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Budget 2026: Interest or investment?

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:26

Betrayal of trust

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:22

Can AI help Sri Lanka leapfrog in digitisation drive?

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:20

Electoral reactivation of provincial councils is an urgent systemic imperative

Thursday, 23 October 2025 00:21

Resistance matrix: How a narrative was forged to remake the Middle East

Thursday, 23 October 2025 00:12

Unspoken rift: When founders and siblings collide in family businesses

Thursday, 23 October 2025 00:01

Benchmarking National Budget 2026 and making theatrics of cheerleaders superfluous

Thursday, 23 October 2025 00:01

Fixing the tax code: Fairness in, distortions out

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:22

When brands take a stand: High-stakes game of activism marketing

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:20

Can Sri Lanka enhance Government quality through strengthening rule by law?

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:20

US Dollar’s collapse, rise of Bitcoin and the run of gold

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:55

A storm in a teacup

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:48

Mass registration of individuals for income tax: Misguided approach

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:29

From rally to reality: Gold, the Gold business, and future of Yellow Metal

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 03:25

Batting maestro Aravinda celebrates 60

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:17

Arab regimes supported Israeli genocide; now support US plan to eliminate Hamas

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:10

A few fresh facets of leadership: Is the era and ethos of strongman governments gone for good? (3/4)

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:05

Latest Geneva resolution: Putting Sri Lanka’s commitment to the test

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the grand old lady of Sri Lankan politics

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:40

A breath of Kandy on the road

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:28

Exports continue to grow, near $ 13 b by Sept.

Sri Lanka’s export sector continues to demonstrate resilience and steady growth during the period of January to September of 2025, recording total e ..

1.7-3.5% tax on richest 0.5% can fund 50% of education Budget

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:32

Sri Lanka could raise about $ 450 million annually by imposing a 1.7 to 3.5% wealth tax on the richest 0.5% of its population, according to a new anal ..

Vehicle imports to reach $ 1.5 b this year – CBSL Governor

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:28

The value of motor vehicle imports is expected to reach $ 1.5 billion this year, up from the earlier projection of $ 1.2 billion, Central Bank Governo ..

Dialog trials 5G across 15 districts

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:24

Dialog Axiata PLC said yesterday it has expanded its 5G trial network across 15 districts nationwide, reaffirming its leadership in next-generation co ..

Surge in flights, passengers expected ahead of peak season

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:20

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. (AASL) said that passenger volumes and flight operations are expected to increase significantly during ..

Govt. resorting to change law to revive FDI with tax incentives

Thursday, 23 October 2025 01:31

The Cabinet of Ministers yesterday approved amendments to the Mahinda Rajapaksa-era Strategic Development Projects Act to enable tax incentives to att ..

Parliament adopts PDPA Amendment Bill

Thursday, 23 October 2025 01:30

The Parliament on Tuesday adopted the Committee Stage amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). ..

Domestic debt growth slows as FDI underperforms – Economist

Thursday, 23 October 2025 01:25

The Government must accelerate reforms in its land, labour, and capital markets, key factor markets that drive investment, while sustaining the slowdo ..

Govt. to extend Kelani Valley Railway; Rs. 250 m allocated for feasibility study

Thursday, 23 October 2025 01:23

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Government has begun the process of selecting a consultancy firm to conduct a feas ..

“Govt. should impose death penalty” – Prof. Mahanamahewa

Thursday, 23 October 2025 00:43

With Sri Lanka grappling with an alarming rise in drug-related crimes and the growing influence of organised underworld networks, legal expert and for ..

HIP strengthens role as regional hub with 151% volume growth

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:26

Cargo volumes at Hambantota International Port (HIP) have surged by 151% year-on-year, with throughput reaching 6,028,493 metric tons by September 202 ..

Credit card balances up 3.9% YTD Aug. to Rs. 164 b

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:25

Latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) shows that total outstanding balance on credit cards rose to Rs. 164.2 billion in August, up 3.9 ..

Tea export earnings continue to rise

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:23

Sri Lanka Customs data analysed by Siyaka Research confirms that the country earned $ 1.16 billion from tea exports for the period January to Septembe ..

