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Western vortex, Indian incorporation, Anura’s alignment and Sri Lanka’s external relations

Thursday, 23 April 2026 03:54

The ‘Mangala’ signature in my life

Thursday, 23 April 2026 03:21

Are banks making profits at the cost of the economy?

Thursday, 23 April 2026 03:02

Lessons for financial sector from recent bank fraud

Thursday, 23 April 2026 02:53

Why systems thinking is the next step for clinical governance in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 23 April 2026 00:47

When marriages fall apart: No “Happily Ever After” in extramarital affairs

Thursday, 23 April 2026 00:38

Nicotine products: Separating facts from fiction

Thursday, 23 April 2026 00:36

Symbolic governance and the cost of silence

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:45

The financial fraud at NDB Bank

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:44

From terrorist iconography to political iconography: Who owns the Easter Sunday narrative?

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:43

Five years have passed, but he’s still remembered

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:42

Trinity leads charge in redefining Schools’ Rugby ’26

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:30

What ails our sports bodies?

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:22

Conspiracy against the Central Bank independence: Don’t kill the golden goose

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:20

Greatest threat to humanity

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 13:20

Preparedness is necessary, opportunism is not

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:32

Chapter 11: 269 coffins

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:21

Freedom of navigation in Indian Ocean

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:16

American military spending: A massive investment in the Gulf

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:15

Repression by regulation: When FATF mutual evaluations become Government weapons

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 00:00

Treasury rocked by $ 2.5 m fraud

The Government is facing scrutiny following reports that $ 2.5 million (nearly Rs. 800 million) of Treasury funds was diverted during a foreign debt r ..

Treasury officially responds: Claims hackers behind theft of funds

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:59

The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry yesterday said cyber hackers had breached its systems, resulting in a reported loss of $ 2.5 m ..

Rs. 5 b Janashakthi IPO draws over Rs. 15 b in bids; heavy pro-rata cuts as demand tops 3x

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:55

Janashakthi Ltd., (JXG) yesterday announced the basis of allotment for its Rs. 5 billion Initial Public Offering (IPO), which was oversubscribed by mo ..

Mideast war takes toll on tea, March exports down 16% YoY

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:54

Asia Siyaka Commodities yesterday said the escalation of tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran significantly impacted tea exports in March, follow ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 356 m Kelani Valley Railway Line development project deal

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:53

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved the awarding of the extension of the Kelani Valley Railway Line from Avissawella to Ratnapura contract wor ..

Per capita GDP hits all-time high of $ 5,003 in 2025

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:51

Sri Lanka’s per capita GDP at current market prices rose to an all-time high of $ 5,003 in 2025, extending the recovery from the contraction seen du ..

Roadmap targets tripling insurance penetration by 2035 with mandatory cover, State-backed schemes

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:30

The regulator and insurance industry have unveiled a national roadmap aimed at doubling insurance penetration by 2030 and tripling it by 2035, includi ..

Rs.9 b Hayleys Rights issue oversubscribed; attracts Rs. 11.05 b subscriptions

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:27

The Hayleys PLC yesterday said its recently announced Rights issue has been oversubscribed, drawing total subscriptions of over Rs. 11 billion. The ..

Fuel distributors seek President’s intervention over revised commission structure

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:25

The Petroleum Distributors’ Association has appealed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, calling for urgent intervention to revise the current fu ..

PDMO gains global recognition with prestigious Commonwealth Award

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka has achieved a landmark milestone in its public debt management reform journey, with the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) being awarded ..

Abans Finance gets CSE nod for Rs. 1.5 b debt issue

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:21

The Colombo Stock Exchange yesterday said it has granted in-principle approval for the listing of proposed debt securities of Abans Finance PLC. The ..

Anura Karunathilaka new Energy Minister

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:03

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Anura Karunathilaka as Energy Minister following the resignation of Kumara Jayakody amid allegations ..

Govt. says construction projects on track despite Mideast tensions

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:55

Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake has said ongoing construction projects across the country remain uninterrupted des ..

Developing countries launch first-ever Borrowers’ Platform, a breakthrough in global finance

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:50

Developing countries took a major step to rebalance the global financial system on 15 April, launching the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform during the ..

Excise revenue beats 1Q target by 13.6% to hit Rs. 70.4 b

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:49

The Sri Lanka Excise Department has exceeded its first quarter revenue target for 2026, marking stronger enforcement and improved compliance. ..

