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Historic moment of Opposition convergence: Strategy for consolidation

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:52

Sri Lanka’s direct–indirect tax imbalance: Is revenue success coming at expense of tax equity?

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:36

Judicial independence under threat

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:31

Judicial independence is not about judges—it is about every citizen

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:28

Confronting Sri Lankan drug mafia

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:26

Has Sri Lanka failed because of flawed data? A proposal for independent national data intelligence unit

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:25

Quiet diplomacy of Ambassador Qi Zhenhong: Through crisis and recovery

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:23

Mine the leverage?

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:22

‘Hundred Capsules of Motivation’: A book review

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:20

Mind-load this self-care

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:00

The draft NGO law casts a wide net to build an architecture of oppression

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:09

Sri Lanka cannot live on location alone: Time to win the global race for FDIs

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:05

Balancing the ledger: Rebuilding reserves without triggering currency shocks

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:02

Who carries the weight, and why is it time to share

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 00:34

RCEP and Sri Lanka: A new chapter in regional trade

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka introduces significant new tax enforcements and prosecution methods

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 00:06

H.M.R. Ellepola: A true unsung hero of the Central Bank

Monday, 27 July 2026 05:17

Can Sri Lanka become South Asia’s next FinTech innovation hub?

Monday, 27 July 2026 05:08

Sri Lanka’s Personal Income Tax squeeze

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:55

Online casinos: Sri Lanka’s offline tax net is missing the online jackpot

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:42

JKH Chief upbeat on SL outlook

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) Chairperson Krishan Balendra said Sri Lanka’s improving macroeconomic fundamentals and continued progress on economic ..

Wendy’s first Sri Lanka outlet to open in December: JKH

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:47

Top Sri Lankan blue-chip John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) will open the first Wendy’s restaurant in Sri Lanka by December, marking the conglomerate’ ..

Sri Lanka tourism surpasses 1.3 m visitors as Indian arrivals drive July recovery

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:43

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry crossed the 1.3 million visitor milestone during the first 26 days of July, with strong demand from India helping the s ..

IPL’s business value rockets to $ 20 b as India cricket league soars

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:40

The business value of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the world’s richest Twenty20 (T20) series, has soared more than 11% to $ 20.6 billion this ye ..

Sanasa Life capital adequacy rises to 123% after debenture proceeds released

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:38

Sanasa Life Insurance Company PLC on Tuesday said its Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) improved to 123% as at 30 June 2026, while Total Available Capital ..

Odel revises mall project, targets Zone 1 completion within two years

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:36

Odel PLC on Tuesday said it had revised the development strategy for its Odel Mall project in Colombo 7, prioritising completion of Zone 1 within the ..

Cabinet backs legal framework to regulate virtual asset service providers

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:27

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved steps to introduce legislation to regulate virtual asset service providers (VASPs), marki ..

PickMe unlocks over Rs. 22 b for micro-entrepreneurs in 1Q

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:26

Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC (PickMe) yesterday said it has generated Rs. 22 billion in income for its network of independent driver and merch ..

Cabinet clears 23 new regional industrial projects worth Rs. 2.8 b, creating 870 jobs

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the allocation of land to 23 investors across 13 regional industrial estates on 35-year lease agreements, ..

Australia’s Special Envoy for Indian Ocean Affairs in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:22

Australia’s Special Envoy for Indian Ocean Affairs Tim Watts MP arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday as part of Australia’s ongoing engagement across th ..

CSE up 0.2%, extends recovery to second session

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:20

The Colombo stock market yesterday extended its recovery into a second session, calmed by the temporary cessation of bombings in the Middle East. Wi ..

SLPMA seeks national push to make pharma next export engine

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:23

The Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (SLPMA) yesterday called for a national policy push to transform pharmaceutical manufacturin ..

Home Lands’ ‘Pentara’ project cleared by Court of Appeal

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:21

The Court of Appeal last week dismissed two writ applications filed against ‘Pentara Residencies,’ the landmark apartment development project by H ..

Vehicle registrations fall in June; SUVs extend gains: JB Securities

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:20

Total vehicle registrations moderated in June as lower registrations of two- and three-wheelers outweighed continued strength in the sports utility ve ..

Sri Lanka records fourth-biggest improvement in IIF investor assessment

Monday, 27 July 2026 07:09

Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the fastest-improving emerging market sovereigns for investor relations and debt transparency, with the Institute of I ..

Govt. explains favourable S&P assessment, warns structural risks remain

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:44

The Government yesterday said several key policy measures implemented by the Government, including policy consistency, stronger fiscal management, and ..

Govt. launches public complaint drive

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:41

The Government has invited the public to report corruption, misconduct, and administrative shortcomings in Government institutions through multiple co ..

SLPMA calls for long-term buyback scheme to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:40

Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (SLPMA) President Dinesh Athapaththu this week called for the Government to establish a stable, ..

Cabinet approves integration of Gem and Jewellery Research Institute with NGJA

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:37

The Cabinet of Ministers earlier this week approved a proposal to establish the Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute as the Research and ..

