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Ants’ march, promises, and one-year rule of AKD

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:26

Sri Lanka’s Robotic Governance Council: Politician of the future

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:24

Trending trade in rare earths: Turning Sri Lanka’s mineral potential into national power

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:22

Let’s talk about it: Ending stigma around mental health in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:20

Traffic Police: It’s time you moved away from ‘white line’ fixation

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 00:07

Reform first — growth will follow

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 00:01

EUDR: What is it and what are its implications?

Monday, 13 October 2025 00:26

Muslim politics and culture: Disturbing symbiosis

Monday, 13 October 2025 00:20

More than merely messiahs – viz: is the era and ethos of ‘strongman’ governments gone for good? (2/4)

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:10

How ‘noble’ is Trump for a Nobel?

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:09

Tamil actor Vijay and the cinematic politics of “Dravidian” Tamil Nadu

Friday, 10 October 2025 05:41

CEB at the Crossroads: Reform Reversed, Financing Jeopardized

Friday, 10 October 2025 05:29

Turning disaster into opportunity

Friday, 10 October 2025 05:25

Creating Customer Experience: Importance of ‘Employee Engagement’

Friday, 10 October 2025 00:01

SWRD to AKD: From mastery to marginality in foreign policy

Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:31

Adopted without a vote in Geneva: Inept at the international

Thursday, 9 October 2025 04:08

Creating Customer Experience: ‘Can modern business still feel human?’

Thursday, 9 October 2025 00:24

Sustaining transformative growth in Sri Lanka 2025-2030

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:30

Licence for indiscipline? Perils of Sri Lanka’s new child rights agenda

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:28

Digital decency

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:26

CBSL absorbs $ 1.24 b from domestic market YTD Aug.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) remained a net purchaser of foreign exchange from the domestic forex market during the first eight months of 2025 ..

CSE market cap tops Rs. 8 t as real returns surge 65% – CBSL

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:44

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) crossed a major milestone yesterday as total market capitalisation exceeded Rs. 8 trillion for the first time, markin ..

AI-CRM leader Salesforce kicks off Dreamforce 2025

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:31

Salesforce, the world’s number one AI Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions provider yesterday kicked off in San Francisco the largest te ..

PM Harini meets Chinese President Xi

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:29

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, yesterday met Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great ..

Kenya unveils $ 2 b tea expansion plan as China drops import tariffs

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:27

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced a plan to triple the country’s tea export revenue to over $ 2 billion by 2027, supported by new trade op ..

Tess Agro proposes stated capital reduction to write off Rs. 408 m in losses

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:25

Tess Agro PLC yesterday said that its Board of Directors has approved a proposal to reduce the company’s stated capital to strengthen its balance sh ..

Expolanka Leisure secures dual triumph at World Travel Awards 2025

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:23

Expolanka Leisure has become one of the first Sri Lankan companies to secure top honours in both Inbound and Outbound Travel categories at the World T ..

WindForce secures Rs. 50 m land lease for 100 MW solar project

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:20

WindForce PLC yesterday said that it has finalised a Rs. 50 million, 24-year land lease agreement for the 100-megawatt Rividhanavi Solar Power Project ..

President urges plantation companies to increase worker wages

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 02:46

President Anura Kumara Disanayake held discussions yesterday with representatives of plantation companies regarding the proposed increase in estate wo ..

New Finance and Economic Development Deputy Ministers resume duties

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 02:41

Anil Jayantha Fernando and U.D. Nishantha Jayaweera assumed duties yesterday as Finance and Planning Deputy Minister and Economic Development Deputy M ..

Bangladesh waives VAT on local supplies to boost export competitiveness

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 02:38

As Sri Lanka’s exporters face disruption from the removal of the Simplified VAT (SVAT) scheme here at home, competitor Bangladesh has moved in the o ..

‘Value-Based Banking’ GABV Asia-Pacific Chapter Meeting 2025 in Colombo

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 02:35

The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) will host its Asia-Pacific Chapter Meeting 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 15 to 16 October, bringin ..

AKD says Rs. 1,750 daily wage for plantation workers by year-end

Monday, 13 October 2025 00:30

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday said the daily wage of plantation workers will be increased to Rs. 1,750 before the end of this year. He ..

