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Ditwah disaster and the tax system: Relief for victims, recognition for donors

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:26

Lakshman Balasuriya - simply a top-class human being

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:22

What Sri Lanka Can Learn From Andhra Pradesh: Lessons from the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:21

Not a moment to lose: Why Sri Lanka must mobilise its monetary and fiscal capacity

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:20

From fear to informed choice: Reframing youth, risk and innovation in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 01:21

Never waste a crisis

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 00:24

Disaster risk financing and insurance for disaster-proof Sri Lanka tourism

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 00:02

Rebuilding with purpose: Human Resources as the engine of business recovery

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 00:01

A nation stretched thin: Disaster fatigue in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 00:01

Building a safer Sri Lanka

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:30

Presidential authority in times of emergency: A contemporary appraisal

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:28

Unsung heroes of the Central Bank 2: Computer Programmer N.M. Jayasekera

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:26

Placing smallholder farmers and fishers at the centre of Cyclone Ditwah recovery

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:24

Learn a lesson from the disaster; Build back better with decentralisation

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:22

Deciphering the decision-making realities: Dedication amidst a disaster

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:20

News and irony intersect in a cyclone’s aftermath

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:10

Musings from Houston: Embrace challenges and be ready to take off

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:04

Brands driving urban revitalisation through creativity, arts and culture

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:00

US tariffs vs. Chinese supremacy: Can US soybean “Make America Great Again?”

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:00

From disaster to recovery: Making the case for climate finance in post-flood rebuilding in Sri Lanka

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:30

Three State agencies face Rs. 216 b Ditwah damages bill

Three major State agencies face an estimated Rs. 216 billion infrastructure funding requirement following damage caused by the Ditwah-related natural ..

Parliament sits tomorrow to approve Rs. 500 b spending bill for disaster recovery

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:28

By Charumini de Silva Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday confirmed that the Government will convene a special sitting of ..

SLASSCOM: Tech pay stabilising as firms pivot to performance

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:25

Sri Lanka’s technology services sector (including IT, BPM, and tech services) is entering a phase of pay normalisation, with companies moving away f ..

Tourist arrivals cross 2.2 m mark

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:23

The anticipated tourism rebound is edging into its final, decisive stretch of 2025 with arrivals now firmly above 2.2 million as of first half of the ..

Yala paddy stocks to reach market ahead of festive season

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:21

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved steps to mill and release paddy stocks purchased during the last Yala season into the dom ..

Economic activity expands in November, PMI points to moderation

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:58

The country’s manufacturing and services sectors in November have expanded, though at a slower rate compared to the previous month, as per the Purch ..

Omega Line crowned overall Best Exporter of the Year at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:24

Omega Line has secured an unprecedented quadruple victory at the Presidential Export Awards 2024/25, claiming the country’s highest export honour al ..

ComBank leads SME lending for fifth consecutive year

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:21

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has emerged as the country’s largest lender to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), retaining its position for the fif ..

IRD postpones new VAT tax invoice format to April 2026

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:20

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has said the implementation of the new tax invoice format and specifications for Value Added Tax (VAT) registered ..

Govt. disburses over Rs. 13 b in relief

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:28

The Government has disbursed over Rs. 13 billion so far to support relief, recovery, and reconstruction efforts following the widespread devastation c ..

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection makes maiden call to Sri Lanka with Aitken Spence

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:24

Aitken Spence Travels marked a significant milestone with the handling of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s first call to the ports of Colombo and ..

November tourism earnings fall despite record visitor influx

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:22

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector continued to struggle to translate rising visitor arrivals into stronger economic returns, with earnings in November 2025 ..

YTD workers’ remittances cross $ 7 b mark

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:20

Workers’ remittances during the first 11 months have crossed the $ 7 billion mark, aided by a record $ 673.4 million inflow in November 2025. Accor ..

GeoAI project launched to build disaster-ready Sri Lanka

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:48

Sri Lanka yesterday marked a major step toward modernising its disaster management capabilities with the launch of the GeoAI for Disaster Resilience i ..

EDB honours top exporters at 27th Presidential Export Awards

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:45

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on Thursday celebrated the country’s top-performing exporters at the 27th Presidential Export Awards (P ..

Rs. 500 m Wealth Trust IPO opens today

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:26

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Wealth Trust Securities Ltd., (WTS) will open today, inviting the public to subscribe for 71,548,244 ordinary vot ..

Indian rupee slips to all-time low of 91.07 against US dollar

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:24

The Indian rupee (INR) fell to a record low on yesterday against the US dollar, as uncertainty looms over the India-US trade deal after several rounds ..

Govt. clears Rs. 47.18 b revision for lower Malwathu Oya project

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:22

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a near-doubling of the cost estimate for the Lower Malwathu Oya Multi-Purpose Development Project to Rs. 4 ..

Tea output slips in Nov.; cumulative crop still ahead in 2025

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:20

Sri Lanka’s tea production declined in November 2025, reversing the marginal gains seen a month earlier, although cumulative output for the year to ..