Arrivals top 800,000 mark, but April slowdown clouds outlook

Monday, 20 April 2026 05:04

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals have crossed the 800,000 mark so far this year, raising cautious optimism about reaching the Government’s ambitious 3 ..

EPF assets rise 13.6% to Rs. 5 t in 2025

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:57

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) recorded a 13.6% increase in net worth to Rs. 4.9 trillion at end-2025, up from Rs. 4.4 trillion a year earlier, ..

EPF equity portfolio value up 27% to Rs. 188.9 b in 2025

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:55

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) recorded a sharp increase in the market value of its listed equity portfolio in 2025, rising to Rs. 188.85 billi ..

Mideast war drives food, fuel and forex risks despite recovery: WFP

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:53

A latest assessment warns that volatility in the Gulf is transmitting across multiple channels, including energy, food, agriculture, and external earn ..

Inadequate LPG price hike compels poor to subsidise wealthy: Advocata

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:52

Advocata Institute yesterday warned that the recent increase in domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices remains insufficient, effectively shifti ..

CSE foreign outflow tops Rs. 25 b YTD

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:49

After ending a 21-day selling spree on Tuesday, foreign investors were back as net sellers yesterday with a net outflow of Rs. 2.52 billion mainly on ..

Motor insurance to shift towards cash-before-cover from 1 May

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:28

Insurance Association of Sri Lanka President and HNB Assurance PLC Chief Executive Officer Lasitha Wimalaratne yesterday said the industry will tighte ..

Tea output dips 14.5% in March amid dry weather

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka’s tea production fell sharply in March, hit by prolonged dry and hot weather conditions, according to data analysed by Asia Siyaka Commodi ..

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, succeeded by John Ternus

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:24

Apple has announced that Tim Cook will become Executive Chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware En ..

Sri Lanka pushes to centre unpaid care work in economic policy

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:22

By Charumini de Silva At a time when South Asia is rethinking labour markets and social protection, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday c ..

Foreign investors in CSE pause 21-session selling streak

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:20

After a sustained 21-day selling streak, foreign investors in the Colombo stock market yesterday reversed course to emerge as net buyers. The net for ..

State banking giants share 2025 success stories with AKD

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:58

The People’s Bank achieved its highest-ever profit in 2025, while the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) recorded its strongest financial performance in its 87-ye ..

Para-tariff phase-out to boost manufacturing and lift incomes: World Bank

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:53

Sri Lanka’s plan to remove para-tariffs will reduce import duties by around nine percentage points (ppts) and alter cost structures across manufactu ..

Three shortlisted for J’apura Vice Chancellor post

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:50

Three candidates have been shortlisted for the Vice Chancellor post at the Sri Jayewardenepura University. ..

Sri Lanka better placed to cushion energy shock, needs targeted support: IMF

Monday, 20 April 2026 05:06

Sri Lanka is in a stronger position to cushion the impact of rising energy costs following improvements in revenue mobilisation, though vulnerabilitie ..

Tourism earnings slump 37% in March as arrivals drop

Monday, 20 April 2026 05:03

Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings fell sharply in March 2026, declining 37% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 223.7 million, according to the Central Bank of Sri L ..

Treasury officially responds: Claims hackers behind theft of funds

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:59

The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry yesterday said cyber hackers had breached its systems, resulting in a reported loss of $ 2.5 m ..

EPF assets rise 13.6% to Rs. 5 t in 2025

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:57

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) recorded a 13.6% increase in net worth to Rs. 4.9 trillion at end-2025, up from Rs. 4.4 trillion a year earlier, ..

Rs. 5 b Janashakthi IPO draws over Rs. 15 b in bids; heavy pro-rata cuts as demand tops 3x

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:55

Janashakthi Ltd., (JXG) yesterday announced the basis of allotment for its Rs. 5 billion Initial Public Offering (IPO), which was oversubscribed by mo ..

EPF equity portfolio value up 27% to Rs. 188.9 b in 2025

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:55

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) recorded a sharp increase in the market value of its listed equity portfolio in 2025, rising to Rs. 188.85 billi ..

Mideast war takes toll on tea, March exports down 16% YoY

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:54

Asia Siyaka Commodities yesterday said the escalation of tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran significantly impacted tea exports in March, follow ..

