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Is Sri Lanka’s moral and ethical degradation redeemable?

Saturday, 1 August 2026 02:21

Elephant corridors: Beyond the gazette

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:51

Managing Yala for a better experience by thinking beyond Leopards

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:28

Between Bar, Bench and State

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:25

Too many under lock-and -key? How an empowered Legal Aid Commission can resolve Prison crisis

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:24

Who protects MSMEs from the misuse of power?

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:23

Mr. President, what if Sri Lanka’s next economic breakthrough has nowhere to go?

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:22

Building digital trust in Sri Lanka: Practical lessons from Switzerland

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:21

AI as force for advancing human civilisation

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:20

Historic moment of Opposition convergence: Strategy for consolidation

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:52

Sri Lanka’s direct–indirect tax imbalance: Is revenue success coming at expense of tax equity?

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:36

Judicial independence under threat

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:31

Judicial independence is not about judges—it is about every citizen

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:28

Confronting Sri Lankan drug mafia

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:26

Has Sri Lanka failed because of flawed data? A proposal for independent national data intelligence unit

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:25

Quiet diplomacy of Ambassador Qi Zhenhong: Through crisis and recovery

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:23

Mine the leverage?

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:22

‘Hundred Capsules of Motivation’: A book review

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:20

Mind-load this self-care

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:00

The draft NGO law casts a wide net to build an architecture of oppression

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:09

Pujith, Hemasiri get death sentence over Easter attacks

A three-judge Colombo Trial-at-Bar yesterday sentenced former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Secretary Hemasi ..

Govt. lines up policy changes to support $ 5 b digital exports

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:25

The Government is preparing tax, regulatory and procurement reforms, including changes to venture capital taxation, capital mobility and public procur ..

Colombo Port records 11.9% growth in 1H container throughput

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:20

The Colombo Port has handled 4,444,034 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) during the first six months of 2026, representing an 11.9% increase compare ..

Dayasiri petitions CIABOC to probe Cabinet over judges’ retirement age plan

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:12

Opposition MP and Attorney-at-Law Dayasiri Jayasekara has petitioned the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to in ..

CCPI breaches CBSL upper-limit, rises to three-year high 7.3% in July

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:05

Headline inflation measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI accelerated to 7.3% in July, breaching the upper limit of the Central Bank’s 5 ..

Youth selected for Israeli construction jobs under G2G program to protest next week

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:01

Nearly 3,000 Sri Lankan youth who have been selected for employment in Israel’s construction sector under the Government-to-Government (G2G) recruit ..

ADB to extend $ 200 m to shield Sri Lanka from Middle East impact

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:28

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to deploy $ 450 million to protect poor households and strengthen the economies of Sri Lanka and Cambodia as t ..

Seylan Bank ups 1H PAT by 10.78% to Rs. 6.1 b

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:26

Seylan Bank PLC yesterday said it recorded a Profit Before Income Tax (PBT) of Rs. 9,298 million during the first half of 2026, compared to Rs. 8,444 ..

The Shoppes at City of Dreams adds five-screen Scope Cinemas Multiplex

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:23

The Shoppes at City of Dreams Sri Lanka on Wednesday marked a major milestone in its evolution with the official announcement of Scope Cinemas’ incl ..

Rice, sugar use in beer heads to Court as industry faces legal challenge

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:21

The use of rice and sugar as primary ingredients in beer production will come under judicial scrutiny after the Court of Appeal fixed 2 October to hea ..

Wendy’s first Sri Lanka outlet to open in December: JKH

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:47

Top Sri Lankan blue-chip John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) will open the first Wendy’s restaurant in Sri Lanka by December, marking the conglomerate’ ..

Sri Lanka tourism surpasses 1.3 m visitors as Indian arrivals drive July recovery

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:43

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry crossed the 1.3 million visitor milestone during the first 26 days of July, with strong demand from India helping the s ..

IPL’s business value rockets to $ 20 b as India cricket league soars

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:40

The business value of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the world’s richest Twenty20 (T20) series, has soared more than 11% to $ 20.6 billion this ye ..

Sanasa Life capital adequacy rises to 123% after debenture proceeds released

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:38

Sanasa Life Insurance Company PLC on Tuesday said its Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) improved to 123% as at 30 June 2026, while Total Available Capital ..

Odel revises mall project, targets Zone 1 completion within two years

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:36

Odel PLC on Tuesday said it had revised the development strategy for its Odel Mall project in Colombo 7, prioritising completion of Zone 1 within the ..

Cabinet backs legal framework to regulate virtual asset service providers

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:27

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved steps to introduce legislation to regulate virtual asset service providers (VASPs), marki ..

Pujith, Hemasiri taken to prison after sentencing

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:22

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando were taken into prison custody yesterday af ..

Dockyard marks 52 years with return to quarterly profitability

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:16

Colombo Dockyard PLC yesterday said it has recorded a financial turnaround for the three months ended 30 June 2026, returning to quarterly profitabili ..