ICTA says online Govt. services now fully operational

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:21

The Information Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) yesterday said the technical issues which caused the recent disruption to the Lank ..

GovPay processes Rs. 400 m online payments since Feb.

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 06:00

Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) Board Member Harsha Purasinghe yesterday said that since GovPay’s launch in February 2025, 170 Go ..

CBSL Governor hails rare fiscal discipline; Govt. to beat targets for first time

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:30

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday gave a strong signal about the Government’s improving fiscal performance with key indicator ..

Bairaha Farms declares Rs. 5 interim dividend, proposes 1-for-5 share split

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:26

Bairaha Farms PLC said its Board of Directors has approved the payment of an interim dividend of Rs. 5 per share for the financial year ending 31 Marc ..

Govt. to deploy AI-based threat detection for State cloud services

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:22

The Government has decided to implement an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered threat detection system to strengthen the security of State cloud serv ..

The tea that spilled over: How a message of empathy became a target of political manipulation

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:06

By a Special Correspondent It began as a tender message about love, parenting, and understanding. A series of three short films — each rooted in S ..

Sri Lanka to sign UN Convention against Cybercrimes

Thursday, 23 October 2025 01:31

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Cabinet of Ministers has approved Sri Lanka’s decision to sign the United Nation ..

CoPF calls for tariff reform, stronger excise enforcement as levies on onions and potatoes rise

Thursday, 23 October 2025 01:28

The Parliament Secretariat yesterday said the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved higher Special Commodity Levies (SCL) on imported big on ..

Govt. developing national building code with World Bank support

Thursday, 23 October 2025 01:24

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Government is developing a national building code for Sri Lanka, with technical su ..

Parliament Sub-Committee directs data collection on microfinance debt

Thursday, 23 October 2025 01:22

The Parliament Secretariat yesterday said the Sub-Committee appointed under the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Rural Development, Social Securi ..

Sri Lanka calls for urgent global reforms at UN trade summit

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:30

Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe called for urgent reforms to address widening inequalities in the global economy, speaking at the opening of the ..

Rayynor Silva enters Seylan Bank as Dhammika Perera exits selling 5% for Rs. 1.5 b

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:26

High net worth investor and media industry fame Rayynor Silva yesterday entered Seylan Bank buying the remaining 5% stake of business leader Dhammika ..

JF Packaging eyes debt-free growth, stronger investor returns post-listing

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:24

JF Packaging Ltd. is preparing to enter a new growth phase following its Rs. 600 million Initial Public Offering, with the company aiming to reduce de ..

Casino levy raised to 18%, local entry fee doubled to $ 100

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:22

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya yesterday tabled in Parliament the gazette giving effect to an increase in the levy on casino operators from 10% to ..

CBSL, Gem Authority direct dealers to appoint compliance officers

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:20

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) have called on gem dealers to appoint compliance officers to ..

BOI says realised FDI up 138% YoY to $ 827 m YTD end-Sept.

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:56

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) yesterday announced that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows including foreign commercial loans for inv ..

1.7-3.5% tax on richest 0.5% can fund 50% of education Budget

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:32

Sri Lanka could raise about $ 450 million annually by imposing a 1.7 to 3.5% wealth tax on the richest 0.5% of its population, according to a new anal ..

CBSL Governor hails rare fiscal discipline; Govt. to beat targets for first time

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:30

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday gave a strong signal about the Government’s improving fiscal performance with key indicator ..

Vehicle imports to reach $ 1.5 b this year – CBSL Governor

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:28

The value of motor vehicle imports is expected to reach $ 1.5 billion this year, up from the earlier projection of $ 1.2 billion, Central Bank Governo ..

Bairaha Farms declares Rs. 5 interim dividend, proposes 1-for-5 share split

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:26

Bairaha Farms PLC said its Board of Directors has approved the payment of an interim dividend of Rs. 5 per share for the financial year ending 31 Marc ..

Dialog trials 5G across 15 districts

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:24

Dialog Axiata PLC said yesterday it has expanded its 5G trial network across 15 districts nationwide, reaffirming its leadership in next-generation co ..

Govt. to deploy AI-based threat detection for State cloud services

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:22

The Government has decided to implement an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered threat detection system to strengthen the security of State cloud serv ..

