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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

Sri Lanka’s collision with nature: Lessons from India to address agrarian question and employment

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:06

University autonomy under siege: Sri Lanka’s dangerous drift towards politicised higher education

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:28

Rise of digital forensics: Meeting demands of a data-driven world

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:25

Disaster and civic responsibility-Part II

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:23

From crisis to creativity: Rethinking economic resilience in Sri Lanka

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:21

Separating ownership and operation will significantly improve public bus transportation system

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:20

From 2026 to 2029: Winning strategy for Sajith and Namal

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:40

Twenty-six thoughts for 2026: Essentials for excellence

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:10

Our rotten pillars, politicians and bureaucrats

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:00

Tea grower’s story: Context for humanity

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:00

Staying competitive by transferring pay risks through performance-based compensation

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka Railways after Ditwah: Rebuilding what was decimated; and building what a nation deserves

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:30

Telecom networks: Resilience or building back better?

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:28

India’s $450 m reconstruction package after Cyclone Ditwah

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:27

From flood relief to flood resilience: Rethinking housing for disaster-affected families

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:26

Build back better for a thriving life-rebuilding Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:24

A nearly nine-month vacancy and the quiet crisis of accountability

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:22

Disaster and civic responsibility-Part I

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:20

Vehicle imports rebound to second highest month in Nov. 2025; reach $ 1.7 b YTD

Sri Lanka’s vehicle import bill recovered in November to record the second-highest monthly level in 2025, rebounding from a moderation seen in Octob ..

Global markets open 2026 higher

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:36

Global stock markets began 2026 on a positive note, with major indices in Britain and South Korea reaching record levels as investor optimism around a ..

Current account returns to surplus in November amid external sector pressures

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:28

The current account swung back to a surplus of $ 81.7 million in November 2025, reversing deficits recorded in September and October, although the yea ..

CEB seeks to recover Rs. 13 b from 11.7% tariff hike in 1Q

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:27

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has sought tariff recovery amounting to Rs. 13.1 billion for the January-March 2026 quarter, citing a projected rev ..

Hayleys’ Mohan Pandithage named ‘Businessman For The Year’ by LMD

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:25

Most diversified blue chip Hayleys PLC Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage has been named ‘Businessman For The Year’ 2025 by popular mag ..

India overtakes Japan as world’s fourth-largest economy at $ 4.18 t

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:23

India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy with a size of $ 4.18 trillion, and is poised to overtake Germany to become t ..

Condominium sales surge in 3Q as prices continue to firm

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:21

Condominium market activity in the Colombo District strengthened sharply in the third quarter of 2025, with sales volumes recording a significant year ..

Govt. unveils National Electricity Policy in push for cost-reflective tariffs, reforms

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:30

The Government has released the National Electricity Policy of Sri Lanka for public comment on or before 9 January 2026, setting out a binding framewo ..

SEC eases Minimum Public Holding rules for listings via Introductions

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:25

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has approved amendments to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Listing Rules to provide greater ..

CCPI remains steady in December

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:23

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (YoY) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), remained steady in December 2025 for the ..

Aviation sector registers strong growth in 2025

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:21

The country’s aviation sector has recorded a marked recovery and expansion during the first 11 months of 2025, with international passenger traffic, ..

State revenue, reserves hit record highs in 2025 as fiscal discipline strengthens: Ministers

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:34

Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday said the country will record its strongest-ever performance in State revenue ..

Cumulative listed company earnings end seven-quarter growth run

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:30

Corporate earnings declined year-on-year (YoY) in the September 2025 quarter, ending a seven-quarter growth streak, as sharp contractions in food, bev ..

Automated passenger clearance gates at BIA departure terminal

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:27

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the installation of four automatic passenger clearance gates at the departure terminal of Bandaranaike Int ..

Panasian Power connects 5MW solar unit to national grid

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:26

Panasian Power PLC yesterday said it has successfully connected a 5 MW ground-mounted solar power project at Baddegama, Galle, to the national grid, m ..

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- ..

First international jewellery fair for 2026 FACETS Sri Lanka opens tomorrow

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka is set to welcome the global gem and jewellery fraternity tomorrow as FACETS Sri Lanka 2026, the country’s flagship gem and jewellery exhi ..

Former PUCSL Chief challenges CEB tariff hike proposal

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:26

Former Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Ratnayake yesterday criticised the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) proposal ..