LMD 100 recognises Hayleys as Sri Lanka’s leading listed corporate for 2024/25

Monday, 13 October 2025 00:27

Hayleys PLC has been ranked as Sri Lanka’s leading listed corporate in the 32nd edition of the LMD 100, securing the no. 1 position for the 10th tim ..

CG Corp Global Chairman meets Tourism Minister

Monday, 13 October 2025 00:26

Major Union Bank shareholder, CG Corp Global Chairman Dr. Binod K. Chaudhary (second from left), who is also a leading investor in several tourism-rel ..

Police seize Rs. 3.9 b in organised crime assets since 2021

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:32

Sri Lanka Police have confiscated assets valued at Rs. 3,902 million from organised crime figures between 2021 and 2024, Police Media Spokesperson Ass ..

US warns travellers to Sri Lanka over unrest, terrorism, and landmine risks

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:30

The United States has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka, urging citizens to exercise increased caution due to the risk of civil unrest, potent ..

Cabinet approves sale of foreign currency Bonds in local market

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:28

The Cabinet has approved the issuance of foreign currency–denominated Bonds to the domestic market, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayat ..

Nearly 70% gambling activity online, dodging taxes CoPF finds

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:26

The Parliament Secretariat yesterday said that around 60-70% of Sri Lanka’s casino-related activity now occurs through online platforms, while the S ..

PUCSL says no electricity tariff hike for rest of 2025

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:24

Electricity regulator, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), yesterday confirmed that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for th ..

Singer Finance lists 75.7 m new shares from Rs. 2 b rights issue

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:22

Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC yesterday said it has listed more than 75.7 million new ordinary voting shares issued under its 2025 rights issue on the Co ..

Moody’s flags SL’s weak revenue risks, external funding reliance

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 02:48

Moody’s Ratings said Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic recovery remains broadly on track, supported by fiscal reforms, a rebound in tourism and stronger r ..

LAUGFS suspends Dubai operations, to appeal US sanctions listing

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 02:45

LAUGFS Gas PLC yesterday said it has suspended operations of its Dubai-based subsidiary Slogal Energy DMCC pending a compliance review after the compa ..

Indian banks can lend in INR in SL, Bhutan, and Nepal

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 02:39

The Reserve Bank of India has amended regulations allowing Indian banks to extend loans in Indian rupees (INR) to banks and individuals residing in Sr ..

United Petroleum begins dispute proceedings over delayed exit from Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 02:37

United Petroleum Lanka Ltd. yesterday said it has initiated formal dispute resolution proceedings against the Government of Sri Lanka, citing failure ..

World Elite acquires 50% Gestetner stake for Rs. 318.7 m

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 02:34

Gestetner of Ceylon PLC yesterday said that Hong Kong-based World Elite Ltd. has acquired a controlling 50.01% stake in the company through trades exe ..

Private sector borrowings pick up in August

Monday, 13 October 2025 00:28

Total private sector borrowings increased to Rs. 226.8 billion in August 2025, the highest monthly figure after Rs. 221 billion in June 2025, resultin ..

NDB Wealth Growth Fund delivers over 170% return since 2023

Monday, 13 October 2025 00:26

The NDB Wealth Growth Fund said it has once again showcased its ability to deliver consistent and market-leading performance, posting an impressive ye ..

PLC in scrip dividend, lists 55.5 m new shares

Monday, 13 October 2025 00:25

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) yesterday listed over 55.4 million new ordinary voting shares following a scrip dividend. The company reported ..

CSE market cap tops Rs. 8 t as real returns surge 65% – CBSL

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:44

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) crossed a major milestone yesterday as total market capitalisation exceeded Rs. 8 trillion for the first time, markin ..

Police seize Rs. 3.9 b in organised crime assets since 2021

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:32

Sri Lanka Police have confiscated assets valued at Rs. 3,902 million from organised crime figures between 2021 and 2024, Police Media Spokesperson Ass ..

AI-CRM leader Salesforce kicks off Dreamforce 2025

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:31

Salesforce, the world’s number one AI Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions provider yesterday kicked off in San Francisco the largest te ..

US warns travellers to Sri Lanka over unrest, terrorism, and landmine risks

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:30

The United States has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka, urging citizens to exercise increased caution due to the risk of civil unrest, potent ..

PM Harini meets Chinese President Xi

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:29

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, yesterday met Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great ..

Cabinet approves sale of foreign currency Bonds in local market

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:28

The Cabinet has approved the issuance of foreign currency–denominated Bonds to the domestic market, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayat ..

