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A nation without memory is a nation at risk

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:12

Central Bank’s role in development

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:10

From parades to ploughshares: has ‘peace’ finally come to us?

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:08

What is good is good

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:04

Era of weaponised economies and SL’s 78th year of independence

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:02

Fate of Adani’s bid to foist unequal deals on Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:00

Protecting tenants without punishing property

Friday, 6 February 2026 02:47

Stopover justice: When a layover becomes an indictment

Friday, 6 February 2026 02:41

The unfinished promise: Sri Lanka’s independence deficit

Friday, 6 February 2026 02:34

Debt distress and Ditwah

Friday, 6 February 2026 02:25

Excesses, extremism, hypocrisy: Persecuting Ranil, targeting Rajapaksas, seizing State power

Thursday, 5 February 2026 02:59

Tax implications on indirect transfer/sale of shares – the Tiger Global ruling

Thursday, 5 February 2026 00:35

Trump’s BOP: Pseudo-legitimacy for illegitimate occupations

Thursday, 5 February 2026 00:26

Independent meditations

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:30

Let’s join the national renaissance to usher in new era for all

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:26

The Attorney General in the hot seat

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:24

78 years after regaining independence: A managerial perspective

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:22

Unconditional Muslim support facilitated independence

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:20

Harry J : The unforgettable

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:05

Remembering Harry Jayawardena – One year on

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:04

Economists say policy instability threatens economic revival

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery remains vulnerable due to persistent policy instability and weak growth foundations, economists warned yesterday, caut ..

T20 World Cup kicks off today boosting cricket and tourism in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:08

The 10th edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will kick off today in Sri Lanka boosting cricket and tourism during a month-long engagement. ..

President launches Mahaiyawa underpass, work on Kandy–Gatambe flyover resumes

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:06

Construction of two major road infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion in Kandy formally moved forward yesterday, with President An ..

CA Sri Lanka hails appointment of first female Auditor General

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:05

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), as the national body of accountants has hailed the historic appointment of Charter ..

CSE ends week on the up; YTD net foreign selling nears Rs. 12 b

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:03

The Colombo stock market ended the week on the up on strong high net worth participation while foreign investors continued to be net sellers with YTD ..

MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill can pass with simple majority: SC

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:03

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill does not contain any provisions that are inconsistent with the Constitution, ..

Rayynor buys more into HNB shares; invests Rs. 1.4 b to up stake to 1.5%

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:36

High net worth investor Rayynor Silva yesterday showed his optimism on the financial services industry by buying more into Hatton National Bank PLC (H ..

Govt. risking reform credibility with vehicle permit carve-outs: Advocata

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:28

The Advocata Institute yesterday said that any move by the Government to revive or accommodate vehicle permit concessions for a select group of retire ..

Customs union meeting disrupts cargo clearance, trade voices concern

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:26

Private sector stakeholders yesterday reported a disruption to import and export cargo clearance after operations at Sri Lanka Customs slowed or stopp ..

IMF-backed unit to anchor evidence-based tax reform

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:42

After setting tax collection records in 2025 without administrative reforms, the Finance Ministry this week announced the formal establishment of the ..

CIC Holdings reports Rs. 70 b 9M revenue despite Ditwah disruption

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:32

Agriculture-rich diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings has recorded a consolidated revenue of Rs. 70.28 billion for the nine months to end-December 20 ..

Cabinet clears Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:30

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, a key policy framework aimed at meeting 70% o ..

Home Lands to launch 1,000 brand-new resort apartments

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:27

Home Lands is set to redefine the property investment landscape with the launch of the Home Lands Property Investment Roadshow 2026. ..

Samudika Jayaratne appointed new Auditor General

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:27

Ending a ten-month deadlock the Constitutional Council yesterday finally and unanimously approved the appointment of Senior Deputy Auditor General Sam ..

Apparel exporters want deeper ties with India

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) Chairperson Rajitha Jayasuriya said the industry has identified deeper integration with India, acceler ..

JVP’s Tilvin meets Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:07

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar yesterday reaffirmed India’s commitment to Sri Lanka, describing the country as a “true and tru ..

Ceylon Federation of MSMEs calls for binding reforms to correct post-crisis lending practices

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:06

The Ceylon Federation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has called for urgent structural reforms to the country’s lending and regulator ..

