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Independent meditations

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:30

Let’s join the national renaissance to usher in new era for all

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:26

The Attorney General in the hot seat

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:24

78 years after regaining independence: A managerial perspective

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:22

Unconditional Muslim support facilitated independence

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:20

Harry J : The unforgettable

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:05

Remembering Harry Jayawardena – One year on

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:04

Executive President, Office of the Attorney General and public trust doctrine

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:00

Office of Auditor General and its place in fiscal governance framework

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:50

Goodbye, Boss: Iqbal Athas and the craft he left behind

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:48

Stop donating Sri Lanka’s tax revenue to foreign Governments: Time for a “Two-Basket” FDI strategy

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:47

Why CIPM’s Great HR Quiz 2026 signals a turning point for education

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:30

A new world order without US in driving seat?

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:22

Shameless clicks, broken lives: The social, legal, and ethical cost of viral obscene content

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:20

LNG investment in Sri Lanka: A risky road ahead

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:18

Beyond bailouts: How Sri Lanka can build a sustainable economy and avoid 2027 IMF cliff

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:16

Carrying the ‘paperweight’- Is Sri Lanka ready for cashless tourism?

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:14

A state of preventing terrorism and citizens needing protection

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:54

Best low-cost alternative to mitigate accidents at railway crossings

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:05

Proposal to develop Sri Lanka as a retail tourism hub (3.0)

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:26

President steps in to steer key money laundering evaluation to avoid grey-list risks

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday convened a high-level meeting to review Sri Lanka’s preparedness for its Third Mutual Evaluation on Ant ..

Govt. pledges inclusive growth as MILCO distributes profits to dairy farmers after 21 years

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:30

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya recently expressed confidence that the Government is on course to build an economy that delivers benefits to all ..

Rajeev Amarasuriya re-elected uncontested BASL President

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:26

Rajeev Amarasuriya has been re-elected, uncontested for a further term as President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka for 2026 / 2027, and will form ..

Over 24,000 passengers use e-gates at BIA since December

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:24

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that over 24,000 passengers have used the newly introduced electronic gates at the ..

Govt. eyeing vehicle import permits for high-ranking officials

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:23

The Government is in discussions on allowing motor vehicle imports for high-ranking Government officials who have received concessionary vehicle permi ..

Govt. awards petrol supply contract to Singapore’s Epdesa

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:21

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday, agreed on awarding the contract to purchase five shipments of petrol 92, starting January next ye ..

PM says Govt. addressing challenges through clear policy framework

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:19

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday declared that the Government is working closely with international partners to position Sri Lanka as a ..

India offers 20-year tax holiday for AI and cloud data centres

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:14

India has offered foreign cloud service providers a 20-year tax holiday running until 2047 on revenues earned from services sold outside the country, ..

IFC to invest $ 20 m on SAGT expansion

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:13

World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) has proposed an investment of up to $ 20 million to support the capacity expansion of Joh ..

Sri Lanka Customs revenue surges to Rs. 232 b in January

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:11

Sri Lanka Customs has recorded a strong start to the year, collecting over Rs. 232 billion in revenue in January, significantly exceeding its monthly ..

Ceylon Land & Equity to raise Rs. 4.3 b via 2-for-1 Rights

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:09

Ceylon Land & Equity PLC will issue 614,156,734 new ordinary voting shares at a price of Rs. 7 per share through a Rights Issue, subject to shareholde ..

John Keells Stock Brokers tips ASPI to hit 28,000 this year

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:28

John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) has tipped that the All Share Price Index (ASPI) will reach 28,000 this year. This forecast is contained in JKSB’s ..

CBSL allows surplus liquidity to persist as short-term rates drift above policy signal

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:25

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) allowed money markets to operate amidst a persistent liquidity surplus in the financial system through 2025, even ..

Finance company sector assets jump 44% to Rs. 2.77 t in 2025 as loans surge

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:23

Total assets of the finance company sector rose 44% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. 2.77 trillion as at end-December 2025, driven by a sharp expansion in le ..

Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup match against India in SL

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:22

Al Jazeera: PAKISTAN’s cricket team has been cleared to participate in the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup 2026 but will not play ..

Samudika Jayaratne appointed new Auditor General

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:27

Ending a ten-month deadlock the Constitutional Council yesterday finally and unanimously approved the appointment of Senior Deputy Auditor General Sam ..

Apparel exporters want deeper ties with India

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) Chairperson Rajitha Jayasuriya said the industry has identified deeper integration with India, acceler ..

CSE recovers on high net worth interest

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:23

The Colombo stock market recovered yesterday to close on the up driven by high net worth investor activity, ending a three-session decline. The ASPI ..

US tariffs on India cut to 18% under trade deal, Trump says

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:22

US President Donald Trump has said that Washington is lowering its tariffs on India to 18%, from the earlier 50%, following a trade deal struck betwee ..

Exposition of Holy Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:20

In a continuation of the vision articulated by the Prime Minister of India during his visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, India is set to undertake a pr ..

Sri Lanka engages $ 900 b Saudi Public Investment Fund

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:17

A Sri Lankan delegation headed by Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe recently met with senior officials ..

