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A state of preventing terrorism and citizens needing protection

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:54

Best low-cost alternative to mitigate accidents at railway crossings

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:05

Proposal to develop Sri Lanka as a retail tourism hub (3.0)

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:26

We do not age with time, we age with accumulation

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:24

Drawing more FDI: Strategy or wishful thinking?

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:22

A tale of two neighbours: The Tiger and the Lion

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:20

Indispensable if incomplete: Prof. G.L. Peiris’ peace process memoir

Thursday, 29 January 2026 03:19

Justice, silence, and the growing crisis of rape in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 29 January 2026 01:29

Chain of Responsibility: Strengthening accountability in Sri Lanka’s public institutions-Part II

Thursday, 29 January 2026 01:17

Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill - The facade of ‘System Change’

Thursday, 29 January 2026 00:53

Lessons for Sri Lanka from Mark Carney’s Davos intervention

Thursday, 29 January 2026 00:46

Beyond demon or king: Why Ravana still matters in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:28

Fortresses and trade agreements

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:25

Trump’s colonial phase of Gaza ceasefire

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:25

Chain of Responsibility: Strengthening accountability in public institutions -Part I

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:24

Strategies for Sri Lanka to recover post-Ditwah disaster

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:22

Moral duty of Govt. to speak to parent-teachers before deciding to close schools

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s skills gap: An economic reality we can no longer ignore

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:20

Predictive taxpayers and the future of revenue

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:18

Beyond BIA: Why Sri Lanka’s next tourism leap must take off from south

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:16

Sri Lanka needs ‘big bang’ reforms to secure recovery – Economist

Sri Lanka must pursue a “big bang” reform agenda to convert its post-crisis stabilisation into durable, investment-led growth, ODI Senior Fellow a ..

Several key decisions to accelerate tourism development

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:42

The Government has made several key decisions to accelerate tourism development. ..

CSE ends week in red on profit taking, elevated turnover

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:41

The Colombo stock market ended the week in the red amidst profit taking, elevated turnover and foreign selling. The ASPI closed down 0.37% or 88.58 p ..

Survey of citizens’ perceptions of responses to Cyclone Ditwah

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:40

There is a high level of public satisfaction in the response of Governmental and non-Governmental agencies in the aftershock of Cyclone Ditwah, and wi ..

Govt.-RPCs ink deal increasing plantation daily wages to Rs. 1,750

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:39

An agreement to increase the daily wage of plantation workers to Rs. 1,750 was signed yesterday between Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) and the G ..

Daily FT-ICCSL webinar today on “Post Ditwah Recovery – How to Support SMEs”

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:39

The Daily FT – ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, Employers Federati ..

Correction: Ditwah impact on economy limited: Ceylon Chamber Chief

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:38

Yesterday’s Daily FT report on the above incorrectly stated that, following Cyclone Ditwah, there was an initial spike of about 1% in fruit and vege ..

Dr. Harsha Cabral, Sharhan Muhseen win top National Corporate Director Award

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:25

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), on Wednesday hosted the in ..

NDB further strengthens long-term partnership with IFC

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:23

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday said that it has strengthened its strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC ..

IMF Managing Director to visit Sri Lanka in Feb.

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:21

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is expected to visit Sri Lanka in February as part of a planned Asia tour, a ..

Carbon-neutral symposium on sustainable tourism highlights urgent need for viable change

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:04

By Uma Chandrasiri Industry leaders and sustainability advocates met at Thema Collections’ Amba Yaalu, Kandalama recently to discuss avenues of pr ..

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik TiECon 2026 recently took place as the first flagship global summit for entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Organised by TiE Colombo, the eve ..

Tourism leaks $ 1.13 b annually as focus shifts from arrivals to value retention

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:30

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, struggling to attract high spenders, is estimated to lose $ 1.13 billion annually through economic leakages, despite gen ..

Altair issues over 100 title deeds post-ownership change

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:26

Altair Residences has, over the past six months, seen over 100 individual title deeds being executed by apartment owners, providing owners with a clea ..

