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Multi-faceted personality Lakshman Kadirgamar’s spiritual side

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:40

‘Unsilenced’: Neelan Tiruchelvam revisited

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:30

A time to put off times of trouble

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:28

Why Sri Lanka should be ready for “B-READY”

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:26

Has Israel become a pariah State of the world?

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:24

Wake-up call on human-elephant conflict and animal cruelty

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:22

Vanishing giants: Why Sri Lanka must protect its last wild tuskers — before it’s too late

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:20

Three Musketeers duel for Plate and Cup Handle

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:00

Evicting Mahinda, arresting Ulugetenne, becoming India’s Macau: Anura as Yeltsin

Thursday, 7 August 2025 02:50

Rule of law in taxation: Rights before revenue – Part 1

Thursday, 7 August 2025 02:45

Spain as a holiday destination

Thursday, 7 August 2025 02:35

The history debate: Which history?

Wednesday, 6 August 2025 00:40

Plate still hunted by trinity

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Wednesday, 6 August 2025 00:24

From toe-hold to freehold: Zionist occupation strategies-unlimited

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Oh Rugby, thy Kingdom come to Kandy

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Parate execution will sound death knell to many construction companies

Tuesday, 5 August 2025 00:03

IMF debt trap in Sri Lanka: How conditionalities stifle investment and growth

Tuesday, 5 August 2025 00:01

Environment and how its issues should be tackled through public policy

Monday, 4 August 2025 03:25

Financing Sri Lanka’s electricity sector growth and transition

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President AKD defends economic recovery

President Anura Kumara Disanayake forcefully defended Sri Lanka’s economic recovery in Parliament yesterday following months of difficult reforms, a ..

Sajith slams AKD’s parliamentary address

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:16

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday criticised President Anura Kumara Disanayake’s Parliament speech, claiming it lacked clarity and ignore ..

Customs agrees to conditional release of 991 detained BYD vehicles, Court told

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:10

The Sri Lanka Customs informed the Court of Appeal yesterday that it is prepared to release 991 BYD electric vehicles currently held in detention, sub ..

Sri Lanka’s nation branding needs to be carefully curated: MTI

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:06

The grand launch of the Melco-operated City of Dreams has sparked bold comparisons, with some advocating for Sri Lanka to become the ‘Macau of India ..

National tea sales average up MoM, but dips YoY

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:04

The national tea sales average in July 2025 increased to Rs. 1,127.60 ($ 3.74), marking a month-on-month (MoM) increase of Rs. 24.33 and $ 0.06 from J ..

Beneficial Ownership Law enacted with TISL’s amendments

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:02

Parliament Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne on Monday endorsed the certificate on the Companies (Amendment) Bill and accordingly, the Companies (Amend ..

On knees to lift up differently-abled

Thursday, 7 August 2025 03:17

In a true gesture of empathy, President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Tuesday kneeled to take a photograph with a differently-abled dancer on a wheelchai ..

Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament

Thursday, 7 August 2025 03:15

The Third Reading of the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament yesterday, with amendments by a majority of 96 votes. ..

CIC goes for share subdivision

Thursday, 7 August 2025 03:14

CIC Holdings PLC yesterday announced plans to subdivide its voting and non-voting shares on the basis of 1:5. ..

Hemas kicks off FY26 with resilient performance in 1Q

Thursday, 7 August 2025 03:11

Hemas Holdings PLC yesterday said it sustained a positive trajectory in the first quarter of FY2026 from the previous year, achieving a cumulative rev ..

Govt. clarifies security measures for Israeli tourists amid visa-free entry debate

Wednesday, 6 August 2025 00:55

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday denied claims that Israeli nationals visiting Sri Lanka are receiving special security ..

Govt. invites 99-year lease proposals for Charmers Granary property

Wednesday, 6 August 2025 00:50

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a plan to call for investment proposals to lease the Charmers Granary property in Colombo Fort for a perio ..

Four local firms granted ‘approved enterprise’ status for spice re-exports

Wednesday, 6 August 2025 00:47

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday granted ‘approved enterprises’ status for four local companies engaged in the processing and r ..

Parliament votes to remove IGP Deshabandu Thennakoon

Wednesday, 6 August 2025 00:39

Parliament yesterday passed a resolution to remove T.M.W. Deshabandu Thennakoon from his post as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), with 177 Members o ..