Laugfs Gas raises domestic LP gas prices

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:24

Laugfs Gas PLC yesterday announced an upward revision in domestic cooking gas refill prices, effective from 1 January. Under the revised rates, the p ..

Presidential Task Force appointed to steer post-Ditwah recovery and rebuilding

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:22

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has established a high-level Presidential Task Force to oversee Sri Lanka’s post-disaster rehabilitation, recover ..

Dollar posts worst annual fall in eight years, more weakness seen in 2026

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:20

The dollar ended 2025 with the sharpest annual retreat in eight years and investors say more declines are coming if the next Federal Reserve Chief opt ..

CBSL shuts Public Debt Dept. as debt management shifts to Finance Ministry

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:26

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced the closure of its Public Debt Department (PDD) and the transfer of the LankaSecure Division ..

Yevan David named LMD’s ‘Sri Lankan Of The Year’

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:24

Pioneering business magazine LMD has announced that its ‘Sri Lankan Of The Year’ (SLOTY) for 2025 is racing prodigy Yevan David. David is the you ..

Right of Reply: BPPE responds to PMAC over water contracts

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:22

Business Promoters & Partners Engineering Ltd., (BPPE) has issued the following Right of Reply to the article headlined ‘RTI exposes irregularities ..

Rebranding Sri Lanka is a collective responsibility: Booking.com Regional Chief

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:20

By Charumini de Silva Booking.com Regional Head for South Asia Santosh Kumar said rebranding Sri Lanka and unlocking its next phase of economic growt ..

The year that was – review of Sri Lanka cricket in 2025

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:31

By Sa’adi Thawfeeq 2025 is not a year where Sri Lanka’s cricket can reflect anything noteworthy or even an honorary mention as the national men ..

Sri Lanka eyes 3 m tourist arrivals and $ 5 b revenue in 2026

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:28

Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam yesterday expressed confidence that the momentum built in 2025 would carry into the coming year, project ..

Parliament passes 26 Acts in 2025

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:26

Parliament passed a total of 26 Government Bills during the year 2025, Parliament Secretariat said yesterday. The legislation was enacted during the ..

Senkadagala Finance announces key dates for 1:20 Rights Issue

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:25

Senkadagala Finance PLC yesterday announced the key dates relating to its proposed 1:20 Rights Issue of ordinary voting shares to raise Rs. 1 billion ..

Global markets open 2026 higher

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:36

Global stock markets began 2026 on a positive note, with major indices in Britain and South Korea reaching record levels as investor optimism around a ..

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- ..

Current account returns to surplus in November amid external sector pressures

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:28

The current account swung back to a surplus of $ 81.7 million in November 2025, reversing deficits recorded in September and October, although the yea ..

First international jewellery fair for 2026 FACETS Sri Lanka opens tomorrow

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka is set to welcome the global gem and jewellery fraternity tomorrow as FACETS Sri Lanka 2026, the country’s flagship gem and jewellery exhi ..

CEB seeks to recover Rs. 13 b from 11.7% tariff hike in 1Q

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:27

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has sought tariff recovery amounting to Rs. 13.1 billion for the January-March 2026 quarter, citing a projected rev ..

Former PUCSL Chief challenges CEB tariff hike proposal

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:26

Former Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Ratnayake yesterday criticised the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) proposal ..

Hayleys’ Mohan Pandithage named ‘Businessman For The Year’ by LMD

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:25

Most diversified blue chip Hayleys PLC Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage has been named ‘Businessman For The Year’ 2025 by popular mag ..

Laugfs Gas raises domestic LP gas prices

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:24

Laugfs Gas PLC yesterday announced an upward revision in domestic cooking gas refill prices, effective from 1 January. Under the revised rates, the p ..

India overtakes Japan as world’s fourth-largest economy at $ 4.18 t

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:23

India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy with a size of $ 4.18 trillion, and is poised to overtake Germany to become t ..

Presidential Task Force appointed to steer post-Ditwah recovery and rebuilding

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:22

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has established a high-level Presidential Task Force to oversee Sri Lanka’s post-disaster rehabilitation, recover ..

Condominium sales surge in 3Q as prices continue to firm

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:21

Condominium market activity in the Colombo District strengthened sharply in the third quarter of 2025, with sales volumes recording a significant year ..

Dollar posts worst annual fall in eight years, more weakness seen in 2026

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:20

The dollar ended 2025 with the sharpest annual retreat in eight years and investors say more declines are coming if the next Federal Reserve Chief opt ..

