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Sangha at crossroads: reform or decomposition?

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:45

Tax: Four stories, one nation

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:30

REVIEW – Made in Nepal by Binod Chaudhary

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:28

Why Sri Lanka’s SME apparel sector needs a national sustainable industries policy framework

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:27

When a child stands, who stands with them?

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:26

The Government and rising fuel prices

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:24

How “legal” is electricity billing now?

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:22

Palm oil, rubber and coconut: Ending the plantation crop bias

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:21

Boards must be street smart to compete in ‘Games CEOs Play’

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:20

Save school rugby before it is destroyed by imported player culture

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:43

System change: Promises, performance and prospects

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:00

Borrowed credibility is a bridge, not a destination

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:00

The hidden side of cybersecurity

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:00

Revered rituals for revival: A post-Vesak pondering

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:26

Unsung heroes of the Central Bank: Dr. Wimal Hettiarachchi

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:24

The cigarette that got a tax cut

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:22

Concert economy: Reimagining Sri Lanka tourism’s next growth engine

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:20

X-Press Pearl: Justice, accountability, and credibility of Sri Lanka’s institutions

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:06

Sri Lanka’s energy crisis is not a shortage of resources

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:37

Beyond Efficiency: Reimagining public institutions for a complex world

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:06

CBSL launches “Be Scam Proof” initiative as digital fraud, illegal investment schemes rise

By Charumini de Silva The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday launched a month-long countrywide awareness campaign titled “Be Scam Proof”, ..

Prime Lands exits HNB Finance with Rs. 3.5 b sale; Rayynor enters

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:28

Prime Lands Ltd., has exited HNB Finance PLC selling 23.29% stake for Rs. 3.5 billion. The stake amounted to 400 million shares and was done at Rs. ..

Sri Lankan sapphire “Peacock of Ceylon” fetches over Rs. 500 m at Geneva Auction

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:23

By Anouk Devotta A rare Sri Lankan sapphire has fetched approximately $ 1.75 million at a prestigious international auction, with the 102.40-carat ..

Hanif meets US Under Secretary of State to promote Sri Lanka investment opportunities

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:21

President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment, Hanif Yusoof has engaged in high-level discussions with the US Under Secretary of State Jacob Helb ..

Airbnb appoints Bhavna Dadlani as Head of Airbnb Services Asia Pacific

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:06

Airbnb has appointed Bhavna Dadlani as Head of its newly formed Airbnb Services business line for Asia Pacific. In this role, she will lead the expa ..

Fuel price hike essential to prevent supply disruption, market collapse: Minister

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:14

Power Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday defended the Government’s latest fuel price increase, arguing that the revision was unavoidable to ensu ..

Vella signs $ 5.1 m deal with BOI to transform 98 Acres Resort & Spa

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:12

Uva Greenlands Estate Ltd., signed a landmark agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) on 29 May, marking a defining milestone in the ..

LB Finance to merge with AM Finance

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:05

LB Finance PLC has announced the move to merge with its subsidiary, Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF). ..

Container transport charges increase by 5%

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:04

Container transport charges have been increased by 5% with effect from 1 June following the latest fuel price revision, the Container Transport Owners ..

Tourist arrivals top 1 m mark

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:26

In a remarkable feat for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, arrivals surpassed the 1 million mark on 28 May, sparking optimism about meeting the ambitious ..

Vehicle imports increase in April

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:24

The vehicle imports bill, including personal and commercial vehicles, expanded to $ 208 million in April from $ 195 million in March. Imports of ve ..

Colombo inflation spikes in May

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:22

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (YoY) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), spiked in May as expected due to the impa ..

Fuel price increases near 50% since February as global oil shock hits Sri Lanka

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka on Saturday raised fuel prices for the fifth time since the escalation of the Middle East conflict, as the country grapples with a sharply h ..

German businesses eye Sri Lanka as strategic hub amid push for trusted partnerships

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:44

German business leaders and policymakers yesterday identified Sri Lanka as a strategically important partner in the Indo-Pacific region, while urging ..

Leading SL cocktail bars unite for monumental two-part showcase in Bangkok

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:41

In a historic first for the country’s hospitality industry, eight of Sri Lanka’s most definitive cocktail bars are joining forces in Bangkok this ..

Yasas Hewage assumes duties as Chairman of Industrial Development Board

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:24

Yasas Hewage on Monday assumed duties as Chairman of the Industrial Development Board (IDB) taking leadership of one of Sri Lanka’s longest-standing ..

EU pitches Global Gateway as financing model for Sri Lanka’s port and infrastructure ambitions

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:22

The European Union (EU) last week urged Sri Lanka to develop a robust pipeline of investment-ready infrastructure projects and leverage innovative fin ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 1.47 b “10 Cities Development Program” to boost urban branding and tourism

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to accelerate urban modernisation and city-branding initiatives across 10 selected towns under a new ..

