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Fake left matrix: Five false doctrines misleading Sri Lanka

Thursday, 6 August 2026 05:26

Hidden luxury brand: Why Ceylon Gems must become a pillar of brand Sri Lanka

Thursday, 6 August 2026 05:19

Closing loopholes: Why Sri Lanka must reform IRA to capture offshore indirect share transfers

Thursday, 6 August 2026 05:11

Not a Government - or an Opposition - for ordinary people

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 04:34

Beyond GDP: What taxes tell us about a country

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 02:46

Central Bank’s gold loan LTV cap sparks industry concerns

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 02:14

Construction costs continue to rise as market conditions shift

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 01:16

What Sri Lanka can learn from India’s youth uprising

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 01:06

Can Sri Lanka overcome past mistakes and craft a path of development?

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 01:04

Less nodding and more prodding essential to making Boards more effective

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:28

Dr Raja de Silva: Archaeologist who dared to be different

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:26

Interests of justice in extending retirement age of judges: Conflict between public interest and self-interest

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:25

Binod Chaudhary’s recipe for realising your dreams

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:23

Chalinda Abeykoon: The art of building without permission

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:22

The case for returning Hambantota Port’s eastern expansion to Sri Lankan control

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:20

India’s Cockroach movement: Lessons for South Asia

Saturday, 1 August 2026 03:19

Great countries need great schools

Saturday, 1 August 2026 03:10

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

The rise of irregular transfers/loss of forex resources

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:00

Govt. reopens probe into missing $ 17.79 m legacy Treasury payments

The Government has reopened investigations into two overseas procurement transactions worth a combined $ 17.79 million, including payments for Austral ..

Govt. widens probe into Treasury cyber theft, Opposition demands forensic audit

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:36

The Government has expanded investigations into the $ 2.5 million cyber theft from Sri Lanka’s sovereign debt repayment system, with bank and digita ..

President seeks deeper India partnership on anti-drug drive, development and climate cooperation

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:31

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday sought stronger cooperation with India to combat illicit drug trafficking, as he held wide-ranging talks ..

Court seeks IRD clarification over tax law changes in cricketers’ dispute

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:28

The Court of Appeal yesterday sought clarification from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on whether recent amendments to the Inland Revenue Act aff ..

Govt. blocks 24 unlicensed online gambling websites

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:26

The Government has blocked access to 24 online gambling and betting websites operating without valid licences in Sri Lanka, stepping up enforcement un ..

Boards must move beyond compliance to strategic foresight to drive Sri Lanka’s next growth chapter

Thursday, 6 August 2026 04:47

Sri Lanka’s corporate boards must fundamentally rethink how they govern if businesses are to remain competitive in an increasingly volatile and disr ..

Cabinet clears drafting of Bill to amend EPF Act

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 07:38

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the drafting of legislation to amend the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Act, paving the way for reforms ..

Finance Ministry calls proposals to establish Single Window for Investment

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 07:36

ocurement Committee (MCPC), the selected consultancy firm will be responsible for providing consultancy services for the establishment of the investme ..

Standard Chartered Bank to support Sri Lanka’s growth story

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 04:52

Following the completion of the migration of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka’s Wealth and Retail Banking business to DFCC Bank on 31 July 2026, the Dai ..

Govt. to make Delft Island SL’s first zero-emission tourism destination

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 04:33

Sri Lanka Tourism yesterday said the Government has launched plans to develop Delft Island as the country’s first zero-emission eco-tourism destinat ..

President orders review of State assets, public investment ahead of 2027 Budget

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 02:45

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to review underutilised State assets, prioritise essential public investment projects, and ..

Syntetica raises $ 30 m Series A with investment from MAS Holdings and lululemon to advance solutions for nylon recycling

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 02:43

Syntetica, the French deep tech company advancing technology to recycle complex textile waste, has announced a $ 30 million Series A funding round fro ..

No electricity tariff changes in 3Q: PUCSL

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 02:41

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided to keep electricity tariffs unchanged for the third quarter of 2026, concluding that ..

CSE extends losing streak as July deepens 2026 decline

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 02:33

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended its losing streak for a third consecutive month in July, pushing both benchmark indices deeper into negative ..

Vehicle import bill falls 27% M-o-M in June

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:27

Expenditure on imported motor vehicles declined 27% month-on-month (M-o-M) to $ 182 million, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) lat ..

CBSL net FX purchases top $ 556 m as liquidity injections reach Rs. 262.5 b

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:25

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) remained a net purchaser of foreign exchange during the first half of 2026, buying a net $ 556.3 million while in ..

Vallibel Finance crosses Rs. 200 b assets milestone

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:33

Vallibel Finance PLC yesterday said it had reached a milestone Rs. 200 billion in total assets. ..

Govt. to relaunch Dedduwa Lake resort project EOIs after initial bids fail financial test

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:29

The Government is set to reopen the call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the long-delayed Dedduwa Lake-Based Tourist Resort Development Project ..

