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Assassination of Tamil political leader Appapillai Amirthalingam

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:21

“Just as we breathe again”: Trump’s tariff blow to Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:16

Bridging the language gap: How AI can unlock new opportunities for tourism industry

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:12

Sri Lanka’s Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Trojan Horse for national economic collapse

Friday, 11 July 2025 00:31

Don’t panic: Sri Lanka’s fertility decline is temporary, not a demographic collapse

Friday, 11 July 2025 00:23

Arrogance of ignorance

Friday, 11 July 2025 00:16

Unfolding the unknowns of a legend: Clarence – Rhythm of the Guitar

Friday, 11 July 2025 00:00

Anura Shakthi: Indianisation, rhetoric, zero-development, socioeconomic regression

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:40

Heretic’s Mirror: Moral psychology and collapse of reform in NPP – Part 2B

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:30

Welcome to new Mayor

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:24

Building a resourcing strategy: Blueprint for sustainable local governance – Part 3

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:20

100-year anniversary celebration of Sri Lanka Medical Council

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 00:24

Beyond bailouts: Can Sri Lanka reform without IMF?

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 00:22

Delayed promise of a new constitution: Why NPP is failing to stick to mandate

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 00:20

Big upset turns Tables of the League

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 00:00

Insight of economics: Push and pull factors

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 05:07

Inside the Echo Temple: Moral binding and architecture of belief – Part 2A

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 04:58

Innovation and lives at stake in Sri Lanka’s smoking policy decisions

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 00:59

Sri Lanka’s rapid ageing: Challenge and opportunity

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 00:55

Why investors are reluctant to come to Sri Lanka despite incredible potential

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 00:52

SL welcomes US tariff cut

Sri Lanka yesterday laid out its strategy for navigating the latest trade headwind following the hike in US tariff on exports set to rise to 30% start ..

President reviews US’s new tariff stand

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:55

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday chaired a special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the US with the delegation representing S ..

Govt. readies National Tariff Policy to boost exports, global competitiveness

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:51

Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Ministry Secretary K.A. Vimalenthirarajah yesterday disclosed that a National Tariff Policy ..

Private sector unites to oppose draft Bill to amend Electricity Act

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:48

The private sector has written to a Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee to reconsider the draft Bill to amend the Electricity Act, given widesp ..

Sajith says SL paid for poor negotiation skills

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:46

“The 30% US tariff on Sri Lankan exports is the price we pay for poor negotiation,” Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said via a post on ‘X.’ ..

New Committee with 20 experts to identify national research priorities

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:43

Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s research and development sector, an ad-hoc committee was established on 7 July for the first time in ..

Advocata Institute urges Govt. to uphold electricity sector reforms

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:14

The Advocata Institute yesterday called on the Government to reaffirm its commitment to the critical reforms initiated by the 2024 Electricity Act. ..

Colombo stock market rebounds on improved sentiment

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:08

The Colombo stock market yesterday bounced back to positive territory inspired by fresh buying. The benchmark ASPI gained by 129 points or 0.7% and t ..

CRTA Chief calls for firm retention of all-inclusive freight regulation to safeguard national competitiveness and export integrity

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:04

In a decisive show of unity and resolve, Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association (CRTA) Chairman Harin de Silva yesterday extended the Association’s u ..

Drought forces NWSDB to urge public to conserve water

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:00

Due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has requested consumers to use drinking water spari ..

Sajith urges Govt. to stop 18% tax on digital entrepreneurs

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 00:08

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday urged the Government to stop the 18% tax on digital economy and entrepreneurs. The Government has propo ..

Marikkar Chair of Infrastructure and Strategic Development Oversight Committee of Parliament

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 00:04

Main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s Colombo District Parliamentarian S.M. Marrikar was yesterday elected as the Chairman of the Sectoral Oversi ..

Shippers’ Council warns against repeal of all-inclusive freight rule

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 00:00

In a united and impassioned defence of all-inclusive freight regulation, top representatives from the export, manufacturing and logistics sectors on M ..

Colombo Dockyard to raise Rs. 13 b via Rights Issue

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 03:56

Colombo Dockyard PLC (DOCK) yesterday announced a Rights Issue to raise Rs. 13 billion as part of the deal to bring in India’s Mazagon as controllin ..