OECD–ADBI Roundtable on Insurance and Retirement Savings in Asia kicks off in Colombo

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:00

By Nisthar Cassim The two-day OECD-ADBI Roundtable on Insurance and Retirement Savings in Asia kicked off yesterday at The Kingsbury, Colombo hosted ..

Haycarb signs deal with BOI for $ 18 m expansion

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:13

Haycarb PLC has entered into an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) to undertake an expansion of its specialised manufacturing o ..

HNB adds largest shareholder and two others to Board

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:07

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has announced the appointment of three new additions to its Board of Directors with effect from 1 June. ..

Sampath Bank leads financial future with landmark agreement for Port City Colombo branch

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:05

Sampath Bank PLC has officially received approval from the Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to establish a dedicated branch wit ..

A decade, with heart

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:17

Shangri-La Hambantota is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week and here are excerpts of an interview with its General Manager Refhan Razeen ..

April fuel bill soars to $ 886 m, up 150% YoY

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka’s oil import bill surged by 150% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 886 million in April from $ 630.1 million in March, registering the highest fuel ..

LOLC Group delivers strong operating growth as diversified platform gains further scale

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:23

LOLC Holdings PLC in a statement said it delivered a strong operating performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, underpinned by robust income growt ..

Current account slips into deficit in April

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s current account slipped into a deficit of $ 532.4 million in April from a surplus of $ 176.6 million a year earlier, as the economic fal ..

Trincomalee Port projects must be demand-driven: SLPA Chief

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:08

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake last week cautioned against pursuing large-scale port investments in Trincomalee w ..

Sri Lanka’s monetary policy remains appropriate despite rate hike: IMF

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:42

NSB Group posts Rs. 15.5 b operating profit in 1Q

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:39

The National Savings Bank (NSB) Group has recorded a steady and resilient performance for the first quarter of 2026, supported by a stronger core bank ..

Prime Lands exits HNB Finance with Rs. 3.5 b sale; Rayynor enters

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:28

Prime Lands Ltd., has exited HNB Finance PLC selling 23.29% stake for Rs. 3.5 billion. The stake amounted to 400 million shares and was done at Rs. ..

Yasas Hewage assumes duties as Chairman of Industrial Development Board

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:24

Yasas Hewage on Monday assumed duties as Chairman of the Industrial Development Board (IDB) taking leadership of one of Sri Lanka’s longest-standing ..

Sri Lankan sapphire “Peacock of Ceylon” fetches over Rs. 500 m at Geneva Auction

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:23

By Anouk Devotta A rare Sri Lankan sapphire has fetched approximately $ 1.75 million at a prestigious international auction, with the 102.40-carat ..

EU pitches Global Gateway as financing model for Sri Lanka’s port and infrastructure ambitions

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:22

The European Union (EU) last week urged Sri Lanka to develop a robust pipeline of investment-ready infrastructure projects and leverage innovative fin ..

Hanif meets US Under Secretary of State to promote Sri Lanka investment opportunities

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:21

President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment, Hanif Yusoof has engaged in high-level discussions with the US Under Secretary of State Jacob Helb ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 1.47 b “10 Cities Development Program” to boost urban branding and tourism

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to accelerate urban modernisation and city-branding initiatives across 10 selected towns under a new ..

Airbnb appoints Bhavna Dadlani as Head of Airbnb Services Asia Pacific

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:06

Airbnb has appointed Bhavna Dadlani as Head of its newly formed Airbnb Services business line for Asia Pacific. In this role, she will lead the expa ..

OECD–ADBI Roundtable on Insurance and Retirement Savings in Asia kicks off in Colombo

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:00

By Nisthar Cassim The two-day OECD-ADBI Roundtable on Insurance and Retirement Savings in Asia kicked off yesterday at The Kingsbury, Colombo hosted ..

Fuel price hike essential to prevent supply disruption, market collapse: Minister

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:14

Power Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday defended the Government’s latest fuel price increase, arguing that the revision was unavoidable to ensu ..

Haycarb signs deal with BOI for $ 18 m expansion

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:13

Haycarb PLC has entered into an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) to undertake an expansion of its specialised manufacturing o ..

Vella signs $ 5.1 m deal with BOI to transform 98 Acres Resort & Spa

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:12

Uva Greenlands Estate Ltd., signed a landmark agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) on 29 May, marking a defining milestone in the ..

HNB adds largest shareholder and two others to Board

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:07

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has announced the appointment of three new additions to its Board of Directors with effect from 1 June. ..

LB Finance to merge with AM Finance

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:05

LB Finance PLC has announced the move to merge with its subsidiary, Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF). ..