Sri Lanka’s innovation gap is no longer about ideas; it is about execution

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:43

Sri Lanka’s next phase of economic development will depend less on whether it can produce ideas than whether it can convert those ideas into globall ..

ONGC starts India’s first deepwater exploration well off Odisha coast

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:26

In a major push towards unlocking India’s offshore hydrocarbon potential and reducing dependence on imported crude oil and natural gas, Oil and Natu ..

Five Presidential Residences set for tourism investments

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:25

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to lease five Presidential Residences on a long-term basis to private investors for tourism developme ..

Cabinet approves procurement process for Rs. 15 b Ruwanpura Expressway Phase I contracts

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:23

The Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Monday approved the commencement of the procurement process to award contracts worth around Rs. 15 billion ..

US Congresswoman Houlahan visits Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:21

Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) led a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Sri Lanka July 27-30 to strengthen the United States’ partnership ..

DFCC Bank breaks barriers with Sri Lanka’s first eight-language ATMs, CRMs

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:23

DFCC Bank has introduced Sri Lanka’s first ATMs and Cash Recycler Machines (CRMs) offering transactions in eight languages, enabling international v ..

PDMO under-capacity raises concerns

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:22

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has raised concerns over whether the Finance Ministry’s Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has t ..

S&P affirms Sri Lanka’s ‘CCC+/C’ rating; outlook remains stable

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:21

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka’s long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings at ‘CCC+/C’ with a stable o ..

Hambantota Port clarifies vehicle storage policy

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 04:34

Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) yesterday defended its vehicle storage policy, saying long-term storage at the Port reflects legacy vehicle ..

CoPF report falls short on $ 2.5 m debt payment fraud: UNP

Monday, 27 July 2026 07:07

Wendy’s first Sri Lanka outlet to open in December: JKH

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:47

Top Sri Lankan blue-chip John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) will open the first Wendy’s restaurant in Sri Lanka by December, marking the conglomerate’ ..

Govt. explains favourable S&P assessment, warns structural risks remain

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:44

The Government yesterday said several key policy measures implemented by the Government, including policy consistency, stronger fiscal management, and ..

Sri Lanka tourism surpasses 1.3 m visitors as Indian arrivals drive July recovery

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:43

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry crossed the 1.3 million visitor milestone during the first 26 days of July, with strong demand from India helping the s ..

Govt. launches public complaint drive

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:41

The Government has invited the public to report corruption, misconduct, and administrative shortcomings in Government institutions through multiple co ..

IPL’s business value rockets to $ 20 b as India cricket league soars

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:40

The business value of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the world’s richest Twenty20 (T20) series, has soared more than 11% to $ 20.6 billion this ye ..

SLPMA calls for long-term buyback scheme to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:40

Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (SLPMA) President Dinesh Athapaththu this week called for the Government to establish a stable, ..

Sanasa Life capital adequacy rises to 123% after debenture proceeds released

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:38

Sanasa Life Insurance Company PLC on Tuesday said its Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) improved to 123% as at 30 June 2026, while Total Available Capital ..

Cabinet approves integration of Gem and Jewellery Research Institute with NGJA

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:37

The Cabinet of Ministers earlier this week approved a proposal to establish the Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute as the Research and ..

Odel revises mall project, targets Zone 1 completion within two years

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:36

Odel PLC on Tuesday said it had revised the development strategy for its Odel Mall project in Colombo 7, prioritising completion of Zone 1 within the ..

Sri Lanka’s innovation gap is no longer about ideas; it is about execution

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:43

Sri Lanka’s next phase of economic development will depend less on whether it can produce ideas than whether it can convert those ideas into globall ..

Cabinet backs legal framework to regulate virtual asset service providers

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:27

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved steps to introduce legislation to regulate virtual asset service providers (VASPs), marki ..

ONGC starts India’s first deepwater exploration well off Odisha coast

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:26

In a major push towards unlocking India’s offshore hydrocarbon potential and reducing dependence on imported crude oil and natural gas, Oil and Natu ..

PickMe unlocks over Rs. 22 b for micro-entrepreneurs in 1Q

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:26

Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC (PickMe) yesterday said it has generated Rs. 22 billion in income for its network of independent driver and merch ..

Five Presidential Residences set for tourism investments

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:25

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to lease five Presidential Residences on a long-term basis to private investors for tourism developme ..

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New Colombo Port Health Office inaugurated to boost border health security

Thursday, 30 July 2026 18:54

The new Colombo Port Health Office was officially inaugurated by Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and Japanese Ambassador Akio Iso ..

