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How India fits into Sri Lanka’s post-crisis growth strategy

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka must prepare and act before the next floods

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:24

Rebuilding for resilience: Can impact investing work in Sri Lanka?

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:22

National Electricity Policy/Tariff Policy to the benefit of who?

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:20

Trump effect in South Asia: The spectre of regional hegemonism

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:40

Extractive capitalism and Trump’s adventurism

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:28

Iran at the crossroads: Internal unrest, external containment, and prolonged national rupture

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:24

PSTA: Terrorism without terror continues

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:20

Why the 2005 Tourism Act must be retained and refined, not repealed

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:00

Electricity reform must be driven by economics, not outdated assumptions

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:53

Easter without answers: Why power has still failed the dead

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:44

The real issue in Sri Lanka’s tax system is administration, not policy

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:35

Making TIN mandatory for vehicle registration in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:09

Beyond relief : AKD’S national path to recovery through Presidential Task Force

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 03:58

Foreign exchange on wheels: Reducing Sri Lanka’s FX burden while making vehicle ownership affordable

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 02:57

“The talk is by palanquin, but the journey is by foot’’- Depictive of Sri Lanka’s FDI efforts

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 01:09

Missing pillar in Sri Lanka’s recovery: A new Public Development Bank

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 00:48

Australia is not closing doors to Sri Lankans despite anti-immigration protests

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 00:27

Sri Lanka’s fiscal future: A UK-UAE inspired blueprint for AI-powered tax digitalisation and transparency

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 00:00

Asoka Handagama’s Moon Hunt: A re-enactment of an event in two time periods

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:07

Lynear Wealth unfazed by post-IMF ISB repayments

Sri Lanka’s post-International Monetary Fund (IMF) period, when external debt servicing, including International Sovereign Bond (ISB) repayments, be ..

IMF fact-finding team due next week

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:34

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will visit Sri Lanka from 22 to 28 January on a fact-finding mission to assess the economic impact of Cyclon ..

President launches 50 MW Hayleys Fentons Mannar wind power project

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:27

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday launched the 50 MW wind power project developed by Hayleys Fentons Ltd., in Mannar, with the Government a ..

Regulator issues public alert, files CID complaint against Blue Ocean Securities, BOMate app

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:25

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) yesterday said it has lodged a formal complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department ( ..

Unemployment rises in 3Q after two quarters of stability as labour force expands

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate increased to 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025, the highest since the third quarter of 2024, reversing the steady impr ..

UNDP calls for inclusive access to recovery financing

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:21

Nearly all communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka suffered damage to homes, roads and other critical infrastructure, according to a new U ..

PUCSL rules out electricity tariff change for Q1 2026

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:50

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday said there will be no revisions to electricity tariffs during the first quarter of 2026 ..

Port City Colombo secures $ 300 m FDI for Phase II

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:32

CHEC Port City Colombo Ltd., the primary developer of Port City Colombo, has pledged approximately $ 300 million in foreign direct investment to advan ..

Ravi K. warns Sri Lanka’s recovery still on fiscal knife-edge

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:28

Former Finance Minister and MP Ravi Karunanayake has cautioned that Sri Lanka’s economic recovery in 2026, while showing visible improvement on the ..

Govt. to fast-track establishment of Salary and Pensions Commission: Minister

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:24

The Government will expedite the establishment of the proposed Salary and Pensions Commission, Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Go ..

Govt. to settle Rs. 23.87 b outstanding pharmaceutical dues

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:21

The Government will settle outstanding pharmaceutical supplies payment dues worth Rs. 23.87 billion this year. The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday app ..

Customs, Inland Revenue unite to crack down on under-invoicing, tax evasion

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 06:02

The Finance Ministry yesterday said that Sri Lanka Customs and the Inland Revenue Department have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conduct join ..

Grade 6 education reforms differed to 2027 after textbook controversy

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:59

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a proposal to postpone the planned education reforms for Grade 6, following widespread controversy over th ..

Iqbal Athas no more

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:57

One of Sri Lanka’s most prominent and senior most journalists Iqbal Athas passed away yesterday. He was 81. ..