Surge in flights, passengers expected ahead of peak season

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:20

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. (AASL) said that passenger volumes and flight operations are expected to increase significantly during ..

The tea that spilled over: How a message of empathy became a target of political manipulation

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:06

By a Special Correspondent It began as a tender message about love, parenting, and understanding. A series of three short films — each rooted in S ..

Govt. resorting to change law to revive FDI with tax incentives

Thursday, 23 October 2025 01:31

The Cabinet of Ministers yesterday approved amendments to the Mahinda Rajapaksa-era Strategic Development Projects Act to enable tax incentives to att ..

Sri Lanka to sign UN Convention against Cybercrimes

Thursday, 23 October 2025 01:31

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Cabinet of Ministers has approved Sri Lanka’s decision to sign the United Nation ..

Parliament adopts PDPA Amendment Bill

Thursday, 23 October 2025 01:30

The Parliament on Tuesday adopted the Committee Stage amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). ..

CoPF calls for tariff reform, stronger excise enforcement as levies on onions and potatoes rise

Thursday, 23 October 2025 01:28

The Parliament Secretariat yesterday said the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved higher Special Commodity Levies (SCL) on imported big on ..

Domestic debt growth slows as FDI underperforms – Economist

Thursday, 23 October 2025 01:25

The Government must accelerate reforms in its land, labour, and capital markets, key factor markets that drive investment, while sustaining the slowdo ..

Govt. developing national building code with World Bank support

Thursday, 23 October 2025 01:24

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Government is developing a national building code for Sri Lanka, with technical su ..

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Friday, 24 October 2025 00:20

SLT‑MOBITEL clinches record five wins at 2025 International ARC Awards

Thursday, 23 October 2025 00:58

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Thursday, 23 October 2025 00:56

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Soul Brewology: Redefining Sri Lanka’s coffee experience

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:02

Bringing together the art, science and soul of coffee, Soul Brewology has positioned itself as Sri Lanka’s first complete coffee experience studio ..

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Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

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Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

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Budget 2026: Interest or investment?

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:26

At the end of the IMF program, by around 2028, Sri Lanka is projected to spend over 40% of Government revenue on debt repayments, one of the highest r ..

Betrayal of trust

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:22

Can AI help Sri Lanka leapfrog in digitisation drive?

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:20

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Changing fortunes of Ceylon Tea through GI certification

Friday, 24 October 2025 00:00

Ceylon Tea – once the prime breadwinner of the economy – is set to enter a new era, as the largest agricultural export commodity of the country is ..

Weligama PS Chairman killing cause for serious concern

Thursday, 23 October 2025 00:11

Suwa Seriya name change – Nissanka Malla 2.0

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:00

Shameful resistance to protecting our children

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:28

Breast cancer awareness should be year-round program

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

NPP Govt.’s first Cabinet reshuffle

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:00

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Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00

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Virtusa hosts leadership from British insurer CFC to unveil 200-seat digital service hub in Sri Lanka

Dutch Trails honoured at Presidential Environment Awards 2025 for exceptional commitment to sustainability

Ashika Gunasena honoured for outstanding contribution to Women MSME Empowerment

Dr. Dulan Hettiarachchi honoured with prestigious “Pride of Nation” international award

Dairy major HANNS Global Canada appoints Rohan Ariyawansa as SL Country Head

Kusal Jayawardana appointed Chairman of Lanka Ventures and LVL Energy Fund

LTL Transformers wins APQO Global Performance Excellence Award

Panasian Power connects 5MW Ampara solar plant to national grid

E.B. Creasy announces key dates for Rs. 1. 5 b Rights Issue

Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council holds 14th AGM

Havelock City Mall celebrates two years with ‘Tenant Partner Excellence Awards’

Maharaja Foods’ Rs. 112.5 m Rights Issue for expansion, debt repayment

Top startups secure $ 160,000 funding at First Capital Startup Nation by Hatch Demo Day

CA Sri Lanka honours five Chartered Accountants for lifelong service to nation and profession

Siemens, DIMO complete Sri Lanka’s largest grid substation at Habarana

Lanka Realty Investments appoints new Chairman

Lanka Aluminium boosts retail sector with credit terms, credit card offerings

Port City Colombo named ‘Best Knowledge Zone’ in Asia Pacific by fDi Intelligence UK

Inaugural National AI Expo & Conference 2025 concludes on high note

Casons Rent a Car introduces Lanka’s first fleet of eco-friendly vehicles

Lanka Ashok Leyland reports strong first half results with Rs. 7.75 b revenue

Dumindra Ratnayaka appointed Chairman of Avinya Foundation

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Budget 2026: Interest or investment?

