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Who decides what ‘Rebuilding’ looks like after Ditwah?

Friday, 5 December 2025 00:00

Cyclone Ditwah’s trail: lives lost, lessons unlearned

Friday, 5 December 2025 00:00

Cyclone 2025, Anura’s crisis of competence and accountability, Sajith-SJB’s straitjacket

Thursday, 4 December 2025 01:33

Not fighting corruption: From rhetoric to silence in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 4 December 2025 01:09

We were too late: Lives lost to another system failure

Thursday, 4 December 2025 00:46

Relief with responsibility: managing foreign aid after Ditwah Cyclone

Thursday, 4 December 2025 00:34

When all that is solid melts

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 04:55

Leaving people behind in rebuilding Sri Lanka post-most challenging natural disaster

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:04

Short notes on a tropical cyclone

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 01:46

From proactive risk reduction to reactive crisis:

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 01:12

Cyclone Ditwah: A national tragedy and test of Sri Lanka’s resolve

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 00:00

After the storm: A policy blueprint to protect MSMEs from climate shocks

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:01

Cyclone Ditwah: Testing NPP Govt.’s competence and public confidence

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 02:57

Let us tax for democracy

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 02:55

Transparency and accountability in disaster relief: A new era after decades of misuse

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 02:50

Responding competently to natural disasters

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 02:25

Be warned: Deepfakes are on increase in attacking financial institutions

Monday, 1 December 2025 01:37

Rising together: The private sector’s moment

Monday, 1 December 2025 01:10

Double down to tackle Sri Lanka’s freshwater tsunami

Monday, 1 December 2025 01:04

Cyclone Ditwa: A storm Sri Lanka saw coming but tourism still paid the price

Monday, 1 December 2025 00:56

SL rushes to assure tourists

In a rare show of unified industry action, top tourism bodies—The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) and the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound T ..

Banks’ Association pledges strong support for economic revival

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:55

The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) in a meeting with Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday pledged its f ..

ADB announces emergency grants for flood relief across Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:47

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda yesterday announced that the ADB will provide immediate grant support of up to $ 3 million to Sri ..

CSE closes down 1.87%, loses Rs. 143 b value

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:43

The Colombo stock market yesterday fell sharply to the lowest point in two months, losing Rs. 143 billion in value from the previous close. ..

Sajith, Harsha split on Budget, IMF and response to Ditwah crisis

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:38

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday demanded that the Government withdraw the 2026 Budget and present a fresh one tailored to the scale of th ..

Geogas to supply Sri Lanka’s LPG needs for 2026

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:36

The Cabinet earlier this week declared the award of next year’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply contract to Geogas Trading S.A., following the ..

Ditwa death toll reaches 465 as1.56 million affected: DMC

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:29

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC), in its situation report issued at 6 p.m. yesterday, states that 1,558,919 people from 437,507 families have been ..

Hemas Holdings announces Board-level leadership changes

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:22

Hemas Holdings PLC yesterday announced upcoming changes to its Board of Directors, reflecting the Group’s commitment to strong governance and a seam ..

Despite Ditwah cyclone, luxury cruise brings 2,000 tourists to Colombo

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:17

In a powerful symbol of resilience and recovery, Sri Lanka yesterday welcomed the luxury cruise ship Mein Schiff 06, operated by TUI Cruises, carrying ..

Sri Lanka secures € 8 m EU grant to promote sustainable agriculture

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:14

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a financial grant agreement with the European Union (EU) to secure € 8 million for the implementation of ..

Wealth Trust Securities woos investors for Rs. 500.8 m IPO

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 04:56

Wealth Trust Securities Ltd., (WTS) one of Sri Lanka’s leading non-bank Primary Dealers, yesterday formally announced its Rs. 500.8 million-worth In ..

1,000 killed in floods across Asia

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:40

Floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia have killed over 1,000 people in less than a week. ..

