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When responsible organisations remain silent

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 00:53

Stabilisation must lead to transformation; A sovereign development fund as a way forward?

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 00:45

The accountability gap: Global contrasts and responses to political corruption and crime

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 00:17

Beyond better buses: Future of public transport in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 00:04

Alarming case of financial illiteracy amidst drive for financial inclusiveness and literacy

Monday, 12 October 2026 03:34

Beyond transhipment: How Sri Lanka can monetise geopolitical disruption

Monday, 12 October 2026 03:17

Sri Lanka’s democracy and JVP’s ultimate test

Monday, 12 October 2026 03:11

Container dwell time: A critical national competitiveness and investment issue

Monday, 12 October 2026 03:03

Sri Lanka’s shipping lobby tries, again, to unpick a decade-old reform

Monday, 12 October 2026 02:58

Are we ready for an environmental Aragalaya?

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

Beyond “Cosmic Myth”: Buddhism, history and search for inclusive Sri Lankan Republic

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

Myth of Tarshish: Was Galle truly King Solomon’s lost port?

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

Beyond coalition arithmetic: Rethinking Opposition strategy after Aragalaya

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

Who owns new security laws?

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

PTSA: Realistic options

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

Decryption, disclosure and detention: What the Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill brings back

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

Rabies-free Sri Lanka: One health and vital role of veterinarians

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:26

Independence of Independent Director, a key differentiator in Board effectiveness

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka voted for ‘system change’. Two years on, the harder question is whether power itself has changed

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:22

Be empathetic

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:20

‘Govt. revenue from legal cigarette trade is six times CTC profit’

Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) is calling for a balanced approach in Sri Lanka in terms of taxation of legal products and enforcements on illicits, ..

Private borrowing falls to Rs. 106 b in August, lowest in four months

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:31

Private sector borrowing from Sri Lanka’s banking system slowed for a second consecutive month in August. Net credit expanded by Rs. 105.7 billion m ..

President AKD to inaugurate Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 today

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:29

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will inaugurate the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 today (12) at the Shangri-La Colombo. Organised b ..

MTI and Skift to strategise for Sri Lanka’s global tourism campaign

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:25

Skift, the world’s largest tourism industry Intelligence consultancy, in a joint venture with MTI Consulting, the international strategy consultancy ..

Cinnamon Grand Colombo celebrates double Gold and Silver wins at South Asian Travel Awards 2026

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:23

Cinnamon Grand Colombo has once again reinforced its standing as one of South Asia’s leading hospitality destinations, securing two Gold Awards and ..

Virtual asset rules take shape as Sri Lanka prepares for AML evaluation

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:22

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will lead the regulation of virtual assets and the businesses that trade and hold them. ..

Only one of 18 CCC Budget 2026 proposals completed: Chamber tracker

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) says only one of its 18 policy proposals included in the National Budget 2026 has been completed. None of the 17 ..

CSE down 2.38% during week, ends on the up

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended a bearish week on the up. During the week, the ASPI fell 2.38% and the active S&P SL20 declined 1.61%. ..

Navi Pillay conferred Nobel Peace Prize

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay. The announcement, made on Friday in Oslo, said ..

Govt. tables 50 corruption cases, denies revenge

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:25

Minister Bimal Rathnayake yesterday tabled in Parliament a 10-page list of 50 corruption, fraud, and criminal cases involving former Ministers, Rajapa ..

Scrutiny intensifies on NDB Board and auditors over Rs. 13.6 b fraud

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:21

Scrutiny of National Development Bank’s (NDB) Board and external auditors intensified as Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) questione ..

Over 30 trade unions oppose proposed tripartite management of EPF

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:04

Over 30 trade unions and civil society organisations have written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing collective opposition to the propos ..

Sri Lanka reopens Mannar Basin: Four offshore blocks, and chance to rewrite nation’s energy story

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka has formally reopened its offshore waters to international oil and gas exploration. On 25 August 2026, the Government, through the Petroleum ..

