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From by-product to eco-powerhouse: Why Sri Lanka’s coir industry matters more than ever

Friday, 11 September 2026 05:28

Breakthrough or expensive bottleneck?

Friday, 11 September 2026 05:22

Justice delayed is justice denied

Friday, 11 September 2026 04:51

Sri Lanka at UNHRC: From numbers to healing

Friday, 11 September 2026 04:44

Caging Namal, soliciting NATO, pauperising people, suffocating democracy

Thursday, 10 September 2026 04:10

An Indian Defence Minister after 38 years: Partnership without capture

Thursday, 10 September 2026 00:27

Port of Colombo among Global Top 20: What comes next?

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:25

A reply to “Budget 2027: From stabilisation to transformation”

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:24

Before drought comes landslide: Sri Lanka’s watershed was already broken

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:20

From an environmental crisis to an economic one?

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 04:36

From bottlenecks to breakthroughs: the Centre that could change the destination of Sri Lanka’s economy

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 04:27

Death by debt

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 04:12

Emerging El Niño effect on Sri Lanka: Be ready for catastrophe

Monday, 7 September 2026 04:10

Is the request to remand Namal Rajapaksa for 14 days justified?

Monday, 7 September 2026 04:02

Beyond beaches and heritage: Why Sri Lanka must embrace Muslim-friendly tourism

Monday, 7 September 2026 03:38

The undesirable future

Monday, 7 September 2026 03:30

Making Sri Lankan sport truly inclusive: From participation to belonging

Monday, 7 September 2026 03:11

From NIMBY to PIMFY: South Korea’s community-based approach to climate change mitigation

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:23

A neighbour’s view of India’s strategic strengths

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:02

Are we watching Economic Transformation Act closely enough?

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:00

Brandix CEO calls for Customs pre-clearance to protect Sri Lanka’s fading tariff edge

Brandix Lanka CEO Ashroff Omar called for a system of Customs pre-clearance directly from manufacturing plants to eliminate waiting time in the supply ..

Reserve building cannot come at any cost, needs fiscal support: CBSL Chief

Friday, 11 September 2026 07:03

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday cautioned that reserves cannot be accumulated at any cost, warning that e ..

CSF urges Govt. to give trade adjustment plan real teeth

Friday, 11 September 2026 06:59

Sri Lanka risks repeating a decade-old policy failure unless its next trade adjustment mechanism is built with real institutional teeth, the Centre fo ..

Woodland Grand sets record at Colombo Tea Auction

Friday, 11 September 2026 06:56

Woodland Tea Factory yesterday said it established an all-time record at the tea auction held on 8 September by securing an attractive price of Rs. 3, ..

CMTA urges Budget action to scrap 15% vehicle depreciation rule amid Rs. 120 b revenue leakage

Friday, 11 September 2026 06:56

The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA) has called on the Government to abolish the existing 15% vehicle depreciation rule before the upcoming ..

Nations Trust Bank presents CFW Couture + Trousseau 2026 ‘Living Sculpture’

Friday, 11 September 2026 04:36

CFW Couture + Trousseau, presented by Nations Trust Bank, returns from 17 to 19 September 2026, conceived this season through the lens of Art as ‘Li ..

Global expert delivers blunt verdict on Sri Lanka’s banks

Thursday, 10 September 2026 05:21

Sri Lanka is overbanked relative to regional peers and should brace for consolidation, 3A Ventures International Partner and Director – Asia Cyrus D ..

Colombo must seize maritime growth window with stronger competition, FDI: US FMC Chief

Thursday, 10 September 2026 05:20

US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairperson Laura DiBella yesterday said Sri Lanka must urgently seize its current window of opportunity to expan ..

New Rothschild Tea Factory sets record Rs. 2,950/kg price

Thursday, 10 September 2026 05:17

New Rothschild Tea Factory, situated in the Pussellawa planting region and managed by Browns Plantations, yesterday said it achieved an all-time recor ..

EDOTCO Sri Lanka inks $ 10 m BOI agreement to expand digital infrastructure

Thursday, 10 September 2026 05:13

EDOTCO Services Lanka Ltd., has signed a $ 10 million investment agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) to accelerate the expansion ..

Sri Lanka tourism recovery loses momentum in early September as arrivals slip 1.1%

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka’s tourism recovery showed signs of losing momentum at the start of September, with tourist arrivals during the first six days of the month ..

ADB-backed $ 100 m program to strengthen social protection and livelihoods

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of a $ 100 million concessional loan program supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to ..

NTB proposes Rs. 13.87 b Rights Issue to nearly double stated capital

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:23

Nations Trust Bank PLC yesterday said it proposes to float a Rs. 13.87 billion Rights Issue that, if fully subscribed, will nearly double its stated c ..