TISL urges Govt. to drop asset declaration curbs

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:27

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) yesterday urged the Government to withdraw proposed amendments to the Anti-Corruption Act, warning that th ..

Tourist arrivals stabilise in July despite 1.7% dip as India cushions Western slowdown

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:25

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry showed signs of stabilising in July, with international arrivals slipping by just 1.7% year-on-year (YoY), as robust gr ..

Cabinet nod to draft 22nd Amendment, Judicature Bill for gazette and Parliamentary process

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 07:39

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the publication of the draft 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the draft Judicature (Amendment) ..

Local motor vehicle assembly plants expand to over 15

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 07:37

The motor vehicle industry generated Rs.896.4 billion in Customs revenue while more than 327,000 new vehicles were registered during the first six mon ..

Govt. to set up Rs. 398 m Renewable Energy Training Centre

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 07:35

In a major step toward strengthening Sri Lanka’s renewable energy workforce, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the construction of a new Renewab ..

July national sales average for tea strengthens

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 04:35

The National Sales Average (NSA) of tea increased in July on both a month-on-month and year-on-year basis, according to Forbes and Walker Research. T ..

EDB targets record $ 19 b export earnings in 2026, charts course to $ 36 b by 2030

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 02:47

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is targeting a record $ 19 billion in export earnings this year after generating nearly $ 9 billion durin ..

Exporters sound alarm over labour shortages

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 02:44

Sri Lanka’s labour shortage is emerging as a constraint on export growth, with the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) warning that difficulties in ..

CoPF clears Rs. 71.7 b for Govt. relief package

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 02:42

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved a Rs. 71.7 billion supplementary allocation to finance the Government’s relief packag ..

DFCC completes acquisition of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka’s wealth and retail banking business

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 02:39

DFCC Bank PLC yesterday said that it has completed its acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka’s wealth and retail banking business. ..

Import of goods on advance payment terms lawful

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:30

The widely publicised so-called ‘phantom’ transfers of payments made to overseas manufacturers and exporters by Sri Lankan licensed commercial ban ..

CBSL warns finance companies over inflated vehicle valuations, LTV breaches

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:26

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has directed all Licensed Finance Companies (LFCs) to strictly comply with its 2026 Loan-to-Value (LTV) Direction ..

Cash demand lifts reserve money to Rs. 1.89 t as currency in circulation rises

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:24

Currency in circulation and reserve money increased during the first half of 2026, reflecting seasonal demand for cash and prevailing monetary conditi ..

Govt. widens probe into Treasury cyber theft, Opposition demands forensic audit

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:36

The Government has expanded investigations into the $ 2.5 million cyber theft from Sri Lanka’s sovereign debt repayment system, with bank and digita ..

Vallibel Finance crosses Rs. 200 b assets milestone

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:33

Vallibel Finance PLC yesterday said it had reached a milestone Rs. 200 billion in total assets. ..

President seeks deeper India partnership on anti-drug drive, development and climate cooperation

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:31

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday sought stronger cooperation with India to combat illicit drug trafficking, as he held wide-ranging talks ..

Govt. to relaunch Dedduwa Lake resort project EOIs after initial bids fail financial test

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:29

The Government is set to reopen the call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the long-delayed Dedduwa Lake-Based Tourist Resort Development Project ..

Court seeks IRD clarification over tax law changes in cricketers’ dispute

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:28

The Court of Appeal yesterday sought clarification from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on whether recent amendments to the Inland Revenue Act aff ..

TISL urges Govt. to drop asset declaration curbs

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:27

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) yesterday urged the Government to withdraw proposed amendments to the Anti-Corruption Act, warning that th ..

Govt. blocks 24 unlicensed online gambling websites

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:26

The Government has blocked access to 24 online gambling and betting websites operating without valid licences in Sri Lanka, stepping up enforcement un ..

Tourist arrivals stabilise in July despite 1.7% dip as India cushions Western slowdown

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:25

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry showed signs of stabilising in July, with international arrivals slipping by just 1.7% year-on-year (YoY), as robust gr ..

Boards must move beyond compliance to strategic foresight to drive Sri Lanka’s next growth chapter

Thursday, 6 August 2026 04:47

Sri Lanka’s corporate boards must fundamentally rethink how they govern if businesses are to remain competitive in an increasingly volatile and disr ..

Cabinet nod to draft 22nd Amendment, Judicature Bill for gazette and Parliamentary process

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 07:39

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the publication of the draft 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the draft Judicature (Amendment) ..

Cabinet clears drafting of Bill to amend EPF Act

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 07:38

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the drafting of legislation to amend the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Act, paving the way for reforms ..

Local motor vehicle assembly plants expand to over 15

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 07:37

The motor vehicle industry generated Rs.896.4 billion in Customs revenue while more than 327,000 new vehicles were registered during the first six mon ..

Finance Ministry calls proposals to establish Single Window for Investment

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 07:36

ocurement Committee (MCPC), the selected consultancy firm will be responsible for providing consultancy services for the establishment of the investme ..