CHEC Port City pitches INR transactions, lagoon-side SEZ incentives to attract Indian investment

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:08

Port City Colombo is stepping up efforts to attract Indian investors by promoting its Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the ability to transact in Indian r ..

CSE down 0.2% during week, ends in red

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:03

The Colombo stock market ended the week in red, declining yesterday for a second straight session. ..

Harischandra Mills reports impressive 1Q performance with PAT growth of 147%

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:00

Harischandra Mills PLC, an Ambeon Group company, has reported a strong financial performance for 1QFY27, with Profit After Tax (PAT) growing by 147% y ..

Sri Lanka’s top 100 brands surpass pre-crisis peak, reaching record Rs. 652 b

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:27

Sri Lanka’s leading brands have reached a significant milestone, with the combined brand value of the nation’s top 100 brands rising 17% to a reco ..

Hilton Colombo owner records 1st profit in seven years

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:24

Hotel Developers (Lanka) Ltd. (HDL), the State-owned enterprise and owner of the iconic Hilton Colombo, yesterday said it has recorded a Profit After ..

Market urged to prepare for Customs digital transition

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:22

Importers, exporters and Customs clearing agents have been urged to prepare for Sri Lanka’s transition to a paperless Customs declaration system, wh ..

Nation Lanka Finance depositor payouts from 1 Aug.

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:20

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will commence compensation payments to insured depositors of Nation Lanka Finance PLC from 1 August through selec ..

Govt. explains favourable S&P assessment, warns structural risks remain

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:44

The Government yesterday said several key policy measures implemented by the Government, including policy consistency, stronger fiscal management, and ..

Govt. launches public complaint drive

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:41

The Government has invited the public to report corruption, misconduct, and administrative shortcomings in Government institutions through multiple co ..

SLPMA calls for long-term buyback scheme to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:40

Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (SLPMA) President Dinesh Athapaththu this week called for the Government to establish a stable, ..

Cabinet approves integration of Gem and Jewellery Research Institute with NGJA

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:37

The Cabinet of Ministers earlier this week approved a proposal to establish the Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute as the Research and ..

Sri Lanka’s innovation gap is no longer about ideas; it is about execution

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:43

Sri Lanka’s next phase of economic development will depend less on whether it can produce ideas than whether it can convert those ideas into globall ..

ONGC starts India’s first deepwater exploration well off Odisha coast

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:26

In a major push towards unlocking India’s offshore hydrocarbon potential and reducing dependence on imported crude oil and natural gas, Oil and Natu ..

Govt. lines up policy changes to support $ 5 b digital exports

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:25

The Government is preparing tax, regulatory and procurement reforms, including changes to venture capital taxation, capital mobility and public procur ..

Pujith, Hemasiri taken to prison after sentencing

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:22

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando were taken into prison custody yesterday af ..

Colombo Port records 11.9% growth in 1H container throughput

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:20

The Colombo Port has handled 4,444,034 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) during the first six months of 2026, representing an 11.9% increase compare ..

Dockyard marks 52 years with return to quarterly profitability

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:16

Colombo Dockyard PLC yesterday said it has recorded a financial turnaround for the three months ended 30 June 2026, returning to quarterly profitabili ..

Dayasiri petitions CIABOC to probe Cabinet over judges’ retirement age plan

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:12

Opposition MP and Attorney-at-Law Dayasiri Jayasekara has petitioned the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to in ..

CHEC Port City pitches INR transactions, lagoon-side SEZ incentives to attract Indian investment

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:08

Port City Colombo is stepping up efforts to attract Indian investors by promoting its Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the ability to transact in Indian r ..

CCPI breaches CBSL upper-limit, rises to three-year high 7.3% in July

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:05

Headline inflation measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI accelerated to 7.3% in July, breaching the upper limit of the Central Bank’s 5 ..

CSE down 0.2% during week, ends in red

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:03

The Colombo stock market ended the week in red, declining yesterday for a second straight session. ..

Youth selected for Israeli construction jobs under G2G program to protest next week

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:01

Nearly 3,000 Sri Lankan youth who have been selected for employment in Israel’s construction sector under the Government-to-Government (G2G) recruit ..

Harischandra Mills reports impressive 1Q performance with PAT growth of 147%

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:00

Harischandra Mills PLC, an Ambeon Group company, has reported a strong financial performance for 1QFY27, with Profit After Tax (PAT) growing by 147% y ..

ADB to extend $ 200 m to shield Sri Lanka from Middle East impact

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:28

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to deploy $ 450 million to protect poor households and strengthen the economies of Sri Lanka and Cambodia as t ..

Sri Lanka’s top 100 brands surpass pre-crisis peak, reaching record Rs. 652 b

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:27

Sri Lanka’s leading brands have reached a significant milestone, with the combined brand value of the nation’s top 100 brands rising 17% to a reco ..

