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Ditwah disaster response: Legal limits and market costs of suspending debt payments

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 01:25

The case for bigger and stronger banks

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 01:07

Debt after Ditwah: Why Sri Lanka should be cautious

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:51

An open letter to Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:39

Ruana Rajapakse’s fight for Galle Face Green

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:30

Restore ecosystems in the upper watersheds of Sri Lanka – A hidden message from Cyclone Ditwah

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:24

Why good policies fail in Sri Lanka: The cost of ignoring stakeholders

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:20

A period-based comparative analysis of key Treasury Auction indicators in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka’s disaster problem isn’t just nature - it’s architecture

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:00

New Year: Reflections before resolutions

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:11

Cyclone Ditwah and its unparalleled damage: Seeking sustainable solutions is the biggest challenge in 2026

Monday, 5 January 2026 03:27

Reassessing Sri Lanka’s 2026 outlook after Cyclone Ditwah

Monday, 5 January 2026 03:18

Protection of the State from Terrorism Act: A critique of the current proposal

Monday, 5 January 2026 03:01

Reclaiming Sri Lanka’s electricity future: The need for transparent, inclusive, and visionary policy reform

Monday, 5 January 2026 02:52

Arrest without authority: Trump, Maduro, and strain on international law

Monday, 5 January 2026 02:43

Education at risk: Protecting childhood in a digital age

Monday, 5 January 2026 02:03

Record arrivals and diminishing returns: Part 1

Monday, 5 January 2026 01:54

Grade 6 English Curriculum misstep calls for stronger child safeguarding, not political point-scoring

Monday, 5 January 2026 01:45

What is local governance?

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:17

Solar power on irrigation canals: A dual solution for energy and water conservation

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:12

Tourism arrivals grow by 15% to 2.36 m record high in 2025

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry closed 2025 on a historic high, recording its highest-ever annual arrivals with over 2.36 million visitors, signalling ..

Sri Lanka records highest-ever workers’ remittances at $ 7.8 b in 2025

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:56

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances surged to a historic high of an estimated $ 7.8 billion in 2025, marking the largest annual inflow ever recorded ..

President makes push for efficient capital spending to drive growth

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:52

Sri Lanka-US trade talks still on: Minister

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:49

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said trade negotiations between Sri Lanka and the US are still ongoing, with around 95% of discussio ..

Registration of Ditwah-hit businesses for Rs. 200,000 relief extended to 16 Jan.

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:47

The Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry said business registration for export, manufacturing, and other enterprises affected by Cyclone ..

Ceypetco revises fuel prices from midnight

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:46

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices with effect from last night. ..

Rupee depreciates 5.6% against USD in 2025

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:46

Sri Lanka’s rupee weakened against the US dollar in 2025, posting an annual depreciation of 5.6%, reversing the strong gains recorded over the previ ..

Private sector lending rates increase as FD returns fall

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:36

Private sector lending rates remained elevated in 2025 as demand for credit improved even as returns on bank fixed deposits declined in line with benc ..

Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill gazetted for legislative approval

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:33

The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill has been published in the Government Gazette, paving the way for the abolition of pension entitlements grante ..

Independent Adviser tells Serendib Land shareholders to reject Senthilverl Mandatory Offer

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:26

Serendib Land PLC’s Board of Directors has rejected the Mandatory Offer made by Senthilverl Holdings Ltd., advising shareholders not to accept the o ..

CSE gains Rs. 92 b in first session of 2026

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:44

The Colombo stock market made a solid start in the first trading session for 2026 yesterday ending on the up and gaining more than Rs. 91.8 billion in ..

Local Government debt up 24.6% YoY by end-Sept 2025; Western Province drives increase

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:44

Sri Lanka’s total outstanding debt held by Provincial Councils and local Government authorities rose 24.62% in the six months to 30 September 2025, ..

CBSL Governor to outline policy agenda for 2026 on 8 Jan.

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:42

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe will announce the bank’s policy agenda for 2026 next Thursday (8 January) amid co ..

Sajith slams CEB for proposing tariff hike

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:40

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday criticised plans to raise electricity tariffs by 11.57% at a time when millions have been displaced by Cy ..

Oil posts sharpest yearly drop since pandemic

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:38

Oil prices recorded their steepest annual decline since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2025, with markets facing continued pressure from excess supply as pr ..

Hatch Fund Singapore makes first investment in Cultive8, a globally scaling agri-tech startup

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:54

Hatch Fund Singapore has announced the completion of its first investment backing Cultive8, a fast-growing agri-technology startup with Sri Lankan roo ..

Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:51

Precious metal prices and shares in defence stocks have risen after the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro increased investors’ conc ..