LVL Energy Fund to raise Rs. 507 m via Rights

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:23

LVL Energy Fund PLC has announced a proposed Rights Issue of shares to raise up to Rs. 507.1 million, with proceeds to be used to settle outstanding d ..

CCPI accelerates in January

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:42

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (YoY) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), accelerated in January 2026 after remaini ..

CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland to visit Sri Lanka next week

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:41

Common wealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Chairman Lord Marland of Odstock will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka on 9 to 10 Febr ..

Top panel in London discuss measures to boost UK, Sri Lanka business ties

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:39

The Sri Lanka–United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in London (SLUKCC), together with the Sri Lanka High Commission in London (SLHC), hosted a panel di ..

Construction PMI rises further in Dec. as project pipeline expands

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:39

Sri Lanka’s construction sector recorded a further expansion in December 2025, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Const ..

Rs. 10 b DFCC Bond issue gets CSE nod

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:38

The Colombo Stock Exchange has approved in-principle DFCC Bank PLC’s proposed Bond issue to raise up to Rs. 10 billion. ..

Eminent business leaders bestowed with Lifetime Achievement Awards by SLID-ACCA

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:28

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), on Wednesday hosted the in ..

Asia Securities sees equities growth driven by local investors in 2026

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:24

Asia Securities PLC Chairman Dumith Fernando said Sri Lanka’s equity market in 2026 is likely to be driven primarily by domestic investors, with int ..

LB Finance secures $ 45 m strategic Swiss funding for MSME lending

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:22

LB Finance PLC has secured $ 45 million in strategic funding from two leading Switzerland-based impact investors, responsAbility Investments AG and Bl ..

Ceylon Land to invest Rs. 1.7 b in Shaw Wallace & Hedges Rights

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:20

Ceylon Land & Equity PLC said its Board has approved an investment of Rs. 1.7 billion to take up its entitlement in the Rights Issue of Shaw Wallace & ..

Browns EV marks key milestone in Sri Lanka’s electric mobility journey

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

Browns EV, the electric mobility arm of Brown and Company PLC under the LOLC Group, on Tuesday marked a defining moment in Sri Lanka’s electric mobi ..

CBSL Governor does not rule out changes to IMF program post-Ditwah

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:34

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday did not rule out any changes to the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund F ..

JKH posts strong 3Q earnings

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:28

Top blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) yesterday announced strong earnings for the third quarter with all businesses reporting improved profitab ..

IMF reaffirms solidarity and reassures support to SL

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:24

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday reaffirmed its solidarity with Sri Lanka and expressed readiness to support the country in its efforts ..

ComBank secures $ 60 m IFC RSF to boost WSME, Agri SME lending

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:30

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, on a $ 60 million Risk Sha ..

Several key decisions to accelerate tourism development

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:42

The Government has made several key decisions to accelerate tourism development. ..

CCPI accelerates in January

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:42

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (YoY) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), accelerated in January 2026 after remaini ..

CSE ends week in red on profit taking, elevated turnover

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:41

The Colombo stock market ended the week in the red amidst profit taking, elevated turnover and foreign selling. The ASPI closed down 0.37% or 88.58 p ..

CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland to visit Sri Lanka next week

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:41

Common wealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Chairman Lord Marland of Odstock will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka on 9 to 10 Febr ..

Survey of citizens’ perceptions of responses to Cyclone Ditwah

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:40

There is a high level of public satisfaction in the response of Governmental and non-Governmental agencies in the aftershock of Cyclone Ditwah, and wi ..

Top panel in London discuss measures to boost UK, Sri Lanka business ties

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:39

The Sri Lanka–United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in London (SLUKCC), together with the Sri Lanka High Commission in London (SLHC), hosted a panel di ..

Govt.-RPCs ink deal increasing plantation daily wages to Rs. 1,750

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:39

An agreement to increase the daily wage of plantation workers to Rs. 1,750 was signed yesterday between Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) and the G ..

Construction PMI rises further in Dec. as project pipeline expands

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:39

Sri Lanka’s construction sector recorded a further expansion in December 2025, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Const ..

Daily FT-ICCSL webinar today on “Post Ditwah Recovery – How to Support SMEs”

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:39

The Daily FT – ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, Employers Federati ..