Sri Lanka, India to sign three defence cooperation agreements

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:21

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said Sri Lanka and India are set to further strengthen their longstanding defence partnership with t ..

Reservoir levels fall near 50% amid dry spell

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:33

Water levels in reservoirs across Sri Lanka have dropped to around 47.3% of total capacity amid prevailing dry weather, the Irrigation Department said ..

Sri Lankans lose Thailand visa-free travel from 15 Sept.

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:32

Sri Lankan passport holders will no longer be able to enter Thailand without a visa from 15 September 2026, Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has ..

Sampath Bank appoints Dilip de S. Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman

Friday, 11 September 2026 07:01

Sampath Bank PLC announced the appointment of Dilip de S Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman, effective 10 September 2026, further strengthening the bank ..

Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu receives inaugural Freedom Award from Advocata Institute

Friday, 11 September 2026 06:58

Advocata Institute presented the institute’s inaugural Freedom Award to Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu, recognising his tireless efforts to further f ..

Adani Airports to raise $ 1 b from global investors

Friday, 11 September 2026 06:56

Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., (AAHL) has entered into binding agreements to raise INR 98.25 billion, or about $ 1 billion, of primary equity capital fr ..

Punjab travel trade delegation explores Sri Lanka for stronger India tourism push

Friday, 11 September 2026 05:44

A 30-member delegation of leading travel agents from India’s Punjab Travel Agents Association (PTAA) arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday for a familiaris ..

The Unlabelled Runway: A laudable initiative toward inclusion continues its trailblazing journey

Friday, 11 September 2026 04:30

“The Unlabelled Runway”, a social impact driven fashion show that will celebrate inclusion, resilience, belonging and individuality will take plac ..

Sri Lanka targets doubling maritime sector’s economic contribution to 5-10%

Thursday, 10 September 2026 05:20

Sri Lanka is targeting a sharp expansion in the economic contribution of its maritime sector, with the Government seeking to increase it from around 2 ..

SL, India reaffirm commitment to cooperation

Thursday, 10 September 2026 05:18

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo yesterday, describing the discussions as highly productive and ..

Vipul Misra appointed Acting CEO of SriLankan Airlines

Thursday, 10 September 2026 05:15

Vipul Misra has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, with effect from yesterday (9). ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 174 m consultancy contract for $ 30 m tourism development program

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:28

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the award of a Rs. 173.86 million consultancy contract to support the implementation of a $ 30 million Asian Dev ..

Work progresses on $ 291 m Sahasdhanavi power project in Kerawalapitiya

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:25

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has certified the registration of its agreement with Sahasdhanavi Ltd., paving the way for the development ..

Cabinet approves new framework for future trade negotiations

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:24

By Charumini de Silva The Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Monday approved a new institutional framework for negotiating the country’s future ..

Sri Lanka, Thailand discuss new visa arrangement

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:22

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said Sri Lanka is negotiating a new bilateral visa arrangement with ..

Rs. 10 b disaster loan program extended to revive Ditwah-hit MSMEs

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:20

The Government has allocated Rs. 10 billion for disaster-relief loan schemes aimed at restarting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and other ..

Seylan Bank crowned Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Customer Experience & SMEs

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:33

Two prestigious Euromoney Awards. One proud milestone for Sri Lankan banking. Seylan Bank, Sri Lanka’s Bank with a Heart, celebrates international ..

Sri Lanka tourism outlook cut as Middle East conflict, energy shock cloud 2026

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:31

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is facing a more challenging 2026 than initially anticipated, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) sh ..

Reserve building cannot come at any cost, needs fiscal support: CBSL Chief

Friday, 11 September 2026 07:03

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday cautioned that reserves cannot be accumulated at any cost, warning that e ..

Sampath Bank appoints Dilip de S. Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman

Friday, 11 September 2026 07:01

Sampath Bank PLC announced the appointment of Dilip de S Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman, effective 10 September 2026, further strengthening the bank ..

CSF urges Govt. to give trade adjustment plan real teeth

Friday, 11 September 2026 06:59

Sri Lanka risks repeating a decade-old policy failure unless its next trade adjustment mechanism is built with real institutional teeth, the Centre fo ..

Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu receives inaugural Freedom Award from Advocata Institute

Friday, 11 September 2026 06:58

Advocata Institute presented the institute’s inaugural Freedom Award to Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu, recognising his tireless efforts to further f ..

Woodland Grand sets record at Colombo Tea Auction

Friday, 11 September 2026 06:56

Woodland Tea Factory yesterday said it established an all-time record at the tea auction held on 8 September by securing an attractive price of Rs. 3, ..

Adani Airports to raise $ 1 b from global investors

Friday, 11 September 2026 06:56

Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., (AAHL) has entered into binding agreements to raise INR 98.25 billion, or about $ 1 billion, of primary equity capital fr ..