ComBank Rs. 15 b debut Green Bond issue supported by GGGI

Wednesday, 6 August 2025 00:06

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) provided technical support to the Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC (CBC), which successfully issued its debut gr ..

People’s Bank named as “Sri Lanka’s Best Digital and Diversity-Focused Bank” at Euromoney Awards 2025

Wednesday, 6 August 2025 00:00

People’s Bank has once again asserted its leadership in Sri Lanka’s financial sector by being named “Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Diversity and I ..

EDB holds first high-level meeting with exporters as US tariffs bite

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:12

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on Wednesday held its first high-level discussion with leading export stakeholders to craft a coordinated ..

Ravi Wijeratne files Rs. 15 b lawsuit over alleged contractual breach

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:08

Business magnate Ravi Wijeratne and Rank Entertainment Holdings Ltd., have filed action before the Colombo Commercial High Court against four Defendan ..

Advocata Institute welcomes free visa entry expansion, calls for long-term liberalisation and policy stability

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:06

The Advocata Institute, while welcoming the Government’s recent decision to waive visa fees for tourists from 40 additional countries, called for br ..

CSE closes week negatively

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:04

The Colombo stock market closed the week on a negative note.The benchmark ASPI yesterday gained by 0.11% and the active S&P SL20 lost by 0.04%. Turnov ..

Construction growth eases in June

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:00

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, registered a value of 58 ..

CBSL slaps Rs. 6.5 m fine on one bank, two casinos for AML/CFT non-compliance

Thursday, 7 August 2025 03:16

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said yesterday it has slapped a Rs. 6.5 million combined fine on one bank and two casinos for non-compliance of t ..

On-arrival licences drive shift to self-travel, pushing tourism industry to adapt

Thursday, 7 August 2025 03:15

The Government’s move to issue on-arrival driving licences to tourists is off to a brisk start, with over 120 permits granted in the first three day ..

Hayleys enters into ‘mobility’ in deal with China’s Chery Automobile

Thursday, 7 August 2025 03:13

Hayleys Mobility, the newest venture under Hayleys Fentons, yesterday announced its entry into the electric and hybrid vehicle market through an exclu ..

BOC announces Acting GM/CEO

Thursday, 7 August 2025 03:09

The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) yesterday announced the appointment of Y.A. Jayathilaka as the Acting General Manager(GM)/CEO with the conclusion of the serv ..

Presidential Task Force to boost tourism development

Wednesday, 6 August 2025 00:53

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force to drive the rapid and sustainable development of Sri Lanka ..

Sri Lanka’s first virtual city pilot project in Kandy gets Cabinet nod

Wednesday, 6 August 2025 00:49

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday gave the green light for Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) to commence production of the country’s first Virtual City Proje ..

Häcker Kitchens Germany partners Marina Square – Uptown Colombo to bring world class kitchens to you

Wednesday, 6 August 2025 00:40

Finco Trading Ltd., the exclusive partner of Häcker Germany and Marina Square – Uptown Colombo, has announced its official collaboration to bring G ..

Cultivating change: Cooperative-led regenerative revolution

Wednesday, 6 August 2025 00:08

An in-depth conversation with International Cooperative Alliance Director General Jeroen Douglas. The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) recent ..

Uber Springboard 2025 concludes; five local startups to Hyderabad

Wednesday, 6 August 2025 00:00

By Safna Malik Uber, the international ride-hailing and delivery platform, recently held the second edition of its Uber Springboard initiative. Thi ..

Defence Ministry has its say over remanding of former Navy Commander Ulugetenne

Wednesday, 6 August 2025 00:00

With reference to the article titled “Letter of concern to Defence Secretary over arrest of former navy Chief” published on 31 July in the Daily F ..

Sajith slams AKD’s parliamentary address

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:16

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday criticised President Anura Kumara Disanayake’s Parliament speech, claiming it lacked clarity and ignore ..

EDB holds first high-level meeting with exporters as US tariffs bite

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:12

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on Wednesday held its first high-level discussion with leading export stakeholders to craft a coordinated ..