Betrayal of trust

Can AI help Sri Lanka leapfrog in digitisation drive?

Electoral reactivation of provincial councils is an urgent systemic imperative

Resistance matrix: How a narrative was forged to remake the Middle East

Unspoken rift: When founders and siblings collide in family businesses

Benchmarking National Budget 2026 and making theatrics of cheerleaders superfluous

Fixing the tax code: Fairness in, distortions out

When brands take a stand: High-stakes game of activism marketing

Can Sri Lanka enhance Government quality through strengthening rule by law?

US Dollar’s collapse, rise of Bitcoin and the run of gold

A storm in a teacup

Mass registration of individuals for income tax: Misguided approach

From rally to reality: Gold, the Gold business, and future of Yellow Metal

Batting maestro Aravinda celebrates 60

Arab regimes supported Israeli genocide; now support US plan to eliminate Hamas

A few fresh facets of leadership: Is the era and ethos of strongman governments gone for good? (3/4)

Latest Geneva resolution: Putting Sri Lanka’s commitment to the test

Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the grand old lady of Sri Lankan politics

A breath of Kandy on the road

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SriLankan Airlines’ earnings fall 134% YoY to Rs. 2.7 b loss

Rayynor Silva enters Seylan Bank as Dhammika Perera exits selling 5% for Rs. 1.5 b

Mass registration of individuals for income tax: Misguided approach

CA Sri Lanka honours five Chartered Accountants for lifelong service to nation and profession

Hayleys enters large-scale supermarket sector with 100 outlets first

US Dollar’s collapse, rise of Bitcoin and the run of gold

Unspoken rift: When founders and siblings collide in family businesses

Siemens, DIMO complete Sri Lanka’s largest grid substation at Habarana

Top startups secure $ 160,000 funding at First Capital Startup Nation by Hatch Demo Day

A storm in a teacup

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Virtusa hosts leadership from British insurer CFC to unveil 200-seat digital service hub in Sri Lanka

Dutch Trails honoured at Presidential Environment Awards 2025 for exceptional commitment to sustainability

Ashika Gunasena honoured for outstanding contribution to Women MSME Empowerment

Dr. Dulan Hettiarachchi honoured with prestigious “Pride of Nation” international award

Dairy major HANNS Global Canada appoints Rohan Ariyawansa as SL Country Head

Kusal Jayawardana appointed Chairman of Lanka Ventures and LVL Energy Fund

LTL Transformers wins APQO Global Performance Excellence Award

Panasian Power connects 5MW Ampara solar plant to national grid

E.B. Creasy announces key dates for Rs. 1. 5 b Rights Issue

Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council holds 14th AGM

Havelock City Mall celebrates two years with ‘Tenant Partner Excellence Awards’

Maharaja Foods’ Rs. 112.5 m Rights Issue for expansion, debt repayment

Top startups secure $ 160,000 funding at First Capital Startup Nation by Hatch Demo Day

CA Sri Lanka honours five Chartered Accountants for lifelong service to nation and profession

Siemens, DIMO complete Sri Lanka’s largest grid substation at Habarana

Lanka Realty Investments appoints new Chairman

Lanka Aluminium boosts retail sector with credit terms, credit card offerings

Port City Colombo named ‘Best Knowledge Zone’ in Asia Pacific by fDi Intelligence UK

Inaugural National AI Expo & Conference 2025 concludes on high note

Casons Rent a Car introduces Lanka’s first fleet of eco-friendly vehicles

Lanka Ashok Leyland reports strong first half results with Rs. 7.75 b revenue

Dumindra Ratnayaka appointed Chairman of Avinya Foundation

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