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Mullahs and Muslim politics

Saturday, 30 August 2025 00:10

Necessary civic revolution: Bureaucratic inertia, system change and national awakening (Punorudaya)

Saturday, 30 August 2025 00:05

North star for climate change adaptation: Making progress on the Global Goal on Adaptation

Saturday, 30 August 2025 00:01

Indictment of President Emeritus

Saturday, 30 August 2025 00:00

Ranil’s arrest, political ethics and seeing “this administration’s true face”

Friday, 29 August 2025 11:05

Ranil and the rigours of a new republicanism

Friday, 29 August 2025 04:01

Due process and power: Lessons from arrest of Ranil Wickremesinghe

Friday, 29 August 2025 03:58

The Great Divide

Friday, 29 August 2025 03:56

Presidential immunity on trial: Boundaries of accountability from Washington to Colombo

Friday, 29 August 2025 01:17

Power of the point in educational reforms

Friday, 29 August 2025 00:01

Was Ranil Wickremesinghe target of political witch hunt?

Friday, 29 August 2025 00:01

Strategic planning: Missing link for SME success in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 28 August 2025 02:32

Perverse pleasures of genocide

Thursday, 28 August 2025 02:19

Arrest of former President Ranil: Test case for Sri Lanka’s democracy

Thursday, 28 August 2025 02:14

Government must work with mandatory fingerprint attendance system

Thursday, 28 August 2025 00:39

Science at the heart of democracy: Blueprint for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 28 August 2025 00:33

Lions shed their Manes to sport Cubs Rugby

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:46

Sri Lanka will become a $ 100 billion plus economy in 2025

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:24

Misuse and abuse of public funds beyond presidency

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:20

Milk is a basic need, though a luxury at present but meticulous supply chain can curb price

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 02:25

Australia’s United Petroleum gives up on Sri Lanka

United Petroleum, the Australian energy giant that made a high-profile entry into Sri Lanka’s fuel retail market in August 2024, has fully withdrawn ..

CBSL Governor conferred Global Finance ‘A’ grade for third year

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:40

For the third consecutive year, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe received an ‘A’ grade in Global Finance magazine’s annual Central ..

Governor Nandalal says CBSL phasing out conflicting legacy roles

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:39

Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday busted prevailing misconceptions and myths about the role of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), explain ..

Lake Gregory crowned as Sri Lanka’s most Instagrammable lake

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:37

In celebration of World Photography Day (which fell on 19 August), long-haul travel specialists Travelbag have released a global study revealing the m ..

Colombo stock market closes up, gains 7% in August

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:35

The Colombo stock market yesterday closed August with the benchmark ASPI gaining 7% in the month to 20,997.36, with investor sentiment buoyant for the ..

CCPI in August 2025 shows deflationary period ending

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:35

The Central Bank said yesterday that following 11 consecutive months of deflation, headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change ..

Construction PMI maintains momentum in July

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:34

The Central Bank yesterday said the Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity ..

Ranil’s arrest, political ethics and seeing “this administration’s true face”

Friday, 29 August 2025 11:05

When Napoleon ordered the execution of the Duc d’Enghien, a Bourbon prince, in 1804, the great French diplomat and thinker Talleyrand reportedly sai ..

Home Lands’ Pentara Residencies Breaks Ground: Colombo’s Landmark Twin Towers Rise at Thummulla

Friday, 29 August 2025 05:38

The ground breaking ceremony of Pentara Residencies, Colombo’s most iconic twin-tower development by Home Lands Group, was successfully held on Thur ..

Banks warn customers over rising phishing scams

Friday, 29 August 2025 03:38

Several Sri Lankan banks have issued fresh warnings to customers about an increase in phishing scams targeting online banking users. ..

Colombo stock market overcomes volatility to close on the up

Friday, 29 August 2025 03:33

The Colombo stock market yesterday managed to close marginally up after an erratic day of investor sentiments amidst high turnover. The benchmark ASP ..

Parliament oversight committee calls for Sahasdhanavi LNG power project price revision

Friday, 29 August 2025 03:32

The Parliament Secretariat yesterday said that the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development called for a revision of t ..

