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Mind your language

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:56

Oceans and the triple planetary crisis

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:10

Drug shortages in State hospitals: Creation by interested parties?

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:05

Fury unleashed in Jaffna

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:04

JVP-NPP Govt. and 5,941 acre “gazetted landgrab” attempt in north

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:30

Gaza: Humanity’s litmus test

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:24

Will Sri Lanka keep the good governance prize?

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:22

Week 5 to confirm schools under relevant crockeries

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:20

SL: dying to be born on some ‘Fourth of Never’

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:20

Why the Maharaja Organisation thinks Sri Lanka needs its own ‘Shosholoza’

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:18

Shaping Sri Lanka’s digital economy: 5G’s impact on our future

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:16

Why Sri Lanka needs smarter approach to tobacco tax policy

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:00

Volker Türk’s accountability absurdities, nasty Nazi allusions and internationalisation trap

Thursday, 3 July 2025 00:45

Ragging: Cause for or symptom of outdated higher education system?

Thursday, 3 July 2025 00:18

Sri Lanka faces growing climate threats amid low stakeholder literacy and financial readiness

Thursday, 3 July 2025 00:10

From awareness to action: Applying marketing principles to transform tax administration in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 3 July 2025 00:06

Beyond borders: Closer look at France-Sri Lanka economic cooperation

Thursday, 3 July 2025 00:00

Opposition and related problems

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:26

Takeaways for Sri Lanka from UNCTAD’s Investment Reality Check

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:22

Winds of change switch course of the League

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:20

President launches “Prajashakthi” national program

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday emphasised that no matter the extent of economic growth reflected in statistics, if the advantages of this ..

BOC hands over Rs. 5 b dividend to Treasury

Saturday, 5 July 2025 01:00

The Board of Directors of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC), has approved a dividend contribution of Rs. 5 billion to the General Treasury, its sole shareholde ..

CBSL announces execution of resolution action on Nation Lanka Finance

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

The Central Bank yesterday announced the execution of resolution action on Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP) under the Banking (Special Provisions) Act, ..

CSE ends week on the up

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

The Colombo stock market sustained its winning run ending the week on the up. The benchmark ASPI finished the week with 1.5% gain and the active S&P ..

Daily FT-ICCSL-EFC webinar today on “Labour Reforms Vital to Attract Investment and Develop Export Sector”

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:54

The Daily FT, ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, SLASSCOM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, MBA Alumni ..

National Financial Literacy Curriculum launched

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:18

From left: UNDP Sri Lanka Chief Economist Dr. Vagisha Gunasekara, UNDP Resident Representative Azusa Kubota, Central Bank Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Wee ..

Sri Lanka’s digital economy targets 5x growth: Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:14

Sri Lanka’s digital economy is on course for a significant leap, with a five-year blueprint aiming for a fivefold increase in digital GDP, a triplin ..

Wild swings in Dockyard share price

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:08

The share price of Colombo Dockyard (DOCK) yesterday declined by 16.5% after on Wednesday (2), it shot up by 62% in its first day of trading since the ..

Shehani Seneviratne appointed SLASSCOM Chairperson for 2025/2026

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:04

SLASSCOM, the national chamber for Sri Lanka’s knowledge and innovation (IT/BPM) industry, has appointed seasoned tech leader Shehani Seneviratne as ..

Sri Lanka Customs denies new tax on small parcel imports via e-commerce

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:00

Sri Lanka Customs yesterday categorically denied claims circulating that a new tax has been imposed on small parcel imports via e-commerce platforms, ..

Sampath Bank launches Priority Reserve Appointment Banking for exclusive, queue-free services

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:04

Sampath Bank PLC has introduced Appointment Banking, a premium service that empowers the bank’s most valued clients to take control of how and when ..

Sri Lanka awaits favourable US response on reciprocal tariffs by 8 July

Thursday, 3 July 2025 06:04

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday expressed confidence that Sri Lanka could expect a favourable response from the US on t ..

President assures Indian businesses no more unpleasant experiences of corruption in investments

Thursday, 3 July 2025 05:58

President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Tuesday assured a visiting top Indian business delegation that there will be no more unpleasant experiences of co ..

Starlink goes live in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 3 July 2025 05:53

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced that Starlink, his satellite-based internet service, is now available in Sri Lanka. ..

