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Preparedness is necessary, opportunism is not

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:32

Chapter 11: 269 coffins

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:21

Freedom of navigation in Indian Ocean

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:16

American military spending: A massive investment in the Gulf

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:15

Repression by regulation: When FATF mutual evaluations become Government weapons

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 00:00

Namal’s inescapable challenges; Sajith’s unfinished tasks; Easter massacre originators – A response

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 00:00

Philip Gunawardena and his positive mindset: Speeches in the last lap of Parliament

Monday, 20 April 2026 03:25

Seven deadly sins of Sri Lanka’s dastardly 2019 Easter bombings

Monday, 20 April 2026 03:21

End of corporate shadows: Mandatory Beneficial Ownership disclosure begins

Monday, 20 April 2026 03:07

Sri Lanka’s banking sector: When narrative strength outpaces operational truth

Monday, 20 April 2026 03:01

When systems fail: Data breaches, financial crime, and illusion of regulation

Monday, 20 April 2026 02:55

Conscience of Minister Kumara Jayakody and political leadership

Monday, 20 April 2026 02:44

Global cost of Iran crisis: United Nations must ensure people don’t pay the price of far-away conflicts

Monday, 20 April 2026 02:38

Disruption to stability: Why must Sri Lankan exporters turn to Japan now?

Monday, 20 April 2026 02:31

Building resilient societies starts with strengthening the care economy

Monday, 20 April 2026 02:26

Clear as mud: ‘Claude’ the AI App confesses to things I never expected

Monday, 20 April 2026 00:54

Sentience in AI: My deep dive into AI’s ’’Soul’’ with Gemini 3

Monday, 20 April 2026 00:40

US-Israel war and panicking Gulf regimes

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:02

Two ceasefires, one crisis: The dangerous gap between Washington and Tehran

Saturday, 11 April 2026 01:43

Towards an ‘aluth’ (new) national identity in 2026

Saturday, 11 April 2026 01:00

CBSL flags economy-wide risks despite stronger buffers

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict could raise inflation, widen the trade deficit, and disrupt key ..

Anura Karunathilaka new Energy Minister

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:03

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Anura Karunathilaka as Energy Minister following the resignation of Kumara Jayakody amid allegations ..

Govt. says construction projects on track despite Mideast tensions

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:55

Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake has said ongoing construction projects across the country remain uninterrupted des ..

Three shortlisted for J’apura Vice Chancellor post

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:50

Three candidates have been shortlisted for the Vice Chancellor post at the Sri Jayewardenepura University. ..

Excise revenue beats 1Q target by 13.6% to hit Rs. 70.4 b

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:49

The Sri Lanka Excise Department has exceeded its first quarter revenue target for 2026, marking stronger enforcement and improved compliance. ..

Arrivals top 800,000 mark, but April slowdown clouds outlook

Monday, 20 April 2026 05:04

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals have crossed the 800,000 mark so far this year, raising cautious optimism about reaching the Government’s ambitious 3 ..

Vehicle registrations rebound 11% in March to all-time high on pre-tax buying

Monday, 20 April 2026 05:01

Vehicle registrations increased to an all-time monthly record of 55,470 units in March, up 11.1% from the previous month, with growth driven by a broa ..

No evidence other banks impacted by NDB’s Rs. 13.2 b fraud: CBSL

Monday, 20 April 2026 04:58

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) last Friday issuing its third statement on the Rs. 13.2 billion fraud-hit National Development Bank PLC (NDB) sai ..

SEC-linked professors vying Japura Uni. VC post

Monday, 20 April 2026 04:57

There are indications that the current Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman may be exploring an opportunity to move on, with a view to ta ..

Sri Lanka Tourism ramps up Bangladesh outreach with first-ever Dhaka roadshow

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:24

Marking a fresh push to tap the Bangladeshi outbound travel market, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), together with the Sri Lankan High ..

IRD Q1 tax revenue jumps 17.7% to Rs. 606 b

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:23

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday said it collected Rs. 606,002 million in tax revenue during the first quarter of 2026, sustaining strong ..

Speaker endorses Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:22

Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne on Thursday, endorsed the certificate on the Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill. ..