Tourism weathers Cyclone Ditwah, remains 75% operational

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:25

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) President Asoka Hettigoda yesterday affirmed the tourism industry remains largely resilient despite the di ..

Opposition walks out, accuses Govt. of ignoring advance warning about Ditwah

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:22

Opposition lawmakers yesterday staged a walkout accusing the Government of refusing to allow a formal discussion on the policy response needed to mana ..

India grants Pakistan overflight clearance to deliver aid to SL

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:20

India yesterday granted permission for Pakistani relief aircraft carrying aid to Sri Lanka to cross its airspace. ..

BOI says operations largely stabilised across free trade zones

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:20

The Board of Investment (BOI) yesterday confirmed that all Free Trade Zones (FTZs) have resumed near-full operations, with only limited disruptions re ..

TISL calls for strong accountability and transparency in use of public funds for disaster relief

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:54

Having expressed its deepest condolences to families who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods from Cyclone Ditwah, Transparency International ..

Apple to donate towards post-storm relief, rebuilding efforts

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:45

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday announced the company is extending its thoughts to those affected by the severe storms across Thailand, Indonesia, Malay ..

International development partners affirm strong support to Sri Lanka

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:41

The Finance Ministry yesterday convened a donor forum with diplomatic missions, bilateral and multilateral development partners, and lending agencies ..

UN spearheads Joint Rapid Needs Assessment post-Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:37

The UN is leading the development of a Joint Rapid Needs Assessment in close coordination with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and humanitarian p ..

Treasury talking to banks, insurers to help SMEs, industries

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:34

The Government is in talks with the insurance and banking sectors to help households, SMEs and businesses hit by Cyclone Ditwah while keeping the 2026 ..

Over 275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka following devastating cyclone

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:29

Cyclone Ditwah has left children across Sri Lanka facing an escalating humanitarian crisis. After making landfall on the East Coast early on 28 Novemb ..

Accelerate second-gen reforms to secure durable growth, says World Bank

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:19

Sri Lanka must shift from post-crisis stabilisation to fast, investment-led growth by dismantling trade barriers, improving productivity and mobilisin ..

Jude Fernando new Group CEO at Melstacorp

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:15

Fernando brings with him over 32 years of experience in senior positions across many industries, particularly in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Sal ..

HNB’s Rs. 10 b Sustainable Bond issue up for grabs

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:13

The Colombo Stock Exchange yesterday granted in-principle approval for Hatton National Bank PLC to list a tranche of Listed, Rated, Unsecured, Redeema ..

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 ..

Ditwah death toll rises to 366, over 1.1 m people affected

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:33

Tourist arrivals top 2.1 m mark with November boost

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:24

Sri Lanka’s tourism surpassed 2.1 million arrivals in the first 11 months, whilst November recorded the highest number of visitors since March 2025. ..

Modi phones AKD to reassure support

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:21

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday. ..

CSE falls steeply in Ditwah’s wake, opens December in red

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:20

The Colombo stock market yesterday opened December and a new week with a steep decline in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah which ravaged the country over th ..

Customs announces procedure for overseas aid consignments

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:18

The Government has introduced measures to streamline the receipt and distribution of humanitarian aid from overseas donors as severe weather continues ..

Banks’ Association pledges strong support for economic revival

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:55

The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) in a meeting with Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday pledged its f ..

TISL calls for strong accountability and transparency in use of public funds for disaster relief

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:54

Having expressed its deepest condolences to families who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods from Cyclone Ditwah, Transparency International ..

ADB announces emergency grants for flood relief across Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:47

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda yesterday announced that the ADB will provide immediate grant support of up to $ 3 million to Sri ..

Apple to donate towards post-storm relief, rebuilding efforts

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:45

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday announced the company is extending its thoughts to those affected by the severe storms across Thailand, Indonesia, Malay ..

CSE closes down 1.87%, loses Rs. 143 b value

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:43

The Colombo stock market yesterday fell sharply to the lowest point in two months, losing Rs. 143 billion in value from the previous close. ..

