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India AI Impact Summit: Global South’s AI moment and a shared future with Sri Lanka

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:39

Digital banking hype: More to be done to make it inclusive

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:33

Legislators’ pensions: Denying a legitimate expectation

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:23

The digital reckoning

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:10

Is Sri Lanka entering a ‘disaster inequality trap’ after Cyclone Ditwah?

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:08

Rebuilding farming after Cyclone Ditwah: A reform agenda, not a repair job

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:28

Independence: Of nations, institutions and individuals

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:26

How to create jobs for the world’s 1.2 b new workers

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:25

AI, AI, AI, woe is me or, how to save the world from rogue artificial intelligence

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:24

Leading through the Antarctic night: The boss, the balcony, and the brass ring

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:18

Executives: Discover the power of strategic silence

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:18

Feedback is not an autopsy of failure, it is the heartbeat of growth

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:16

“China shock” or “China opportunity”?

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:02

Tamil Eelam movement revives amidst AKD Presidency

Thursday, 12 February 2026 02:43

Balance Sheet restructuring: What it means, when it makes sense, and lessons from Sri Lanka

Thursday, 12 February 2026 00:43

MSME recovery in post-Ditwah Sri Lanka: Turning geographic data into action

Thursday, 12 February 2026 00:32

Protection of Occupation Bill impact on real estate market and bank collateral

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:22

Too close to ignore: India, aid, and Sri Lanka’s search for economic stability

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:20

Will AI make learning skills “unnecessary”?

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:18

How Sri Lankan tourism SMEs can achieve long-term survival

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:14

Sri Lanka ‘definitely on the path to success’ says IMF Managing Director

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva yesterday declared that Sri Lanka is “definitely on the path to success ..

15 private jets bring fans for India-Pakistan T20 clash

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:28

Sri Lanka witnessed a spike in private jet arrivals over the weekend as high-net-worth cricket fans and VIPs flew in for the much-anticipated India-Pa ..

Losses from low-grade coal cost CEB Rs. 2.8 b

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:23

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has estimated direct losses of Rs. 2,796 million from four coal shipments supplied to the Lakvijaya Power Plant, wi ..

China to implement zero-tariff policy for 53 African States

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:16

China will fully implement zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations starting 1 May. ..

Access invests $ 6.9 m in cyclotron radiopharmaceutical facility

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:07

Access Engineering PLC will invest nearly $ 6.9 million in the establishment of a cyclotron-based radiopharmaceutical production facility in Sri Lanka ..

CEB requests 13.56% electricity tariff hike for 2Q

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:05

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) regarding an electricity tariff re ..

ADB affirms long-term support for Sri Lanka in meeting with AKD

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:17

The newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, Shannon Cowlin, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara ..

Govt. sets 2029 target for universal high-speed broadband

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:15

Officials of the Digital Economy Ministry outlined plans to provide every citizen with high-speed broadband connectivity by 2029, highlighting a signi ..

Sri Lanka climbs to 107th in 2025 Corruption Index

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:14

Sri Lanka improved its position in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), rising 14 places to rank 107th out of 180 countries, according to Tran ..

Tourist arrivals surge amidst ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:12

The ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has triggered a spike in daily tourist arrivals with numbers tipped to rise further in view of tomorrow’s bloc ..

Defence Ministry says comprehensive security for T20 Cricket World Cup

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:11

The Defence Ministry yesterday announced the implementation of a comprehensive and multi-layered security framework to ensure the safe and successful ..

Aitken Spence’s 9M PBT grows by 30% to Rs. 5.6 b

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:28

Top diversified blue chip Aitken Spence PLC has recorded revenue of Rs. 67 billion for the nine months ending 31 December 2025, underscoring a robust ..

Parliamentary committee flags discrepancies in coal shipment reports at Lakvijaya Plant

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:24

Serious discrepancies in coal shipment documentation were highlighted at a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Str ..

Central Bank warns against foreign currency transactions between residents

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:22

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday cautioned that all transactions between residents in the country must be conducted in Sri Lankan Rupees ..

Hayleys shines at CA Sri Lanka’s TAGS Awards Diamond Chapter

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:20

As the curtains fell on a landmark celebration of corporate excellence, the prestigious TAGS Awards marked its 60th anniversary with a grand finale th ..