Donald Trump delays tariff deadline to 1 August

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 03:55

The US is close to finalising several trade pacts in the coming days and will notify other countries of higher tariff ..

Dr. Harsha defends CoPF probe findings on e-commerce

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:14

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) MP and economist Dr. Harsha de Silva on Saturday firmly rejected accusations that he is seeking t ..

US tariffs could push total duties on SL garments to 40%: Hulangamuwa

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:53

Senior Economic Adviser to the President Duminda Hulangamuwa yesterday clarified that the newly proposed 30% tariff on Sri Lankan exports to the US is ..

Seylan Bank Rs. 15 b listed debenture snapped up on opening day

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:48

Seylan Bank PLC’s Basel III-compliant Tier II listed debenture, raising up to Rs. 15 billion, was oversubscribed on the opening day on Wednesday hav ..

Apparel industry expresses concern over 30% US tariff on Sri Lanka

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:47

The apparel industry yesterday expressed concern over the 30% tariff proposed by the US, its biggest market. ..

Ceylon Chamber says tariff reduction to US a ‘significant step’

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:45

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday described the proposed 30% tax on Sri Lankan imports to the US as opposed to 44% mooted earlier was a “sign ..

Harsha urges bipartisan push for better US trade deal amid tariff concerns

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:39

The main Opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday called for urgent cross-party collaboration to renegotiate a ..

Sri Lanka Tourism tops 1.2 m arrivals amidst sluggish July start

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:10

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has crossed the 1.2 million mark in arrivals for 2025, with 48,300 tourists visiting the country ..

Industry slams flawed policymaking jeopardises trade and port competitiveness

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:06

Industry stakeholders yesterday raised concerns over what they describe as a flawed and politically influenced policymaking process that fails to serv ..

Supreme Court directs strict action against ragging in universities

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:02

The Supreme Court yesterday directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to strictly enforce the guidelines formulated to prevent harassment in uni ..

Dhammika returns to market; buys Nahil-founded East West for Rs. 3.2 b

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 00:10

Business leader Dhammika Perera yesterday returned to the market buying control of East-West Properties PLC-founded by tycoon turned philanthropist Na ..

Reserve Bank of India extends fresh boost to Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 00:06

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has offered the Central Bank of Sri Lanka an extension to the remaining dues under the $ 2.6 billion Special Swap Arra ..

Sri Lanka among top 3 summer getaways according to Emirates search data

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 00:02

Sri Lanka is among the top three summer destinations for travel in July and August, according to the latest booking data of Emirates, the world’s bi ..

Sri Lanka faces 50,000 job loss risk amid looming US tariffs: FTZMA

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 03:57

Sri Lanka’s economy could face a significant blow, with the Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) yesterday cautioning that the propo ..

Trump warns of extra 10% tariff for countries aligning with anti-American BRICS

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 03:55

In a fresh threat to the fast-growing BRICS coalition, which now includes 10 nations and was originally represented by Brazil, Russia, India, China, a ..

Advocata urges Govt. not to kill what’s helping e-commerce customers; pushes for checkout tax reform

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 03:47

The Advocata Institute yesterday urged the Government not to drive away what’s helping consumers when it comes to e-commerce and recommended adoptin ..

Sri Lanka hopeful of positive outcome amid US tariff deadline looms: Treasury Secy.

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:13

With just a couple of days remaining ahead of the crucial 9 July deadline to negotiate reciprocal tariffs adjustments, Sri Lanka is pinning its hopes ..

President reviews US’s new tariff stand

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:55

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday chaired a special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the US with the delegation representing S ..

US tariffs could push total duties on SL garments to 40%: Hulangamuwa

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:53

Senior Economic Adviser to the President Duminda Hulangamuwa yesterday clarified that the newly proposed 30% tariff on Sri Lankan exports to the US is ..

Govt. readies National Tariff Policy to boost exports, global competitiveness

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:51

Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Ministry Secretary K.A. Vimalenthirarajah yesterday disclosed that a National Tariff Policy ..

Seylan Bank Rs. 15 b listed debenture snapped up on opening day

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:48

Seylan Bank PLC’s Basel III-compliant Tier II listed debenture, raising up to Rs. 15 billion, was oversubscribed on the opening day on Wednesday hav ..