International development partners affirm strong support to Sri Lanka

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:41

The Finance Ministry yesterday convened a donor forum with diplomatic missions, bilateral and multilateral development partners, and lending agencies ..

Sajith, Harsha split on Budget, IMF and response to Ditwah crisis

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:38

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday demanded that the Government withdraw the 2026 Budget and present a fresh one tailored to the scale of th ..

UN spearheads Joint Rapid Needs Assessment post-Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:37

The UN is leading the development of a Joint Rapid Needs Assessment in close coordination with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and humanitarian p ..

Geogas to supply Sri Lanka’s LPG needs for 2026

Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:36

The Cabinet earlier this week declared the award of next year’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply contract to Geogas Trading S.A., following the ..

Treasury talking to banks, insurers to help SMEs, industries

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:34

The Government is in talks with the insurance and banking sectors to help households, SMEs and businesses hit by Cyclone Ditwah while keeping the 2026 ..

Ditwa death toll reaches 465 as1.56 million affected: DMC

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:29

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC), in its situation report issued at 6 p.m. yesterday, states that 1,558,919 people from 437,507 families have been ..

Over 275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka following devastating cyclone

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:29

Cyclone Ditwah has left children across Sri Lanka facing an escalating humanitarian crisis. After making landfall on the East Coast early on 28 Novemb ..

Hemas Holdings announces Board-level leadership changes

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:22

Hemas Holdings PLC yesterday announced upcoming changes to its Board of Directors, reflecting the Group’s commitment to strong governance and a seam ..

Accelerate second-gen reforms to secure durable growth, says World Bank

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:19

Sri Lanka must shift from post-crisis stabilisation to fast, investment-led growth by dismantling trade barriers, improving productivity and mobilisin ..

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Who decides what ‘Rebuilding’ looks like after Ditwah?

Friday, 5 December 2025 00:00

Cyclone Ditwah’s unforgiving force has claimed hundreds of lives and left entire landscapes unrecognisable. As Sri Lanka grapples with the scale of ..

Cyclone Ditwah’s trail: lives lost, lessons unlearned

Friday, 5 December 2025 00:00

Cyclone 2025, Anura’s crisis of competence and accountability, Sajith-SJB’s straitjacket

Thursday, 4 December 2025 01:33

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Cyclone Ditwah and Government’s lackadaisical preparedness and response

Friday, 5 December 2025 00:00

Almost one week after the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the nation is still reeling from the loss of precious human lives and extensive damage ..

Public sector and Armed Forces work must be appreciated

Thursday, 4 December 2025 01:07

Cyclone Ditwah – testing Sri Lanka’s resilience once more

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:02

Lessons from Cyclone Ditwah

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 00:00

Cyclone Ditwah not an exception

Monday, 1 December 2025 01:48

Cyclone Ditwah and its aftermath

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:00

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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

Experts hail Budget for consistency, discuss implementation hurdles and opportunities

Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

Business News

US ICE arrests Lankan with alleged history of sex crimes working as college professor

Women’s Chamber calls for urgent support as Cyclone Ditwah floods trigger nationwide crisis

Cargills ‘Heart for the Nation’ program supports flood-affected communities

CHEC Port City Colombo extends Rs. 10 m and on-ground support to recovery efforts following Cyclone

SLT-Mobitel launches free ‘247 Helpline’ to support flood-affected communities

Avon Pharmo Chem donates Rs. 2 m for flood relief

Uber partners Sri Lanka Red Cross Society

Starlink offers free connectivity in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

Binance contributes Rs. 61.6 m for flood relief in Sri Lanka

Initial Ditwah economic cost likely to reach 1-3% of GDP: First Capital CEO

SLTDA Chief calls on world to visit Sri Lanka

TMC sets stage for transformative growth with Northern Investment Summit

PickMe activates islandwide digital relief network as Sri Lanka battles worst floods in years

Myland Developments appoints Dr. Damindra Ranjan Dissabandara to Board as Executive Director

Ceylon Chamber affirms support for recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah

NCE affirms continuity of export sector following recent floods

Telecom operators, partners accelerate restoration of connectivity after Cyclone Ditwah

WindForce signs SPPA for Rs. 1.18 b floating solar project

Colombo Dockyard delivers “Misje Sakura” – 9th eco-friendly hybrid bulk carrier to Norway

Ambeon Capital to issue up to 10 m shares for ESOP

Sierra Cables delivers strong 1H performance

Roar AdX shines at Meta Reels Awards

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Who decides what ‘Rebuilding’ looks like after Ditwah?