Middle class slips as 0.4 m households move down income ladder: BCG

Thursday, 8 October 2026 05:31

Sri Lanka’s record recovery in consumption has come alongside a downward shift in household incomes, with a new study showing that about 0.4 million ..

Sri Lanka pitches Mannar Basin oil and gas blocks to global investors

Thursday, 8 October 2026 05:29

The Government and the Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka (PDASL) took the country’s offshore oil and gas acreage to global investors, pre ..

Reserves slip to $ 6.85 b in Sept. despite CBSL dollar purchases

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:30

Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves fell 1.1% to $ 6.85 billion at the end of September from $ 6.93 billion a month earlier, even though the Central Bank o ..

Sri Lanka, Montana explore investment ties in agriculture, minerals and tech

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:27

Sri Lanka and the US State of Montana have opened talks on expanding trade and investment links in agriculture, manufacturing, mineral resources, and ..

Commercial High Court dismisses petition against NDB’s Rs. 13 b fraud

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:23

The Colombo Commercial High Court last Friday dismissed a petition filed by M. Thiyagaraja seeking permission to take action against National Developm ..

CBSL says safety nets, not monetary policy, must shield those hit by inflation

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:22

Fiscal policy and social safety nets, not monetary policy, are the right tools to protect segments of society hit hardest by inflation, Central Bank o ..

Hotels in North, East must disclose revenue, tax arrears: Shanakiyan

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam yesterday called on the Government to disclose the revenue, tax liabilities and outstanding arrears of ..

Apartment market becoming smaller and more expensive: CBSL

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

The Colombo-centric condominium market is shrinking and getting pricier, with sales falling and buyers concentrating in higher-priced apartments, Cent ..

US seeks lower trade barriers, wider SL access for American agri produce

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

The US has taken up with Sri Lanka the reduction of trade barriers and wider access for American agricultural produce, pitching Montana-grown lentils, ..

Continued positive growth in consumer sentiment

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

Consumer sentiment recorded its fourth consecutive monthly increase in September 2026, rising to 85 from 81 in August according to Prosoft Research an ..

Delmege Building Products expands portfolio with new air conditioners, switches and sockets

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:22

Delmege Building Products, a pivotal cluster of Delmege & Forsyth Co. Ltd., has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Delmege Air Conditioners and ..

Customs ends manual document submissions from 19 Oct.

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka Customs will stop accepting manual document submissions for Full Container Load (FCL) imports under office code CBHQ1 from 19 October, as it ..

Tax exemptions for residential real estate at Port City distort tax regime: Advocata Institute

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:02

The Advocata Institute has warned residential real estate developments in Colombo Port City currently benefit from a range of tax exemptions and incen ..

Banks leaving large pool of consumer demand untapped: BCG

Thursday, 8 October 2026 05:32

Sri Lanka’s banks are leaving a large pool of consumer demand untapped, with a new study finding credit concentrated among higher-income urban house ..

Govt. mulls legal action against private fuel suppliers

Thursday, 8 October 2026 05:30

The Government will seek legal advice on action against private fuel suppliers under the Petroleum Act if they continue to restrict fuel distribution ..

Suspect arrested over alleged $ 25 m illicit transfers

Thursday, 8 October 2026 05:27

A 25-year-old man from Wellampitiya has been arrested by the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) for allegedly transferring $ 25 mil ..

Private borrowing falls to Rs. 106 b in August, lowest in four months

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:31

Private sector borrowing from Sri Lanka’s banking system slowed for a second consecutive month in August. Net credit expanded by Rs. 105.7 billion m ..

Reserves slip to $ 6.85 b in Sept. despite CBSL dollar purchases

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:30

Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves fell 1.1% to $ 6.85 billion at the end of September from $ 6.93 billion a month earlier, even though the Central Bank o ..