New operators bid over Rs. 3.8 b for BIA FX operation contracts

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:55

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved awarding contracts to five new operators for currency exchange in the area designated for ..

Govt. to hold pre-EOI meeting ahead of Canwill Holdings divestiture

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:30

The Finance Ministry will hold a pre-Expression of Interest (EOI) meeting with interested parties ahead of the proposed divestiture of Canwill Holding ..

Industry bodies flag gaps, urge overhaul of Draft National Electricity Policy

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:26

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, together with the American Chamber of Commerce, Exporters Association of Sri Lanka, Federation of Renewable Energy Dev ..

IRD sets Rs. 2.4 t revenue target for 2026

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:24

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has been assigned a revenue target of Rs. 2,402 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, IRD Commissioner General Nandana ..

FAO appeals for $ 16.5 m to restore agrifood livelihoods post-Ditwah

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:22

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO) Headquarters in Rome has issued an appeal calling for international assistance of $ 16.5 million ..

SPC posts strong financial turnaround in 2025

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:20

The State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka (SPC) has registered an impressive improvement in its financial performance in 2025, marking one of ..

Cabinet clears Basic Transfer Plan for CEB restructuring

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:40

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the Basic Transfer Plan prepared by the Power Sector Reform Secretariat, marking a significant step in the ..

Govt. moves to ease credit bottlenecks for entrepreneurs

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:30

The Government has rolled out a series of policy and financing reforms aimed at easing longstanding credit bottlenecks faced by entrepreneurs, as part ..

Over 100,000 public sector recruitments approved after taking office: Cabinet Spokesperson

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:26

By Charumini de Silva Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that the Government has granted approval for the recruitm ..

CSE ends on the up; ASPI sets new benchmark

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:22

Shaking off two previous muted trading sessions, the Colombo stock market yesterday posted a strong recovery, gaining over Rs. 37 billion in value and ..

SriLankan Airlines launches global branding initiative for Nawam Maha Perahera 2026

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:20

SriLankan Airlines has unveiled a landmark international branding initiative to promote the Colombo Nawam Maha Perahera 2026, one of the country’s m ..

Amber Adventures warns arbitrary regulatory actions threaten $ 12.75 m FDI

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 06:01

Amber Adventures Ltd. has written to the Board of Investment (BOI) warning that about $ 3.5 million already invested in the Ambuluwawa Cable Car Proje ..

Aitken Spence Hotels to raise up to Rs. 5 b via listed Debentures

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:58

The Board of Directors of Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC has approved plans to raise up to Rs. 5 billion in two tranches through the issue of listed ..

BYD records 4.6 m NEV sales in 2025, retains global No. 1 ranking

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:56

BYD has retained its position as the world’s largest seller of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), recording total global sales of 4,602,436 units in 2025. ..

Trump to impose 25% tariff on Iran’s trading partners, limited exposure for Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:53

IMF fact-finding team due next week

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:34

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will visit Sri Lanka from 22 to 28 January on a fact-finding mission to assess the economic impact of Cyclon ..

Govt. to hold pre-EOI meeting ahead of Canwill Holdings divestiture

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:30

The Finance Ministry will hold a pre-Expression of Interest (EOI) meeting with interested parties ahead of the proposed divestiture of Canwill Holding ..

President launches 50 MW Hayleys Fentons Mannar wind power project

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:27

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday launched the 50 MW wind power project developed by Hayleys Fentons Ltd., in Mannar, with the Government a ..

Industry bodies flag gaps, urge overhaul of Draft National Electricity Policy

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:26

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, together with the American Chamber of Commerce, Exporters Association of Sri Lanka, Federation of Renewable Energy Dev ..

Regulator issues public alert, files CID complaint against Blue Ocean Securities, BOMate app

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:25

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) yesterday said it has lodged a formal complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department ( ..

IRD sets Rs. 2.4 t revenue target for 2026

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:24

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has been assigned a revenue target of Rs. 2,402 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, IRD Commissioner General Nandana ..