Sampath Bank leads financial future with landmark agreement for Port City Colombo branch

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:05

Sampath Bank PLC has officially received approval from the Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to establish a dedicated branch wit ..

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Preventing disasters through greenery: The story behind Avian Arcadia

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:52

In a world quick to blame environmental destruction, a different path was chosen. Rather than simply lamenting the loss of Sri Lanka’s forests, acti ..

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Sangha at crossroads: reform or decomposition?

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:45

By Tisaranee Gunasekara The child was nine and came from a broken family. When his mother developed a health complication, he was sent to his materna ..

Tax: Four stories, one nation

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:30

REVIEW – Made in Nepal by Binod Chaudhary

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:28

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Windfall for Colombo Port but systemic shortcomings prevail

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:00

Amidst the country having to confront multiple economic challenges due to adverse international developments, the impressive performance of Colombo Po ..

Hold the line on the Rupee

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:00

Vesak and crisis of the Sangha

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:00

Pelawatte brigade-influenced shake-up of top bureaucratic echelon

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:00

Discipline in Buddhist monastic community must come from within

Thursday, 28 May 2026 04:14

Hullabaloo over vehicle imports and pressure on Rupee

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:00

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Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

Global Biz Connect 2026, cross-industry networking platform, recently brought together business executives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora representative ..

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

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

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Pyramid Wilmar sets sights on doubling turnover in five years

Largest battery energy storage program to boost grid stability and accelerate renewable energy integration

KPMG appoints Sachiru Dayananda as Partner in Sri Lanka

Cabinet approves awarding Rs. 827 m lubricating oil procurement contracts to Lanka IOC and Chevron Lubricants

India’s RS Infraprojects gets $ 6.04 m contract for Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project Lot A

Home Lands’ flagship Pentara project completes piling work

CIC Holdings delivers over 24% net profit growth in FY26 amid sectoral resilience

Sysco wins Newsweek’s 2026 AI Impact Award for AI brand and retail excellence

S. A. Thomson Nerys appointed International Business Development Adviser of Port City

IBCSL to lead delegation to 4th China-South Asia Standardisation Cooperation Conference in Chengdu

Porsche Club of Sri Lanka hosts exclusive movie night for members, families

EDB moves to expand islandwide testing and certification facilities to boost export competitiveness

Exterminators reports strong financial turnaround in FY26

INFRACON 2026 to shape future of infrastructure development in Sri Lanka

Sunshine Holdings delivers 11.2% top line growth in FY26

Lanka Hospitals celebrates 2025 milestones at “Pulse of Excellence” awards ceremony

EU urges Sri Lanka to reapply for next-generation GSP+

Toastmasters unite for Conference of Transformation, Inspiration and Progress

Sri Lanka to seek continued GSP+ access: EDB

Ceylon Chamber welcomes IMF review approval, urges continued reform momentum amid external pressures

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Aitken Spence Printing achieves historic milestone with WorldStar 2026 win for Sri Lanka’s offset printing industry

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Sangha at crossroads: reform or decomposition?

Tax: Four stories, one nation

REVIEW – Made in Nepal by Binod Chaudhary

Why Sri Lanka’s SME apparel sector needs a national sustainable industries policy framework

When a child stands, who stands with them?

The Government and rising fuel prices

How “legal” is electricity billing now?

Palm oil, rubber and coconut: Ending the plantation crop bias

Boards must be street smart to compete in ‘Games CEOs Play’

Save school rugby before it is destroyed by imported player culture

System change: Promises, performance and prospects

Borrowed credibility is a bridge, not a destination

The hidden side of cybersecurity

Revered rituals for revival: A post-Vesak pondering

Unsung heroes of the Central Bank: Dr. Wimal Hettiarachchi

The cigarette that got a tax cut

Concert economy: Reimagining Sri Lanka tourism’s next growth engine

X-Press Pearl: Justice, accountability, and credibility of Sri Lanka’s institutions

Sri Lanka’s energy crisis is not a shortage of resources

Beyond Efficiency: Reimagining public institutions for a complex world

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KPMG appoints Sachiru Dayananda as Partner in Sri Lanka

Cabinet approves awarding Rs. 827 m lubricating oil procurement contracts to Lanka IOC and Chevron Lubricants

India’s RS Infraprojects gets $ 6.04 m contract for Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project Lot A

Home Lands’ flagship Pentara project completes piling work

CIC Holdings delivers over 24% net profit growth in FY26 amid sectoral resilience

Sysco wins Newsweek’s 2026 AI Impact Award for AI brand and retail excellence

S. A. Thomson Nerys appointed International Business Development Adviser of Port City

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EDB moves to expand islandwide testing and certification facilities to boost export competitiveness

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