Tourism industry records highest-ever January arrivals

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:14

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has begun 2026 on a strong footing, recording its highest-ever January arrivals, welcoming over 277,000 visitors and su ..

Commercial Bank plans Rs. 20 b Tier II debenture issue

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:12

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC said it plans to issue Basel III-compliant Tier II listed, rated, unsecured, subordinated, redeemable debentures to rais ..

Galle Face Capital Partners goes for 1:4 share split

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:10

Galle Face Capital Partners PLC has announced a subdivision of its issued ordinary shares, following a resolution passed by its Board of Directors at ..

India raises Sri Lanka assistance to INR 4 b in 2026-27 Budget

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:30

India has increased budgetary assistance to Sri Lanka to INR 4 billion ($ 43.6 million) in its 2026-27 Budget, up from INR 3 billion ($ 32.7 million) ..

World Federation of Consuls South Asia regional meeting kicks off today in Colombo

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:26

The South Asia Regional Conference of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) will kick off today (2) in Colombo, reaffirming Sri Lanka’s role as a ..

CBSL net buyer of $ 1.99 b FX in 2025; injects Rs. 789 b into money market

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:24

Net foreign exchange purchases by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) during 2025 generated a sustained surplus of rupee liquidity in the domestic mo ..

Current account surplus up 44% in 2025

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:23

The current account reached a $ 1.7 billion surplus in 2025, up 43.8% from a year ago on record workers’ remittances and higher services inflows des ..

Gazette permits night-time employment of women as janitorial, food service staff

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:21

A Gazette notification has been issued permitting the employment of women as janitorial and food service attendants during night-time hours, following ..

Govt. pledges inclusive growth as MILCO distributes profits to dairy farmers after 21 years

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:30

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya recently expressed confidence that the Government is on course to build an economy that delivers benefits to all ..

Samudika Jayaratne appointed new Auditor General

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:27

Ending a ten-month deadlock the Constitutional Council yesterday finally and unanimously approved the appointment of Senior Deputy Auditor General Sam ..

Rajeev Amarasuriya re-elected uncontested BASL President

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:26

Rajeev Amarasuriya has been re-elected, uncontested for a further term as President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka for 2026 / 2027, and will form ..

Apparel exporters want deeper ties with India

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) Chairperson Rajitha Jayasuriya said the industry has identified deeper integration with India, acceler ..

Over 24,000 passengers use e-gates at BIA since December

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:24

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that over 24,000 passengers have used the newly introduced electronic gates at the ..

CSE recovers on high net worth interest

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:23

The Colombo stock market recovered yesterday to close on the up driven by high net worth investor activity, ending a three-session decline. The ASPI ..

Govt. eyeing vehicle import permits for high-ranking officials

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:23

The Government is in discussions on allowing motor vehicle imports for high-ranking Government officials who have received concessionary vehicle permi ..

US tariffs on India cut to 18% under trade deal, Trump says

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:22

US President Donald Trump has said that Washington is lowering its tariffs on India to 18%, from the earlier 50%, following a trade deal struck betwee ..

Govt. awards petrol supply contract to Singapore’s Epdesa

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:21

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday, agreed on awarding the contract to purchase five shipments of petrol 92, starting January next ye ..

Exposition of Holy Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:20

In a continuation of the vision articulated by the Prime Minister of India during his visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, India is set to undertake a pr ..

PM says Govt. addressing challenges through clear policy framework

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:19

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday declared that the Government is working closely with international partners to position Sri Lanka as a ..

Sri Lanka engages $ 900 b Saudi Public Investment Fund

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:17

A Sri Lankan delegation headed by Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe recently met with senior officials ..

India offers 20-year tax holiday for AI and cloud data centres

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:14

India has offered foreign cloud service providers a 20-year tax holiday running until 2047 on revenues earned from services sold outside the country, ..

Tourism industry records highest-ever January arrivals

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:14

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has begun 2026 on a strong footing, recording its highest-ever January arrivals, welcoming over 277,000 visitors and su ..

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Plantation workers’ daily wage increased to Rs. 1,750 from January 2026

Saturday, 31 January 2026 23:04

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Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation records highest-ever revenue in 2025

Saturday, 31 January 2026 22:22

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Saturday, 31 January 2026 21:45

Textile and Apparel Advisory Council appointed to drive industry growth

Saturday, 31 January 2026 13:49

Over two million illegal cigarettes destroyed in Kerawalapitiya

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:40

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Friday, 30 January 2026 07:24

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Monday, 2 February 2026 00:00

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Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:13

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MMCA Sri Lanka presents ‘Three Songs of Ceylon’

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:00

‘Three Songs of Ceylon’, the first moving image exhibition by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka), opened last we ..

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Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:00

Cinnamon Life hosts master potter exhibition: “Shadows of a Pre-Renaissance Era”

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:00

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Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:30

By Tisaranee Gunasekara Time will say nothing but I told you so...” WH Auden (If I Could Tell You) Martin Wickramasinghe was 83, and revered as t ..