Sri Lanka emerging hub for gender-climate impact capital: IIX COO

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:14

Sri Lanka is ready to catalyse the next wave of impact investment by aligning gender inclusion with climate resilience, said Singapore-based Impact In ..

Sri Lanka turns more optimistic amid strong Govt. approval: Mood of the Nation poll

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:25

Economic policy think tank Verité Research yesterday said that the approval rating of the Government polled at 65% in early February, in the latest r ..

Hospitality veteran Kamal Munasinghe takes helm at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:21

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams yesterday announced the appointment of Kamal Munasinghe as its General Manager, effective 15 February 2026. ..

Reserves dip marginally in Jan. to $ 6.82 b

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:09

Gross official reserves amounted to $ 6.82 billion as at end-January, down a marginal 0.15% from a month ago, while gold reserves increased 26% to $ 1 ..

Related parties reduce Cargills Bank holdings

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:06

Related companies CT Holdings PLC and Cargills (Ceylon) PLC have disposed of a combined 10.05% stake in Cargills Bank PLC in the market. ..

Hayleys delivers robust performance with Rs. 14 b PAT for 9 months

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:17

The Hayleys Group said yesterday it has delivered a robust performance amidst persistent global volatilities and environmental disruptions during the ..

CSE ends volatile week on the up

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:16

The ASPI ended up 0.24% or 57.33 points at 23,709.84 and the S&P SL20 was up 0.29% or 19.21 points at 6,618.73. ..

Waruna Sri Dhanapala appointed Digital Economy Secretary

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:14

Waruna Sri Dhanapala has been appointed Digital Economy Secretary by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. ..

Prof. Indraratna Oration pulls no punches on ideology, inertia and red tape

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:12

Delivering the Prof. A.D.V. de S. Indraratna Memorial Oration at the Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA), University of Perad ..

Vehicle importers brace for 2.5% tax hike and rising Japanese auction prices

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:12

The Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) yesterday said a 2.5% tax on imported vehicles will come into effect from 1 April 2026, in l ..

Gold rebounds after brief slide

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:11

Global gold prices advanced on Friday, recovering from a near one-week low in the previous session as investors positioned ahead of key US inflation d ..

Janashakthi Insurance goes for 1:3 share split

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:26

Janashakthi Insurance PLC has proposed a subdivision of its ordinary shares on a one-for-three basis, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. ..

Mercantile Investments opts for Rs. 1.1 b Rights Issue

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:23

Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC has announced a Rights Issue to raise Rs. 1.1 billion to strengthen its capital base and enhance regulatory cap ..

Sanasa Life to raise over Rs. 1 b via Rights and debenture

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:21

Sanasa Life Insurance Company PLC yesterday said it will raise over Rs. 522 million via a Rights Issue, on top of a proposed Rs. 500 million debenture ..

Classic Destinations Hospitality Partner for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:06

Expolanka Holdings’ subsidiary Classic Destinations has been appointed as the Hospitality Partner for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka ..

Stakeholder consultations begin on Four-Band Tariff reform under 2026 Budget

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:12

Stakeholder engagement on proposed tariff reforms under the 2026 Budget has commenced, with the Government initiating consultations aimed at supportin ..

15 private jets bring fans for India-Pakistan T20 clash

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:28

Sri Lanka witnessed a spike in private jet arrivals over the weekend as high-net-worth cricket fans and VIPs flew in for the much-anticipated India-Pa ..

Sri Lanka turns more optimistic amid strong Govt. approval: Mood of the Nation poll

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:25

Economic policy think tank Verité Research yesterday said that the approval rating of the Government polled at 65% in early February, in the latest r ..

Losses from low-grade coal cost CEB Rs. 2.8 b

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:23

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has estimated direct losses of Rs. 2,796 million from four coal shipments supplied to the Lakvijaya Power Plant, wi ..

Hospitality veteran Kamal Munasinghe takes helm at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:21

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams yesterday announced the appointment of Kamal Munasinghe as its General Manager, effective 15 February 2026. ..

China to implement zero-tariff policy for 53 African States

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:16

China will fully implement zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations starting 1 May. ..