Sri Lanka nears 16% tax-to-GDP milestone

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:29

Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday said Sri Lanka is on the cusp of reaching a long-sought fiscal milestone, wi ..

CSE stamps BOC’s proposed Rs. 20 b Bond issue

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:22

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday said it has granted in-principle approval for the listing of Bank of Ceylon’s (BOC) Rs. 20 billion Basel ..

World Bank to provide $ 120 m for emergency post-Ditwah spending

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:21

The World Bank Group yesterday said that it was making up to $ 120 million in emergency support available by repurposing funds from ongoing projects b ..

SDF lists high-yield sustainable Bonds on Luxembourg bourse

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:19

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) said it will proceed with the dual listing of its high-yield subordinated sustainable Bonds on the Luxembourg ..

Budget deficit down 60% YTD Oct., primary surplus exceeds Rs. 1.6 t

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:26

As the Government engages in post-Ditwah recovery efforts, for which it is seeking an additional Rs. 550 billion spending bill along with additional I ..

Private borrowings hit new high in Oct.

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:23

Total private sector borrowings in October 2025 spiked to a record Rs. 246.10 billion, resulting in the total outstanding amount reaching Rs. 9.76 tri ..

LB Finance to set up subsidiary in Philippines

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:21

LB Finance PLC has decided to establish a wholly owned subsidiary in the Republic of Philippines, under the name ‘LB Finance Philippines Inc.,’ wi ..

IFC says ‘Sri Lanka cannot get rich by looking inward’

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:51

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) says Sri Lanka must reposition itself globally as a sustainable, export-driven, and outward-looking invest ..

Correction: Akbar Brothers honoured at 27th Presidential Export Awards

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:45

Akbar Brothers, the country’s top exporter of Ceylon Tea bagged the Overall Award for Net Foreign Exchange Earner at the 27th Presidential Export Aw ..

Rajan Asirwatham is no more

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:44

MMBL-Pathfinder Group Director Rajan Asirwatham passed away yesterday morning. The burial is this afternoon. Asirwatham is a highly regarded Sri Lank ..

Parliament sits tomorrow to approve Rs. 500 b spending bill for disaster recovery

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:28

By Charumini de Silva Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday confirmed that the Government will convene a special sitting of ..

Rs. 500 m Wealth Trust IPO opens today

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:26

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Wealth Trust Securities Ltd., (WTS) will open today, inviting the public to subscribe for 71,548,244 ordinary vot ..

SLASSCOM: Tech pay stabilising as firms pivot to performance

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:25

Sri Lanka’s technology services sector (including IT, BPM, and tech services) is entering a phase of pay normalisation, with companies moving away f ..

Indian rupee slips to all-time low of 91.07 against US dollar

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:24

The Indian rupee (INR) fell to a record low on yesterday against the US dollar, as uncertainty looms over the India-US trade deal after several rounds ..

Tourist arrivals cross 2.2 m mark

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:23

The anticipated tourism rebound is edging into its final, decisive stretch of 2025 with arrivals now firmly above 2.2 million as of first half of the ..

Govt. clears Rs. 47.18 b revision for lower Malwathu Oya project

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:22

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a near-doubling of the cost estimate for the Lower Malwathu Oya Multi-Purpose Development Project to Rs. 4 ..

Yala paddy stocks to reach market ahead of festive season

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:21

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved steps to mill and release paddy stocks purchased during the last Yala season into the dom ..

Tea output slips in Nov.; cumulative crop still ahead in 2025

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:20

Sri Lanka’s tea production declined in November 2025, reversing the marginal gains seen a month earlier, although cumulative output for the year to ..

Economic activity expands in November, PMI points to moderation

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:58

The country’s manufacturing and services sectors in November have expanded, though at a slower rate compared to the previous month, as per the Purch ..

Sri Lanka nears 16% tax-to-GDP milestone

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:29

Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday said Sri Lanka is on the cusp of reaching a long-sought fiscal milestone, wi ..

Omega Line crowned overall Best Exporter of the Year at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:24

Omega Line has secured an unprecedented quadruple victory at the Presidential Export Awards 2024/25, claiming the country’s highest export honour al ..

CSE stamps BOC’s proposed Rs. 20 b Bond issue

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:22

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday said it has granted in-principle approval for the listing of Bank of Ceylon’s (BOC) Rs. 20 billion Basel ..

ComBank leads SME lending for fifth consecutive year

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:21

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has emerged as the country’s largest lender to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), retaining its position for the fif ..

World Bank to provide $ 120 m for emergency post-Ditwah spending

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 02:21

The World Bank Group yesterday said that it was making up to $ 120 million in emergency support available by repurposing funds from ongoing projects b ..

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Monday, 15 December 2025 16:44

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Friday, 5 December 2025 22:16

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Monday, 15 December 2025 00:10

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Gita Mahotsav 2025 celebrated in Colombo

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:26

The Gita Mahotsav 2025, organised by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) cultural arm of the High Commission of India, Colombo, was celebrate ..