HNB Finance proposes Rs. 2.5 b Right issues

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:21

HNB Finance PLC plans to raise nearly Rs. 2.5 billion (Rs. 2,499,529,714) through a Rights issue, offering two new shares for every nine existing shar ..

SJB stages protest against Govt. actions

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:21

The main Opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday staged a protest near Diyatha Uyana on the Parliament access road in Battaramulla, o ..

Population hits 21.78 m as ageing trend deepens, Census shows

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:20

IMF says observing NDB fraud issue carefully

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:28

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said it was observing the Rs. 13.2 billion fraud at NDB Bank “carefully” but opined there was no s ..

State banking giants share 2025 success stories with AKD

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:58

The People’s Bank achieved its highest-ever profit in 2025, while the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) recorded its strongest financial performance in its 87-ye ..

Para-tariff phase-out to boost manufacturing and lift incomes: World Bank

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:53

Sri Lanka’s plan to remove para-tariffs will reduce import duties by around nine percentage points (ppts) and alter cost structures across manufactu ..

Developing countries launch first-ever Borrowers’ Platform, a breakthrough in global finance

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:50

Developing countries took a major step to rebalance the global financial system on 15 April, launching the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform during the ..

Sri Lanka better placed to cushion energy shock, needs targeted support: IMF

Monday, 20 April 2026 05:06

Sri Lanka is in a stronger position to cushion the impact of rising energy costs following improvements in revenue mobilisation, though vulnerabilitie ..

Tourism earnings slump 37% in March as arrivals drop

Monday, 20 April 2026 05:03

Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings fell sharply in March 2026, declining 37% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 223.7 million, according to the Central Bank of Sri L ..

Workers’ remittances surge 26% YoY to $ 2.3 b in 1Q

Monday, 20 April 2026 05:00

In an encouraging sign for the economy, workers’ remittances increased 17.5% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 814.8 million in March during the first full mo ..

CBSL survey shows resilient business outlook post-Ditwah, pre-Mideast war

Monday, 20 April 2026 04:58

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) last week said its latest Business Outlook Survey (BOS), conducted before the onset of the Middle East conflict, ..

Reserves fall 3.45% in March to $ 7.01 b

Monday, 20 April 2026 04:57

Gross official reserve assets held by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) dipped 3.45% month-on-month (M-o-M) to $ 7.01 billion as of end-March 2026. ..

CSE sees value gain by Rs. 401 b

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:24

During the week, the market gained Rs. 401 billion in value with the ASPI up 4.78% or 1,011.24 points. The active S&P SL20 was up 4.71% or 277.04 wit ..

CBSL issues fresh reassurance on NDB

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:22

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday issued a fresh reassurance to the public that it has been closely monitoring developments relating to N ..

Maga Engineering gets Rs. 2.66 b contract for Anuradhapura North water project Phase II

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:22

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved awarding of contract under Phase II of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, to Maga Engineering Lt ..

Fitch downgrades NDB over Rs. 13.2 b fraud

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:21

Fitch Ratings yesterday said it has downgraded National Development Bank PLC’s (NDB) National Long-Term Rating to ‘A-(lka)’ from ‘A(lka)’ wi ..

NCM against Energy Minister defeated with a majority in Parliament

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:20

The No-Confidence Motion (NCM) against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody was defeated in Parliament yesterday, by a majority of 104 votes. ..

Oil edges up

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:20

Oil prices rose on 10 April 2026 as supply concerns intensified following strikes on Saudi energy facilities and continued disruption to shipping thro ..

$ 900 m in four months: Port City Colombo signals new investment era

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:27

By Tyron Devotta This is no longer a speculative vision; it is the emerging economic reality of Port City Colombo. CHEC Port City Colombo Deputy Mana ..

Anura Karunathilaka new Energy Minister

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:03

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Anura Karunathilaka as Energy Minister following the resignation of Kumara Jayakody amid allegations ..

State banking giants share 2025 success stories with AKD

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:58

The People’s Bank achieved its highest-ever profit in 2025, while the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) recorded its strongest financial performance in its 87-ye ..

Govt. says construction projects on track despite Mideast tensions

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:55

Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake has said ongoing construction projects across the country remain uninterrupted des ..

