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Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking?

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:16

Why data centres?

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 01:10

Agriculture is not Sri Lanka’s past, it is its strategic future

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 01:04

Leadership under siege: The meeting culture crisis

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 00:57

Repeal of Parliamentarians’ Pension: An opportunity to move forward

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 00:29

Pensions: A crucial social responsibility

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 00:15

Onset of AI revolution: Sri Lanka must join Indian bandwagon

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:47

AI Impact Summit 2026: Shaping a human-centric future for AI

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:00

Book Review ‘Made in Nepal: Lessons in Business Building from the Land of Everest’

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:10

Why does the State threaten people with yet another anti-terror law?

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:04

An agonising cultural gap

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:01

Rahman’s post-election Bangladesh and Hasina’s Awami League

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:00

Education reforms: Introduction to religions

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:00

Environmental Impact Quotient of pesticides: Catalyst for sustainable agricultural futures

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:24

The ’’Silent Bottleneck’’ in 2026 education reforms

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:22

Transforming health insurance and healthcare in Sri Lanka: A vision for 2030 and beyond

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:21

Digital economy at the core: Leveraging T20 World Cup for Sri Lanka’s economic transformation

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:20

The Microfinance Bill 2025: Lawmaking without the people

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:18

Dip of gold and silver prices: Global market shockwaves, financial losses and strategic lessons

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:16

Cuba, Iran, USA and Western subordination of world’s majority

Thursday, 19 February 2026 03:18

Banks redraw risk lines after 2022 crisis

Sri Lanka’s top bankers last week revealed that the 2022 sovereign and currency crisis permanently altered how they manage risk, forcing a decisive ..

Prime, Melwa acquire waterfront land in Port City for $ 57.6 m

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:12

Prime and Melwa, two Sri Lankan business powerhouses, have joined forces to mark a defining milestone in Sri Lanka’s most ambitious urban developmen ..

IRD introduces Privilege Card for compliant individual taxpayers

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:08

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has introduced a Privilege Card scheme for individual taxpayers as a measure to recognise and reward those who mee ..

Batik Air resumes Colombo-Kuala Lumpur flights from 30 March with four weekly services

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:00

Batik Air will relaunch operations to Sri Lanka from 30 March with four weekly flights between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur, restoring direct connectivity ..

Minister admits inferior coal supplied, denies fraud in tender process

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:58

Agriculture Minister K.D. Lalkantha yesterday acknowledged that inferior quality coal had been supplied under a recent tender, but rejected allegation ..

Sajith claims ninth coal shipment below standard, questions output

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:50

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday alleged that the ninth coal shipment imported to the country is of inferior quality, citing real-time ope ..

Asia Capital and Japanese investors reach amicable deal

Monday, 23 February 2026 02:05

A long-running dispute between Asia Capital PLC and its Japanese investors has come to a close following a mutually agreed settlement, marking the end ..

India’s DTDC inks deal with Prompt Xpress Intl. to enhance logistics in Sri Lanka

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:42

Global logistics company DTDC Express Ltd., has partnered with Prompt Xpress International Ltd., to expand its logistics footprint in Sri Lanka. ..

Court of Appeal restores order in tuk-tuk licence dispute

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:38

The Court of Appeal last week intervened in the escalating controversy over whether foreign tourists may lawfully drive tuk-tuks in Sri Lanka using in ..

Entrepreneurship the real driver of national wealth-building: Wegapitiya

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:35

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is dependent on creating capital and reinvestment, LAUGFS Holdings Co-Founder and Chairman Dr. W.K.H. Wegapitiya said ..

Theagarajah calls for patient capital to rebuild North

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:42

Veteran banker and Impact investor Rajendra Theagarajah recently outlined a patient-capital model aimed at rebuilding Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, ..

CSE ends week in red

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:39

The Colombo stock market ended the week in red weighed down by banking and blue-ship stocks. The ASPI ended down 0.40% or 96.43 points at 23,773.64 a ..

EPF, ETF coverage mooted for Uber, PickMe app-based transport workers

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:38

The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development has approved two Extraordinary Gazette Notifications issued under ..

Opposition alleges inferior coal cost CEB Rs. 8 b

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:36

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday alleged in Parliament that eight recently imported coal consignments supplied to the Ceylon Electricity B ..

US Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs illegal

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:34

The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs across the globe, ..

Reform momentum critical for Sri Lanka: IMF Resident Rep.

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:10

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said sustaining reform momentum is critical for Sri Lanka to move from crisis stabilisation to economi ..

Banks step up AML controls as Sri Lanka braces for critical mutual evaluation

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:00

Sri Lanka’s banking leaders said the country’s upcoming third Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) mutual eva ..

Gulf Air ups Colombo flights to 10 weekly on strong Ramadan demand

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:00

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has increased flight frequencies between Bahrain and Colombo to 10 flights per week from dai ..