Siyapatha Finance to raise Rs. 4 b via listed debenture issue

Friday, 29 August 2025 03:31

Siyapatha Finance PLC has announced plans to raise Rs. 4 billion via a listed debenture issue. ..

Govt. to deploy Commonwealth Meridian public debt management system

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:53

The Commonwealth Secretariat yesterday said Sri Lanka will begin using its Commonwealth Meridian public debt management software from next month as pa ..

SEC DG sent on compulsory leave pending independent probe

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:52

With reference to the Daily FT article on Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director General Chinthaka Mendis yesterday, we were informed by th ..

CBSL marks 75 years with Rs. 2,000 commemorative note presented to President

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:40

To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday presented a new Rs. 2,000 com ..

Ranil goes home

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:38

The United National Party yesterday said that Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe was discharged from the Colombo National Hospital following a period o ..

Electric waste-collecting boats to revive Beira Lake

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:36

Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof yesterday announced the launch of trials of fully electric, solar-powered waste-collecting boats on the Beira L ..

What limits CSR impact on society?

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:35

Driven by ‘giving’ and ‘doing’ – less focus on real social impact ..

President wants private sector to convert Presidential Houses, Ministerial bungalows into tourism resorts

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:34

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday invited the private sector to invest in converting Presidential Houses and official Ministerial bungalows ..

SriLankan Airlines marks 46 years with travel treats for passengers

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:34

SriLankan Airlines completes another journey around the sun on 1 September, celebrating its 46th anniversary by giving its valued customers more reaso ..

From passion to purpose: Anand Ramanathan and rise of Tamil live entertainment in SL

Friday, 29 August 2025 05:49

Colombo is buzzing. Posters flutter, radio stations loop snippets, and social media is alive with anticipation. On 6 September at Havelock Grounds, th ..

President links industry protection to affordable products for local buyers

Friday, 29 August 2025 03:40

President Anura Kumara Disanayake strongly hinted this week that while manufacturers may need protection to grow and expand exports, such measures mus ..

NSB posts highest group PBT of Rs. 25.5 b in 1H 2025

Friday, 29 August 2025 03:35

National Savings Bank (NSB) yesterday said it reported a Rs. 25.5 billion group Profit Before Tax (PBT) in the first six months of 2025, marking a new ..

HNB goes for Sustainability Bonds to raise Rs. 10 b

Friday, 29 August 2025 03:32

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) yesterday announced plans to raise a maximum of Rs. 10 billion via the issuance of Sustainability Bonds. ..

Sarvodaya Development Finance secures $ 4 m funding

Friday, 29 August 2025 03:31

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) has secured a senior loan facility of $ 4 million through investment management company Triple Jump, funded by ..

Colombo land valuation growth accelerates in 1H 2025

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:54

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said its Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) for the Colombo district rose 11.4% in the first half of 2025 from a year ..

Maga Engineering gets Rs. 1.2 b contract to fix Southern Expressway flaws

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:52

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding a Rs. 1.2 billion contract to Maga Engineering Ltd., for urgent repairs on a 15-kilometre stretch ..

President brainstorms industrial growth ahead of Budget 2026

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:51

A review of projects implemented under the 2025 Budgetary allocations of the Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry, together with the p ..

CBSL Governor conferred Global Finance ‘A’ grade for third year

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:40

For the third consecutive year, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe received an ‘A’ grade in Global Finance magazine’s annual Central ..

CBSL marks 75 years with Rs. 2,000 commemorative note presented to President

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:40

To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday presented a new Rs. 2,000 com ..

Governor Nandalal says CBSL phasing out conflicting legacy roles

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:39

Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday busted prevailing misconceptions and myths about the role of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), explain ..

Ranil goes home

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:38

The United National Party yesterday said that Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe was discharged from the Colombo National Hospital following a period o ..

Lake Gregory crowned as Sri Lanka’s most Instagrammable lake

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:37

In celebration of World Photography Day (which fell on 19 August), long-haul travel specialists Travelbag have released a global study revealing the m ..

Electric waste-collecting boats to revive Beira Lake

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:36

Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof yesterday announced the launch of trials of fully electric, solar-powered waste-collecting boats on the Beira L ..