Rs. 10 b DFCC Bond issue gets CSE nod

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:38

The Colombo Stock Exchange has approved in-principle DFCC Bank PLC’s proposed Bond issue to raise up to Rs. 10 billion. ..

Correction: Ditwah impact on economy limited: Ceylon Chamber Chief

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:38

Yesterday’s Daily FT report on the above incorrectly stated that, following Cyclone Ditwah, there was an initial spike of about 1% in fruit and vege ..

Eminent business leaders bestowed with Lifetime Achievement Awards by SLID-ACCA

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:28

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), on Wednesday hosted the in ..

Dr. Harsha Cabral, Sharhan Muhseen win top National Corporate Director Award

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:25

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), on Wednesday hosted the in ..

Asia Securities sees equities growth driven by local investors in 2026

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:24

Asia Securities PLC Chairman Dumith Fernando said Sri Lanka’s equity market in 2026 is likely to be driven primarily by domestic investors, with int ..

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Over two million illegal cigarettes destroyed in Kerawalapitiya

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:40

Sri Lanka Customs today (30) destroyed 2,032,804 sticks of illegally imported foreign cigarettes at the Waste to Energy Power Plant in Kerawalapitiya. ..

CBSL keeps policy rate unchanged at 7.75

Friday, 30 January 2026 07:24

Workshop held to expand Internal Affairs Units across state institutions

Friday, 30 January 2026 07:05

Govt. to continue $3 billion IMF programme despite cyclone impact

Thursday, 29 January 2026 12:26

Sri Lanka–Pakistan talks focus on boosting industrial and investment ties

Thursday, 29 January 2026 11:31

Cabinet approves international bidding for landmark mixed-use development in Col. 03

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 12:18

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Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week concludes with “The Colombo Edit”

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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Digital Technology: The Politics of Blocking Progress

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 13:31

Technology and the Future of Business

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 13:30

Sri Lankan Roots, Global Impact: 99x celebrates 25 years of growth and expansion

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 13:27

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MMCA Sri Lanka presents ‘Three Songs of Ceylon’

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:00

‘Three Songs of Ceylon’, the first moving image exhibition by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka), opened last we ..

Matara Festival for the Arts from 20-23 February

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:00

Cinnamon Life hosts master potter exhibition: “Shadows of a Pre-Renaissance Era”

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

A state of preventing terrorism and citizens needing protection

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:54

While Sri Lanka legitimately needs laws to address genuine threats to national security and public safety, the draft Protection of the State from Terr ..

Best low-cost alternative to mitigate accidents at railway crossings

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:05

A survivor’s memory: Wednesday, 31 January 1996

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:04

FT View - Editorial

Use dialogue to settle health sector issues

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:54

Last November, when Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa was on a visit to the United Kingdom, he took time to meet with Sri Lankan do ..

Politically motivated attacks against Attorney General

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

Govt.’s state sector woes

Thursday, 29 January 2026 03:43

Construction sector’s recovery and challenges going forward

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:00

Criminal justice system is not beyond criticism

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 00:00

A city priced beyond its people

Monday, 26 January 2026 03:42

Special Report

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik TiECon 2026 recently took place as the first flagship global summit for entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Organised by TiE Colombo, the eve ..

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit focuses on Ditwah, reforms and growth

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:33

‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ Harvard APAC Regional Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

Business News

Sri Lanka opens first country pavilion at Source Fashion Apparel Exhibition, London

Half day “Total Quality Management” by NCCSL on 10 Feb.

Deputy HC in South India meets top Microsoft official, discusses AI collaboration with Sri Lanka

Hayleys showcases innovative agricultural technology at Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026

Nawaloka Hospitals pioneers in AI-driven healthcare, announced as Platinum Sponsor of Medicare 2026

From Recovery to Relevance: Why Port City Colombo Matters for Sri Lanka’s Next 50 Years

EDB unveils flagship statistical publication ‘Export Performance Indicators 2024’

Kishan Vairavanathan joins Ceylon Land and Equity Board

Zakir Mohamedally appointed to CT Land Board

IRD launches street survey in Colombo to widen tax net

The Offices at Cinnamon Life achieves full occupancy

Sri Lanka-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission meets in Colombo