Unemployment rises in 3Q after two quarters of stability as labour force expands

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate increased to 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025, the highest since the third quarter of 2024, reversing the steady impr ..

FAO appeals for $ 16.5 m to restore agrifood livelihoods post-Ditwah

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:22

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO) Headquarters in Rome has issued an appeal calling for international assistance of $ 16.5 million ..

UNDP calls for inclusive access to recovery financing

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:21

Nearly all communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka suffered damage to homes, roads and other critical infrastructure, according to a new U ..

SPC posts strong financial turnaround in 2025

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:20

The State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka (SPC) has registered an impressive improvement in its financial performance in 2025, marking one of ..

PUCSL rules out electricity tariff change for Q1 2026

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:50

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday said there will be no revisions to electricity tariffs during the first quarter of 2026 ..

Cabinet clears Basic Transfer Plan for CEB restructuring

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:40

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the Basic Transfer Plan prepared by the Power Sector Reform Secretariat, marking a significant step in the ..

Port City Colombo secures $ 300 m FDI for Phase II

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:32

CHEC Port City Colombo Ltd., the primary developer of Port City Colombo, has pledged approximately $ 300 million in foreign direct investment to advan ..

Govt. moves to ease credit bottlenecks for entrepreneurs

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:30

The Government has rolled out a series of policy and financing reforms aimed at easing longstanding credit bottlenecks faced by entrepreneurs, as part ..

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China, Sri Lanka reaffirm strategic partnership during Wang Yi’s transit visit

Thursday, 15 January 2026 21:15

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made a transit visit to Sri Lanka on Monday while returning from Africa, holding a friendly meeting with Sri Lankan F ..

China donates school uniform fabric to support Sri Lankan students

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 10:20

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 to showcase trade and investment opportunities in June

Sunday, 11 January 2026 22:15

Sri Lanka, Germany sign €188 Million debt restructuring agreement

Saturday, 10 January 2026 14:01

Indian Army Chief visits Sri Lanka, strengthens military ties

Friday, 9 January 2026 22:29

SPMC records highest-ever drug production in 2025

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 12:09

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Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

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Industry veteran Vasee Nesiah takes the helm as KBSL’s new CEO

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 03:20

Fcode Labs marks a year of growth and achievement at Awards Night 2025

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 03:19

Apex AI takes Sri Lankan AI expertise global

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 03:18

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ARTRA Trail 2026 to unveil ‘Silenced’

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:01

ARTRA Trail 2026, taking place at the Lionel Wendt Gallery in Colombo (6 to 12 January) and across Galle Fort (23 to 25 January) primarily revolves ar ..

How TikTok is becoming Sri Lanka’s go-to content discovery platform

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:00

Uber Eats 2025 Cravings Report: Sri Lankans crave spice, then reach for chocolate

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

How India fits into Sri Lanka’s post-crisis growth strategy

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:28

SRI Lanka begins 2026 in a narrow corridor between economic recovery and renewed climate risks. The economy has moved past the 2022 balance-of-payment ..

Sri Lanka must prepare and act before the next floods

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:24

Rebuilding for resilience: Can impact investing work in Sri Lanka?

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:22

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Meaningful Opposition to Government

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka’s sitting Opposition and ousted Parliamentarians are hell-bent on being a thorn in the side of the Government. Since it took office in Se ..

Stop misusing the Criminal Investigation Department

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:00

Harini’s future as Education Minister

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:43

Black January and renewed hope

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 00:38

Aloka, the mascot of peace

Monday, 12 January 2026 04:51

Questions on Govt. sincerity regarding media freedom

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:00

Special Report

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 ..

‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ Harvard APAC Regional Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

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Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

Business News

MTI strategises industrial development for Zimbabwe’s Sovereign Fund

WindForce secures 50 MW Mullikulam Lot 1 wind power project

Sri Lanka makes packaging history with Tetra Recart

Vidullanka, David Pieris consortium secure Mullikulam wind project Lot 2

Sri Lanka apparel sector makes strong showing at Source Fashion London 2026

Hashan Haputhanthri appointed CMO of Remarko Bakers and Caterers

SLT-MOBITEL partners MegaPay powering seamless eSIM onboarding

Arava wins Presidential Export Award for excellence in coconut substrate products

AMAMI hotel supplies brand Ranyan Industries wins Silver and top achiever title at CNCI Awards

Anton drinking water pipes set benchmark with NSF certification

Nations Trust Bank partners KOKO

Walkers Tours partners IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo

KITZ Corporation Japan alleges branded plumbing products being imitated

Govt. to lease underutilised State plantation lands to boost investment, productivity

Shing Kwan Group donates $ 100,000 to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund

LAUGFS Life Sciences partners MRI to launch Sri Lanka’s first public allergy awareness wristbands

Spark Tank: Final pitch showcases homegrown healthcare innovation and intrapreneurial talent

Supreme Court upholds arbitration award in favour of Jacobe Resources against IGP

World Bank: One in four developing economies poorer than in 2019

Sri Lanka hosts first-ever TiEcon 2026

Synogen commissions one of largest rooftop solar projects

Kerner Haus secures third management deal, lifts annual fees to Rs. 48.1 m

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How India fits into Sri Lanka’s post-crisis growth strategy

Sri Lanka must prepare and act before the next floods

Rebuilding for resilience: Can impact investing work in Sri Lanka?

​National Electricity Policy/Tariff Policy to the benefit of who?

Trump effect in South Asia: The spectre of regional hegemonism

Extractive capitalism and Trump’s adventurism

Iran at the crossroads: Internal unrest, external containment, and prolonged national rupture

PSTA: Terrorism without terror continues

Why the 2005 Tourism Act must be retained and refined, not repealed

Electricity reform must be driven by economics, not outdated assumptions

Easter without answers: Why power has still failed the dead

The real issue in Sri Lanka’s tax system is administration, not policy

Making TIN mandatory for vehicle registration in Sri Lanka

Beyond relief : AKD’S national path to recovery through Presidential Task Force

Foreign exchange on wheels: Reducing Sri Lanka’s FX burden while making vehicle ownership affordable

“The talk is by palanquin, but the journey is by foot’’- Depictive of Sri Lanka’s FDI efforts

Missing pillar in Sri Lanka’s recovery: A new Public Development Bank

Australia is not closing doors to Sri Lankans despite anti-immigration protests

Sri Lanka’s fiscal future: A UK-UAE inspired blueprint for AI-powered tax digitalisation and transparency

Asoka Handagama’s Moon Hunt: A re-enactment of an event in two time periods

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Synogen commissions one of largest rooftop solar projects

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MTI strategises industrial development for Zimbabwe’s Sovereign Fund

WindForce secures 50 MW Mullikulam Lot 1 wind power project

Sri Lanka makes packaging history with Tetra Recart

Vidullanka, David Pieris consortium secure Mullikulam wind project Lot 2

Sri Lanka apparel sector makes strong showing at Source Fashion London 2026

Hashan Haputhanthri appointed CMO of Remarko Bakers and Caterers

SLT-MOBITEL partners MegaPay powering seamless eSIM onboarding

Arava wins Presidential Export Award for excellence in coconut substrate products

AMAMI hotel supplies brand Ranyan Industries wins Silver and top achiever title at CNCI Awards

Anton drinking water pipes set benchmark with NSF certification

Nations Trust Bank partners KOKO

Walkers Tours partners IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo

KITZ Corporation Japan alleges branded plumbing products being imitated

Govt. to lease underutilised State plantation lands to boost investment, productivity

Shing Kwan Group donates $ 100,000 to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund

LAUGFS Life Sciences partners MRI to launch Sri Lanka’s first public allergy awareness wristbands

Spark Tank: Final pitch showcases homegrown healthcare innovation and intrapreneurial talent

Supreme Court upholds arbitration award in favour of Jacobe Resources against IGP

World Bank: One in four developing economies poorer than in 2019

Sri Lanka hosts first-ever TiEcon 2026

Synogen commissions one of largest rooftop solar projects

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