Para-tariff phase-out to boost manufacturing and lift incomes: World Bank

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:53

Sri Lanka’s plan to remove para-tariffs will reduce import duties by around nine percentage points (ppts) and alter cost structures across manufactu ..

Three shortlisted for J’apura Vice Chancellor post

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:50

Three candidates have been shortlisted for the Vice Chancellor post at the Sri Jayewardenepura University. ..

Developing countries launch first-ever Borrowers’ Platform, a breakthrough in global finance

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:50

Developing countries took a major step to rebalance the global financial system on 15 April, launching the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform during the ..

Excise revenue beats 1Q target by 13.6% to hit Rs. 70.4 b

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 01:49

The Sri Lanka Excise Department has exceeded its first quarter revenue target for 2026, marking stronger enforcement and improved compliance. ..

Sri Lanka better placed to cushion energy shock, needs targeted support: IMF

Monday, 20 April 2026 05:06

Sri Lanka is in a stronger position to cushion the impact of rising energy costs following improvements in revenue mobilisation, though vulnerabilitie ..

Arrivals top 800,000 mark, but April slowdown clouds outlook

Monday, 20 April 2026 05:04

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals have crossed the 800,000 mark so far this year, raising cautious optimism about reaching the Government’s ambitious 3 ..

Tourism earnings slump 37% in March as arrivals drop

Monday, 20 April 2026 05:03

Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings fell sharply in March 2026, declining 37% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 223.7 million, according to the Central Bank of Sri L ..

Vehicle registrations rebound 11% in March to all-time high on pre-tax buying

Monday, 20 April 2026 05:01

Vehicle registrations increased to an all-time monthly record of 55,470 units in March, up 11.1% from the previous month, with growth driven by a broa ..

Workers’ remittances surge 26% YoY to $ 2.3 b in 1Q

Monday, 20 April 2026 05:00

In an encouraging sign for the economy, workers’ remittances increased 17.5% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 814.8 million in March during the first full mo ..

No evidence other banks impacted by NDB’s Rs. 13.2 b fraud: CBSL

Monday, 20 April 2026 04:58

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) last Friday issuing its third statement on the Rs. 13.2 billion fraud-hit National Development Bank PLC (NDB) sai ..

CBSL survey shows resilient business outlook post-Ditwah, pre-Mideast war

Monday, 20 April 2026 04:58

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) last week said its latest Business Outlook Survey (BOS), conducted before the onset of the Middle East conflict, ..

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India–Sri Lanka leaders hold bilateral talks at Presidential Secretariat

Monday, 20 April 2026 18:08

A bilateral meeting between C. P. Radhakrishnan and Anura Kumara Dissanayake took place yesterday (19) at the Presidential Secretariat during the Indi ..

Indian Vice-President arrives in Sri Lanka for official visit

Monday, 20 April 2026 16:07

Sri Lanka secures IMF staff-level agreement for next loan tranche

Sunday, 12 April 2026 10:35

New 1990 Suwa Seriya head office opened in Colombo

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 11:24

Minister, IMF discuss industrial growth and SME support

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 10:38

Sri Lanka suspends tea-for-oil deal with Iran

Monday, 6 April 2026 12:18

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Big draw for Russell Peters Colombo gig for laughter

Friday, 3 April 2026 00:00

HNB Luxury Living – Negombo Edition 2026: Bringing prestige living closer to you

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:00

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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

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SLT-Mobitel recognised as Sri Lanka’s #1 Best Mobile Network by Ookla

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 00:24

Dialog Axiata appoints Arjuna Herath as Independent Non-Executive Director

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 00:23

VentureTECH invests in Sri Lankan-founded cybersecurity company DeltaSpike to strengthen regional security operations

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 00:21

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City of Dreams welcomes Sinhala and Tamil New Year with vibrant celebration

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:06

This holiday season, City of Dreams Sri Lanka invites guests to step into the heart of a truly Sri Lankan celebration with Signature Avurudu—a four- ..

COD, John Keells Foundation screen local talent for La Bamba – Song of Veracruz!