Mideast war drives food, fuel and forex risks despite recovery: WFP

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:53

A latest assessment warns that volatility in the Gulf is transmitting across multiple channels, including energy, food, agriculture, and external earn ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 356 m Kelani Valley Railway Line development project deal

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:53

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved the awarding of the extension of the Kelani Valley Railway Line from Avissawella to Ratnapura contract wor ..

Inadequate LPG price hike compels poor to subsidise wealthy: Advocata

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:52

Advocata Institute yesterday warned that the recent increase in domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices remains insufficient, effectively shifti ..

Per capita GDP hits all-time high of $ 5,003 in 2025

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:51

Sri Lanka’s per capita GDP at current market prices rose to an all-time high of $ 5,003 in 2025, extending the recovery from the contraction seen du ..

CSE foreign outflow tops Rs. 25 b YTD

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:49

After ending a 21-day selling spree on Tuesday, foreign investors were back as net sellers yesterday with a net outflow of Rs. 2.52 billion mainly on ..

Roadmap targets tripling insurance penetration by 2035 with mandatory cover, State-backed schemes

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:30

The regulator and insurance industry have unveiled a national roadmap aimed at doubling insurance penetration by 2030 and tripling it by 2035, includi ..

Motor insurance to shift towards cash-before-cover from 1 May

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:28

Insurance Association of Sri Lanka President and HNB Assurance PLC Chief Executive Officer Lasitha Wimalaratne yesterday said the industry will tighte ..

Rs.9 b Hayleys Rights issue oversubscribed; attracts Rs. 11.05 b subscriptions

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:27

The Hayleys PLC yesterday said its recently announced Rights issue has been oversubscribed, drawing total subscriptions of over Rs. 11 billion. The ..

Tea output dips 14.5% in March amid dry weather

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka’s tea production fell sharply in March, hit by prolonged dry and hot weather conditions, according to data analysed by Asia Siyaka Commodi ..

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Sri Lanka’s state banks report record profits in 2025

Thursday, 23 April 2026 01:59

Sri Lanka’s leading state banks reported record-breaking financial performances in 2025, according to officials presenting their annual reports to P ..

Sri Lanka’s economy shows resilience in 2025: Central Bank Report

Thursday, 23 April 2026 01:18

India–Sri Lanka leaders hold bilateral talks at Presidential Secretariat

Monday, 20 April 2026 18:08

Indian Vice-President arrives in Sri Lanka for official visit

Monday, 20 April 2026 16:07

Sri Lanka secures IMF staff-level agreement for next loan tranche

Sunday, 12 April 2026 10:35

New 1990 Suwa Seriya head office opened in Colombo

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 11:24

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Friday, 3 April 2026 00:00

HNB Luxury Living – Negombo Edition 2026: Bringing prestige living closer to you

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:00

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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SLT-Mobitel recognised as Sri Lanka’s #1 Best Mobile Network by Ookla

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 00:24

Dialog Axiata appoints Arjuna Herath as Independent Non-Executive Director

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 00:23

VentureTECH invests in Sri Lankan-founded cybersecurity company DeltaSpike to strengthen regional security operations

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 00:21

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City of Dreams welcomes Sinhala and Tamil New Year with vibrant celebration

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:06

This holiday season, City of Dreams Sri Lanka invites guests to step into the heart of a truly Sri Lankan celebration with Signature Avurudu—a four- ..

COD, John Keells Foundation screen local talent for La Bamba – Song of Veracruz!

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:06

Light of merit over glow of fame: Redefining global ranking system

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:05

Opinion and Issues

Western vortex, Indian incorporation, Anura’s alignment and Sri Lanka’s external relations

Thursday, 23 April 2026 03:54

Blowing a hole in a cargo ship, boarding and seizing it on the eve of expected negotiations with an adversary, isn’t helpful if anyone seriously des ..

The ‘Mangala’ signature in my life

Thursday, 23 April 2026 03:21

Are banks making profits at the cost of the economy?

Thursday, 23 April 2026 03:02

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Use two-thirds parliamentary majority judiciously

Thursday, 23 April 2026 04:19

In Sri Lanka, super majorities in Parliament rarely end with a positive outcome for the people or the country. All political parties that won a two- ..

Quest for permanent leadership in national carrier

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:00

War criminals holidaying in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:27

Addressing custodial deaths

Monday, 20 April 2026 02:19

Avishka’s resignation and decay of Sri Lanka Cricket

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:00

No-confidence motion against Kumara Jayakody and NPP’s double standards

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:00

Special Report

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

Global Biz Connect 2026, cross-industry networking platform, recently brought together business executives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora representative ..