CMTA urges Budget action to scrap 15% vehicle depreciation rule amid Rs. 120 b revenue leakage

Friday, 11 September 2026 06:56

The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA) has called on the Government to abolish the existing 15% vehicle depreciation rule before the upcoming ..

Punjab travel trade delegation explores Sri Lanka for stronger India tourism push

Friday, 11 September 2026 05:44

A 30-member delegation of leading travel agents from India’s Punjab Travel Agents Association (PTAA) arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday for a familiaris ..

Nations Trust Bank presents CFW Couture + Trousseau 2026 ‘Living Sculpture’

Friday, 11 September 2026 04:36

CFW Couture + Trousseau, presented by Nations Trust Bank, returns from 17 to 19 September 2026, conceived this season through the lens of Art as ‘Li ..

The Unlabelled Runway: A laudable initiative toward inclusion continues its trailblazing journey

Friday, 11 September 2026 04:30

“The Unlabelled Runway”, a social impact driven fashion show that will celebrate inclusion, resilience, belonging and individuality will take plac ..

Global expert delivers blunt verdict on Sri Lanka’s banks

Thursday, 10 September 2026 05:21

Sri Lanka is overbanked relative to regional peers and should brace for consolidation, 3A Ventures International Partner and Director – Asia Cyrus D ..

Sri Lanka targets doubling maritime sector’s economic contribution to 5-10%

Thursday, 10 September 2026 05:20

Sri Lanka is targeting a sharp expansion in the economic contribution of its maritime sector, with the Government seeking to increase it from around 2 ..

Colombo must seize maritime growth window with stronger competition, FDI: US FMC Chief

Thursday, 10 September 2026 05:20

US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairperson Laura DiBella yesterday said Sri Lanka must urgently seize its current window of opportunity to expan ..

SL, India reaffirm commitment to cooperation

Thursday, 10 September 2026 05:18

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo yesterday, describing the discussions as highly productive and ..

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Colombo Fort to be developed as major tourist destination

Sunday, 30 August 2026 07:26

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reviewed plans to develop Colombo’s historic Fort area into an internationally recognised tourist destination ..

Port of Colombo Rises to 20th Among World’s Top Container Ports

Sunday, 30 August 2026 06:26

Sarasavi Dhiriya Abhiman scholarship programme held in Jaffna

Sunday, 30 August 2026 05:31

Eppawala Lanka Phosphate invests Rs. 110m in new machinery

Sunday, 30 August 2026 04:41

Sri Lanka takes tourism to the skies with passenger drones

Saturday, 29 August 2026 08:25

President witnesses final Randoli Perahera in Kandy

Friday, 28 August 2026 06:09

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Celebration of 80th Independence Day of India in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:20

ITC Ratnadipa honours the spirit of India on its 80th Independence Day

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:16

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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JKOA brings 4G connectivity to Sri Lanka’s feature phone market

Thursday, 10 September 2026 04:56

Finetech Consultancy hosts “Nexus: Gemini Enterprise for Business”

Thursday, 10 September 2026 04:54

Salesforce and Anthropic announce Claudeforce: #1 AI meets #1 AI CRM

Thursday, 10 September 2026 04:53

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Prathibha Liyanarachchi secures multiple top placements at 73rd Miss World

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka’s representative at the 73rd Miss World pageant, fashion designer and model Prathibha Liyanarachchi, has secured multiple top placements i ..

Applications open for inaugural Geoffrey Bawa Moonamal Award 2027

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:00

Beyond Rank: From battle-forged cavalry officer to institution-builder

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

From by-product to eco-powerhouse: Why Sri Lanka’s coir industry matters more than ever

Friday, 11 September 2026 05:28

Walk into a commercial greenhouse, a suburban garden centre, or a hardware store on the far side of the world, and you will encounter products that ..

Breakthrough or expensive bottleneck?

Friday, 11 September 2026 05:22

Justice delayed is justice denied

Friday, 11 September 2026 04:51

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SL’s human rights conundrum

Friday, 11 September 2026 05:22

It’s that time of the year when Sri Lanka’s human rights conundrum comes into focus. With the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) now in session, the ..