Digital Motor Insurance Card launch tomorrow

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:48

The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), in collaboration with the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), will officially launch ..

CT Smith says 2025 record-breaking year for CSE fuelled by retail interest

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:47

Leading stockbroking firm CT Smith Securities has said that the Colombo bourse closed positively in 2025, with both benchmark indices reaching record ..

Sri Lanka expresses concern over developments in Venezuela

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:46

The Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry yesterday said the Government of Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about the recent developme ..

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 ushers next phase of growth for gem and jewellery industry

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:42

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated on Saturday at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, marking a significant milestone for Asia’s premier ..

CBSL extends term of Administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:34

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the tenure of P.W.D.N.R. Rodrigo, the Administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP), un ..

JVP condemns US military aggression against Venezuela

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:27

The National People’s Power (NPP) Government’s main constituent party, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) yesterday issued a statement condemning ..

New casino entry levy, betting and gaming taxes come into effect

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:26

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that a series of tax increases on Sri Lanka’s betting and gaming sector came into effect from 1 Ja ..

Finance company sector assets up 35% YoY to Rs. 2.49 t by Q3 2025

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:44

The Non-Bank Finance Company (FC) sector expanded sharply in the year to end-September 2025, with total assets growing 35.3% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. ..

Coconut exports cross $1 b in 2025

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:43

The country’s coconut sector has recorded a landmark year in 2025, with export earnings surpassing $ 1 billion and projected to reach around $ 1.2 b ..

Health Minister seeks Rs. 1 b damages over YouTube claims on drug imports

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:41

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has issued a legal notice demanding Rs. 1 billion in compensation from YouTube content creator Dharmasri Kariyaw ..

Scienter, Orel Cloud, and Microsoft support Govt. with digital Inventory Control System for Ditwah relief

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:39

Amid the mounting challenges of distributing relief in timely and effective manner, the Government is implementing a digital Inventory Control System ..

AMF withdraws proposed listed high-yield bond issue

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:36

Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF) yesterday announced the withdrawal of its proposed listed, rated, unsecured, subordinated, redeemable high- ..

Sri Lanka records highest-ever workers’ remittances at $ 7.8 b in 2025

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:56

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances surged to a historic high of an estimated $ 7.8 billion in 2025, marking the largest annual inflow ever recorded ..

Hatch Fund Singapore makes first investment in Cultive8, a globally scaling agri-tech startup

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:54

Hatch Fund Singapore has announced the completion of its first investment backing Cultive8, a fast-growing agri-technology startup with Sri Lankan roo ..

President makes push for efficient capital spending to drive growth

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:52

Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:51

Precious metal prices and shares in defence stocks have risen after the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro increased investors’ conc ..

Sri Lanka-US trade talks still on: Minister

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:49

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said trade negotiations between Sri Lanka and the US are still ongoing, with around 95% of discussio ..

Digital Motor Insurance Card launch tomorrow

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:48

The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), in collaboration with the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), will officially launch ..

Registration of Ditwah-hit businesses for Rs. 200,000 relief extended to 16 Jan.

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:47

The Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry said business registration for export, manufacturing, and other enterprises affected by Cyclone ..

CT Smith says 2025 record-breaking year for CSE fuelled by retail interest

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:47

Leading stockbroking firm CT Smith Securities has said that the Colombo bourse closed positively in 2025, with both benchmark indices reaching record ..

Ceypetco revises fuel prices from midnight

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:46

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices with effect from last night. ..

Sri Lanka expresses concern over developments in Venezuela

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 02:46

The Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry yesterday said the Government of Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about the recent developme ..

Rupee depreciates 5.6% against USD in 2025

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:46

Sri Lanka’s rupee weakened against the US dollar in 2025, posting an annual depreciation of 5.6%, reversing the strong gains recorded over the previ ..

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 ushers next phase of growth for gem and jewellery industry

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:42

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated on Saturday at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, marking a significant milestone for Asia’s premier ..

Private sector lending rates increase as FD returns fall

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:36

Private sector lending rates remained elevated in 2025 as demand for credit improved even as returns on bank fixed deposits declined in line with benc ..

CBSL extends term of Administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:34

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the tenure of P.W.D.N.R. Rodrigo, the Administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP), un ..

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FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 opens in Colombo

Monday, 5 January 2026 19:41

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026, Asia’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition, was inaugurated on Saturday at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams. ..

