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India’s generosity in Ditwah’s wake; a partnership of reliability

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 00:51

When backing grows stronger, and when it subtly declines

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 00:48

Navigating bureaucratic autonomy and capacity: The path to public sector reforms

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 00:15

The need for 6Ps for strategic marketing

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 00:04

Adam Smith goes digital

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 00:00

From disaster to economic resilience

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 02:45

Rebuilding businesses after Cyclone Ditwah

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 02:26

Psychometric assessments: The hidden competitive advantage for employers

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 00:10

The call for immediate suspension of SL’s external sovereign debt payments

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 00:00

Unsung Heroes of the Central Bank 3: Dr. D. S. Wijesinghe, quantitative economist who did not have previous training in math

Monday, 22 December 2025 03:18

A nation overwhelmed – but not powerless

Monday, 22 December 2025 00:46

What not to do about the central hills

Monday, 22 December 2025 00:36

Global shipping is going paperless—Sri Lanka risks being left behind on electronic Bill of Lading

Monday, 22 December 2025 00:29

Let us rise together with resilience, courage and determination

Monday, 22 December 2025 00:17

Single National Asset Tax (SNAT): A bold blueprint for disaster recovery, economic revolution

Monday, 22 December 2025 00:00

Ditwah, recovery and politics

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:10

Peril on the power ethics road ahead to rebuilding Sri Lanka

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:09

Xi Jinping’s blueprint for China 2030

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:04

Rajinikanth saga: From Bengaluru bus conductor to Tamil cinema superstar

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:40

A fit-for-purpose Disaster Management Act

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:22

Ditwah economic risk at $ 16 b, or 16% of GDP – ILO

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) yesterday said that the floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah have put around 16% of national ..

Govt. releases Rs. 106.2 m first-phase relief for Ditwah-hit industries

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:19

The Government has commenced the first phase of relief assistance to industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepre ..

India will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Lanka: Modi

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:14

A Special Letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi was delivered by India’s External Affairs ..

13,000 containers remain congested across all terminals at Colombo port

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:11

Over 13,000 containers remain congested at the Colombo port a top level meeting on the crisis was told yesterday. ..

Access Engineering gets contract for 615-unit housing project in Kirulapone

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:10

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the proposal presented by Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Anura Karunathilake on the re ..

Global economists call for suspension of Sri Lanka’s debt payments

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 04:01

IMF warns debt risks remain high as repayment capacity tightens

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:57

Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring has delivered measurable relief, but debt risks remain elevated and the country’s capacity to repay the Internation ..

George Steuart explores trade and expansion opportunities in Africa

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:54

George Steuart & Company has participated in a series of high-level engagements organised by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC ..

Western Province retains lead as other regions lift GDP share in 2024

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:52

The Western Province continued to account for the largest share of the country’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024, although the combined ..

Four-year export development plan ready in January: EDB

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:48

Sri Lanka will launch its new National Export Development Plan (NEDP) for the 2026–2030 period in January 2026, Export Development Board (EDB) Chair ..

Vidullanka lowest-cost bidder for Fiji power project

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:48

Vidullanka PLC yesterday said it has emerged as the lowest-cost bidder for a contract relating to the expansion and upgrading of a 100 kW mini hydropo ..

eMudhra and LankaSign in strategic partnership to make digital signing seamless

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:28

In a significant step toward accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, eMudhra, a global leader in digital identity and security solutions, h ..

Deputy Minister explains low interest, relief measures under RFI

Monday, 22 December 2025 05:54

Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando said the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval of $ 206 million under the Rap ..

$ 50 m from World Bank to improve digital services and economy

Monday, 22 December 2025 05:52

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $ 50 million project to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation. ..

PA says plantations stabilised after Ditwah

Monday, 22 December 2025 05:50

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) yesterday said that Regional Plantation Companies (RPC) moved swiftly to safeguard estate workers and surro ..

India pledges $ 450 m reconstruction package for Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:15

India has committed a comprehensive reconstruction assistance package worth $ 450 million to support Sri Lanka’s recovery from the devastation cause ..

China offers support, expertise for “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” program

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:12

China is prepared to extend all necessary assistance to Sri Lanka at all times and is ready to share its experience under the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka ..

SriLankan Airlines launches post–Cyclone Ditwah destination recovery campaign

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:11

SriLankan Airlines has launched a one-month international destination promotion campaign on 16 December 2025, aimed at restoring global confidence in ..

Harsha rejects fresh calls to suspend debt repayments

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 03:18

THE main opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday strongly criticised renewed calls to suspend Sri Lanka’s ex ..

IMF says inflation to exceed 5% CBSL limit; BOP deficit to widen by $ 700 m

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:58

Sri Lanka faces an economic setback from Cyclone Ditwah that could wipe out between 2.5% and 5% of GDP, widen the balance of payments (BOP) gap by abo ..

Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka as Modi’s Special Envoy

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:56

Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday as Special Envoy of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his visit, Dr. Jaishankar is expecte ..

DFCC gets CBSL nod for Standard Chartered SL retail and wealth units

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:54

DFCC Bank yesterday said it has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to proceed with the acquisition of Standard Cha ..