CBSL keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged

BOI showcases University Towns as next growth frontier in education investment

PickMe posts record nine-month performance

Cabinet nods temporary extension of driving licence validity for Parliamentary approval

MTI commends Sri Lanka’s tourism resilience, cautions on longer-term risks

Validation workshops for National Export Development Plan 2025–2029

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka appoints Harendra Uyanage as Chief Creative Officer

Samsung awarded Superbrands Sri Lanka’s Choice 2025 in consumer electronics

Sri Lanka must rethink disaster response to break poverty cycles – Experts

Govt. seeks investors to develop land near Diyawanna Oya and Gregory Lake

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A state of preventing terrorism and citizens needing protection

Best low-cost alternative to mitigate accidents at railway crossings

Proposal to develop Sri Lanka as a retail tourism hub (3.0)

We do not age with time, we age with accumulation

Drawing more FDI: Strategy or wishful thinking?

A tale of two neighbours: The Tiger and the Lion

Indispensable if incomplete: Prof. G.L. Peiris’ peace process memoir

Justice, silence, and the growing crisis of rape in Sri Lanka

Chain of Responsibility: Strengthening accountability in Sri Lanka’s public institutions-Part II

Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill - The facade of ‘System Change’

Lessons for Sri Lanka from Mark Carney’s Davos intervention

Beyond demon or king: Why Ravana still matters in Sri Lanka

Fortresses and trade agreements

Trump’s colonial phase of Gaza ceasefire

Chain of Responsibility: Strengthening accountability in public institutions -Part I

Strategies for Sri Lanka to recover post-Ditwah disaster

Moral duty of Govt. to speak to parent-teachers before deciding to close schools

Sri Lanka’s skills gap: An economic reality we can no longer ignore

Predictive taxpayers and the future of revenue

Beyond BIA: Why Sri Lanka’s next tourism leap must take off from south

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Sabre Sri Lanka appoints aviation specialist Chandana De Silva as Country Head

Unsung Central Bank heroes who braved the 1996 LTTE attack: Time to appreciate their heroism

Port City progresses with first $ 112 m and 231-unit luxury residential project breaking ground

Tourism leaks $ 1.13 b annually as focus shifts from arrivals to value retention

Land prices in outskirts soar as city growth stabilises: LPI 2025

PickMe posts record nine-month performance

Ambeon Group makes voluntary takeover bid for Harischandra Mills

The Offices at Cinnamon Life achieves full occupancy

Yaden Laboratories expands: Unit II project officially launched in Katunayake

Fresh talks on port and Customs issues but no breakthrough

Business News

Sri Lanka opens first country pavilion at Source Fashion Apparel Exhibition, London

Half day “Total Quality Management” by NCCSL on 10 Feb.

Deputy HC in South India meets top Microsoft official, discusses AI collaboration with Sri Lanka

Hayleys showcases innovative agricultural technology at Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026

Nawaloka Hospitals pioneers in AI-driven healthcare, announced as Platinum Sponsor of Medicare 2026

From Recovery to Relevance: Why Port City Colombo Matters for Sri Lanka’s Next 50 Years

EDB unveils flagship statistical publication ‘Export Performance Indicators 2024’

Kishan Vairavanathan joins Ceylon Land and Equity Board

Zakir Mohamedally appointed to CT Land Board

IRD launches street survey in Colombo to widen tax net

The Offices at Cinnamon Life achieves full occupancy

Sri Lanka-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission meets in Colombo

CBSL keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged

BOI showcases University Towns as next growth frontier in education investment

PickMe posts record nine-month performance

Cabinet nods temporary extension of driving licence validity for Parliamentary approval

MTI commends Sri Lanka’s tourism resilience, cautions on longer-term risks

Validation workshops for National Export Development Plan 2025–2029

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka appoints Harendra Uyanage as Chief Creative Officer

Samsung awarded Superbrands Sri Lanka’s Choice 2025 in consumer electronics

Sri Lanka must rethink disaster response to break poverty cycles – Experts

Govt. seeks investors to develop land near Diyawanna Oya and Gregory Lake

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