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Why do people really pay taxes?

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:21

Women in Sri Lanka’s Boards: The glass ceiling persists

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:20

The second silent bottleneck

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:26

The peace walk and the dog saint

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:22

Thurstan stun guns Tristan

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:20

The mask of State virtue cannot hide the hollow within

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:20

EVs and the Grid: What the data really says about Sri Lanka’s energy future

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 01:19

Why banks must strengthen whistleblowing mechanisms

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 00:38

The end of the Board game is nigh

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 00:31

When words are held back: Law, literature, and the limits of control

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 00:22

When debt ratios don’t tell the whole story

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 00:16

Mideast war: Can the crisis be turned into an opportunity?

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:30

Sri Lanka’s missing Balance Sheet

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:27

Energy supplies are crashing: What must Sri Lanka do?

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:26

The World Bank in Sri Lanka: Financing the digital State, ignoring the dangers

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:24

Choosing disaster over prevention and mitigation: Wilful blindness or short-sighted idiocy?

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:23

Endeavour of humanising technology: Enriching encounters

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:22

Beyond automation: Human skills powering finance in the AI era

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:20

The ships that built Colombo’s hub status

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:18

Resilient banking in digital age: Navigating fraud, AI risks, and operational vulnerabilities

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:16

Treasury Secretary declines CoPF summons today

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has declined to appear before the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) today stating that Pr ..

Eran heads nine-member SLC Restructuring Committee

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:30

Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has appointed a nine-member Restructuring Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to run the affairs of cricket in t ..

Seylan Bank 1Q PAT up 5.25% to Rs. 2.91 b

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:26

Seylan Bank PLC has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 2.91 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 5.25% from a year ago. The bank said it re ..

One Love Reggae Festival 2026 set for 7-9 August

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:24

South Asia’s first ever “One Love Reggae Festival” will be held from 7 to 9 August 2026 in Bentota Beach, its organisers announced yesterday. T ..

IRCSL rolls out digital motor insurance card

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:22

The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), together with the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL) and the Sri Lanka Police, has in ..

Hela Apparel unit exits UK-based Focus Brands for $ 8 m

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:20

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC yesterday confirmed the divestment of its stake in UK-based Focus Brands Ltd., to Emerald Investments Ltd., for a total cons ..

$ 625,000 payment to US Post goes missing

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:27

Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said investigations were underway into a $ 625,000 payment remitted from Sri ..

Govt. calls for investment proposals for Colombo tech innovation hub

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:25

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved calling for investment proposals from parties interested in developing a designated land parcel into a hub ..

Govt. to confirm 9,800 State sector employees

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:23

Taking into account that around 9,800 employees are currently serving across the public service, provincial public service, public corporations, statu ..

Court imposes travel bans on five officials over $ 2.5 m Treasury cyber breach

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:21

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday imposed overseas travel bans on five officials in connection with the alleged $ 2.5 million cyber brea ..

Govt. cash surplus due to overborrowing, says Verité

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 01:49

Sri Lanka’s improved Treasury liquidity masks a weaker fiscal position, with cash balances swinging from a deficit of Rs. 832 billion in 2022 to a s ..

Fuel import costs surge beyond pricing, exposing structural gap energy model

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 01:45

Sri Lanka’s fuel import framework is under strain as global price movements and supply disruptions push costs well beyond domestic pricing, raising ..

President pushes IRD reforms, fast-tracks e-invoicing rollout

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 01:44

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday directed officials of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) to accelerate key reforms aimed at boosting tax ..

Digital Economy Ministry says $ 2.5 m Treasury breach not system hack

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:28

Appearing to highlight a significant distinction, Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne said the reported $ 2.5 million Treasury breach ap ..

Govt. seeks EOIs to revive Mattala Airport by June

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:25

The Government has invited local and international investors to submit proposals to develop and operate the underutilised Mattala Rajapaksa Internatio ..

Abans Finance debenture issue closes today, initial Rs. 1 b offer oversubscribed

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:22

Abans Finance PLC yesterday announced that its debenture issue has been oversubscribed, having received applications exceeding Rs. 1 billion for the i ..