Reserves dip marginally in Jan. to $ 6.82 b

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:09

Gross official reserves amounted to $ 6.82 billion as at end-January, down a marginal 0.15% from a month ago, while gold reserves increased 26% to $ 1 ..

Access invests $ 6.9 m in cyclotron radiopharmaceutical facility

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:07

Access Engineering PLC will invest nearly $ 6.9 million in the establishment of a cyclotron-based radiopharmaceutical production facility in Sri Lanka ..

Related parties reduce Cargills Bank holdings

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:06

Related companies CT Holdings PLC and Cargills (Ceylon) PLC have disposed of a combined 10.05% stake in Cargills Bank PLC in the market. ..

CEB requests 13.56% electricity tariff hike for 2Q

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:05

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) regarding an electricity tariff re ..

Hayleys delivers robust performance with Rs. 14 b PAT for 9 months

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:17

The Hayleys Group said yesterday it has delivered a robust performance amidst persistent global volatilities and environmental disruptions during the ..

ADB affirms long-term support for Sri Lanka in meeting with AKD

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:17

The newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, Shannon Cowlin, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara ..

CSE ends volatile week on the up

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:16

The ASPI ended up 0.24% or 57.33 points at 23,709.84 and the S&P SL20 was up 0.29% or 19.21 points at 6,618.73. ..

Govt. sets 2029 target for universal high-speed broadband

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:15

Officials of the Digital Economy Ministry outlined plans to provide every citizen with high-speed broadband connectivity by 2029, highlighting a signi ..

Waruna Sri Dhanapala appointed Digital Economy Secretary

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:14

Waruna Sri Dhanapala has been appointed Digital Economy Secretary by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. ..

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Castle Street Hospital marks 75 years with medical exhibition

Sunday, 15 February 2026 23:13

A special three-day medical exhibition was held at the Castle Street Hospital for Women to mark its Diamond Jubilee, celebrating 75 years of service t ..

President holds talks with protesting fishermen

Sunday, 15 February 2026 01:28

Laksala opens 14th showroom in Negombo

Sunday, 15 February 2026 00:14

Postal services strengthened with new vehicle fleet

Sunday, 15 February 2026 00:09

ADB reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s port development

Thursday, 12 February 2026 19:54

Cabinet approves SIM registration amendments

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 12:33

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Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:00

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Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:00

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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Virtusa and Wiley form multi-year partnership

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:23

Sri Lanka’s digital reset meets a South Asian platform built on privacy, dignity, and design

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:21

Empowering SMEs through strong digital partnerships

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:35

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Cinnamon Life presents ‘La Bamba!’

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:10

Cinnamon Life, in collaboration with the John Keells Foundation (JKF) and Nations Trust Bank, recently announced the staging of the West End-licensed ..

Kala Pola 2026 reinforces its legacy as Sri Lanka’s premier open-air art fair for the 33rd year

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:05

Galle Face Hotel brings 160 years of timeless romance to BMICH Wedding Show

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:05

Opinion and Issues

India AI Impact Summit: Global South’s AI moment and a shared future with Sri Lanka

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:39

When India hosts the forthcoming AI Impact Summit on 18-20 February 2026, it will do so with clarity of purpose. Artificial Intelligence is not an abs ..

Digital banking hype: More to be done to make it inclusive

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:33

35 years after displacement of Northern Muslims, a new generation takes steps towards reconciliation

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:27

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Using the momentum against corruption

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:41

Those who elected the current administration demanding action against corruption, at least for a moment, can take heart. The country has climbed 14 pl ..

An independent public prosecutor

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:00

T20 World Cup and Sri Lanka’s tourism promotion

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:00

Women MPs quest to stop insults and harassment in Parliament

Thursday, 12 February 2026 00:30

Appointment of Auditor General: Meritocracy or favouritism?

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:00

The UNP’s terminal-stage crisis goes digital

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:08

Special Report

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

Ahead of a historic visit today to Sri Lanka International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva in this exclusive interview ..