Customs agrees to conditional release of 991 detained BYD vehicles, Court told

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:10

The Sri Lanka Customs informed the Court of Appeal yesterday that it is prepared to release 991 BYD electric vehicles currently held in detention, sub ..

Ravi Wijeratne files Rs. 15 b lawsuit over alleged contractual breach

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:08

Business magnate Ravi Wijeratne and Rank Entertainment Holdings Ltd., have filed action before the Colombo Commercial High Court against four Defendan ..

Sri Lanka’s nation branding needs to be carefully curated: MTI

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:06

The grand launch of the Melco-operated City of Dreams has sparked bold comparisons, with some advocating for Sri Lanka to become the ‘Macau of India ..

Advocata Institute welcomes free visa entry expansion, calls for long-term liberalisation and policy stability

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:06

The Advocata Institute, while welcoming the Government’s recent decision to waive visa fees for tourists from 40 additional countries, called for br ..

National tea sales average up MoM, but dips YoY

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:04

The national tea sales average in July 2025 increased to Rs. 1,127.60 ($ 3.74), marking a month-on-month (MoM) increase of Rs. 24.33 and $ 0.06 from J ..

CSE closes week negatively

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:04

The Colombo stock market closed the week on a negative note.The benchmark ASPI yesterday gained by 0.11% and the active S&P SL20 lost by 0.04%. Turnov ..

Beneficial Ownership Law enacted with TISL’s amendments

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:02

Parliament Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne on Monday endorsed the certificate on the Companies (Amendment) Bill and accordingly, the Companies (Amend ..

Construction growth eases in June

Friday, 8 August 2025 00:00

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, registered a value of 58 ..

On knees to lift up differently-abled

Thursday, 7 August 2025 03:17

In a true gesture of empathy, President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Tuesday kneeled to take a photograph with a differently-abled dancer on a wheelchai ..

CBSL slaps Rs. 6.5 m fine on one bank, two casinos for AML/CFT non-compliance

Thursday, 7 August 2025 03:16

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said yesterday it has slapped a Rs. 6.5 million combined fine on one bank and two casinos for non-compliance of t ..

Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament

Thursday, 7 August 2025 03:15

The Third Reading of the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament yesterday, with amendments by a majority of 96 votes. ..

On-arrival licences drive shift to self-travel, pushing tourism industry to adapt

Thursday, 7 August 2025 03:15

The Government’s move to issue on-arrival driving licences to tourists is off to a brisk start, with over 120 permits granted in the first three day ..

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Multi-faceted personality Lakshman Kadirgamar’s spiritual side

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Former Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar was killed on 12 August 2005 by a sniper of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) conceal ..

‘Unsilenced’: Neelan Tiruchelvam revisited

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A time to put off times of trouble

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Driving growth in tourism: Bold strategic direction needed

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Sri Lanka – a tropical island of beauty and diversity – has all the necessary attributes to become a prominent tourism destination in Asia. Unfort ..

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Multi-faceted personality Lakshman Kadirgamar’s spiritual side

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A time to put off times of trouble

Why Sri Lanka should be ready for “B-READY”

Has Israel become a pariah State of the world?

Wake-up call on human-elephant conflict and animal cruelty

Vanishing giants: Why Sri Lanka must protect its last wild tuskers — before it’s too late

Three Musketeers duel for Plate and Cup Handle

Evicting Mahinda, arresting Ulugetenne, becoming India’s Macau: Anura as Yeltsin

Rule of law in taxation: Rights before revenue – Part 1

Spain as a holiday destination

The history debate: Which history?

Plate still hunted by trinity

Delusion of fund raising: How a group of electrical engineers is starving power sector of investment

From toe-hold to freehold: Zionist occupation strategies-unlimited

Oh Rugby, thy Kingdom come to Kandy

Parate execution will sound death knell to many construction companies

IMF debt trap in Sri Lanka: How conditionalities stifle investment and growth

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DBL Night 2024: Honouring excellence in sales across Sri Lanka

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India hits back at US, EU duplicity over its Russian oil imports

Sanken Overseas makes strategic investment in CL Synergy Group

Confederation of MSMI welcomes ‘bold export tax reform’

Julie Chung urges bold reforms at 9th AGM of SL-USA Business Council

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Anverally and Sons earns prestigious ISO/IEC 17025 international certification for in-house laboratory

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