Eran quits SJB committees

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:27

Former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Eran Wickramaratne has resigned from the party’s Working Committee and Management Committee after assuming du ..

JXG up 37% on debut

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:25

Janashakthi Ltd., (JXG) ended 37% on the up yesterday, debuting on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Main Board. The share price gained Rs. 3.70 to c ..

RPCs prepare palm oil investments ahead of potential ban lift

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:23

Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) are preparing to invest in palm oil cultivation, expecting the Government to lift the seven-year ban. The shift ..

PUCSL opens public consultation on electricity tariffs revision

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:21

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday announced launching a public consultation process following a revised electricity gener ..

CoPF summons Treasury Secretary, CBSL Chief over $ 2.5 m breach tomorrow

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:30

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Chairman MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday said that the committee had unanimously decided to probe the $ 2.5 mi ..

LB Finance secures $ 15 m from Swiss-based Enabling Qapital

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:26

LB Finance PLC has secured a $15 million senior debt facility from Enabling Qapital Ltd. (EQ), a Switzerland-based impact asset manager, marking anoth ..

Emerald Clothing acquires select Hela factories

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:24

Emerald Clothing Ltd., has stepped in to secure the continuity of key operations previously run by Hela Clothing Ltd., in a move aimed at stabilising ..

Asia Broadcasting Corp. receives 2026 Global Recognition Award for media leadership in South Asia

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:22

Global Recognition Awards has announced Asia Broadcasting Corporation, opens new tab as a recipient of a 2026 Global Recognition Award, opens new tab, ..

UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:20

The United ‌Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it quit OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups at a time when the Iran war has c ..

WindForce secures $ 18 m IFC loan to fund solar, storage expansion

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 01:45

WindForce PLC yesterday said it has secured a loan facility of up to $ 18 million from the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC ..

JXG shares to trade tomorrow

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 01:44

Latest entrant to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), Janashakthi Ltd., (JXG) will begin trading tomorrow (29) following the successful Initial Public O ..

Harsha faults lack of basic controls in $ 2.5 m Treasury breach

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:32

Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has criticised the reported $ 2.5 million Treasury fund breach, saying the incident appears to reflect basic neglige ..

Sri Lanka welcomes over 100,000 tourists in first 23 days of April

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector showed clear signs of cooling in April, even as the country edged close to the 100,000 mark in arrivals during the first ..

Janashakthi explains rationale for preferential allotment in IPO

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:24

Janashakthi Ltd., (JXG) has justified the decision to opt for preferential allotment in the ‘non-retail investors’ category in the highly successf ..

Primary surplus almost doubles as Budget deficit nearly eliminated by end-Jan. 2026

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka’s fiscal position strengthened markedly in January 2026, with a sharp expansion in the primary surplus and a near-elimination of the overa ..

Eran heads nine-member SLC Restructuring Committee

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:30

Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has appointed a nine-member Restructuring Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to run the affairs of cricket in t ..

Eran quits SJB committees

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:27

Former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Eran Wickramaratne has resigned from the party’s Working Committee and Management Committee after assuming du ..

Seylan Bank 1Q PAT up 5.25% to Rs. 2.91 b

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:26

Seylan Bank PLC has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 2.91 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 5.25% from a year ago. The bank said it re ..

JXG up 37% on debut

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:25

Janashakthi Ltd., (JXG) ended 37% on the up yesterday, debuting on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Main Board. The share price gained Rs. 3.70 to c ..

One Love Reggae Festival 2026 set for 7-9 August

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:24

South Asia’s first ever “One Love Reggae Festival” will be held from 7 to 9 August 2026 in Bentota Beach, its organisers announced yesterday. T ..

RPCs prepare palm oil investments ahead of potential ban lift

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:23

Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) are preparing to invest in palm oil cultivation, expecting the Government to lift the seven-year ban. The shift ..

IRCSL rolls out digital motor insurance card

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:22

The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), together with the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL) and the Sri Lanka Police, has in ..