Govt. unveils National Electricity Policy in push for cost-reflective tariffs, reforms

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:30

The Government has released the National Electricity Policy of Sri Lanka for public comment on or before 9 January 2026, setting out a binding framewo ..

CBSL shuts Public Debt Dept. as debt management shifts to Finance Ministry

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:26

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced the closure of its Public Debt Department (PDD) and the transfer of the LankaSecure Division ..

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Thursday, 1 January 2026 04:37

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Thursday, 1 January 2026 03:57

Inland Revenue Department records highest-ever revenue collection

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 09:33

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Tuesday, 30 December 2025 18:42

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Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

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eMudhra and LankaSign in strategic partnership to make digital signing seamless

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:28

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Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:27

First Capital Holdings appoints Lasith Nanayakkara as Chief Transformation Officer

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:25

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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 ..

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Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:03

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Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:01

Opinion and Issues

What is local governance?

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:17

‘‘When you are in local government, you are on the ground, and you are looking into the eyes and hearts of the people you are there to serve. It t ..

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

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:12

Cyclone Ditwah: Wake-up call for national security policy and strategy

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:10

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Govt.’s sex education mess up

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:16

Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa this week lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) following the discovery of ..

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

A year for decisive action

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 01:08

Beware of online scams relating to collection of donations/festive promotions

Monday, 29 December 2025 02:33

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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

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Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

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NDB enhances festive experience at KCC Splash Shopping Fiesta 2025

EDB hosts networking session for new and potential exporters

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

Ashraff Associates appoints new Creative Director

Port City Colombo turns 11: Developer reaffirms commitment to progress further

Ferentino Tyres redefines OEM tyre market in Sri Lanka with 75% value share

SPAR Group, South Africa, pledges Rs. 35 m to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

eMarketingEye donates Rs. 10 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund

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

Kapruka says Partner Central project undershoots budget by Rs. 110.7 m

Evergreen Group emerges as the largest tea producing private group

SLIIT donates Rs. 20 m to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund

Macksons Tiles Lanka records first ever tile export to Australia

WCIC Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 to be unveiled on 13 Jan.

SL shines at 3rd International Food and Agriculture Exhibition FoodAG 2025 in Karachi

Cabinet clears liquidation of Sahasya Investment

Aasiri Gunasekera ends 40-year plus stint at E&Y

Singer expands luxury footprint with grand unveiling of ‘Signature by Singer’ at One Galle Face

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What is local governance?

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

Sri Lanka’s collision with nature: Lessons from India to address agrarian question and employment

University autonomy under siege: Sri Lanka’s dangerous drift towards politicised higher education

Rise of digital forensics: Meeting demands of a data-driven world

Disaster and civic responsibility-Part II

From crisis to creativity: Rethinking economic resilience in Sri Lanka

Separating ownership and operation will significantly improve public bus transportation system

From 2026 to 2029: Winning strategy for Sajith and Namal

Twenty-six thoughts for 2026: Essentials for excellence

Our rotten pillars, politicians and bureaucrats

Tea grower’s story: Context for humanity

Staying competitive by transferring pay risks through performance-based compensation

Sri Lanka Railways after Ditwah: Rebuilding what was decimated; and building what a nation deserves

Telecom networks: Resilience or building back better?

India’s $450 m reconstruction package after Cyclone Ditwah

From flood relief to flood resilience: Rethinking housing for disaster-affected families

Build back better for a thriving life-rebuilding Sri Lanka

A nearly nine-month vacancy and the quiet crisis of accountability

Disaster and civic responsibility-Part I

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NDB enhances festive experience at KCC Splash Shopping Fiesta 2025

EDB hosts networking session for new and potential exporters

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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

Ashraff Associates appoints new Creative Director

Port City Colombo turns 11: Developer reaffirms commitment to progress further

Ferentino Tyres redefines OEM tyre market in Sri Lanka with 75% value share

SPAR Group, South Africa, pledges Rs. 35 m to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

eMarketingEye donates Rs. 10 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund

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

Kapruka says Partner Central project undershoots budget by Rs. 110.7 m

Evergreen Group emerges as the largest tea producing private group

SLIIT donates Rs. 20 m to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund

Macksons Tiles Lanka records first ever tile export to Australia

WCIC Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 to be unveiled on 13 Jan.

SL shines at 3rd International Food and Agriculture Exhibition FoodAG 2025 in Karachi

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