Kenya unveils $ 2 b tea expansion plan as China drops import tariffs

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:27

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced a plan to triple the country’s tea export revenue to over $ 2 billion by 2027, supported by new trade op ..

Nearly 70% gambling activity online, dodging taxes CoPF finds

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:26

The Parliament Secretariat yesterday said that around 60-70% of Sri Lanka’s casino-related activity now occurs through online platforms, while the S ..

Tess Agro proposes stated capital reduction to write off Rs. 408 m in losses

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:25

Tess Agro PLC yesterday said that its Board of Directors has approved a proposal to reduce the company’s stated capital to strengthen its balance sh ..

PUCSL says no electricity tariff hike for rest of 2025

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:24

Electricity regulator, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), yesterday confirmed that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for th ..

Expolanka Leisure secures dual triumph at World Travel Awards 2025

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:23

Expolanka Leisure has become one of the first Sri Lankan companies to secure top honours in both Inbound and Outbound Travel categories at the World T ..

Singer Finance lists 75.7 m new shares from Rs. 2 b rights issue

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:22

Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC yesterday said it has listed more than 75.7 million new ordinary voting shares issued under its 2025 rights issue on the Co ..

WindForce secures Rs. 50 m land lease for 100 MW solar project

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:20

WindForce PLC yesterday said that it has finalised a Rs. 50 million, 24-year land lease agreement for the 100-megawatt Rividhanavi Solar Power Project ..

Moody’s flags SL’s weak revenue risks, external funding reliance

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 02:48

Moody’s Ratings said Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic recovery remains broadly on track, supported by fiscal reforms, a rebound in tourism and stronger r ..

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President holds talks with plantation companies on wage increase

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 19:47

A special meeting was held this afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and plantation company represent ..

WHO regional committee session opens in Colombo

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 12:12

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Tuesday, 14 October 2025 19:35

Sri Lanka aims to become global sapphire hub

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Monday, 13 October 2025 12:01

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Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:38

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When hackers think like machines, defenders must too

Monday, 13 October 2025 00:06

Sumathi IT introduces Sri Lanka’s first DJI Dock 3 to boost public safety, infrastructure, and enterprise

Monday, 13 October 2025 00:02

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Monday, 13 October 2025 00:00

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Cinnamon Grand Colombo welcomes festive season with cake mixing ceremony

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:03

Cinnamon Grand Colombo marked the official start of the holiday season with its much-anticipated annual cake mixing ceremony, held in the grandeur of ..

Science fiction action film “Trons Ares” in Lankan cinemas

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:02

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Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:02

Opinion and Issues

Ants’ march, promises, and one-year rule of AKD

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:26

One year on, the moral march of Anura Kumara Disanayake’s Government echoes Jonathan Chait’s warning: movements that mistake conviction for wisdom ..

Sri Lanka’s Robotic Governance Council: Politician of the future

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:24

Trending trade in rare earths: Turning Sri Lanka’s mineral potential into national power

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:22

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Descent of Sri Lanka’s public sector

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:00

Representing a dismal assessment, the World Bank in its recent Sri Lanka Public Finance Review report had observed that the island’s public sector e ..

Ending scourge of corporal punishment

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 00:05

Sri Lanka’s lost opportunity at UN Human Rights Council

Monday, 13 October 2025 00:00

Misuse of prescription medicines and skin lightening products

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:00

Wiping out corruption is no easy task

Friday, 10 October 2025 05:11

Sri Lanka going round in circles over human rights

Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:06

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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

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:08

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

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AMW appoints Jawahar Ganesh as new Group Managing Director

eChannelling launches eMindCare as holistic digital platform for mental wellbeing

Bairaha marks 50 years of leadership in Sri Lanka’s poultry industry

PE veteran Nissanka Weerasekera joins Lanka Ventures, LVL Energy Fund Boards

Coca-Cola appoints Mario Perera as Country Head for Sri Lanka and Maldives

Masterclass on cargo insurance by Shippers’ Academy Colombo

WindForce announces another 10 MW wind project

Vidullanka clinches Gold, Silver and Bronze at Taiki Akimoto 5S Awards 2025

JF Packaging IPO Investor Forum on 21 October

Abans Group Director Dr. Dubash honoured with Visionary Leadership Award

New Companies Act requires full disclosure of beneficial owners amidst enforcement challenges