PUCSL opens public consultation on electricity tariffs revision

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:21

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday announced launching a public consultation process following a revised electricity gener ..

Hela Apparel unit exits UK-based Focus Brands for $ 8 m

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:20

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC yesterday confirmed the divestment of its stake in UK-based Focus Brands Ltd., to Emerald Investments Ltd., for a total cons ..

CoPF summons Treasury Secretary, CBSL Chief over $ 2.5 m breach tomorrow

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:30

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Chairman MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday said that the committee had unanimously decided to probe the $ 2.5 mi ..

$ 625,000 payment to US Post goes missing

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:27

Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said investigations were underway into a $ 625,000 payment remitted from Sri ..

LB Finance secures $ 15 m from Swiss-based Enabling Qapital

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:26

LB Finance PLC has secured a $15 million senior debt facility from Enabling Qapital Ltd. (EQ), a Switzerland-based impact asset manager, marking anoth ..

Govt. calls for investment proposals for Colombo tech innovation hub

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:25

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved calling for investment proposals from parties interested in developing a designated land parcel into a hub ..

Emerald Clothing acquires select Hela factories

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:24

Emerald Clothing Ltd., has stepped in to secure the continuity of key operations previously run by Hela Clothing Ltd., in a move aimed at stabilising ..

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Saturday, 25 April 2026 11:19

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Thursday, 23 April 2026 13:44

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The Gratiaen Trust announces the longlist for the 33rd annual Gratiaen Prize

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Why do people really pay taxes?

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:21

In Sri Lanka, as in many developing economies, most citizens pay taxes almost without noticing it. Every supermarket bill, litre of fuel, mobile reloa ..

Women in Sri Lanka’s Boards: The glass ceiling persists

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:20

Open letter to Women and Child Affairs Minister on International Day to End Corporal Punishment

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:04

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Stop protests in residential areas

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:00

On Tuesday, a group staged a protest in front of the private residence of Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma. The protesters were led by Ne ..

Rise in workers’ remittances

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:00

Dealing with legacies of censorship

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 00:36

Fifty years since Vaddukoddai, lessons that cannot be ignored

Monday, 27 April 2026 00:00

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Saturday, 25 April 2026 00:00

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Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

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

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Futamura and Biopap advance compostable food service solutions

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Govt. explores faster, digital overhaul of Aswesuma beneficiary identification

IFC and WindForce PLC partner on first largescale solar project

CSE ends in green for third straight session

Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC appoints Sarmad Abbasi to the helm

Sri Lanka highlights active engagement at ESCAP’s 82nd session

Sri Lanka strengthens global presence at Techtextil and Texprocess 2026

Paradise Toys accelerates towards sustainable future with high-impact hybrid solar investment

Sri Lanka’s real estate leaders to chart 10-year vision at landmark RIUNIT Forum

Siam City Cement signs MoU to boost engineering skills in Southern Province

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Why do people really pay taxes?

Women in Sri Lanka’s Boards: The glass ceiling persists

The second silent bottleneck

The peace walk and the dog saint

Thurstan stun guns Tristan

The mask of State virtue cannot hide the hollow within

EVs and the Grid: What the data really says about Sri Lanka’s energy future

Why banks must strengthen whistleblowing mechanisms

The end of the Board game is nigh

When words are held back: Law, literature, and the limits of control

When debt ratios don’t tell the whole story

Mideast war: Can the crisis be turned into an opportunity?

Sri Lanka’s missing Balance Sheet

Energy supplies are crashing: What must Sri Lanka do?

The World Bank in Sri Lanka: Financing the digital State, ignoring the dangers

Choosing disaster over prevention and mitigation: Wilful blindness or short-sighted idiocy?

Endeavour of humanising technology: Enriching encounters

Beyond automation: Human skills powering finance in the AI era

The ships that built Colombo’s hub status

Resilient banking in digital age: Navigating fraud, AI risks, and operational vulnerabilities

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CSE ends in green for third straight session

Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC appoints Sarmad Abbasi to the helm

Sri Lanka highlights active engagement at ESCAP’s 82nd session

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