Vidullanka adds 6MW to national grid

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:54

Vidullanka PLC celebrated the opening of its newest solar facility, the 6MW Madampe solar plant, on 21 February. This newly connected plant is the com ..

Life insurance giant AIA optimistic of future prospects in SL

Monday, 23 February 2026 02:07

Life insurance giant AIA recently expressed optimism over future prospects in Sri Lanka and its intent to effectively contribute to the regulator, Ins ..

Systemic reforms critical for MSME financing to work: UNDP

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:47

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sri Lanka Resident Representative Azusa Kubota has positioned enterprise readiness as a structural reform ..

MAS to cease garment operations at Methliya plant, shift to fabric manufacturing

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:41

MAS Holdings has announced it will cease garment manufacturing operations at its Methliya plant in Thulhiriya and repurpose the facility to strengthen ..

Customs revenue hits 96% of February target in 19 days

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:35

Revenue collection by Sri Lanka Customs has reached 96% of its February target within the first 19 days of the month, underscoring strong import momen ..

Deputy Minister keeps ownership options ‘open’ as Mattala awaits lift-off

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:43

Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe struck a cautious tone when asked about the operational future of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airpo ..

Sampath Group total asset base surpasses Rs. 2 t in 2025

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:39

WNPS demands halt to illegal construction on Mandaitivu Island

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:38

The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) yesterday in a statement strongly condemned the illegal commencement of constructing the proposed Ja ..

Police launch crackdown on unlicenced foreign drivers

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:37

Sri Lanka Police have commenced a special operation in the Southern Province targeting foreign nationals driving without valid licences. ..

Govt. pushes to expand 4G broadband communication tower network

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:35

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a revised reimbursement framework to fast-track the implementation of the “Communication to the Village ..

Colombo Active Week takes over the city

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:28

Colombo Active Week 2026, a city-wide celebration of sport, wellness and active living, is now on in Colombo, bringing together three flagship experie ..

Prime, Melwa acquire waterfront land in Port City for $ 57.6 m

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:12

Prime and Melwa, two Sri Lankan business powerhouses, have joined forces to mark a defining milestone in Sri Lanka’s most ambitious urban developmen ..

Reform momentum critical for Sri Lanka: IMF Resident Rep.

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:10

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said sustaining reform momentum is critical for Sri Lanka to move from crisis stabilisation to economi ..

IRD introduces Privilege Card for compliant individual taxpayers

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:08

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has introduced a Privilege Card scheme for individual taxpayers as a measure to recognise and reward those who mee ..

Banks step up AML controls as Sri Lanka braces for critical mutual evaluation

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:00

Sri Lanka’s banking leaders said the country’s upcoming third Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) mutual eva ..

Batik Air resumes Colombo-Kuala Lumpur flights from 30 March with four weekly services

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:00

Batik Air will relaunch operations to Sri Lanka from 30 March with four weekly flights between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur, restoring direct connectivity ..

Gulf Air ups Colombo flights to 10 weekly on strong Ramadan demand

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:00

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has increased flight frequencies between Bahrain and Colombo to 10 flights per week from dai ..

Minister admits inferior coal supplied, denies fraud in tender process

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:58

Agriculture Minister K.D. Lalkantha yesterday acknowledged that inferior quality coal had been supplied under a recent tender, but rejected allegation ..

Vidullanka adds 6MW to national grid

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:54

Vidullanka PLC celebrated the opening of its newest solar facility, the 6MW Madampe solar plant, on 21 February. This newly connected plant is the com ..

Sajith claims ninth coal shipment below standard, questions output

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:50

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday alleged that the ninth coal shipment imported to the country is of inferior quality, citing real-time ope ..

Life insurance giant AIA optimistic of future prospects in SL

Monday, 23 February 2026 02:07

Life insurance giant AIA recently expressed optimism over future prospects in Sri Lanka and its intent to effectively contribute to the regulator, Ins ..

Asia Capital and Japanese investors reach amicable deal

Monday, 23 February 2026 02:05

A long-running dispute between Asia Capital PLC and its Japanese investors has come to a close following a mutually agreed settlement, marking the end ..

Systemic reforms critical for MSME financing to work: UNDP

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:47

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sri Lanka Resident Representative Azusa Kubota has positioned enterprise readiness as a structural reform ..

India’s DTDC inks deal with Prompt Xpress Intl. to enhance logistics in Sri Lanka

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:42

Global logistics company DTDC Express Ltd., has partnered with Prompt Xpress International Ltd., to expand its logistics footprint in Sri Lanka. ..

MAS to cease garment operations at Methliya plant, shift to fabric manufacturing

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:41

MAS Holdings has announced it will cease garment manufacturing operations at its Methliya plant in Thulhiriya and repurpose the facility to strengthen ..