Govt. to set up Rs. 398 m Renewable Energy Training Centre

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 07:35

In a major step toward strengthening Sri Lanka’s renewable energy workforce, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the construction of a new Renewab ..

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Tuesday, 4 August 2026 08:25

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Tuesday, 4 August 2026 08:10

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Sunday, 2 August 2026 11:12

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Friday, 31 July 2026 22:41

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Wednesday, 5 August 2026 02:56

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Wednesday, 5 August 2026 01:59

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‘19th Century Views of Ceylon’ showcases British artists and historical perspectives

Saturday, 1 August 2026 04:46

Bringing together rare oil, watercolours, aquatint lithographs, and 19th-century views of Ceylon, the exhibition traces how British artists depicted t ..

People’s Bank unveils ‘A Gallery in the Bank’ documentary

Saturday, 1 August 2026 04:44

Vito Wood Fired Pizza opens sixth outlet at The Shoppes at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

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Opinion and Issues

Fake left matrix: Five false doctrines misleading Sri Lanka

Thursday, 6 August 2026 05:26

If a country is guided by the right ideas about the main things, it will not go too far wrong, but if it is not, it won’t succeed sustainably—what ..

Hidden luxury brand: Why Ceylon Gems must become a pillar of brand Sri Lanka

Thursday, 6 August 2026 05:19

Closing loopholes: Why Sri Lanka must reform IRA to capture offshore indirect share transfers

Thursday, 6 August 2026 05:11

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President/NPP going way of predecessors

Thursday, 6 August 2026 05:18

Any government in power with the executive presidency in hand and a two-thirds parliamentary majority to boot will want to have its way, however much ..

Justice delayed, reform deferred

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 04:42

Need for strong and credible Opposition

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 01:16

Justice, accountability and consistency

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:00

Weaponising social media against Government opponents

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:47

Frustration over tourism earnings

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:00

Special Report

Boards must move beyond compliance to strategic foresight to drive Sri Lanka’s next growth chapter

Thursday, 6 August 2026 04:47

Sri Lanka’s corporate boards must fundamentally rethink how they govern if businesses are to remain competitive in an increasingly volatile and disr ..

Rewiring organisational culture for a changing workforce

Thursday, 25 June 2026 05:10

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

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Physio Medicare Group wins international healthcare award

EDB, IFC and EU launch third ExpoScaleUp cohort to boost Sri Lanka’s SME export competitiveness

Asia Asset Finance powers into FY2026/27 with 198% surge in Profit Before Tax

South Asia’s premier textile, garment manufacturing platform gets underway

Expo Commodities Global opens new processing facility

Applications open for CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards – 2026

JAT positions ACL for Bangladesh’s next growth phase with Singair site acquisition

Rush Metropolis secures BOI approval

Sri Lanka strengthens global textile presence at Texworld NYC 2026

State-owned firm to manage multimodal transport hubs

CIC Holdings reports strong 20% profit growth in 1Q, group assets exceed Rs. 100 b

SLEIS 2026 to spotlight investment opportunities and economic reform

KPMG webinar on understanding Sri Lanka’s recent tax reforms: Navigating complexity with confidence

Directors must focus on governance, not compliance costs: Minor Group’s Rajakarier

Tea Board clarifies article on GI application

Import Section of Ceylon Chamber of Commerce holds 91st AGM

DTS appoints MTS Foods as commercial partner for India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Bharti Airtel’s Tarun Kumar joins Dialog Axiata Board

COOPFED signs historic MoUs with Lanka Sugar and BCC Lanka

Intex-InMac Sri Lanka 2026 set to showcase future of textile sourcing and manufacturing

Corporates to take pledge to use mediation to resolve disputes tomorrow

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

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Fake left matrix: Five false doctrines misleading Sri Lanka

Hidden luxury brand: Why Ceylon Gems must become a pillar of brand Sri Lanka

Closing loopholes: Why Sri Lanka must reform IRA to capture offshore indirect share transfers

Not a Government - or an Opposition - for ordinary people

Beyond GDP: What taxes tell us about a country

Central Bank’s gold loan LTV cap sparks industry concerns

Construction costs continue to rise as market conditions shift

What Sri Lanka can learn from India’s youth uprising

Can Sri Lanka overcome past mistakes and craft a path of development?

Less nodding and more prodding essential to making Boards more effective

Dr Raja de Silva: Archaeologist who dared to be different

Interests of justice in extending retirement age of judges: Conflict between public interest and self-interest

Binod Chaudhary’s recipe for realising your dreams

Chalinda Abeykoon: The art of building without permission

The case for returning Hambantota Port’s eastern expansion to Sri Lankan control

India’s Cockroach movement: Lessons for South Asia

Great countries need great schools

Is Sri Lanka’s moral and ethical degradation redeemable?

Elephant corridors: Beyond the gazette

The rise of irregular transfers/loss of forex resources

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