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Sri Lanka needs you now, more than ever

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:11

Self-censorship in media has no place in democratic jurisdictions

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:10

Enhancing strategic and sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility endeavours in SL

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:05

Anura Kumara Dissanayake a Sri Lankan President like no other

Friday, 28 November 2025 03:51

Hubbub SL: babel at the junc and torn between two+ voices

Friday, 28 November 2025 03:45

How to beat the NPP In 2029: BluePrints and Bloc parties

Friday, 28 November 2025 03:23

The SriLankan Airlines Paradox: When talent cannot overcome structural failure

Friday, 28 November 2025 02:04

Rainy day in Nugegoda: Namal as contender, Sajith’s strategic shortsightedness

Thursday, 27 November 2025 04:23

Colombo – the Venice in the Indian Ocean? Our tryst with a glacier

Thursday, 27 November 2025 03:07

What AKD missed: Sri Lanka must earn $50 b foreign exchange annually

Thursday, 27 November 2025 01:03

2026 Budget commits over Rs. 688 b to construction: Sector poised for acceleration

Thursday, 27 November 2025 00:56

Budget 2026 and SMEs

Thursday, 27 November 2025 00:47

Evaluating 2026 Budget through green energy, agriculture, and strategic investment

Thursday, 27 November 2025 00:22

Lord Naseby in theory and practice

Thursday, 27 November 2025 00:18

Sri Lanka Customs hitting record single-day revenue: A turning point or one-off?

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:28

The Baby Prince’s daydream: Opposition’s empty trump cards against AKD Govt.

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:24

Demographic red flags for the economy

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:22

Tax professionals: The backbone of ethical tax practices

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:20

Drumming “Drucker” in the Digital Age: Impacts and implications

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:18

SriLankan Airlines: Time to get Govt. out of cockpit

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 01:32

Rs. 31.2 b emergency funds: President orders unrestricted spending

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday directed District Secretaries and District Development Committee Chairpersons to proceed with rescue and ..

Govt. opens local and foreign accounts for disaster relief contributions

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:13

The Government yesterday announced that Sri Lankans living overseas as well as foreign nationals can now contribute to national relief efforts support ..

Severe flood warning to Colombo

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:12

The Irrigation Department yesterday issued an urgent alert warning that areas along the Kelani River are facing a high-risk flood situation, with wate ..

Treasury Secretary outlines emergency funding, procurement flexibilities and international support

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:10

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday detailed the Government’s financial interventions and operational facilitation measures intr ..

Govt. coordinates with diplomatic community on flood-relief and recovery

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:09

A diplomatic briefing was convened yesterday by the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to brief Colombo-based Heads of Mission on the Government’ ..

Cyclone Ditwa shuts wildlife parks

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:08

The Department of Wildlife yesterday said it has closed most national parks as heavy rain, flooding and landslides linked to Cyclone Ditwah continued ..

RTI exposes irregularities in SL water contracts involving Chinese SOEs

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:07

The People’s Movement Against Corruption (PMAC) yesterday called for an urgent and comprehensive Government investigation into a pattern of large-sc ..

President Chairs Disaster Management Council to review response

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:52

The National Disaster Management Council yesterday met at the Defence Ministry under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review th ..

People rescued by Air Force Bell 212 aircraft

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:40

People who were stranded in the Mahawa Ella area due to adverse weather conditions have been rescued by an Air Force Bell 212 aircraft. ..

MDF-SLTDA unveils tourism survey

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:36

Sri Lanka’s largest-ever tourism survey, “From Data to Decisions: Strengthening Tourism Through Evidence and Collaboration,” was unveiled yester ..

Sri Lanka to host FICAC South Asia Conference 2026 in February

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:34

The Association Of Consuls in Sri Lanka has secured the bid to host the FICAC South Asia Conference 2026, which will be held in Colombo from 1 to 4 Fe ..

CBSL holds policy rates steady

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:21

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday delivering the sixth and final Monetary Policy Review for 2025 announced that rates would remain unchan ..

Pent-up demand for vehicle imports stabilises – CBSL

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:20

Central Bank (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said the surge in vehicle imports that followed the lifting of the five-year import su ..