Let’s join the national renaissance to usher in new era for all

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:26

The Attorney General in the hot seat

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:24

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Reflections on Independence Day

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:00

Sri Lankans will celebrate the 78th anniversary of the country’s independence from colonial rule today. The day will be marked with the national l ..

Independence with unity

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:46

Why we need comprehensive sex education

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:00

Use dialogue to settle health sector issues

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:54

Politically motivated attacks against Attorney General

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

Govt.’s state sector woes

Thursday, 29 January 2026 03:43

Special Report

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik TiECon 2026 recently took place as the first flagship global summit for entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Organised by TiE Colombo, the eve ..

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit focuses on Ditwah, reforms and growth

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:33

‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ Harvard APAC Regional Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

Business News

Event Management sector officially recognised as an ‘Industry’ at 7th EMA Annual General Meeting

OCL Academy of Textile and Apparel strengthens industry-ready talent

Call for applications: Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2026

Building stronger trade bridges between Sri Lanka and UK

Govt. moves to secure and assess massive vein quartz deposit in Monaragala

Dr. Ruchitha Perera re-elected as Honorary Co-Vice Chair of CIM Board of Directors

Dankotuwa Porcelain appoints Miyuru Rajapakshe as CEO

Pathfinder Foundation charts roadmap for Sri Lanka’s critical minerals sector

Verité flags weak oversight and disclosure gaps in Budget 2026 despite PFM Act

Global investment growth resumes, with finance leading rebound

New leadership at SLCGE pledges policy advocacy to strengthen SME apparel exports

Reviving the engine: SLEA international conference to chart path for services-led growth

Sri Lanka opens first country pavilion at Source Fashion Apparel Exhibition, London

Deputy HC in South India meets top Microsoft official, discusses AI collaboration with Sri Lanka

Half day “Total Quality Management” by NCCSL on 10 Feb.

Hayleys showcases innovative agricultural technology at Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026

Nawaloka Hospitals pioneers in AI-driven healthcare, announced as Platinum Sponsor of Medicare 2026

From Recovery to Relevance: Why Port City Colombo Matters for Sri Lanka’s Next 50 Years

EDB unveils flagship statistical publication ‘Export Performance Indicators 2024’

Kishan Vairavanathan joins Ceylon Land and Equity Board

Sri Lanka-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission meets in Colombo

The Offices at Cinnamon Life achieves full occupancy

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Independent meditations

Let’s join the national renaissance to usher in new era for all

The Attorney General in the hot seat

78 years after regaining independence: A managerial perspective

Unconditional Muslim support facilitated independence

Harry J : The unforgettable

Remembering Harry Jayawardena – One year on

Executive President, Office of the Attorney General and public trust doctrine

Office of Auditor General and its place in fiscal governance framework

Goodbye, Boss: Iqbal Athas and the craft he left behind

Stop donating Sri Lanka’s tax revenue to foreign Governments: Time for a “Two-Basket” FDI strategy

Why CIPM’s Great HR Quiz 2026 signals a turning point for education

A new world order without US in driving seat?

Shameless clicks, broken lives: The social, legal, and ethical cost of viral obscene content

LNG investment in Sri Lanka: A risky road ahead

Beyond bailouts: How Sri Lanka can build a sustainable economy and avoid 2027 IMF cliff

Carrying the ‘paperweight’- Is Sri Lanka ready for cashless tourism?

A state of preventing terrorism and citizens needing protection

Best low-cost alternative to mitigate accidents at railway crossings

Proposal to develop Sri Lanka as a retail tourism hub (3.0)

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Event Management sector officially recognised as an ‘Industry’ at 7th EMA Annual General Meeting

OCL Academy of Textile and Apparel strengthens industry-ready talent

Call for applications: Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2026

Building stronger trade bridges between Sri Lanka and UK

Govt. moves to secure and assess massive vein quartz deposit in Monaragala

Dr. Ruchitha Perera re-elected as Honorary Co-Vice Chair of CIM Board of Directors

Dankotuwa Porcelain appoints Miyuru Rajapakshe as CEO

Pathfinder Foundation charts roadmap for Sri Lanka’s critical minerals sector

Verité flags weak oversight and disclosure gaps in Budget 2026 despite PFM Act

Global investment growth resumes, with finance leading rebound

New leadership at SLCGE pledges policy advocacy to strengthen SME apparel exports

Reviving the engine: SLEA international conference to chart path for services-led growth

Sri Lanka opens first country pavilion at Source Fashion Apparel Exhibition, London

Deputy HC in South India meets top Microsoft official, discusses AI collaboration with Sri Lanka

Half day “Total Quality Management” by NCCSL on 10 Feb.

Hayleys showcases innovative agricultural technology at Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026

Nawaloka Hospitals pioneers in AI-driven healthcare, announced as Platinum Sponsor of Medicare 2026

From Recovery to Relevance: Why Port City Colombo Matters for Sri Lanka’s Next 50 Years

EDB unveils flagship statistical publication ‘Export Performance Indicators 2024’

Kishan Vairavanathan joins Ceylon Land and Equity Board

Sri Lanka-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission meets in Colombo

The Offices at Cinnamon Life achieves full occupancy

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