Private sector unites to oppose draft Bill to amend Electricity Act

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:48

The private sector has written to a Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee to reconsider the draft Bill to amend the Electricity Act, given widesp ..

Apparel industry expresses concern over 30% US tariff on Sri Lanka

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:47

The apparel industry yesterday expressed concern over the 30% tariff proposed by the US, its biggest market. ..

Sajith says SL paid for poor negotiation skills

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:46

“The 30% US tariff on Sri Lankan exports is the price we pay for poor negotiation,” Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said via a post on ‘X.’ ..

Ceylon Chamber says tariff reduction to US a ‘significant step’

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:45

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday described the proposed 30% tax on Sri Lankan imports to the US as opposed to 44% mooted earlier was a “sign ..

New Committee with 20 experts to identify national research priorities

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:43

Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s research and development sector, an ad-hoc committee was established on 7 July for the first time in ..

Harsha urges bipartisan push for better US trade deal amid tariff concerns

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:39

The main Opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday called for urgent cross-party collaboration to renegotiate a ..

Advocata Institute urges Govt. to uphold electricity sector reforms

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:14

The Advocata Institute yesterday called on the Government to reaffirm its commitment to the critical reforms initiated by the 2024 Electricity Act. ..

Sri Lanka Tourism tops 1.2 m arrivals amidst sluggish July start

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:10

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has crossed the 1.2 million mark in arrivals for 2025, with 48,300 tourists visiting the country ..

Colombo stock market rebounds on improved sentiment

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:08

The Colombo stock market yesterday bounced back to positive territory inspired by fresh buying. The benchmark ASPI gained by 129 points or 0.7% and t ..

Industry slams flawed policymaking jeopardises trade and port competitiveness

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:06

Industry stakeholders yesterday raised concerns over what they describe as a flawed and politically influenced policymaking process that fails to serv ..

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Assassination of Tamil political leader Appapillai Amirthalingam

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:21

The first major assassination of a prominent political leader in Sri Lanka known formerly as Ceylon was in September 1959. ..

“Just as we breathe again”: Trump’s tariff blow to Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:16

Bridging the language gap: How AI can unlock new opportunities for tourism industry

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:12

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New bonus interest scheme for seniors: Timely or populist?

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:11

The Government has launched a special interest scheme for senior citizens (60 years and above) with effect from 1 July as part of the 2025 Budget prop ..

Govt. involvement in media regulation risky

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:00

Ad hoc policy shifts and renewable energy development

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 00:00

Accountability for Bond scam

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 04:57

Justice Minister, end your homophobia

Monday, 7 July 2025 02:29

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Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:00

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IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:08

The Indian Ocean Divers Association (IODA) recently pledged its support, collaboration, and providing expertise to Sri Lanka to develop meaningful and ..

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Monday, 16 June 2025 02:35

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Assassination of Tamil political leader Appapillai Amirthalingam

“Just as we breathe again”: Trump’s tariff blow to Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery

Bridging the language gap: How AI can unlock new opportunities for tourism industry

Sri Lanka’s Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Trojan Horse for national economic collapse

Don’t panic: Sri Lanka’s fertility decline is temporary, not a demographic collapse

Arrogance of ignorance

Unfolding the unknowns of a legend: Clarence – Rhythm of the Guitar

Anura Shakthi: Indianisation, rhetoric, zero-development, socioeconomic regression

Heretic’s Mirror: Moral psychology and collapse of reform in NPP – Part 2B

Welcome to new Mayor

Building a resourcing strategy: Blueprint for sustainable local governance – Part 3

100-year anniversary celebration of Sri Lanka Medical Council

Beyond bailouts: Can Sri Lanka reform without IMF?

Delayed promise of a new constitution: Why NPP is failing to stick to mandate

Big upset turns Tables of the League

Insight of economics: Push and pull factors

Inside the Echo Temple: Moral binding and architecture of belief – Part 2A

Innovation and lives at stake in Sri Lanka’s smoking policy decisions

Sri Lanka’s rapid ageing: Challenge and opportunity

Why investors are reluctant to come to Sri Lanka despite incredible potential

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