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit focuses on Ditwah, reforms and growth

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:33

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Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 kicks off in March

Kapruka delivers 138% YoY improvement in operating performance

Macktiles launches in Australia, ventures into high-spec global market

Chinthaka Jayaweera joins Carson and related companies’ Boards

Lankem Ceylon, Axalta Coating Systems strengthen partnership in high-performance industrial coatings

EDB strengthens Sri Lanka–Hong Kong trade relations

Ceylinco Life’s Pranama Scholarships reach 25-year milestone

Boat & Marine Show Sri Lanka ninth edition concludes on high note

APB Convention Gold Sponsors

Russel’s celebrates excellence at annual awards

Exterminators PLC launches AI-powered ‘Report Factory’

United Motors reports Rs. 2.4 b profit for nine months

Six Sri Lankan exhibitors participate at Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld Frankfurt 2026

HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival 2026 kicks off today to celebrate Sri Lanka’s creative voice

Mild Earth to take Sri Lankan spices to global stage with ‘Wild Mist Water’

Home Lands launches 4 new resort apartment projects featuring 1,000 units

Sinopec extends Clean Sri Lanka network with new look stations across Anuradhapura

ADB appoints Sona Shrestha as Director General for South Asia

‘Salam Ramadan 2026’ invites brands and businesses

Sunshine Holdings ups revenue by 8% to Rs. 48.9 b in 9M amid resilient performance

Siddhalepa awarded Superbrands Sri Lanka status

Flagship Pilot Pens store opens at Havelock City Mall

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India AI Impact Summit: Global South’s AI moment and a shared future with Sri Lanka

Digital banking hype: More to be done to make it inclusive

Legislators’ pensions: Denying a legitimate expectation

The digital reckoning

Is Sri Lanka entering a ‘disaster inequality trap’ after Cyclone Ditwah?

Rebuilding farming after Cyclone Ditwah: A reform agenda, not a repair job

Independence: Of nations, institutions and individuals

How to create jobs for the world’s 1.2 b new workers

AI, AI, AI, woe is me or, how to save the world from rogue artificial intelligence

Leading through the Antarctic night: The boss, the balcony, and the brass ring

Executives: Discover the power of strategic silence

Feedback is not an autopsy of failure, it is the heartbeat of growth

“China shock” or “China opportunity”?

Tamil Eelam movement revives amidst AKD Presidency

Balance Sheet restructuring: What it means, when it makes sense, and lessons from Sri Lanka

MSME recovery in post-Ditwah Sri Lanka: Turning geographic data into action

Protection of Occupation Bill impact on real estate market and bank collateral

Too close to ignore: India, aid, and Sri Lanka’s search for economic stability

Will AI make learning skills “unnecessary”?

How Sri Lankan tourism SMEs can achieve long-term survival

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Tamil Eelam movement revives amidst AKD Presidency

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Home Lands launches 4 new resort apartment projects featuring 1,000 units

Prof. Indraratna Oration pulls no punches on ideology, inertia and red tape

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Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 kicks off in March

Kapruka delivers 138% YoY improvement in operating performance

Macktiles launches in Australia, ventures into high-spec global market

Chinthaka Jayaweera joins Carson and related companies’ Boards

Lankem Ceylon, Axalta Coating Systems strengthen partnership in high-performance industrial coatings

EDB strengthens Sri Lanka–Hong Kong trade relations

Ceylinco Life’s Pranama Scholarships reach 25-year milestone

Boat & Marine Show Sri Lanka ninth edition concludes on high note

APB Convention Gold Sponsors

Russel’s celebrates excellence at annual awards

Exterminators PLC launches AI-powered ‘Report Factory’

United Motors reports Rs. 2.4 b profit for nine months

Six Sri Lankan exhibitors participate at Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld Frankfurt 2026

HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival 2026 kicks off today to celebrate Sri Lanka’s creative voice

Mild Earth to take Sri Lankan spices to global stage with ‘Wild Mist Water’

Home Lands launches 4 new resort apartment projects featuring 1,000 units

Sinopec extends Clean Sri Lanka network with new look stations across Anuradhapura

ADB appoints Sona Shrestha as Director General for South Asia

‘Salam Ramadan 2026’ invites brands and businesses

Sunshine Holdings ups revenue by 8% to Rs. 48.9 b in 9M amid resilient performance

Siddhalepa awarded Superbrands Sri Lanka status

Flagship Pilot Pens store opens at Havelock City Mall

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