Technology-based system launched to ensure transparent relief distribution

Monday, 5 January 2026 11:10

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year 2026

Thursday, 1 January 2026 12:48

’Made in Sri Lanka’ awards recognise local entrepreneurs and youth

Thursday, 1 January 2026 04:37

Cabinet approves additional automatic clearance gates at BIA

Thursday, 1 January 2026 03:57

Inland Revenue Department records highest-ever revenue collection

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 09:33

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New Year celebrations light up Colombo city

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week concludes with “The Colombo Edit”

Thursday, 27 November 2025 03:28

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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eMudhra and LankaSign in strategic partnership to make digital signing seamless

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:28

KAL hosts inaugural Sri Lanka ATM business and technology gathering

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:27

First Capital Holdings appoints Lasith Nanayakkara as Chief Transformation Officer

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:25

FT Lite

New level unlocked at The Shoppes

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:05

The Shoppes at City of Dreams Sri Lanka has just gone a level higher—literally. With the opening of the 8th floor, the lifestyle and retail destinat ..

Union Bank Choir performs at Sounds of the Season

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:03

Refined return above city: Vistas Rooftop Bar relaunch

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:01

Opinion and Issues

Ditwah disaster response: Legal limits and market costs of suspending debt payments

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 01:25

Sri Lanka has confronted one of the most destructive natural disasters in its recorded history. In late November 2025, Cyclone Ditwah caused widesprea ..

The case for bigger and stronger banks

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 01:07

Debt after Ditwah: Why Sri Lanka should be cautious

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:51

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A moment of sisterhood

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:00

Controversy rages about the whodunnit of the entry of a link to a search site for gay and lesbian partners in an English textbook for 6th graders. Ed ..

Living in the era of Donald Trump

Monday, 5 January 2026 03:16

Govt.’s sex education mess up

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:16

Favouritism over meritocracy

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

Government’s local council woes

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:00

Politicising the post of Auditor General

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 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

Experts hail Budget for consistency, discuss implementation hurdles and opportunities

Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

Business News

Gem Sri Lanka 2026 set to unfold its biggest story yet at Shangri-La Colombo

INSEE Lanka appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Ching San Lim joins Chevron Lubricants Lanka Board

HUTCH earns global recognition for transformative customer innovations at International Fast Mode Awards

ComBank supports DMC to strengthen country’s disaster readiness

CA Sri Lanka donates Rs. 10 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Another Rs. 3 m donation to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund

SLT-Mobitel’s post-Ditwah response leads nation’s connectivity recovery

nVentures leads $ 200,000 Seed Round into Flash Health

Govt. expands ‘Suraksha’ student insurance scheme with additional benefits

Tax relief for donated dates during Ramadan 2026

Healthguard Distribution achieves ISO 9001:2015 and GDP certifications

Sri Lanka Pavilion at Muscat Festival promotes tourism and goods

FACETS 2026 positions ’Island of Gems’ Sri Lanka as Asia’s true jewel

EDB hosts networking session for new and potential exporters

NDB enhances festive experience at KCC Splash Shopping Fiesta 2025

Sunshine Holdings sets standard for workplace excellence

Russel’s hosts Christmas decorations competition at head office

Cleantech and Pepsi partner to accelerate Sri Lanka’s circular economy journey

Ceylon Cold Stores wins top honour at Sri Lanka National Quality Awards 2023

The 2nd National Data Protection Symposium on 6 January

Govt. rolls out concessionary loan scheme for SME paddy millers to support Maha harvest prices

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Ditwah disaster response: Legal limits and market costs of suspending debt payments

The case for bigger and stronger banks

Debt after Ditwah: Why Sri Lanka should be cautious

An open letter to Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe

Ruana Rajapakse’s fight for Galle Face Green

Restore ecosystems in the upper watersheds of Sri Lanka – A hidden message from Cyclone Ditwah

Why good policies fail in Sri Lanka: The cost of ignoring stakeholders

A period-based comparative analysis of key Treasury Auction indicators in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s disaster problem isn’t just nature - it’s architecture

New Year: Reflections before resolutions

Cyclone Ditwah and its unparalleled damage: Seeking sustainable solutions is the biggest challenge in 2026

Reassessing Sri Lanka’s 2026 outlook after Cyclone Ditwah

Protection of the State from Terrorism Act: A critique of the current proposal

Reclaiming Sri Lanka’s electricity future: The need for transparent, inclusive, and visionary policy reform

Arrest without authority: Trump, Maduro, and strain on international law

Education at risk: Protecting childhood in a digital age

Record arrivals and diminishing returns: Part 1

Grade 6 English Curriculum misstep calls for stronger child safeguarding, not political point-scoring

What is local governance?

Solar power on irrigation canals: A dual solution for energy and water conservation

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An open letter to Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe

Foreign holdings in Govt. securities more than double in 2025