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

Business News

Dnata bags UL’s Rs. 3.5 b Dubai ground handling deal

Dialog and OREL partner to advance smart living

Govt. to set up Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority

Expert panel to review and revive stalled housing projects

EFC Industrial Relations Handbook

Colombo Land appoints UDA Legal Director to Board

Cargills Food City wins SLIM Kantar People’s Supermarket Brand for fifth straight year

Asian Tactical Security Training debuts in Sri Lanka with practical self-defence training programs

Care economy ‘constraint and opportunity’ for Sri Lanka: World Bank

CIC Holdings partners OrphanCare

Sri Lanka’s recovery under pressure in unstable global order

LIIN, WUSC host first-ever investor pitch event for entrepreneurs

CGMA shapes strategic finance talent to navigate change and growth

Multilateral Development Banks deepen collaboration to support countries amidst global uncertainty

Sri Lanka – France Business Council holds Members’ Day

Manufacturing, services PMI expands in March

EU supports accredited solar training to accelerate clean energy transition

Dhammika Fernando re-elected FTZMA Chairman at 45th AGM

MTI launches Global Strategy Internship for the Balkans Region

SL Benelux Business Council hosts seminar on quality assurance, safety standards and certification

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector gains competitive edge under UK’s DCTS scheme

People’s Bank offers gifts for Avurudu Ganu Denu

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Western vortex, Indian incorporation, Anura’s alignment and Sri Lanka’s external relations

The ‘Mangala’ signature in my life

Are banks making profits at the cost of the economy?

Lessons for financial sector from recent bank fraud

Why systems thinking is the next step for clinical governance in Sri Lanka

When marriages fall apart: No “Happily Ever After” in extramarital affairs

Nicotine products: Separating facts from fiction

Symbolic governance and the cost of silence

The financial fraud at NDB Bank

From terrorist iconography to political iconography: Who owns the Easter Sunday narrative?

Five years have passed, but he’s still remembered

Trinity leads charge in redefining Schools’ Rugby ’26

What ails our sports bodies?

Conspiracy against the Central Bank independence: Don’t kill the golden goose

Greatest threat to humanity

Preparedness is necessary, opportunism is not

Chapter 11: 269 coffins

Freedom of navigation in Indian Ocean

American military spending: A massive investment in the Gulf

Repression by regulation: When FATF mutual evaluations become Government weapons

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Preparedness is necessary, opportunism is not

The ‘Mangala’ signature in my life

Philip Gunawardena and his positive mindset: Speeches in the last lap of Parliament

End of corporate shadows: Mandatory Beneficial Ownership disclosure begins

Sri Lanka’s banking sector: When narrative strength outpaces operational truth

CBSL flags economy-wide risks despite stronger buffers

Sri Lanka’s recovery under pressure in unstable global order

Legal luminary Shaheeda Barrie joins Union Bank Board

PDMO gains global recognition with prestigious Commonwealth Award

State banking giants share 2025 success stories with AKD

Business News

Dnata bags UL’s Rs. 3.5 b Dubai ground handling deal

Dialog and OREL partner to advance smart living

Govt. to set up Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority

Expert panel to review and revive stalled housing projects

EFC Industrial Relations Handbook

Colombo Land appoints UDA Legal Director to Board

Cargills Food City wins SLIM Kantar People’s Supermarket Brand for fifth straight year

Asian Tactical Security Training debuts in Sri Lanka with practical self-defence training programs

Care economy ‘constraint and opportunity’ for Sri Lanka: World Bank

CIC Holdings partners OrphanCare

Sri Lanka’s recovery under pressure in unstable global order

LIIN, WUSC host first-ever investor pitch event for entrepreneurs

CGMA shapes strategic finance talent to navigate change and growth

Multilateral Development Banks deepen collaboration to support countries amidst global uncertainty

Sri Lanka – France Business Council holds Members’ Day

Manufacturing, services PMI expands in March

EU supports accredited solar training to accelerate clean energy transition

Dhammika Fernando re-elected FTZMA Chairman at 45th AGM

MTI launches Global Strategy Internship for the Balkans Region

SL Benelux Business Council hosts seminar on quality assurance, safety standards and certification

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector gains competitive edge under UK’s DCTS scheme

People’s Bank offers gifts for Avurudu Ganu Denu

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Marikkar warns coal scam cannot be covered up by mere resignation of Minister