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Govt. imposes millions of US$ in penalties for substandard coal shipments

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 23:42

Sri Lanka has levied penalties on six coal shipments after the first batch of 59,831 metric tons failed to meet the required calorific value standard, ..

President holds bilateral discussions with Indian Prime Minister

Saturday, 21 February 2026 23:08

President attends dinner hosted by Indian PM at AI Impact 2026 Summit

Thursday, 19 February 2026 10:20

Sri Lanka begins local production of cancer-detecting FDG

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 20:42

President arrives in New Delhi for AI Impact Summit 2026

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 11:57

IMF chief visits cyclone-hit Areas, backs recovery efforts

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 10:29

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Celebrating Sri Lanka’s creative voice

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:00

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Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:00

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Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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SLASSCOM launches National Ingenuity Awards 2026 to champion Sri Lanka’s innovation economy

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 04:22

SLT-Mobitel empowers SMEs with scalable digital solutions

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 04:19

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 15 series in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 04:17

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Prime Minister inaugurates ‘Matara Festival for the Arts’

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:05

The inaugural ceremony of the Matara Festival for the Arts, featuring a wide range of creations by local and international artists, kicked off on Thur ..

‘Waves of Hope’ benefit concert raises Rs. 4 m for flood relief

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:03

HIPG co-hosts Chinese New Year cultural showcase in Hambantota

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking?

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:16

As citizens, we must realise that this country will never develop into a state of peace and prosperity so long as the evil of racism and racist attitu ..

Why data centres?

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 01:10

Agriculture is not Sri Lanka’s past, it is its strategic future

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 01:04

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When genocidaires come for tea

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:14

Last week, Sri Lanka received a brief visit by the United Kingdom’s Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy. By all official accounts, the visit was cordi ..

Need for judicial accountability in Natasha Edirisuriya case

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:00

New vehicle number plate backlog needs to be addressed with speed

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:00

Re-applying for EU GSP+ trade concession

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:00

MP Amarakeerthi murder sentencing sends out strong message

Thursday, 19 February 2026 01:52

The future of SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Special Report

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

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka reached a significant milestone in its sustainable finance journey with the successful convening of the Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026, ..

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

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

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DCTS boost: Shipments heading to UK under new tariff-free scheme

PIM Green Digital Summit this Thursday

Hayleys Solar delivers 4,036 kW installations across six locations for Pussalla Meat Producers

UN delegation backs financing framework for Ditwah-hit businesses

EDB hosts special training program to boost international trade competitiveness

Impact investing part of broader capitalism transformation: Expert

OMICRON launches CPX 200 ecosystem in Colombo, strengthening commitment to Sri Lanka’s power sector

SLID concludes high-impact session on directors’ accountability under Sri Lanka’s PDPA

LAUGFS says LPG supply normalising

Melstacorp divests 0.04% DCSL stake for Rs. 119 m

Entrepreneurship the real driver of national wealth-building: Wegapitiya

Abans Environmental Services sets new ethical benchmark as Sri Lanka’s first facility services provider to achieve SEDEX/SMETA

CBSL digital payments campaign goes to Kurunegala

Lankan envoy in Pakistan meets Habib Bank Chairman

Piotex Gloves donates to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

HNB offers tailored leasing solutions for Forton, GWM Vehicles with SENOK

Marks and Spencer donates to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

China-Sri Lanka training program on tropical food technologies concludes in Kandy

Trinco farmers contribute to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

AmCham Sri Lanka CEO Forum on ‘Accelerating Sri Lanka’s Rebuild’ next week

COYLE hosts G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Leadership Assembly

New Anthoney’s Farms becomes first Sri Lankan poultry producer to secure University MoU for independent antibiotic-free verification

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Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking?

Why data centres?

Agriculture is not Sri Lanka’s past, it is its strategic future

Leadership under siege: The meeting culture crisis

Repeal of Parliamentarians’ Pension: An opportunity to move forward

Pensions: A crucial social responsibility

Onset of AI revolution: Sri Lanka must join Indian bandwagon

AI Impact Summit 2026: Shaping a human-centric future for AI

Book Review ‘Made in Nepal: Lessons in Business Building from the Land of Everest’

Why does the State threaten people with yet another anti-terror law?

An agonising cultural gap

Rahman’s post-election Bangladesh and Hasina’s Awami League

Education reforms: Introduction to religions

Environmental Impact Quotient of pesticides: Catalyst for sustainable agricultural futures

The ’’Silent Bottleneck’’ in 2026 education reforms

Transforming health insurance and healthcare in Sri Lanka: A vision for 2030 and beyond

Digital economy at the core: Leveraging T20 World Cup for Sri Lanka’s economic transformation

The Microfinance Bill 2025: Lawmaking without the people

Dip of gold and silver prices: Global market shockwaves, financial losses and strategic lessons

Cuba, Iran, USA and Western subordination of world’s majority

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IRD introduces Privilege Card for compliant individual taxpayers

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