Cyclone Ditwah’s trail: lives lost, lessons unlearned

Cyclone 2025, Anura’s crisis of competence and accountability, Sajith-SJB’s straitjacket

Not fighting corruption: From rhetoric to silence in Sri Lanka

We were too late: Lives lost to another system failure

Relief with responsibility: managing foreign aid after Ditwah Cyclone

When all that is solid melts

Leaving people behind in rebuilding Sri Lanka post-most challenging natural disaster

Short notes on a tropical cyclone

From proactive risk reduction to reactive crisis:

Cyclone Ditwah: A national tragedy and test of Sri Lanka’s resolve

After the storm: A policy blueprint to protect MSMEs from climate shocks

Cyclone Ditwah: Testing NPP Govt.’s competence and public confidence

Let us tax for democracy

Transparency and accountability in disaster relief: A new era after decades of misuse

Responding competently to natural disasters

Be warned: Deepfakes are on increase in attacking financial institutions

Rising together: The private sector’s moment

Double down to tackle Sri Lanka’s freshwater tsunami

Cyclone Ditwa: A storm Sri Lanka saw coming but tourism still paid the price

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Double down to tackle Sri Lanka’s freshwater tsunami

Hemas Holdings announces Board-level leadership changes

Be warned: Deepfakes are on increase in attacking financial institutions

Initial Ditwah economic cost likely to reach 1-3% of GDP: First Capital CEO

Cyclone Ditwa: A storm Sri Lanka saw coming but tourism still paid the price

Govt. announces robust post-disaster rebuilding fund

SLTDA Chief calls on world to visit Sri Lanka

Tourism weathers Cyclone Ditwah, remains 75% operational

Colombo Dockyard delivers “Misje Sakura” – 9th eco-friendly hybrid bulk carrier to Norway

When all that is solid melts

Business News

US ICE arrests Lankan with alleged history of sex crimes working as college professor

Women’s Chamber calls for urgent support as Cyclone Ditwah floods trigger nationwide crisis

Cargills ‘Heart for the Nation’ program supports flood-affected communities

CHEC Port City Colombo extends Rs. 10 m and on-ground support to recovery efforts following Cyclone

SLT-Mobitel launches free ‘247 Helpline’ to support flood-affected communities

Avon Pharmo Chem donates Rs. 2 m for flood relief

Uber partners Sri Lanka Red Cross Society

Starlink offers free connectivity in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

Binance contributes Rs. 61.6 m for flood relief in Sri Lanka

Initial Ditwah economic cost likely to reach 1-3% of GDP: First Capital CEO

SLTDA Chief calls on world to visit Sri Lanka

TMC sets stage for transformative growth with Northern Investment Summit

PickMe activates islandwide digital relief network as Sri Lanka battles worst floods in years

Myland Developments appoints Dr. Damindra Ranjan Dissabandara to Board as Executive Director

Ceylon Chamber affirms support for recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah

NCE affirms continuity of export sector following recent floods

Telecom operators, partners accelerate restoration of connectivity after Cyclone Ditwah

WindForce signs SPPA for Rs. 1.18 b floating solar project

Colombo Dockyard delivers “Misje Sakura” – 9th eco-friendly hybrid bulk carrier to Norway

Ambeon Capital to issue up to 10 m shares for ESOP

Sierra Cables delivers strong 1H performance

Roar AdX shines at Meta Reels Awards

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