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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

Killing the golden goose – Sri Lanka’s solar energy fiasco

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:20

Party hopping business big wigs

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:02

Govt. rejects Accord-13A-PCs, FSP-PSA launches resistance, AKD attempts black Bill

Thursday, 8 October 2026 02:57

The road to hell is paved with AI flyers

Thursday, 8 October 2026 00:57

Be meticulous

Thursday, 8 October 2026 00:49

Redesigning Sri Lanka’s tax incentives for the Pillar Two era

Thursday, 8 October 2026 00:31

Beyond access to information: How Sri Lanka’s RTI Commission became an access-to-justice forum

Thursday, 8 October 2026 00:24

Ghost of Gnanasara haunts our republic

Thursday, 8 October 2026 00:19

The turn of the Compass

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 04:03

From brink of extinction to hope

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 03:48

Be Innovative

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 03:02

‘India Calling’: Sri Lanka businesses sees new opportunities, sharper challenges in India

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 06:20

Deal of strategic necessity: What EU’s trade agreement with Delhi reveals about its new approach to India

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 06:16

Sri Lankan consumers expect to spend more, but becoming more deliberate about choices: Boston Consulting Group

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 06:10

Be responsive

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 06:05

From degrees to economic value: Rethinking educated youth

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 06:00

Boston Consulting Group eyes nation-building via better SL businesses

By Nisthar Cassim Encouraged by the resilience and rebound, as well as the growing acceptance of its expertise, global giant Boston Consulting Group ..

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 ..

LB Finance celebrates 55 years of trust, growth and transformation

Thursday, 8 October 2026 05:27

LB Finance PLC marks its 55th anniversary this year, commemorating five and a half decades of growth and service across Sri Lanka. ..

Govt. tables Appropriation Bill seeking Rs. 4.99 t for 2027

Thursday, 8 October 2026 05:23

The Government is seeking Rs. 4.99 trillion to meet its expenditure in 2027, under the Appropriation Bill presented to Parliament yesterday for its Fi ..

ComBank unveils ‘Prestige’ banking to empower clients to craft their legacy for growth

Thursday, 8 October 2026 04:39

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reaffirmed its commitment to providing a bespoke banking experience with the launch of ‘Prestige’ for Sri Lanka ..

City of Dreams Sri Lanka earns dual World Travel Awards 2026 recognition

Thursday, 8 October 2026 02:55

City of Dreams Sri Lanka has marked a significant milestone in its first year of operation, earning two prestigious titles at the World Travel Awards ..

Poverty declining, but still above pre-crisis levels: World Bank

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 05:45

Poverty in Sri Lanka is recovering but remains above pre-crisis levels, the World Bank said yesterday. It projected a gradual decline to 14% by 2028, ..

PM rings Bell at CSE to champion financial literacy, investor education

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 05:41

As part of World Investor Week (WIW) 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) joined stock ..

Cabinet clears contracts worth over Rs. 4.06 b for five road improvement projects

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 05:40

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved awarding of contracts for five road infrastructure improvement projects worth over Rs. 4.06 billion. ..

Harsha urges MLB buy-back to save up to $ 400 m

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 05:32

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday urged the Government to buy back part of Sri Lanka’s Macro-Linked Bonds (MLBs) before ..

2027 Budget will be within IMF parameters: Govt.

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 04:30

Finance Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday said the Government was committed to framing the 2027 Budget within the parameters of the ..

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 ..

EDB appoints 24 new Advisory Committees for 2026–2029

Thursday, 8 October 2026 05:24

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) yesterday presented appointment letters to members of its 24 Advisory Committees for 2026-2029 and launch ..

Seylan Bank surpasses Rs. 1 t in total assets

Thursday, 8 October 2026 04:39

Seylan Bank PLC yesterday said it has surpassed Rs. 1 trillion in total assets, marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s growth journey and str ..

LuxuryProperty.com partners Sabina Karunanayake to establish Sri Lanka operations

Thursday, 8 October 2026 03:44

LuxuryProperty.com has announced a strategic partnership with Sabina Karunanayake, who will lead the company’s expansion in Sri Lanka as Country Hea ..

Only 16.7% of capital Budget, 8% of Ditwah funds spent by mid-year: World Bank

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 05:45

The Government had spent only 16.7% of its 2026 capital Budget and about 8% of the Rs. 500 billion allocated for Cyclone Ditwah reconstruction by mid- ..

CPC sees fuel prices holding through Oct., steps up precautionary imports

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 05:43

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) yesterday said current fuel prices can be maintained until the end of October and assured that the country has ..

Cabinet approves Visa Waiver Agreement between Sri Lanka and Thailand

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 05:40

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of a Visa Waiver Agreement for Ordinary Passport Holders between the Governments of Sri Lanka and Th ..

Govt. eases capital outflow curbs, keeps Bond plans under wraps

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 05:37

The Government yesterday defended its gradual opening of the capital account and refused to disclose its plans for Sri Lanka’s international Bonds, ..

Sri Lanka's Counter terrorism Bill retains abusive powers says Human Rights Watch Asia

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 03:22

The Sri Lankan Government’s latest attempt to replace its abusive Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) retains numerous provisions that have enabled se ..

NGO Bill at odds with FATF rules ahead of crucial review: UN experts

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 04:29

Four UN Special Rapporteurs have warned that the proposed Non-Governmental Organisations (Registration and Supervision) Bill 2026, reportedly intended ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

LB Finance celebrates 55 years of trust, growth and transformation

Thursday, 8 October 2026 05:27

LB Finance PLC marks its 55th anniversary this year, commemorating five and a half decades of growth and service across Sri Lanka. ..