Sri Lanka Insurance Life declares industry’s biggest bonus of Rs. 12.5 b to policyholders

Thursday, 3 July 2025 05:50

Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLICLL), reinforcing its position as the strongest and most trusted life insurer in the country, has once again set an indus ..

SKAL Asia Congress 2025 successfully concludes with record participation

Thursday, 3 July 2025 05:41

The SKAL Asia Congress 2025 was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 25 to 29 June, marking one of the most successful editions of the event with the highe ..

Iconic banker Rienzie Wijetilleke passes away

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:59

Iconic banker Rienzie T. Wijetilleke passed away yesterday at the age of 85. His illustrious career included 24 years at Hatton National Bank, joinin ..

IMF highlights 2026 Budget, SOE reforms as key priorities for SL

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou on Thursday noted that the upcoming 2026 Budget discussion will be a c ..

IMF backs Sri Lanka with waiver on data reporting breach considering corrective action and reform commitment

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

Sri Lanka secured a crucial nod from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday, as its Executive Board approved the authorities’ request for ..

CBSL launches transformative financial literacy initiatives

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:52

Key collaborative move towards building a financially literate Sri Lanka ..

Appeal Court affirms decisions by RTI Commission on SLT and select employees

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:16

Court of Appeal Judge R. Gurusinghe yesterday issued three separate judgments affirming decisions of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission with re ..

Vietnam strikes deal with US; succeeds to reduce duty to 20% from 46%

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:10

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US will charge 20% tariffs on imports from Vietnam under a new trade deal reached during last-min ..

CBSL gives Cargills Bank longer time for minimum capital

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:06

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has given Cargills Bank PLC extended time till end-2029 to achieve the minimum capital requirement of Rs. 20 bill ..

Sri Lanka Customs crosses Rs. 1 t revenue mark again

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:02

Sri Lanka Customs has crossed the Rs. 1 trillion mark in revenue collection for 2025, reaching the milestone much earlier than last year, when it was ..

Cinnamon Colombo Hotels celebrate culinary and service triumph at CAFE 2025

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:10

In a landmark celebration for Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector, Cinnamon Colombo Hotels has showcased its culinary excellence at the prestigious Culin ..

MasterChef franchise makes landmark debut in Sri Lanka with star-studded launch

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:02

The internationally acclaimed MasterChef franchise officially launched its first-ever Sri Lankan edition last week at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo. Own ..

Shah Rukh Khan to liven grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Thursday, 3 July 2025 06:03

The undisputed King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is set to make a spectacular visit to Sri Lanka, gracing the highly anticipated grand opening of Cit ..

AmCham releases white paper on indirect exports of US brands to Sri Lanka

Thursday, 3 July 2025 05:56

The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham SL) recently presented a white paper on indirect exports of US brands to Sri Lanka to the Centra ..

IMF Executive Board approves Fourth Review on SL

Thursday, 3 July 2025 05:52

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday approved the Fourth Review of Sri Lanka’s $ 3 billion Extended Fund Facility ..

A conversation on travel and stories at market with Zahirah Marty

Thursday, 3 July 2025 05:46

Under the sweltering midday heat at Colombo’s Pettah market, Dubai-based presenter and travel journalist Zahirah Marty, visiting Sri Lanka to film a ..

SLASSCOM marks year of purpose and progress under leadership of Nishan Mendis

Thursday, 3 July 2025 03:28

As the curtains fall on an eventful year for the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM), outgoing Chairman Nishan Mendis ..

BOC hands over Rs. 5 b dividend to Treasury

Saturday, 5 July 2025 01:00

The Board of Directors of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC), has approved a dividend contribution of Rs. 5 billion to the General Treasury, its sole shareholde ..

Iconic banker Rienzie Wijetilleke passes away

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:59

Iconic banker Rienzie T. Wijetilleke passed away yesterday at the age of 85. His illustrious career included 24 years at Hatton National Bank, joinin ..

CBSL announces execution of resolution action on Nation Lanka Finance

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

The Central Bank yesterday announced the execution of resolution action on Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP) under the Banking (Special Provisions) Act, ..

IMF highlights 2026 Budget, SOE reforms as key priorities for SL

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou on Thursday noted that the upcoming 2026 Budget discussion will be a c ..

CSE ends week on the up

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

The Colombo stock market sustained its winning run ending the week on the up. The benchmark ASPI finished the week with 1.5% gain and the active S&P ..