From homegrown talent to international diplomacy: CA Sri Lanka’s 46th National Conference concludes on inspiring note

Health Minister visits LAUGFS Life Sciences’ state-of-the-art LVP pharmaceutical facility

Java Lounge bags four awards at Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year 2025

EngEx 2025 powered by SLT-MOBITEL celebrates nurturing next generation of engineers and innovators

Global architects gather in Colombo for AIA International Conference 2025

New Deputy Secretary at General Treasury

Colombo Land appoints Ruchira Withana to Board

LAUGFS Power appoints Russell De Zilva as CEO

DiabSense wins Venture Engine 2025, AGC Innovate and Spectrify AI named runners-up

CA Sri Lanka President says higher growth outweighs Macro-Linked Bonds risk

SOEs under Industries Ministry contribute Rs. 757.4 m in dividends to Treasury

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Ants’ march, promises, and one-year rule of AKD

Sri Lanka’s Robotic Governance Council: Politician of the future

Trending trade in rare earths: Turning Sri Lanka’s mineral potential into national power

Let’s talk about it: Ending stigma around mental health in Sri Lanka

Traffic Police: It’s time you moved away from ‘white line’ fixation

Reform first — growth will follow

EUDR: What is it and what are its implications?

Muslim politics and culture: Disturbing symbiosis

More than merely messiahs – viz: is the era and ethos of ‘strongman’ governments gone for good? (2/4)

How ‘noble’ is Trump for a Nobel?

Tamil actor Vijay and the cinematic politics of “Dravidian” Tamil Nadu

CEB at the Crossroads: Reform Reversed, Financing Jeopardized

Turning disaster into opportunity

Creating Customer Experience: Importance of ‘Employee Engagement’

SWRD to AKD: From mastery to marginality in foreign policy

Adopted without a vote in Geneva: Inept at the international

Creating Customer Experience: ‘Can modern business still feel human?’

Sustaining transformative growth in Sri Lanka 2025-2030

Licence for indiscipline? Perils of Sri Lanka’s new child rights agenda

Digital decency

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EUDR: What is it and what are its implications?

Coca-Cola appoints Mario Perera as Country Head for Sri Lanka and Maldives

New Companies Act requires full disclosure of beneficial owners amidst enforcement challenges

LMD 100 recognises Hayleys as Sri Lanka’s leading listed corporate for 2024/25

Moody’s flags SL’s weak revenue risks, external funding reliance

Deutsche Bank says SL at turning point; will step up support

LAUGFS suspends Dubai operations, to appeal US sanctions listing

Bairaha marks 50 years of leadership in Sri Lanka’s poultry industry

US warns travellers to Sri Lanka over unrest, terrorism, and landmine risks

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AMW appoints Jawahar Ganesh as new Group Managing Director

eChannelling launches eMindCare as holistic digital platform for mental wellbeing

Bairaha marks 50 years of leadership in Sri Lanka’s poultry industry

PE veteran Nissanka Weerasekera joins Lanka Ventures, LVL Energy Fund Boards

Coca-Cola appoints Mario Perera as Country Head for Sri Lanka and Maldives

Masterclass on cargo insurance by Shippers’ Academy Colombo

WindForce announces another 10 MW wind project

Vidullanka clinches Gold, Silver and Bronze at Taiki Akimoto 5S Awards 2025

JF Packaging IPO Investor Forum on 21 October

Abans Group Director Dr. Dubash honoured with Visionary Leadership Award

New Companies Act requires full disclosure of beneficial owners amidst enforcement challenges

From homegrown talent to international diplomacy: CA Sri Lanka’s 46th National Conference concludes on inspiring note

Health Minister visits LAUGFS Life Sciences’ state-of-the-art LVP pharmaceutical facility

Java Lounge bags four awards at Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year 2025

EngEx 2025 powered by SLT-MOBITEL celebrates nurturing next generation of engineers and innovators

Global architects gather in Colombo for AIA International Conference 2025

New Deputy Secretary at General Treasury

Colombo Land appoints Ruchira Withana to Board

LAUGFS Power appoints Russell De Zilva as CEO

DiabSense wins Venture Engine 2025, AGC Innovate and Spectrify AI named runners-up

CA Sri Lanka President says higher growth outweighs Macro-Linked Bonds risk

SOEs under Industries Ministry contribute Rs. 757.4 m in dividends to Treasury

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