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Strategic planning: Missing link for SME success in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 28 August 2025 02:32

Perverse pleasures of genocide

Thursday, 28 August 2025 02:19

Arrest of former President Ranil: Test case for Sri Lanka’s democracy

Thursday, 28 August 2025 02:14

Government must work with mandatory fingerprint attendance system

Thursday, 28 August 2025 00:39

Science at the heart of democracy: Blueprint for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 28 August 2025 00:33

Ranil’s arrest, political ethics and seeing “this administration’s true face”

Thursday, 28 August 2025 00:14

Lions shed their Manes to sport Cubs Rugby

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:46

Sri Lanka will become a $ 100 billion plus economy in 2025

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:24

Misuse and abuse of public funds beyond presidency

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:20

Milk is a basic need, though a luxury at present but meticulous supply chain can curb price

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 02:25

How private is a “private” visit?

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 00:55

Sri Lanka’s political crossroads: The arrest of Ranil Wickremesinghe and its implications

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 00:39

From warning to wake-up call: Elephants now drive 40% of Sri Lanka’s tourism economy

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 00:02

CFEP: ‘Think-tank’ of the young, by the young but for all of us

Monday, 25 August 2025 00:29

Cost of wrong strategies in internal conflicts

Monday, 25 August 2025 00:02

Development surge in Peninsula India: Lessons for Sri Lanka

Monday, 25 August 2025 00:00

Exporting in new era: ESG reporting as strategic enabler for global market entry

Monday, 25 August 2025 00:00

Reducing prison congestion and costs using technology

Monday, 25 August 2025 00:00

The show must not go on, Sri Lanka

Saturday, 23 August 2025 00:17

President hits pause on Mannar: Will SL’s present Govt. finally press play on real energy reform?

Saturday, 23 August 2025 00:05

Minister Herath highlights strong gains one year into AKD’s Presidency

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said that one year after President Anura Kumara Disanayake assumed o ..

Colombo land valuation growth accelerates in 1H 2025

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:54

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said its Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) for the Colombo district rose 11.4% in the first half of 2025 from a year ..

SEC DG sent on compulsory leave pending independent probe

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:52

With reference to the Daily FT article on Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director General Chinthaka Mendis yesterday, we were informed by th ..

President brainstorms industrial growth ahead of Budget 2026

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:51

A review of projects implemented under the 2025 Budgetary allocations of the Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry, together with the p ..

Project to strengthen Norocholai power plant’s backup systems gets Cabinet nod

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:47

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said the Cabinet of Ministers has given the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) the green light to implem ..

Apparel exports up 9% in July says JAAF

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:32

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday said Sri Lanka’s apparel exports recorded steady growth in July 2025, increasing 9.84% to $ 455 ..

SEC DG sent on compulsory leave pending independent probe

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:27

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Director General Chinthaka Mendis has been removed by President Anura Kumara Disanayake in his capacity as ..

Govt. to repossess State residences of Ex-Presidents

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:23

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday said the Government will repossess State-owned residences provided to former Heads of State once new legis ..

Sri Lanka Tourism geared up for Nordic roadshows

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:21

Sri Lanka Tourism yesterday announced preparations for a series of Nordic roadshows from 8 to 11 September to promote the island as a unique, cultural ..

Sri Lanka’s leading plantations embark on carbon and market-ready future with Solidaridad and regenagri

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:08

Five of Sri Lanka’s most respected plantation companies, Elpitiya Plantations PLC (Aitken Spence Group), Kelani Valley Plantations PLC, Talawakelle ..

MSCI adds seven SL stocks, expands frontier market coverage

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:00

MSCI yesterday added seven Sri Lankan-listed companies to its Frontier Markets Small Cap Indexes, increasing the country exposure to 12 as of the mark ..

Joint Opposition fires fresh salvo at Govt. for Ranil’s arrest

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 03:36

The joint Opposition group yesterday issued a statement arguing that Ranil Wickremesinghe’s arrest and detention without bail last Friday were polit ..

Colombo stock market cautious amidst political crisis

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 03:31

The Colombo stock market yesterday saw losses, though marginal, amidst moderate turnover, with analysts being wary whether the outcome was linked to p ..

Maersk Line strengthens ties with SLPA terminals with three-year deal

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 03:28

In a significant step towards strengthening Sri Lanka’s position as a regional maritime hub, Maersk Line has signed a three-year Terminal Service Ag ..