EDB appoints 24 new Advisory Committees for 2026–2029

Thursday, 8 October 2026 05:24

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) yesterday presented appointment letters to members of its 24 Advisory Committees for 2026-2029 and launch ..

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

Thursday, 8 October 2026 16:16

India has donated a stock of anti-tuberculosis medicines worth approximately Rs. 52 million to support the continued provision of TB treatment service ..

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

National Business Facilitation Centre Opened

Thursday, 1 October 2026 09:18

Presidential Secretariat wins ICT Awards

Thursday, 1 October 2026 08:40

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HNB Legacy Open 2026

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:00

Celebration of 80th Independence Day of India in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:20

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Celebrity and entertainment spotlight at FT-Interbrand IWD gala

Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

IT / Telecom / Tech

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

The 28th National ICT Awards

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 06:57

FT Lite

Geoffrey Bawa: Architecture for the Senses opens at Vitra Design Museum in Germany

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:00

With a career spanning five decades and over 200 projects, Geoffrey Bawa (1919–2003) was one of the most influential twentieth-century architects in ..

Marisa Gnanaraj’s ‘For Other Weathers - A Coat’ exhibition at Barefoot Gallery

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:00

ColomboType event on 7 Oct. at Bawa Space

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

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

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:26

Rabies remains one of the world’s deadliest yet most preventable diseases. As a zoonotic disease transmitted mainly through infected animals, preven ..

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

FT View - Editorial

Clemency for Anojan Sivarasa

Friday, 9 October 2026 00:00

The case of Anojan Sivarasa, the 24-year-old Sri Lankan national, who is facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia for posting a comment on Facebook de ..

Complexities of framing anti-terror laws

Thursday, 8 October 2026 03:19

Whither Opposition?

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 04:19

Sri Lanka’s Railways need more than repairs

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 05:59

PTA repeal, beyond box ticking

Monday, 5 October 2026 03:31

Govt. must cut taxes on books/newsprint if serious about encouraging reading

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:04

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

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

ECCSL celebrates 30 years of resilience, achievement; ushers new chapter

Robotics startup Scouts and Vidullanka launch first ever drone enhanced security

Chandula Abeywickrema joins global impact investing leaders

EDB directs Trinco SMEs towards export markets

Cabinet clears Rs. 511.78 m contract for wastewater network at Batticaloa textile investment zone

NCEL and COOPFED sign MoU for supply of essential food commodities

Sri Lanka’s homegrown delivery platform ‘Ting’ unveils multi-vendor ordering and built-in bill splitting

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka kicks off today

Colombo port container volumes up 10% in eight months on transshipment growth

Leading regional voices to headline Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026

City of Dreams Sri Lanka to host Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka with AOD and DIMO

RTS Holdings Tea Factories Avissawella; Hidellana receive global recognition at North American Tea Conference 2026

Edinborough Products enters new digital era with Group-wide transformation

IESL National Engineering Conference 2026 calls for practical reforms in four key sectors

Discussion on ADB’s Sri Lanka Development Plans for 2026-2029

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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

Killing the golden goose – Sri Lanka’s solar energy fiasco

Party hopping business big wigs

Govt. rejects Accord-13A-PCs, FSP-PSA launches resistance, AKD attempts black Bill

The road to hell is paved with AI flyers

Be meticulous

Redesigning Sri Lanka’s tax incentives for the Pillar Two era

Beyond access to information: How Sri Lanka’s RTI Commission became an access-to-justice forum

Ghost of Gnanasara haunts our republic

The turn of the Compass

From brink of extinction to hope

Be Innovative

‘India Calling’: Sri Lanka businesses sees new opportunities, sharper challenges in India

Deal of strategic necessity: What EU’s trade agreement with Delhi reveals about its new approach to India

Sri Lankan consumers expect to spend more, but becoming more deliberate about choices: Boston Consulting Group

Be responsive

From degrees to economic value: Rethinking educated youth

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Major General Milinda Peiris and KDU saga: Setting up university as task “Beyond Rank”

RTI action compels Royal College to furnish info on alleged fiasco over rugby season ticket money lost

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

$ 57.5 m boost for rooftop solar, net metering

World Bank lifts Sri Lanka outlook, says recovery uneven

Sri Lankan brands face loyalty test amid consumption shift: BCG

Edinborough Products enters new digital era with Group-wide transformation

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

Harsha urges MLB buy-back to save up to $ 400 m

She’s Mercedes arrives in Sri Lanka

Business News

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

ECCSL celebrates 30 years of resilience, achievement; ushers new chapter

Robotics startup Scouts and Vidullanka launch first ever drone enhanced security

Chandula Abeywickrema joins global impact investing leaders

EDB directs Trinco SMEs towards export markets

Cabinet clears Rs. 511.78 m contract for wastewater network at Batticaloa textile investment zone

NCEL and COOPFED sign MoU for supply of essential food commodities

Sri Lanka’s homegrown delivery platform ‘Ting’ unveils multi-vendor ordering and built-in bill splitting

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka kicks off today

Colombo port container volumes up 10% in eight months on transshipment growth

Leading regional voices to headline Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026

City of Dreams Sri Lanka to host Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka with AOD and DIMO

RTS Holdings Tea Factories Avissawella; Hidellana receive global recognition at North American Tea Conference 2026

Edinborough Products enters new digital era with Group-wide transformation

IESL National Engineering Conference 2026 calls for practical reforms in four key sectors

Discussion on ADB’s Sri Lanka Development Plans for 2026-2029

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Montana Governor Greg Gianforte to visit Sri Lanka