IMF backs Sri Lanka with waiver on data reporting breach considering corrective action and reform commitment

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

Sri Lanka secured a crucial nod from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday, as its Executive Board approved the authorities’ request for ..

Daily FT-ICCSL-EFC webinar today on “Labour Reforms Vital to Attract Investment and Develop Export Sector”

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:54

The Daily FT, ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, SLASSCOM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, MBA Alumni ..

CBSL launches transformative financial literacy initiatives

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:52

Key collaborative move towards building a financially literate Sri Lanka ..

National Financial Literacy Curriculum launched

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:18

From left: UNDP Sri Lanka Chief Economist Dr. Vagisha Gunasekara, UNDP Resident Representative Azusa Kubota, Central Bank Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Wee ..

Appeal Court affirms decisions by RTI Commission on SLT and select employees

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:16

Court of Appeal Judge R. Gurusinghe yesterday issued three separate judgments affirming decisions of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission with re ..

Sri Lanka’s digital economy targets 5x growth: Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:14

Sri Lanka’s digital economy is on course for a significant leap, with a five-year blueprint aiming for a fivefold increase in digital GDP, a triplin ..

Vietnam strikes deal with US; succeeds to reduce duty to 20% from 46%

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:10

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US will charge 20% tariffs on imports from Vietnam under a new trade deal reached during last-min ..

Wild swings in Dockyard share price

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:08

The share price of Colombo Dockyard (DOCK) yesterday declined by 16.5% after on Wednesday (2), it shot up by 62% in its first day of trading since the ..

CBSL gives Cargills Bank longer time for minimum capital

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:06

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has given Cargills Bank PLC extended time till end-2029 to achieve the minimum capital requirement of Rs. 20 bill ..

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Cabinet approves timeline for 2026 budget

Friday, 4 July 2025 12:11

The Cabinet has approved presenting the 2026 Appropriation Bill to Parliament in October, with the Budget speech set for November and the final readin ..

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Thursday, 3 July 2025 11:41

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Thursday, 3 July 2025 11:02

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Thursday, 3 July 2025 10:01

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Monday, 30 June 2025 10:53

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Shaping Sri Lanka’s digital economy: 5G’s impact on our future

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:16

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Friday, 4 July 2025 00:04

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Friday, 4 July 2025 00:00

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The Little Hut is back – Sri Lanka’s first nightclub reopens with a retro bang

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:10

The Little Hut, the country’s first-ever nightclub originally launched in 1957 at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, officially reopened its doors last Friday ..

Galle Literary Festival 2026 returns with 13th edition

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:10

F1 The Movie races into Scope Cinemas with Sri Lanka’s biggest Hollywood red-carpet premiere

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:04

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What America doesn’t get about South Asia: India and Pakistan can’t be equated

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:10

For decades, US foreign policy has framed India and Pakistan as parallel actors in a regional rivalry — an outdated assumption rooted in Cold War th ..

Oceans and the triple planetary crisis

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:10

Drug shortages in State hospitals: Creation by interested parties?

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:05

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Same yardstick should be applied when investigating corruption/bribery

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:00

The same way that the bond scam continues to haunt former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the container scam involving the release of a large number o ..

India’s Mazagon’s acquisition of Colombo Dockyard

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:00

Moves to discipline bus drivers commendable but more needs done

Thursday, 3 July 2025 02:59

From promise to paralysis: Elusive FDI boost in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:00

Addressing SriLankan Airlines’ long trail of corruption

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:41

UN Human Rights Chief’s Lanka visit

Monday, 30 June 2025 01:50

Special Report

IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:08

The Indian Ocean Divers Association (IODA) recently pledged its support, collaboration, and providing expertise to Sri Lanka to develop meaningful and ..

Forging unity through media: 2025 SCO Media Cooperation Forum in Xinjiang

Monday, 16 June 2025 02:35

President and experts dissect new Govt.’s maiden Budget 2025

Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:36

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Sri Lanka and Japan hold Economic Cooperation Policy Dialogue

SLASSCOM recognises India’s First Secretary (Economic) Devika

Cap Snap Lanka wins four Gold Awards at National Quality and Productivity Convention

Sinopec Energy Lanka marks second anniversary

Cabinet approves timeline for 2026 Budget

Sri Lanka secures € 30 m debt relief deal with Hungary

Sri Lanka unlocks new market opportunities with 15 conformity assessment accreditations by SLAB