People’s Bank posts Rs. 43.7 b PBT in 9M

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:14

People’s Bank has reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 43.7 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, delivering the best-ever resul ..

President to attend Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 on opening day

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:09

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will attend the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 on 2 December, during which he will join The Ceylon C ..

THASL new Chief shows way for $ 10 b tourism earnings

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:34

Sri Lanka Tourism Hotels Association (THASL) President-elect Asoka Hettigoda on Monday endorsed the Government’s target of $ 8 billion in tourism ea ..

Ditwah death toll rises

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:13

The death toll from Cyclone Ditwah rose to 69 yesterday as rising floodwaters and continued heavy rainfall forced evacuations across several districts ..

CSE closes early for Ditwah, ends week on the up

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:11

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week on the up after trading closed two hours earlier than the regular 2 p.m. close due to adverse weathe ..

Energy Minister: Over 65,000 power disruptions island-wide

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:09

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody yesterday said more than 65,000 electricity disruptions were reported as severe weather continued to trigger damage ac ..

Modi says India ready to assist Sri Lanka as cyclone impact grows

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:08

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed solidarity with Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah continues to cause widespread destruction, saying India stan ..

AASL urges travellers to check flight status amid adverse weather

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:07

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., yesterday advised all passengers to closely monitor flight updates as adverse weather continues to aff ..

IRD extends tax filing deadline due to adverse weather

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:07

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for the 2024/25 assessment year, granting taxpayers ..

Sri Lanka Tourism assures tourists of safety

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:51

Sri Lanka Tourism yesterday said the country remains safe and fully open to visitors despite adverse weather affecting several regions, noting that ma ..

Sri Lanka will see overturn in external debt repayment in 2025: CBSL Chief

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:38

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe on Wednesday provided a detailed breakdown of Sri Lanka’s external debt servicing ..

Agriculture, household loans drive strongest turnaround in sectoral private credit

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:35

Sectoral credit data from April to September 2025 has shown that the strongest month-to-month turnaround in private sector lending comes from agricult ..

T-Bond auction clears secondary market yields

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:32

Wealth Trust Securities said the Treasury Bond auctions held yesterday produced remarkable outcomes, with both offered maturities clearing below secon ..

Tourism earnings to undershoot despite arrivals surge

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:20

Sri Lanka is bracing for lower-than-expected tourism earnings following a downward revision in the estimated daily spending of visitors by the Sri Lan ..

Sri Lanka must shift from volume to value to unlock full tourism potential: SLTDA Chairman

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:18

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam urged the industry to pivot toward higher-value tourism, warning that the ..

Apparel exports maintain momentum, up 6.1% in first 10 months of 2025 – JAAF

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:12

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday said apparel and made-up articles exports for January to October 2025 increased by 6.12% year-on- ..

UDA to lease Pettah Floating Market to Japanese investor for $ 160 m

Thursday, 27 November 2025 06:07

The Urban Development Authority (UDA) is moving ahead with plans to lease the Pettah Floating Market Complex to a Japanese investor in a deal valued a ..

Shanthikumar calls for stronger branding, policy reforms, investment boost

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:26

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) outgoing President M. Shanthikumar on Monday in his final address to Government and members called for str ..

Govt. opens local and foreign accounts for disaster relief contributions

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:13

The Government yesterday announced that Sri Lankans living overseas as well as foreign nationals can now contribute to national relief efforts support ..

Ditwah death toll rises

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:13

The death toll from Cyclone Ditwah rose to 69 yesterday as rising floodwaters and continued heavy rainfall forced evacuations across several districts ..

Severe flood warning to Colombo

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:12

The Irrigation Department yesterday issued an urgent alert warning that areas along the Kelani River are facing a high-risk flood situation, with wate ..

CSE closes early for Ditwah, ends week on the up

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:11

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week on the up after trading closed two hours earlier than the regular 2 p.m. close due to adverse weathe ..

Treasury Secretary outlines emergency funding, procurement flexibilities and international support

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:10

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday detailed the Government’s financial interventions and operational facilitation measures intr ..

Energy Minister: Over 65,000 power disruptions island-wide

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:09

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody yesterday said more than 65,000 electricity disruptions were reported as severe weather continued to trigger damage ac ..