Seylan Bank ups 1H PAT by 10.78% to Rs. 6.1 b

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:26

Seylan Bank PLC yesterday said it recorded a Profit Before Income Tax (PBT) of Rs. 9,298 million during the first half of 2026, compared to Rs. 8,444 ..

Hilton Colombo owner records 1st profit in seven years

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:24

Hotel Developers (Lanka) Ltd. (HDL), the State-owned enterprise and owner of the iconic Hilton Colombo, yesterday said it has recorded a Profit After ..

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Friday, 31 July 2026 18:13

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President stresses culture as key to sustainable national development

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The iconic Lionel Wendt Theatre on 12 July, came alive as Soul Sounds presented The Pop Era, a spectacular celebration of the timeless songs, voices, ..

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Legacy of Podi Hamuduruwo continues

Saturday, 1 August 2026 02:27

The late Most Venerable Galboda Siri Gnanissara Thero, whom everyone knew with love and respect as ‘Podi Hamuduruwo’, spent his life serving the ..

Is Sri Lanka’s moral and ethical degradation redeemable?

Saturday, 1 August 2026 02:21

Managing Yala for a better experience by thinking beyond Leopards

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:28

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Weaponising social media against Government opponents

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:47

Online trolling is the price that almost all who are in the public eye have to pay in these days of social media. Like in most countries politicians a ..

Frustration over tourism earnings

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:00

Presidential residences

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:30

Cricket and corruption

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:00

Opposition must build politics of tomorrow

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:08

Football vs. Religion

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:42

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Rewiring organisational culture for a changing workforce

Thursday, 25 June 2026 05:10

In an era where organisations are grappling with employee disengagement, generational shifts, and evolving workplace expectations, traditional managem ..

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

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

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FCCISL congratulates EDB on Sri Lanka’s exports surpassing $ 9 b in first half of 2026

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CA Sri Lanka calls for applications for TAGS Awards 2026

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Beruwala Resorts secures Rs. 60 m working capital loan from parent

SLCBCC partners Intex-InMac Sri Lanka 2026

Indirect change of control at Bogala Graphite after parent share transfer

Indian business mission explores trade, investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

COYLE and Indian Chamber of Commerce sign MoU to strengthen business relations

Cabinet approves Rs. 195.89 m SLTB scrap metal disposal

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Is Sri Lanka’s moral and ethical degradation redeemable?

Elephant corridors: Beyond the gazette

Managing Yala for a better experience by thinking beyond Leopards

Between Bar, Bench and State

Too many under lock-and -key? How an empowered Legal Aid Commission can resolve Prison crisis

Who protects MSMEs from the misuse of power?

Mr. President, what if Sri Lanka’s next economic breakthrough has nowhere to go?

Building digital trust in Sri Lanka: Practical lessons from Switzerland

AI as force for advancing human civilisation

Historic moment of Opposition convergence: Strategy for consolidation

Sri Lanka’s direct–indirect tax imbalance: Is revenue success coming at expense of tax equity?

Judicial independence under threat

Judicial independence is not about judges—it is about every citizen

Confronting Sri Lankan drug mafia

Has Sri Lanka failed because of flawed data? A proposal for independent national data intelligence unit

Quiet diplomacy of Ambassador Qi Zhenhong: Through crisis and recovery

Mine the leverage?

‘Hundred Capsules of Motivation’: A book review

Mind-load this self-care

The draft NGO law casts a wide net to build an architecture of oppression

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FCCISL congratulates EDB on Sri Lanka’s exports surpassing $ 9 b in first half of 2026

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CA Sri Lanka calls for applications for TAGS Awards 2026

Teen Academy’s Teen Master of Business wins UK accreditation from OBP UK

Calling applications for National AI Awards 2026 to celebrate Sri Lanka’s AI excellence

EDB’s National Packaging Centre conducts workshop on Cinnamon Packaging and Compliance with EU Regulations

Beruwala Resorts secures Rs. 60 m working capital loan from parent

SLCBCC partners Intex-InMac Sri Lanka 2026

Indirect change of control at Bogala Graphite after parent share transfer

Indian business mission explores trade, investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

COYLE and Indian Chamber of Commerce sign MoU to strengthen business relations

Cabinet approves Rs. 195.89 m SLTB scrap metal disposal

Sri Lanka steps up IP reforms as business, regulators call for stronger protection to boost US trade and investment

UK launches £ 2.34 m ‘Resilient Waves’ to build climate resilient ecosystems, inclusive fishing economies

Canada Day Dialogue maps new pathways for Sri Lanka–Canada trade, tourism and investment ties

ADB President urges faster action on water security across Asia Pacific

PickMe joins Dialog Pay merchant ecosystem

Hutch expands sustainability footprint with Kandy Signature+ outlet

FLi Super expands islandwide presence with Karandeniya outlet

SLAMERP welcomes 10% US tariff rate, hails Govt.’s sustained advocacy

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