LG Electronics opens office in Sri Lanka to build stronger connections with consumers

Cabinet clears Commonwealth Secretariat bid for State loan management software

Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council hosts exclusive Members’ Networking Evening at Port City

Elshaddai Enterprises and Jayasuriya Associates secure Govt. contracts to supply contact lenses for eye surgeries

Why the Maharaja Organisation thinks Sri Lanka needs its own ‘Shosholoza’

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 after 14-year hiatus

‘MCI’ Fertilisers strengthen agriculture in Northern Province through sustainable solutions

Sri Lanka–UAE trade relations bolstered through exclusive session with UAE Ambassador at National Chamber

A city rising: How Port City Colombo secures Sri Lanka’s tomorrow

Visit of CII CEOs delegation to Colombo

Lanka Business TV holds “Entrepreneur” Kandy Business and Investment Summit

Sri Lanka and Australia deepen trade collaboration through seminar on export promotion best practices

TWC Capital advises Hela on major FDI deal amid apparel sector uncertainty

BPPL Holdings completes rotation of Independent Directors

Asiri Hospital Holdings announces appointment of Kalum de Silva to Board and subsidiary

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Mind your language

Oceans and the triple planetary crisis

Drug shortages in State hospitals: Creation by interested parties?

Fury unleashed in Jaffna

JVP-NPP Govt. and 5,941 acre “gazetted landgrab” attempt in north

Gaza: Humanity’s litmus test

Will Sri Lanka keep the good governance prize?

Week 5 to confirm schools under relevant crockeries

SL: dying to be born on some ‘Fourth of Never’

Why the Maharaja Organisation thinks Sri Lanka needs its own ‘Shosholoza’

Shaping Sri Lanka’s digital economy: 5G’s impact on our future

Why Sri Lanka needs smarter approach to tobacco tax policy

Volker Türk’s accountability absurdities, nasty Nazi allusions and internationalisation trap

Ragging: Cause for or symptom of outdated higher education system?

Sri Lanka faces growing climate threats amid low stakeholder literacy and financial readiness

From awareness to action: Applying marketing principles to transform tax administration in Sri Lanka

Beyond borders: Closer look at France-Sri Lanka economic cooperation

Opposition and related problems

Takeaways for Sri Lanka from UNCTAD’s Investment Reality Check

Winds of change switch course of the League

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TWC Capital advises Hela on major FDI deal amid apparel sector uncertainty

Sampath Bank launches Priority Reserve Appointment Banking for exclusive, queue-free services

A city rising: How Port City Colombo secures Sri Lanka’s tomorrow

BPPL Holdings completes rotation of Independent Directors

Finance Ministry rolls out high-yield special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens

IMF tells Sri Lanka to keep reform engine running as global turbulence looms

Shah Rukh Khan to liven grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka and Japan hold Economic Cooperation Policy Dialogue

SLASSCOM recognises India’s First Secretary (Economic) Devika

Cap Snap Lanka wins four Gold Awards at National Quality and Productivity Convention

Sinopec Energy Lanka marks second anniversary

Cabinet approves timeline for 2026 Budget

Sri Lanka secures € 30 m debt relief deal with Hungary

Sri Lanka unlocks new market opportunities with 15 conformity assessment accreditations by SLAB

LG Electronics opens office in Sri Lanka to build stronger connections with consumers

Cabinet clears Commonwealth Secretariat bid for State loan management software

Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council hosts exclusive Members’ Networking Evening at Port City

Elshaddai Enterprises and Jayasuriya Associates secure Govt. contracts to supply contact lenses for eye surgeries

Why the Maharaja Organisation thinks Sri Lanka needs its own ‘Shosholoza’

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 after 14-year hiatus

‘MCI’ Fertilisers strengthen agriculture in Northern Province through sustainable solutions

Sri Lanka–UAE trade relations bolstered through exclusive session with UAE Ambassador at National Chamber

A city rising: How Port City Colombo secures Sri Lanka’s tomorrow

Visit of CII CEOs delegation to Colombo

Lanka Business TV holds “Entrepreneur” Kandy Business and Investment Summit

Sri Lanka and Australia deepen trade collaboration through seminar on export promotion best practices

TWC Capital advises Hela on major FDI deal amid apparel sector uncertainty

BPPL Holdings completes rotation of Independent Directors

Asiri Hospital Holdings announces appointment of Kalum de Silva to Board and subsidiary

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