Export earnings to exceed $ 17 b for first time in 2025: EDB Chief

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:49

Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe yesterday said Sri Lanka is on track to surpass $ 17 billion in export revenue for the firs ..

BOC Rs. 20 b debenture issue oversubscribed

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:48

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) said its debenture issue to raise Rs. 20 billion was oversubscribed and closed yesterday. ..

NPP defeated in CMC Budget vote

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:46

The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has failed to secure approval for the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Budget, which was voted down, with 57 ..

Ne-Yo concert puts Sri Lanka back on the global entertainment map

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 01:13

Showcasing Sri Lanka’s readiness to re-enter the global entertainment arena, the three-time Grammy award-winning R&B star Ne-Yo is set to kick off h ..

Nishan de Mel urges Sri Lanka to reject IMF RFI

Monday, 22 December 2025 05:53

Verité Research Executive Director Dr. Nishan de Mel yesterday reiterated his warning that accepting the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) propos ..

Browns Investments richer by over Rs. 17 b via sale of Maldives property

Monday, 22 December 2025 05:51

Browns Investments PLC through its subsidiary Browns Ari Resort Ltd., has completed the $ 57.5 million (Rs. 17.2 billion) sale of the assets and prope ..

Tea export earnings rise 13% YoY to $ 1.4 b in first 11 months

Monday, 22 December 2025 05:49

Sri Lanka earned an estimated $ 1.4 billion from tea exports in the 11 months to November 2025, according to Sri Lanka Customs data analysed by Forbes ..

Govt. releases Rs. 106.2 m first-phase relief for Ditwah-hit industries

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:19

The Government has commenced the first phase of relief assistance to industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepre ..

India pledges $ 450 m reconstruction package for Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:15

India has committed a comprehensive reconstruction assistance package worth $ 450 million to support Sri Lanka’s recovery from the devastation cause ..

India will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Lanka: Modi

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:14

A Special Letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi was delivered by India’s External Affairs ..

China offers support, expertise for “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” program

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:12

China is prepared to extend all necessary assistance to Sri Lanka at all times and is ready to share its experience under the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka ..

13,000 containers remain congested across all terminals at Colombo port

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:11

Over 13,000 containers remain congested at the Colombo port a top level meeting on the crisis was told yesterday. ..

SriLankan Airlines launches post–Cyclone Ditwah destination recovery campaign

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:11

SriLankan Airlines has launched a one-month international destination promotion campaign on 16 December 2025, aimed at restoring global confidence in ..

Access Engineering gets contract for 615-unit housing project in Kirulapone

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 04:10

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the proposal presented by Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Anura Karunathilake on the re ..

Harsha rejects fresh calls to suspend debt repayments

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 03:18

THE main opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday strongly criticised renewed calls to suspend Sri Lanka’s ex ..

Global economists call for suspension of Sri Lanka’s debt payments

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 04:01

IMF says inflation to exceed 5% CBSL limit; BOP deficit to widen by $ 700 m

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:58

Sri Lanka faces an economic setback from Cyclone Ditwah that could wipe out between 2.5% and 5% of GDP, widen the balance of payments (BOP) gap by abo ..

IMF warns debt risks remain high as repayment capacity tightens

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:57

Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring has delivered measurable relief, but debt risks remain elevated and the country’s capacity to repay the Internation ..

Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka as Modi’s Special Envoy

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:56

Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday as Special Envoy of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his visit, Dr. Jaishankar is expecte ..

George Steuart explores trade and expansion opportunities in Africa

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:54

George Steuart & Company has participated in a series of high-level engagements organised by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC ..

DFCC gets CBSL nod for Standard Chartered SL retail and wealth units

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:54

DFCC Bank yesterday said it has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to proceed with the acquisition of Standard Cha ..

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India’s generosity in Ditwah’s wake; a partnership of reliability

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When backing grows stronger, and when it subtly declines

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Navigating bureaucratic autonomy and capacity: The path to public sector reforms

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The choice of Chief Cricket Selector

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Cabinet approves new investment drive for prime land in Fort Colombo

Cabinet clears resumption of eight stalled hospital projects at revised cost of Rs. 16.2 b

Macktiles makes first export to Australia

BOI continues dialogue with industries as Ditwah disrupts production and exports

Jetwing Hotels partners TiECON 2026 Sri Lanka as Official Travel and Hospitality Partner

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India’s generosity in Ditwah’s wake; a partnership of reliability

When backing grows stronger, and when it subtly declines

Navigating bureaucratic autonomy and capacity: The path to public sector reforms

The need for 6Ps for strategic marketing

Adam Smith goes digital

From disaster to economic resilience

Rebuilding businesses after Cyclone Ditwah

Psychometric assessments: The hidden competitive advantage for employers

The call for immediate suspension of SL’s external sovereign debt payments

Unsung Heroes of the Central Bank 3: Dr. D. S. Wijesinghe, quantitative economist who did not have previous training in math

A nation overwhelmed – but not powerless

What not to do about the central hills

Global shipping is going paperless—Sri Lanka risks being left behind on electronic Bill of Lading

Let us rise together with resilience, courage and determination

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Ditwah, recovery and politics

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TotalEnergies Marketing India and Energy Core Lanka unveil new chapter of lubricants excellence in Sri Lanka

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