wills in order to produce a state of mind or body or the destruction of any such state. By not so willi ..

Democracy, monkhood and economy

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Proposed laws risk entrenching State power and enabling repression

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

FT View - Editorial

Policing the Police

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

A complaint was lodged with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on Thursday over a Facebook post published on the official page of the Sr ..

The yet to be resolved human-elephant conflict

Friday, 23 October 2026 03:40

President must walk the talk on equal law

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:00

Sunshine is free, keeping lights on is not

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:00

Good bye, King

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 05:05

When the Sangha seeks immunity from the law

Monday, 19 October 2026 03:45

Special Report

Digital economy goals stand despite AI threat to IT services: Dr. Wijayasuriya

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:37

The Government will hold to its target of a $ 15 billion digital economy by 2030 despite artificial intelligence (AI) eroding Sri Lanka’s IT service ..

BOI eyes larger Hambantota zone, new incentive scheme for investors

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:35

Govt. backs export drive with new plan, pledge of policy consistency: EDB

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:33

Business News

Sri Lankan companies take hospitality products and services to Maldives

EDB selects University of Kelaniya for language support at Sri Lanka Expo 2027

Prof. Sarath Kodithuwakku: Legacy beyond lecture hall

Cabinet backs mandatory Sri Lanka Standards for imported car and three-wheeler tyres

Leema Creations retains CNCI Industrial Excellence (Large Category) Award

Haldanduwana resident takes environmental complaint against Taprobane to several bodies

CoPF reviews procurement delays, new Procurement Act and $ 4.5 m digitalisation grant

Industrial Asphalts disputes auditor’s disclaimer that led to Watch List move

Sri Lanka promotes Expo 2027 through business outreach program in UK

Bimal’s visit to Nordic countries strengthen cooperation in transport, highways and urban development

Chathuranga to attend NDTV World Summit 2026 on Sri Lanka’s economic transformation

Graduate growth falls short of economy’s skill needs: IPS

Sri Lanka strengthens trade and investment engagement with Western Sweden

Unemployment decline masks deeper labour market damage: IPS

FinTech Forum to connect fintechs, build trust and open doors abroad

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC Colombo, CFO Theja De Silva named Best CFO of the Year 2026

“CNCI Achiever Awards 2026” celebrates 25th anniversary

From Sri Lankan village to Dubai doorstep: Lankan Cart opens Gulf route for small producers

David Pieris Group strengthens compliance and good practices among product and services providers

CII delegation visits EDB to explore opportunities at Sri Lanka Expo 2027

IPS calls for targeted wealth taxation, says VAT cuts premature

Sri Lanka needs IMF beyond 2027 to counter ‘debt overhang’

Columnist

Beyond the robe: Sangha, rule of law and monastic accountability

The Gnanasara Thera pardon

Democracy, monkhood and economy

Monkish Black Magic

The new currency of leadership

Gnanasara’s pardon and re-imprisonment: Who is accountable when the State gets justice wrong?

Climate economics and Sri Lanka: From managing disasters to protecting national economy

Kavantissa was not just another elephant: Why Sri Lanka must rethink its wildlife conservation priorities

Protecting Buddhism is a constitutional duty — but are we truly fostering the Buddha Sasana?

Dileepa doctrine, Buddhist revivalism, Opposition predicaments, left prospects

Another IMF program in 2028?

Why I’m going back to the newspaper

Sri Lanka’s new compliance era: Why MSMEs should consider incorporation

The role of economic science in an era of global power dynamics

Why power cuts again?

Why small faults are causing nationwide power failures

Growth at 4.2%: Real test facing Sri Lanka’s economy

Maize import restrictions put Sri Lanka’s poultry export ambitions at risk

Your tax return is more than a tax bill

Personal Income Taxation - A growing burden for Sri Lankans and economy

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HSBC service centre to exit Sri Lanka

From Sri Lankan village to Dubai doorstep: Lankan Cart opens Gulf route for small producers

Bank of China Colombo branch launches as Sri Lanka’s first RMB clearing bank

Former diplomat Dhammika Kumari Semasinghe joins Alumex Board

Net closing in on tax evaders as IRD, Excise join forces

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC Colombo, CFO Theja De Silva named Best CFO of the Year 2026

Govt. says dispute over 10-acre land led to Colombo Port logistics hub JV termination

We are not inflation nutters; SL not ready for sub-5% inflation target: CBSL

Crime Bill puts burden on company Directors: BASL

Vidullanka and David Pieris add 10 MW of solar power to national grid

Business News

Sri Lankan companies take hospitality products and services to Maldives

EDB selects University of Kelaniya for language support at Sri Lanka Expo 2027

Prof. Sarath Kodithuwakku: Legacy beyond lecture hall

Cabinet backs mandatory Sri Lanka Standards for imported car and three-wheeler tyres

Leema Creations retains CNCI Industrial Excellence (Large Category) Award

Haldanduwana resident takes environmental complaint against Taprobane to several bodies

CoPF reviews procurement delays, new Procurement Act and $ 4.5 m digitalisation grant

Industrial Asphalts disputes auditor’s disclaimer that led to Watch List move

Sri Lanka promotes Expo 2027 through business outreach program in UK

Bimal’s visit to Nordic countries strengthen cooperation in transport, highways and urban development

Chathuranga to attend NDTV World Summit 2026 on Sri Lanka’s economic transformation

Graduate growth falls short of economy’s skill needs: IPS

Sri Lanka strengthens trade and investment engagement with Western Sweden

Unemployment decline masks deeper labour market damage: IPS

FinTech Forum to connect fintechs, build trust and open doors abroad

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC Colombo, CFO Theja De Silva named Best CFO of the Year 2026

“CNCI Achiever Awards 2026” celebrates 25th anniversary

From Sri Lankan village to Dubai doorstep: Lankan Cart opens Gulf route for small producers

David Pieris Group strengthens compliance and good practices among product and services providers

CII delegation visits EDB to explore opportunities at Sri Lanka Expo 2027

IPS calls for targeted wealth taxation, says VAT cuts premature

Sri Lanka needs IMF beyond 2027 to counter ‘debt overhang’

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