Colombo stock market closes up, gains 7% in August

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:35

The Colombo stock market yesterday closed August with the benchmark ASPI gaining 7% in the month to 20,997.36, with investor sentiment buoyant for the ..

What limits CSR impact on society?

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:35

Driven by ‘giving’ and ‘doing’ – less focus on real social impact ..

CCPI in August 2025 shows deflationary period ending

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:35

The Central Bank said yesterday that following 11 consecutive months of deflation, headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change ..

President wants private sector to convert Presidential Houses, Ministerial bungalows into tourism resorts

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:34

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday invited the private sector to invest in converting Presidential Houses and official Ministerial bungalows ..

Construction PMI maintains momentum in July

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:34

The Central Bank yesterday said the Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity ..

SriLankan Airlines marks 46 years with travel treats for passengers

Saturday, 30 August 2025 01:34

SriLankan Airlines completes another journey around the sun on 1 September, celebrating its 46th anniversary by giving its valued customers more reaso ..

Ranil’s arrest, political ethics and seeing “this administration’s true face”

Friday, 29 August 2025 11:05

When Napoleon ordered the execution of the Duc d’Enghien, a Bourbon prince, in 1804, the great French diplomat and thinker Talleyrand reportedly sai ..

From passion to purpose: Anand Ramanathan and rise of Tamil live entertainment in SL

Friday, 29 August 2025 05:49

Colombo is buzzing. Posters flutter, radio stations loop snippets, and social media is alive with anticipation. On 6 September at Havelock Grounds, th ..

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CBSL marks 75th anniversary with new Rs. 2000 commemorative note

Friday, 29 August 2025 20:31

Marking its 75th anniversary, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (29) presented a new Rs. 2000 commemorative banknote to President Anura Kumar ..

Sri Lanka launches first-ever National Research Priorities Report

Friday, 29 August 2025 11:23

President reviews Industry Ministry projects, holds 2026 pre-budget talks

Thursday, 28 August 2025 10:49

Cabinet approves Rs. 1.2B repair project for Southern Expressway

Thursday, 28 August 2025 08:23

President holds pre-budget talks with export sector

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 18:46

Cabinet approves signing of regional plan against illegal fishing

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 18:01

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Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:06

Technocity’s Highfliers Program takes top partners on global celebration

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:02

Fcode Labs partners Porolis to deliver AI-driven innovation to global gemstone industry

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:00

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NDB Bank partners Waters Edge for Oktoberfest at the Edge 2025

Saturday, 30 August 2025 00:00

NDB Bank has announced its partnership with Waters Edge as the Principal Partner for the much-anticipated Oktoberfest at the Edge 2025, set to take pl ..

Lankan dancers shine on stage at 39th Jerash Festival 2025 in Jordan

Saturday, 30 August 2025 00:00

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Mullahs and Muslim politics

Saturday, 30 August 2025 00:10

The name mullah is of Persian origin crept through the Arabic world maula and denotes to a theologian and interpreter of the sacred laws or sharia in ..

Necessary civic revolution: Bureaucratic inertia, system change and national awakening (Punorudaya)

Saturday, 30 August 2025 00:05

North star for climate change adaptation: Making progress on the Global Goal on Adaptation

Saturday, 30 August 2025 00:01

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Official vs. private: Where does one draw the line?

Saturday, 30 August 2025 00:00

The case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has resulted in a debate over what constitutes official and private undertakings by an elected ..

Enhanced tariff-free access to UK: Relief for apparel industry

Friday, 29 August 2025 00:01

Anti-corruption drive must also focus on those facing charges within

Thursday, 28 August 2025 02:13

Restructuring postal services is critical

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:00

End of PTA?