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Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:25

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Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:23

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Ditwah disaster and the tax system: Relief for victims, recognition for donors

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:26

It is a well-established principle that income tax is imposed on net income, after allowing deductions for expenses incurred in the production of inco ..

Lakshman Balasuriya - simply a top-class human being

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:22

What Sri Lanka Can Learn From Andhra Pradesh: Lessons from the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:21

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Well balanced foreign policy helps in time of need

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:00

One positive outcome of the cyclone Ditwah has been the overwhelming support extended to the country by its neighbours as well as the international co ..

Accountability beyond incompetence, moving beyond the Cabraal case

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 01:20

Climate economics must become a priority

Monday, 15 December 2025 00:00

Focus need on mental wellbeing of cyclone hit communities

Saturday, 13 December 2025 00:00

Effective provision of relief to victims of Cyclone Ditwah

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:00

Putting the brakes on migration a no-win situation

Thursday, 11 December 2025 04:36

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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 ..

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Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

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Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

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Akbar Brothers wins top honours at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25

Flexiprint honoured at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25 for fourth consecutive year

LAUGFS Rubber clinches Silver at NCPC Awards 2025 for cleaner production excellence

CFA Society Sri Lanka names PickMe as subject company for 2025/26 Research Challenge

Viet Nam and Sri Lanka deepen economic ties

Pushpika Janadheera reappointed SLAMERP Chairman

Sri Lanka Business Council UAE concludes Sri Lanka Expo Pavilion 2025

Japanese business delegation visits National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka

Countdown to FACETS 2026 begins

CHEC South Asia & Southeast Asia completes emergency clearing of A5 highway after Cyclone Ditwah

Yaden Laboratories donates Rs. 20 m to ’Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

George Keyt Foundation contributes to national disaster relief efforts

Lankem Agro unveils eco-friendly fertiliser solutions for sustainable farming future

EDB Chief says export future is not just bright, it is boundless

Almas Holdings commits Rs. 250 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Lakbima Rice Mills donates Rs. 100 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

SLMLBC expresses gratitude to people and Govt. of Maldives

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Siddhalepa honoured at SLTC Research and Innovation Awards 2025

US Envoy discusses SL’s National Research and Development Policy

Naturub Group of Companies donates Rs. 100 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Anunine Holdings donates Rs. 25 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

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Ditwah disaster and the tax system: Relief for victims, recognition for donors

Lakshman Balasuriya - simply a top-class human being

What Sri Lanka Can Learn From Andhra Pradesh: Lessons from the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam

Not a moment to lose: Why Sri Lanka must mobilise its monetary and fiscal capacity

From fear to informed choice: Reframing youth, risk and innovation in Sri Lanka

Never waste a crisis

Disaster risk financing and insurance for disaster-proof Sri Lanka tourism

Rebuilding with purpose: Human Resources as the engine of business recovery

A nation stretched thin: Disaster fatigue in Sri Lanka

Building a safer Sri Lanka

Presidential authority in times of emergency: A contemporary appraisal

Unsung heroes of the Central Bank 2: Computer Programmer N.M. Jayasekera

Placing smallholder farmers and fishers at the centre of Cyclone Ditwah recovery

Learn a lesson from the disaster; Build back better with decentralisation

Deciphering the decision-making realities: Dedication amidst a disaster

News and irony intersect in a cyclone’s aftermath

Musings from Houston: Embrace challenges and be ready to take off

Brands driving urban revitalisation through creativity, arts and culture

US tariffs vs. Chinese supremacy: Can US soybean “Make America Great Again?”

From disaster to recovery: Making the case for climate finance in post-flood rebuilding in Sri Lanka

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Akbar Brothers wins top honours at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25

Flexiprint honoured at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25 for fourth consecutive year

LAUGFS Rubber clinches Silver at NCPC Awards 2025 for cleaner production excellence

CFA Society Sri Lanka names PickMe as subject company for 2025/26 Research Challenge

Viet Nam and Sri Lanka deepen economic ties

Pushpika Janadheera reappointed SLAMERP Chairman

Sri Lanka Business Council UAE concludes Sri Lanka Expo Pavilion 2025

Japanese business delegation visits National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka

Countdown to FACETS 2026 begins

CHEC South Asia & Southeast Asia completes emergency clearing of A5 highway after Cyclone Ditwah

Yaden Laboratories donates Rs. 20 m to ’Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

George Keyt Foundation contributes to national disaster relief efforts

Lankem Agro unveils eco-friendly fertiliser solutions for sustainable farming future

EDB Chief says export future is not just bright, it is boundless

Almas Holdings commits Rs. 250 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Lakbima Rice Mills donates Rs. 100 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

SLMLBC expresses gratitude to people and Govt. of Maldives

co-energi facilitates Diamond Cutters to achieve LEED Gold Certification for new expansion

Siddhalepa honoured at SLTC Research and Innovation Awards 2025

US Envoy discusses SL’s National Research and Development Policy

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