President AKD to inaugurate Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 today

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:29

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will inaugurate the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 today (12) at the Shangri-La Colombo. Organised b ..

Sri Lanka, Montana explore investment ties in agriculture, minerals and tech

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:27

Sri Lanka and the US State of Montana have opened talks on expanding trade and investment links in agriculture, manufacturing, mineral resources, and ..

MTI and Skift to strategise for Sri Lanka’s global tourism campaign

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:25

Skift, the world’s largest tourism industry Intelligence consultancy, in a joint venture with MTI Consulting, the international strategy consultancy ..

Commercial High Court dismisses petition against NDB’s Rs. 13 b fraud

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:23

The Colombo Commercial High Court last Friday dismissed a petition filed by M. Thiyagaraja seeking permission to take action against National Developm ..

Cinnamon Grand Colombo celebrates double Gold and Silver wins at South Asian Travel Awards 2026

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:23

Cinnamon Grand Colombo has once again reinforced its standing as one of South Asia’s leading hospitality destinations, securing two Gold Awards and ..

CBSL says safety nets, not monetary policy, must shield those hit by inflation

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:22

Fiscal policy and social safety nets, not monetary policy, are the right tools to protect segments of society hit hardest by inflation, Central Bank o ..

Virtual asset rules take shape as Sri Lanka prepares for AML evaluation

Monday, 12 October 2026 04:22

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will lead the regulation of virtual assets and the businesses that trade and hold them. ..

Hotels in North, East must disclose revenue, tax arrears: Shanakiyan

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam yesterday called on the Government to disclose the revenue, tax liabilities and outstanding arrears of ..

Only one of 18 CCC Budget 2026 proposals completed: Chamber tracker

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) says only one of its 18 policy proposals included in the National Budget 2026 has been completed. None of the 17 ..

Apartment market becoming smaller and more expensive: CBSL

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

The Colombo-centric condominium market is shrinking and getting pricier, with sales falling and buyers concentrating in higher-priced apartments, Cent ..

CSE down 2.38% during week, ends on the up

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended a bearish week on the up. During the week, the ASPI fell 2.38% and the active S&P SL20 declined 1.61%. ..

US seeks lower trade barriers, wider SL access for American agri produce

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

The US has taken up with Sri Lanka the reduction of trade barriers and wider access for American agricultural produce, pitching Montana-grown lentils, ..

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Sri Lanka and Montana explore trade and investment opportunities

Monday, 12 October 2026 21:39

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Sri Lanka opens National Business Facilitation Centre

Monday, 12 October 2026 19:00

India donates Anti-TB medicines worth Rs. 52 million to Sri Lanka

Thursday, 8 October 2026 16:16

APPCON 2026 annual sessions held

Thursday, 1 October 2026 11:18

Sri Lanka plans Digital TV by 2028

Thursday, 1 October 2026 11:04

Sri Lanka reviews digitalisation of local services

Thursday, 1 October 2026 10:37

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The Unlabelled Runway 2026 brings fashion, inclusion and purpose together

Monday, 12 October 2026 02:54

HNB Legacy Open 2026

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:00

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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99x launches AI Hub as AI reshapes technology and engineering roles

Monday, 12 October 2026 03:47

India - Sri Lanka hold consultations on cyber-security

Thursday, 8 October 2026 04:02

The road to hell is paved with AI flyers

Thursday, 8 October 2026 00:57

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Universally-acclaimed play ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ comes to Sri Lanka

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

Prepare for a theatrical experience that brings people together and celebrates life. The Peterite Arts Foundation, in proud association with World Vis ..

Yohani closes Ziro Festival stage in India as audience sings along in Sinhala

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

Shehan Karunatilaka urges young writers to find their own voice

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

When responsible organisations remain silent

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 00:53

The prevailing situation in our country calls for serious reflection and a responsible response from organised movements, particularly trade unions, p ..

Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem Pillay: Reminder to Sri Lanka of unfinished commitments

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 00:52

Stabilisation must lead to transformation; A sovereign development fund as a way forward?

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 00:45

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When Britain went to the IMF

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 00:48

In late September 1976, Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Denis Healey was at Heathrow Airport, due to fly to Asia for meetings with fellow fina ..

Who will step up?

Monday, 12 October 2026 03:11

Thoughts on World Mental Health Day

Saturday, 10 October 2026 00:00

Clemency for Anojan Sivarasa

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:00

Complexities of framing anti-terror laws

Thursday, 8 October 2026 03:19

Whither Opposition?

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 04:19

Special Report

Investing in Sri Lanka’s upper watersheds: Unlocking natural capital for resilient future

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik The Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted a knowledge-sharing session titled “Investing in Sri Lanka’s Upper Watersheds: Unlocking ..

Breaking barriers: Sri Lanka–India integration needs political will, institutional muscle

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 11:32

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

Thursday, 6 August 2026 04:47

Business News

Sri Lanka must shift from consumption to productivity for durable growth: IPS

Hall, Woodford win 2026 Economics Nobel for stabilisation policy models

North takes centre stage in tourism development drive

Yala Zones 1, 1A reopen Friday after drought closure

Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council meet Thai Ambassador

CMA Sri Lanka and SAFA seminar to conclude with Valedictory Session on cost accounting for energy sector modernisation today

FCCISL and Department of Commerce strengthen partnership to advance export growth

COYLE “I AM” Leadership Forum to spotlight stories that shape leaders

Richardson Projects raises bar for Sri Lanka’s powder coatings industry with global Axalta partnership

AIA Insurance continues partnership with WCIC as Platinum Partner of the Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards 2026

Make your big purchases more affordable with Seylan Cards’ 36-month 0% easy payment plan and special discounts

Sri Lanka Expo 2027 promotion in Mombasa

People’s Bank launches ‘People’s Remittance – Doodaru Pranama’

Daraz Sri Lanka launches 10.10 Shopping Fest

SL at Myanmar International Business Trade Show and Travel Expo 2026

CanCham Sri Lanka to lead 40-member business delegation to Canada

Ceylon Chamber connects Sri Lankan businesses with Mississippi investment opportunities

Vietjet launches three-day sale as new Colombo–Maldives service prepares for takeoff

Sri Lankan exporters create new business opportunities at Hotel Asia 2026

Govt. launches national initiative to establish Sri Lanka’s first National Building Code

LOFC’s iPay Business launches ‘Wyapara Balaganwayi’

BOI puts Paranthan, KKS zones on 2027 infrastructure track

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When responsible organisations remain silent

Stabilisation must lead to transformation; A sovereign development fund as a way forward?

The accountability gap: Global contrasts and responses to political corruption and crime

Beyond better buses: Future of public transport in Sri Lanka

Alarming case of financial illiteracy amidst drive for financial inclusiveness and literacy

Beyond transhipment: How Sri Lanka can monetise geopolitical disruption

Sri Lanka’s democracy and JVP’s ultimate test

Container dwell time: A critical national competitiveness and investment issue

Sri Lanka’s shipping lobby tries, again, to unpick a decade-old reform

Are we ready for an environmental Aragalaya?

Beyond “Cosmic Myth”: Buddhism, history and search for inclusive Sri Lankan Republic

Myth of Tarshish: Was Galle truly King Solomon’s lost port?

Beyond coalition arithmetic: Rethinking Opposition strategy after Aragalaya

Who owns new security laws?

PTSA: Realistic options

Decryption, disclosure and detention: What the Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill brings back

Rabies-free Sri Lanka: One health and vital role of veterinarians

Independence of Independent Director, a key differentiator in Board effectiveness

Sri Lanka voted for ‘system change’. Two years on, the harder question is whether power itself has changed

Be empathetic

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