Launch of ‘Essentials of Modern Marketing’ Sri Lanka edition celebrates local brands

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 03:16

The first-ever Sri Lanka edition of ‘Essentials of Modern Marketing’ by Prof. Philip Kotler was officially launched in cooperation with Kotler Imp ..

NPP lawyers defend Ranil’s arrest

Monday, 25 August 2025 05:01

Lawyers representing the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) said yesterday that Opposition parties were attempting to discredit the judicial proce ..

Govt. to deploy Commonwealth Meridian public debt management system

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:53

The Commonwealth Secretariat yesterday said Sri Lanka will begin using its Commonwealth Meridian public debt management software from next month as pa ..

Maga Engineering gets Rs. 1.2 b contract to fix Southern Expressway flaws

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:52

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding a Rs. 1.2 billion contract to Maga Engineering Ltd., for urgent repairs on a 15-kilometre stretch ..

People’s Bank reports all-time-high 1H Rs. 28 b PBT

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:49

People’s Bank yesterday said it reported an all-time-high Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 28 billion in the first half of 2025. ..

Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025: What it means for businesses

Thursday, 28 August 2025 02:36

Deloitte Sri Lanka views the Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025, which was officially certified and passed into law on 4 August 2025, as a major ..

50% US tariff hits India today

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:30

Starting today, the US will impose a 50% tariff on $ 60.2 billion worth of Indian exports from apparel and textiles to gems and jewellery, shrimp, car ..

Ranil released on bail

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:26

Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura yesterday granted bail to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who had been in remand custody since Frida ..

Tourism plans face fresh delays

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:22

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka’s long-awaited nation branding and global marketing campaign has been delayed again, with fresh tenders now being c ..

Sri Lanka Customs gets new chief

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:20

Sri Lanka Customs yesterday announced the appointment of Seevali Arukgoda as its new Director General. Arukgoda becomes the 45th Director General of ..

Technocity’s Highfliers Program takes top partners on global celebration

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:02

Technocity Ltd., Sri Lanka’s leading technology distributor, recently celebrated its top Lenovo channel partners in grand style — taking them on a ..

Ranil likely to remain in ICU today morning, Court appearance uncertain

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 03:36

Colombo National Hospital Deputy Director Dr. Rukshan Bellana yesterday said former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will remain in the Intensive Care U ..

Govt. to kick-start large-scale development projects

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 03:33

Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake said yesterday that the Government would begin a series of large-scale develop ..

BOI Gateway launched to enhance investor experience

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 03:31

The Board of Investment (BOI) yesterday launched BOI Gateway, its in-house developed Online Investment Approval System and centralised digital platfor ..

Distilleries declares Rs. 4.6 b third interim dividend

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 03:27

Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) yesterday said its Board approved a Rs. 4.6 billion third interim dividend for the 2024/25 financial year ..

TikTok Ad Awards 2025 returns to celebrate Sri Lanka’s most creative campaigns of the year

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 03:15

TikTok has announced the return of the TikTok Ad Awards in the METAP (Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Pakistan and South Asia) region, with this year’s ..

AKD gazettes Presidential Task Force to roll out five-year National Tourism Development Program

Monday, 25 August 2025 04:36

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed a high-level Presidential Task Force to spearhead the implementation of the five-year Sri Lanka Touris ..

Colombo land valuation growth accelerates in 1H 2025

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:54

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said its Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) for the Colombo district rose 11.4% in the first half of 2025 from a year ..

Govt. to deploy Commonwealth Meridian public debt management system

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:53

The Commonwealth Secretariat yesterday said Sri Lanka will begin using its Commonwealth Meridian public debt management software from next month as pa ..

SEC DG sent on compulsory leave pending independent probe

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:52

With reference to the Daily FT article on Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director General Chinthaka Mendis yesterday, we were informed by th ..

Maga Engineering gets Rs. 1.2 b contract to fix Southern Expressway flaws

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:52

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding a Rs. 1.2 billion contract to Maga Engineering Ltd., for urgent repairs on a 15-kilometre stretch ..

President brainstorms industrial growth ahead of Budget 2026

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:51

A review of projects implemented under the 2025 Budgetary allocations of the Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry, together with the p ..

People’s Bank reports all-time-high 1H Rs. 28 b PBT

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:49

People’s Bank yesterday said it reported an all-time-high Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 28 billion in the first half of 2025. ..

Project to strengthen Norocholai power plant’s backup systems gets Cabinet nod

Thursday, 28 August 2025 03:47

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said the Cabinet of Ministers has given the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) the green light to implem ..

Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025: What it means for businesses

Thursday, 28 August 2025 02:36

Deloitte Sri Lanka views the Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025, which was officially certified and passed into law on 4 August 2025, as a major ..

Apparel exports up 9% in July says JAAF

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:32

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday said Sri Lanka’s apparel exports recorded steady growth in July 2025, increasing 9.84% to $ 455 ..

50% US tariff hits India today

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:30

Starting today, the US will impose a 50% tariff on $ 60.2 billion worth of Indian exports from apparel and textiles to gems and jewellery, shrimp, car ..

SEC DG sent on compulsory leave pending independent probe

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:27

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Director General Chinthaka Mendis has been removed by President Anura Kumara Disanayake in his capacity as ..

Ranil released on bail

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:26

Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura yesterday granted bail to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who had been in remand custody since Frida ..

Govt. to repossess State residences of Ex-Presidents

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:23

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday said the Government will repossess State-owned residences provided to former Heads of State once new legis ..

Tourism plans face fresh delays

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:22

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka’s long-awaited nation branding and global marketing campaign has been delayed again, with fresh tenders now being c ..

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Thursday, 28 August 2025 10:49

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Thursday, 28 August 2025 08:23

President holds pre-budget talks with export sector

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 18:46

Cabinet approves signing of regional plan against illegal fishing

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Wednesday, 27 August 2025 06:04

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Galle Literary Festival expands global reach with new memberships, patronage, and Advisory Committee

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Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025: What it means for businesses

Thursday, 28 August 2025 02:36

Deloitte Sri Lanka views the Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025, which was officially certified and passed into law on 4 August 2025, as a major ..

Strategic planning: Missing link for SME success in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 28 August 2025 02:32

Perverse pleasures of genocide

Thursday, 28 August 2025 02:19

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Anti-corruption drive must also focus on those facing charges within

Thursday, 28 August 2025 02:13

President Anura Kumara Disanayake was addressing a conference of Bhikkus in Colombo as the news broke that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe had b ..

Restructuring postal services is critical

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 00:00

End of PTA?

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 00:37

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Monday, 25 August 2025 00:00

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Saturday, 23 August 2025 00:16

Brain drain: Draining Sri Lanka’s economic and social progress

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

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Sysco LABS Sri Lanka appoints Thushera Kawdawatta as Managing Director

AgStar appoints two Non-Executive Directors

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Strategic planning: Missing link for SME success in Sri Lanka

Perverse pleasures of genocide

Arrest of former President Ranil: Test case for Sri Lanka’s democracy

Government must work with mandatory fingerprint attendance system

Science at the heart of democracy: Blueprint for Sri Lanka

Ranil’s arrest, political ethics and seeing “this administration’s true face”

Lions shed their Manes to sport Cubs Rugby

Sri Lanka will become a $ 100 billion plus economy in 2025

Misuse and abuse of public funds beyond presidency

Milk is a basic need, though a luxury at present but meticulous supply chain can curb price

How private is a “private” visit?

Sri Lanka’s political crossroads: The arrest of Ranil Wickremesinghe and its implications

From warning to wake-up call: Elephants now drive 40% of Sri Lanka’s tourism economy

CFEP: ‘Think-tank’ of the young, by the young but for all of us

Cost of wrong strategies in internal conflicts

Development surge in Peninsula India: Lessons for Sri Lanka

Exporting in new era: ESG reporting as strategic enabler for global market entry

Reducing prison congestion and costs using technology

The show must not go on, Sri Lanka

President hits pause on Mannar: Will SL’s present Govt. finally press play on real energy reform?

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Foreign Minister draws line between personal and official travel in Wickremesinghe probe

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Pradeep Kahawalage elected to chair CNCI

Sysco LABS Sri Lanka appoints Thushera Kawdawatta as Managing Director

AgStar appoints two Non-Executive Directors

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From ashes to action: Kandurata Umbrella Industries resumes production in record time

NIBM Neo Ventures: Colouring passionate lives through Sri Lanka’s startup revolution

CPC, PSTL boost bunkering capacity at Colombo Port

Aggregating innovation: Sri Lanka FinTech Summit aims to spark digital economic renaissance

Free Trade Zone Manufacturers Association hails UK boost for Lankan exports

FinTech Intel UK joins as Strategic Global Media Partner for Asia International Digital Economy and AI in Finance Summit 2025

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Sri Lanka-China Business Council holds 24th AGM

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