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:06

Light of merit over glow of fame: Redefining global ranking system

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:05

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Preparedness is necessary, opportunism is not

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:32

We have been taught to ‘strike while the iron is hot.’ It makes sense. One presses one’s advantage. This holds for investors, politicians and ev ..

Dr. Mark Mobius: A key figure in history of Sri Lanka’s post-war economic development

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:30

Chapter 11: 269 coffins

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:21

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War criminals holidaying in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:27

Our country is again under the international spotlight, this time in connection with the presence of a foreign national accused of grave crimes during ..

Addressing custodial deaths

Monday, 20 April 2026 02:19

Avishka’s resignation and decay of Sri Lanka Cricket

Saturday, 11 April 2026 04:00

No-confidence motion against Kumara Jayakody and NPP’s double standards

Friday, 10 April 2026 00:00

World heaves sigh of relief

Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:00

Going nuclear

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 03:24

Special Report

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

Global Biz Connect 2026, cross-industry networking platform, recently brought together business executives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora representative ..

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

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

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

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

Business News

Sri Lanka’s recovery under pressure in unstable global order

LIIN, WUSC host first-ever investor pitch event for entrepreneurs

CGMA shapes strategic finance talent to navigate change and growth

Multilateral Development Banks deepen collaboration to support countries amidst global uncertainty

Sri Lanka – France Business Council holds Members’ Day

Manufacturing, services PMI expands in March

EU supports accredited solar training to accelerate clean energy transition

Dhammika Fernando re-elected FTZMA Chairman at 45th AGM

MTI launches Global Strategy Internship for the Balkans Region

SL Benelux Business Council hosts seminar on quality assurance, safety standards and certification

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector gains competitive edge under UK’s DCTS scheme

People’s Bank offers gifts for Avurudu Ganu Denu

SLIA award for Sri Lanka’s first Three Sinha Clean Room Door, turning a new page in healthcare and laboratory sectors

CIMA President John Graham engages with MAS Holdings leadership

CIMA President holds highlevel meeting with BOC

ComBank accelerates cashless public transport with NCG Express partnership

Hayleys completes 800kW solar project for LSEG Sri Lanka

41st Colombo Shopping Festival opens at BMICH

CDC appoints Tilaka Kumara Wakista Acting CEO

Vidullanka acquires 100% stake in Bhoruka Power Lanka

Court of Appeal rejects motion filed by petitioner in Pentara condominium case

LAUGFS Gas releases 30,000 cylinders daily to meet festive demand

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Preparedness is necessary, opportunism is not

Chapter 11: 269 coffins

Freedom of navigation in Indian Ocean

American military spending: A massive investment in the Gulf

Repression by regulation: When FATF mutual evaluations become Government weapons

Namal’s inescapable challenges; Sajith’s unfinished tasks; Easter massacre originators – A response

Philip Gunawardena and his positive mindset: Speeches in the last lap of Parliament

Seven deadly sins of Sri Lanka’s dastardly 2019 Easter bombings

End of corporate shadows: Mandatory Beneficial Ownership disclosure begins

Sri Lanka’s banking sector: When narrative strength outpaces operational truth

When systems fail: Data breaches, financial crime, and illusion of regulation

Conscience of Minister Kumara Jayakody and political leadership

Global cost of Iran crisis: United Nations must ensure people don’t pay the price of far-away conflicts

Disruption to stability: Why must Sri Lankan exporters turn to Japan now?

Building resilient societies starts with strengthening the care economy

Clear as mud: ‘Claude’ the AI App confesses to things I never expected

Sentience in AI: My deep dive into AI’s ’’Soul’’ with Gemini 3

US-Israel war and panicking Gulf regimes

Two ceasefires, one crisis: The dangerous gap between Washington and Tehran

Towards an ‘aluth’ (new) national identity in 2026

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Sri Lanka’s banking sector: When narrative strength outpaces operational truth

End of corporate shadows: Mandatory Beneficial Ownership disclosure begins

World Bank sees Sri Lanka growth slowing to 3.6% in 2026 amid energy shock

No evidence other banks impacted by NDB’s Rs. 13.2 b fraud: CBSL

Dhammika Fernando re-elected FTZMA Chairman at 45th AGM

Legal luminary Shaheeda Barrie joins Union Bank Board

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