S&P assessment signals growing investor confidence: Deputy Minister

Thursday, 30 July 2026 11:43

104 new Metro buses arrive to boost public transport

Thursday, 30 July 2026 11:13

Cabinet approves legal framework for cryptocurrency service providers

Thursday, 30 July 2026 09:35

V-Pramithi programme launched to strengthen consumer product safety

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 23:14

Sri Lanka eyes global pharmaceutical export market

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 22:35

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Installation of Mahen Kariyawasan as President of Rotary Club of Colombo Port City

Monday, 27 July 2026 05:40

HNB Sarusara: Journey towards building 30,000 agripreneurs

Friday, 26 June 2026 04:03

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

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KasperskySecure: Live in Sri Lanka calls for faster threat response

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:43

Dialog becomes first in Sri Lanka to achieve unified ISO certification

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:41

SLT-Mobitel champions National AI Institute to power Sri Lanka’s AI future

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:40

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Soul Sounds captivates audiences with spectacular journey through “The Pop Era”

Saturday, 25 July 2026 01:50

The iconic Lionel Wendt Theatre on 12 July, came alive as Soul Sounds presented The Pop Era, a spectacular celebration of the timeless songs, voices, ..

Alston on spotlight at Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026

Saturday, 25 July 2026 01:44

Yazu at the Beach brings its signature Pan-Asian experience to Canapé Bistro at Sesaya today

Saturday, 25 July 2026 01:42

Opinion and Issues

Historic moment of Opposition convergence: Strategy for consolidation

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:52

Notwithstanding the scheduled discussion between the BASL and the Justice Minister, the Cabinet decided to forge ahead with the controversial term ext ..

Sri Lanka’s innovation gap is no longer about ideas; it is about execution

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:43

Sri Lanka’s direct–indirect tax imbalance: Is revenue success coming at expense of tax equity?

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:36

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Presidential residences

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:30

The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval this week to lease several under-utilised presidential residences to private investors on a long-term basis ..

Cricket and corruption

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:00

Opposition must build politics of tomorrow

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:08

Football vs. Religion

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:42

Fire safety needs to be taken seriously

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:40

Falling births and economic costs

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:00

Special Report

Rewiring organisational culture for a changing workforce

Thursday, 25 June 2026 05:10

In an era where organisations are grappling with employee disengagement, generational shifts, and evolving workplace expectations, traditional managem ..

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Business News

COYLE and Indian Chamber of Commerce sign MoU to strengthen business relations

Cabinet approves Rs. 195.89 m SLTB scrap metal disposal

Sri Lanka steps up IP reforms as business, regulators call for stronger protection to boost US trade and investment

UK launches £ 2.34 m ‘Resilient Waves’ to build climate resilient ecosystems, inclusive fishing economies

Canada Day Dialogue maps new pathways for Sri Lanka–Canada trade, tourism and investment ties

ADB President urges faster action on water security across Asia Pacific

PickMe joins Dialog Pay merchant ecosystem

Hutch expands sustainability footprint with Kandy Signature+ outlet

FLi Super expands islandwide presence with Karandeniya outlet

SLAMERP welcomes 10% US tariff rate, hails Govt.’s sustained advocacy

Business Forum “Discover Sri Lanka: Gateway to Trade and Investment” in Milan

AI-first legal technology firm 3Rive expands regional presence through new Anthropic partnership

Bail rejected for owner of prominent garment retail chain; remanded till 6 Aug.

Surveyors’ Institute of Sri Lanka marks 100 years of service to nation

AA3 Holdings unveils Lanka’s largest ex-stock heavy equipment showroom in Kiribathgoda

Asia-Pacific business leaders to convene in Sri Lanka for UN Global Compact’s flagship regional event

Who carries the weight, and why is it time to share

KDK Sri Lanka strengthens regional ties through Malaysia technology visit

Singer Sri Lanka joins Dialog Pay ecosystem

National Business Excellence Awards 2026 tomorrow

Hayleys Plantations advances Payment for Ecosystem Services across Sri Lanka’s estates

Pelwatte breaks ground on state-of-the-art liquid milk facility in Kurunegala

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Historic moment of Opposition convergence: Strategy for consolidation

Sri Lanka’s direct–indirect tax imbalance: Is revenue success coming at expense of tax equity?

Judicial independence under threat

Judicial independence is not about judges—it is about every citizen

Confronting Sri Lankan drug mafia

Has Sri Lanka failed because of flawed data? A proposal for independent national data intelligence unit

Quiet diplomacy of Ambassador Qi Zhenhong: Through crisis and recovery

Mine the leverage?

‘Hundred Capsules of Motivation’: A book review

Mind-load this self-care

The draft NGO law casts a wide net to build an architecture of oppression

Sri Lanka cannot live on location alone: Time to win the global race for FDIs

Balancing the ledger: Rebuilding reserves without triggering currency shocks

Who carries the weight, and why is it time to share

RCEP and Sri Lanka: A new chapter in regional trade

Sri Lanka introduces significant new tax enforcements and prosecution methods

H.M.R. Ellepola: A true unsung hero of the Central Bank

Can Sri Lanka become South Asia’s next FinTech innovation hub?

Sri Lanka’s Personal Income Tax squeeze

Online casinos: Sri Lanka’s offline tax net is missing the online jackpot

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