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 00:37

Acid test for equality before the law

Monday, 25 August 2025 00:00

Special Report

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

Monday, 16 June 2025 02:35

Business News

Sri Lanka Vanithabhimana 2025 Grand Finale

People’s Bank presents prizes to winners of ‘People’s Debit Card Gedaratama Thagi – 02’ grand draw

GDF unites world leaders and experts in Colombo

Lankan envoy meets Federation of the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Bling Productions and Eyeon win big at WOW Awards Asia 2025 for South Asia’s first immersive digital art space ‘Pixel Bloom’ at Colombo Lotus Tower

Salesforce launches ‘Agentforce for Revenue’

CBB celebrates 25th anniversary with exclusive member networking session at Cinnamon Life

WCIC launches Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025

Yalamanchili appoints Dihan Rodrigo as Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives

Marianne Page appointed to CT Holdings Board

Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Awards tonight

Foreign Minister draws line between personal and official travel in Wickremesinghe probe

President tells exporters pay taxes for support

Govt. awards six-month petrol supply deal to Aditya Birla Global Trading

New Mediation Bill gets committee-level nod

Govt. assures continuity of Pekoe Trail despite Founder’s exit

Pradeep Kahawalage elected to chair CNCI

Sysco LABS Sri Lanka appoints Thushera Kawdawatta as Managing Director

AgStar appoints two Non-Executive Directors

Gem Sri Lanka 2026: Ultimate sourcing mission

From ashes to action: Kandurata Umbrella Industries resumes production in record time

NIBM Neo Ventures: Colouring passionate lives through Sri Lanka’s startup revolution

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Mullahs and Muslim politics

Necessary civic revolution: Bureaucratic inertia, system change and national awakening (Punorudaya)

North star for climate change adaptation: Making progress on the Global Goal on Adaptation

Indictment of President Emeritus

Ranil’s arrest, political ethics and seeing “this administration’s true face”

Ranil and the rigours of a new republicanism

Due process and power: Lessons from arrest of Ranil Wickremesinghe

The Great Divide

Presidential immunity on trial: Boundaries of accountability from Washington to Colombo

Power of the point in educational reforms

Was Ranil Wickremesinghe target of political witch hunt?

Strategic planning: Missing link for SME success in Sri Lanka

Perverse pleasures of genocide

Arrest of former President Ranil: Test case for Sri Lanka’s democracy

Government must work with mandatory fingerprint attendance system

Science at the heart of democracy: Blueprint for Sri Lanka

Lions shed their Manes to sport Cubs Rugby

Sri Lanka will become a $ 100 billion plus economy in 2025

Misuse and abuse of public funds beyond presidency

Milk is a basic need, though a luxury at present but meticulous supply chain can curb price

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SEC DG sent on compulsory leave pending independent probe

AKD gazettes Presidential Task Force to roll out five-year National Tourism Development Program

How private is a “private” visit?

Prime Group makes history with Sri Lanka’s first luxury real estate client experience initiative ‘Prime Premier’

Was Ranil Wickremesinghe target of political witch hunt?

Ranil’s arrest, political ethics and seeing “this administration’s true face”

AgStar appoints two Non-Executive Directors

Lanka IOC appoints new Chairman, Directors

Opposition parties rally for Ranil

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Sri Lanka Vanithabhimana 2025 Grand Finale

People’s Bank presents prizes to winners of ‘People’s Debit Card Gedaratama Thagi – 02’ grand draw

GDF unites world leaders and experts in Colombo

Lankan envoy meets Federation of the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Bling Productions and Eyeon win big at WOW Awards Asia 2025 for South Asia’s first immersive digital art space ‘Pixel Bloom’ at Colombo Lotus Tower

Salesforce launches ‘Agentforce for Revenue’

CBB celebrates 25th anniversary with exclusive member networking session at Cinnamon Life

WCIC launches Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025

Yalamanchili appoints Dihan Rodrigo as Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives

Marianne Page appointed to CT Holdings Board

Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Awards tonight

Foreign Minister draws line between personal and official travel in Wickremesinghe probe

President tells exporters pay taxes for support

Govt. awards six-month petrol supply deal to Aditya Birla Global Trading

New Mediation Bill gets committee-level nod

Govt. assures continuity of Pekoe Trail despite Founder’s exit

Pradeep Kahawalage elected to chair CNCI

Sysco LABS Sri Lanka appoints Thushera Kawdawatta as Managing Director

AgStar appoints two Non-Executive Directors

Gem Sri Lanka 2026: Ultimate sourcing mission

From ashes to action: Kandurata Umbrella Industries resumes production in record time

NIBM Neo Ventures: Colouring passionate lives through Sri Lanka’s startup revolution

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