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Law, morality, and re-founding of the republic – Part 2

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 01:29

Judged by appearances: Mental cost of living in a filtered world

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 01:16

Remembering eviction of northern Muslims and making commitment to coexistence

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 00:57

Unequal exchange: Systematic drain of value from Global South

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:24

From “No Kings” to “No Clients”: Political and economic gravity – Part 1

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:22

Role of Government in a market economy

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:20

Humanising workplace culture: Reflections on “Restored Organization”

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 00:18

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

Budget deficit more than halves YTD Sept. 2025

Sri Lanka’s fiscal performance continued to strengthen, with the Budget deficit more than halving in the first nine months of 2025, according to the ..

Free-visa scheme for 47 countries to be implemented within two months: Tourism Minister

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 04:50

Sri Lanka’s long-delayed free visa policy for select countries is set to take effect within the next one to two months, Tourism Minister Vijitha Her ..

Vidullanka, David Pieris Group lowest bidders for 50MW Mullikulam wind project

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 04:49

Vidullanka yesterday said that it, together with its consortium partner David Pieris Group, has emerged as the lowest-cost bidder for the 50-megawatt ..

Sri Lanka, India to implement 33 development projects in Eastern Province under Rs. 2.37 b grant

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 04:47

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved the signing of 33 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Public Administration, Pr ..

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 ..

Hong Kong-based Giesecke & Devrient gets contract to upgrade CBSL’s currency operations

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 04:49

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday green lighted to award a contract to Hong Kong-based Giesecke & Devrient Asia Pacific Ltd., to enhance the currency ..

Sri Lanka welcomes new winter flight connections from Switzerland, Russia and Belarus

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 04:48

Sri Lanka’s international tourism connectivity received a boost yesterday as Edelweiss Air, Red Wings Airlines, and Belavia inaugurated their winter ..

Seylan Bank PAT up 26% YoY to Rs. 8.3 b by Q3 2025

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 04:44

Seylan Bank yesterday said it recorded a Profit Before Income Tax (PBT) of Rs. 12.8 billion in Q3 2025, up 20.75% from Rs. 10.6 billion in Q3 2024. Fo ..

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 ..

Free-visa scheme for 47 countries to be implemented within two months: Tourism Minister

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 04:50

Sri Lanka’s long-delayed free visa policy for select countries is set to take effect within the next one to two months, Tourism Minister Vijitha Her ..

Hong Kong-based Giesecke & Devrient gets contract to upgrade CBSL’s currency operations

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 04:49

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday green lighted to award a contract to Hong Kong-based Giesecke & Devrient Asia Pacific Ltd., to enhance the currency ..

Vidullanka, David Pieris Group lowest bidders for 50MW Mullikulam wind project

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 04:49

Vidullanka yesterday said that it, together with its consortium partner David Pieris Group, has emerged as the lowest-cost bidder for the 50-megawatt ..

Sri Lanka welcomes new winter flight connections from Switzerland, Russia and Belarus

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 04:48

Sri Lanka’s international tourism connectivity received a boost yesterday as Edelweiss Air, Red Wings Airlines, and Belavia inaugurated their winter ..

Sri Lanka, India to implement 33 development projects in Eastern Province under Rs. 2.37 b grant

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 04:47

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved the signing of 33 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Public Administration, Pr ..

Seylan Bank PAT up 26% YoY to Rs. 8.3 b by Q3 2025

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 04:44

Seylan Bank yesterday said it recorded a Profit Before Income Tax (PBT) of Rs. 12.8 billion in Q3 2025, up 20.75% from Rs. 10.6 billion in Q3 2024. Fo ..

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 ..

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This second part of “No Kings” turns from the social to the institutional, tracing how Sri Lanka’s republican ideal has been hollowed out by jud ..

Remembering eviction of northern Muslims and making commitment to coexistence

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Unequal exchange: Systematic drain of value from Global South

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Decay of State university system

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Monday, 27 October 2025 01:46

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Law, morality, and re-founding of the republic – Part 2

Judged by appearances: Mental cost of living in a filtered world

Remembering eviction of northern Muslims and making commitment to coexistence

Unequal exchange: Systematic drain of value from Global South

From “No Kings” to “No Clients”: Political and economic gravity – Part 1

Role of Government in a market economy

Humanising workplace culture: Reflections on “Restored Organization”

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

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

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