Govt. coordinates with diplomatic community on flood-relief and recovery

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:09

A diplomatic briefing was convened yesterday by the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to brief Colombo-based Heads of Mission on the Government’ ..

Modi says India ready to assist Sri Lanka as cyclone impact grows

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:08

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed solidarity with Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah continues to cause widespread destruction, saying India stan ..

Cyclone Ditwa shuts wildlife parks

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:08

The Department of Wildlife yesterday said it has closed most national parks as heavy rain, flooding and landslides linked to Cyclone Ditwah continued ..

AASL urges travellers to check flight status amid adverse weather

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:07

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., yesterday advised all passengers to closely monitor flight updates as adverse weather continues to aff ..

RTI exposes irregularities in SL water contracts involving Chinese SOEs

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:07

The People’s Movement Against Corruption (PMAC) yesterday called for an urgent and comprehensive Government investigation into a pattern of large-sc ..

IRD extends tax filing deadline due to adverse weather

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:07

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for the 2024/25 assessment year, granting taxpayers ..

President Chairs Disaster Management Council to review response

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:52

The National Disaster Management Council yesterday met at the Defence Ministry under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review th ..

Sri Lanka Tourism assures tourists of safety

Friday, 28 November 2025 05:51

Sri Lanka Tourism yesterday said the country remains safe and fully open to visitors despite adverse weather affecting several regions, noting that ma ..

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Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:11

Floods and landslides, people trapped on rooftops, vehicles submerged, residents without electricity or unable to cry out for help, cyclonic winds and ..

Self-censorship in media has no place in democratic jurisdictions

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:10

Enhancing strategic and sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility endeavours in SL

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:05

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Cyclone Ditwah and its aftermath

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:00

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Friday, 28 November 2025 04:04

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Thursday, 27 November 2025 04:45

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Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

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Revello chocolates enter Bahrain

Banking veteran joins Seylan Developments Board

A new business platform: BELGOLUX–Sri Lanka Business Council launches in Brussels

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HNB crowned Sri Lanka’s Top Corporate Citizen

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Germany-based Sri Lankan urges diaspora to invest in SL’s economic revival

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Cabinet approves measures to promote gem industry

Govt. to compensate weaving mill employees affected by closures

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Sri Lanka needs you now, more than ever

Self-censorship in media has no place in democratic jurisdictions

Enhancing strategic and sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility endeavours in SL

Anura Kumara Dissanayake a Sri Lankan President like no other

Hubbub SL: babel at the junc and torn between two+ voices

How to beat the NPP In 2029: BluePrints and Bloc parties

The SriLankan Airlines Paradox: When talent cannot overcome structural failure

Rainy day in Nugegoda: Namal as contender, Sajith’s strategic shortsightedness

Colombo – the Venice in the Indian Ocean? Our tryst with a glacier

What AKD missed: Sri Lanka must earn $50 b foreign exchange annually

2026 Budget commits over Rs. 688 b to construction: Sector poised for acceleration

Budget 2026 and SMEs

Evaluating 2026 Budget through green energy, agriculture, and strategic investment

Lord Naseby in theory and practice

Sri Lanka Customs hitting record single-day revenue: A turning point or one-off?

The Baby Prince’s daydream: Opposition’s empty trump cards against AKD Govt.

Demographic red flags for the economy

Tax professionals: The backbone of ethical tax practices

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TVS Lanka Knowledge Centre Hosts NVQ Certification Ceremony at BMICH

Revello chocolates enter Bahrain

Banking veteran joins Seylan Developments Board

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Sri Lankan pride, global glory: Solar Booze sweeps service and performance excellence awards

HNB crowned Sri Lanka’s Top Corporate Citizen

John Keells Properties aligns with FACETS 2026 as official real estate partner

Germany-based Sri Lankan urges diaspora to invest in SL’s economic revival

Kerner Haus shifts to asset-light property management with Nawam Mawatha deal

Cabinet approves measures to promote gem industry

Govt. to compensate weaving mill employees affected by closures

Nawaloka Hospitals named Sri Lanka’s ‘Leading Hospital in AI and Innovation’ at Asia Pacific Global Health Awards 2025

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Sri Lanka’s mineral sector investment opportunities promoted in UK

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