Construction of expressways

Thursday, 10 September 2026 04:27

Trade reforms blind spot

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:00

UNP at 80

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 04:27

SriLankan Airlines-Airbus scandal

Monday, 7 September 2026 04:06

Name and shame online sex offenders

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:22

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

TEA’s 27th AGM spotlights Ceylon Tea’s resilience amid global uncertainty

EDB, University of Kelaniya launch first-ever joint initiative to boost electronics export sector

CSE green lights Rs. 5 b Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings debenture issue

Agarapatana Plantations seeks shareholder nod to redirect Rs. 643 m in unutilised IPO proceeds

George Steuart & Company marks 191 years

Sri Lanka, Thailand move to formalise labour migration cooperation

Sri Lanka–Canada Business Council reaffirms commitment to strengthening bilateral business relations

GRI and EDB sign strategic multi-year agreement to advance sustainable trade

How N-able and FIS are bringing global treasury technology to Sri Lanka’s banks

UNDP, Environment Ministry sign $ 4.5 m biodiversity project

NCE Export Awards: Over three decades of recognising Sri Lanka’s export excellence

High-profile second edition of “Sri Lanka Beyond Your Dreams” in UAE

Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

ABC Trade and Investment signs MoU with All-China Environment Federation

CPA Australia impressed with growth; sees bigger potential for SL

UNP marks 80 years with renewed focus on sovereignty, democracy and political unity

FCCISL, Chathura open talks to drive SMEs toward 25% export growth

Sri Lanka – Benelux Business Council holds 31st AGM

CCWE National Workshop calls for collective action to strengthen women’s economic empowerment

Ex-Ceylon Chamber staff celebrate 10th anniversary bash

EDB and IESL strengthen capacity of future marine and offshore engineering professionals

Cleantech’s Re-Circle wins Black Dragon award at Dragons of Sri Lanka Awards 2026

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From by-product to eco-powerhouse: Why Sri Lanka’s coir industry matters more than ever

Breakthrough or expensive bottleneck?

Justice delayed is justice denied

Sri Lanka at UNHRC: From numbers to healing

Caging Namal, soliciting NATO, pauperising people, suffocating democracy

An Indian Defence Minister after 38 years: Partnership without capture

Port of Colombo among Global Top 20: What comes next?

A reply to “Budget 2027: From stabilisation to transformation”

Before drought comes landslide: Sri Lanka’s watershed was already broken

From an environmental crisis to an economic one?

From bottlenecks to breakthroughs: the Centre that could change the destination of Sri Lanka’s economy

Death by debt

Emerging El Niño effect on Sri Lanka: Be ready for catastrophe

Is the request to remand Namal Rajapaksa for 14 days justified?

Beyond beaches and heritage: Why Sri Lanka must embrace Muslim-friendly tourism

The undesirable future

Making Sri Lankan sport truly inclusive: From participation to belonging

From NIMBY to PIMFY: South Korea’s community-based approach to climate change mitigation

A neighbour’s view of India’s strategic strengths

Are we watching Economic Transformation Act closely enough?

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Emerging El Niño effect on Sri Lanka: Be ready for catastrophe

Lawyers report only two suspicious transactions in six years: CBSL

Global expert delivers blunt verdict on Sri Lanka’s banks

President promises another first: Three expressways without foreign borrowing

Work progresses on $ 291 m Sahasdhanavi power project in Kerawalapitiya

Cabinet approves Rs. 174 m consultancy contract for $ 30 m tourism development program

Nahil does it again

George Steuart & Company marks 191 years

Crisis fatigue, shifting demand and rising rivals impacting Sri Lanka apparel

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TEA’s 27th AGM spotlights Ceylon Tea’s resilience amid global uncertainty

EDB, University of Kelaniya launch first-ever joint initiative to boost electronics export sector

CSE green lights Rs. 5 b Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings debenture issue

Agarapatana Plantations seeks shareholder nod to redirect Rs. 643 m in unutilised IPO proceeds

George Steuart & Company marks 191 years

Sri Lanka, Thailand move to formalise labour migration cooperation

Sri Lanka–Canada Business Council reaffirms commitment to strengthening bilateral business relations

GRI and EDB sign strategic multi-year agreement to advance sustainable trade

How N-able and FIS are bringing global treasury technology to Sri Lanka’s banks

UNDP, Environment Ministry sign $ 4.5 m biodiversity project

NCE Export Awards: Over three decades of recognising Sri Lanka’s export excellence

High-profile second edition of “Sri Lanka Beyond Your Dreams” in UAE

Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

ABC Trade and Investment signs MoU with All-China Environment Federation

CPA Australia impressed with growth; sees bigger potential for SL

UNP marks 80 years with renewed focus on sovereignty, democracy and political unity

FCCISL, Chathura open talks to drive SMEs toward 25% export growth

Sri Lanka – Benelux Business Council holds 31st AGM

CCWE National Workshop calls for collective action to strengthen women’s economic empowerment

Ex-Ceylon Chamber staff celebrate 10th anniversary bash

EDB and IESL strengthen capacity of future marine and offshore engineering professionals

Cleantech’s Re-Circle wins Black Dragon award at Dragons of Sri Lanka Awards 2026

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Opposition members boycott 10th meeting of Provincial Council Select Committee