‘Green living’ property boom eroding Colombo’s ecosystems: CSF warns

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:04

Colombo’s expanding real estate market is increasingly commodifying proximity to nature, placing growing pressure on wetlands, paddy fields and peri ..

India’s export “gamechanger”: Trump slashing tariffs to 18% undercuts Asian rivals

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:03

The Hindu Business Line: The tariff cuts announced by US President Donald Trump, slashing duties on Indian goods from 50% to 18%, would be a major ..

LAUGFS Gas raises domestic cylinder prices from midnight

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:02

LAUGFS Gas yesterday announced an increase in domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refill prices, with the revised rates coming into effect from mid ..

CA Sri Lanka’s public sector wing APFASL honours 45 entities

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:34

The 9th Best Annual Reports and Accounts (BARA) Awards ceremony successfully concluded on 5 February 2026 evening at the BMICH, recognising outstandin ..

Biggest shareholder Fairfax invests Rs. 4 b more to up JKH stake by 1% to 26.5%

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:27

In a continuous show of confidence, the biggest shareholder Fairfax International yesterday bought further into top blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC ..

Sri Lanka rises into top 80 for ease of doing business in new Global Soft Power Index

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:21

Sri Lanka ranks 100th globally in the Global Soft Power Index (GSPI) 2026 with a score of 33.8/100, down three positions from 97th in 2025, according ..

Hemas posts resilient 9M results led by healthcare

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:40

Hemas Holdings PLC has reported cumulative earnings of Rs. 5.9 billion, up 7.5% year-on-year (YoY), for the nine months to end-December 2025 supported ..

Tenders approved for solar energy battery storage systems

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:31

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the award of tenders for the installation of independent battery storage systems at 16 electrical substations ac ..

Jan. national sales average for tea eases

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:28

The National Sales Average (NSA) of tea declined in January 2026 on both a month-on-month (M-o-M) and year-on-year (YoY) basis, according to Forbes & ..

Govt. pledges inclusive growth as MILCO distributes profits to dairy farmers after 21 years

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:30

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya recently expressed confidence that the Government is on course to build an economy that delivers benefits to all ..

Rajeev Amarasuriya re-elected uncontested BASL President

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:26

Rajeev Amarasuriya has been re-elected, uncontested for a further term as President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka for 2026 / 2027, and will form ..

Over 24,000 passengers use e-gates at BIA since December

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:24

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that over 24,000 passengers have used the newly introduced electronic gates at the ..

T20 World Cup kicks off today boosting cricket and tourism in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:08

The 10th edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will kick off today in Sri Lanka boosting cricket and tourism during a month-long engagement. ..

JVP’s Tilvin meets Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:07

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar yesterday reaffirmed India’s commitment to Sri Lanka, describing the country as a “true and tru ..

President launches Mahaiyawa underpass, work on Kandy–Gatambe flyover resumes

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:06

Construction of two major road infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion in Kandy formally moved forward yesterday, with President An ..

Ceylon Federation of MSMEs calls for binding reforms to correct post-crisis lending practices

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:06

The Ceylon Federation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has called for urgent structural reforms to the country’s lending and regulator ..

CA Sri Lanka hails appointment of first female Auditor General

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:05

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), as the national body of accountants has hailed the historic appointment of Charter ..

‘Green living’ property boom eroding Colombo’s ecosystems: CSF warns

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:04

Colombo’s expanding real estate market is increasingly commodifying proximity to nature, placing growing pressure on wetlands, paddy fields and peri ..

CSE ends week on the up; YTD net foreign selling nears Rs. 12 b

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:03

The Colombo stock market ended the week on the up on strong high net worth participation while foreign investors continued to be net sellers with YTD ..

India’s export “gamechanger”: Trump slashing tariffs to 18% undercuts Asian rivals

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:03

The Hindu Business Line: The tariff cuts announced by US President Donald Trump, slashing duties on Indian goods from 50% to 18%, would be a major ..

MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill can pass with simple majority: SC

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:03

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill does not contain any provisions that are inconsistent with the Constitution, ..

LAUGFS Gas raises domestic cylinder prices from midnight

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:02

LAUGFS Gas yesterday announced an increase in domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refill prices, with the revised rates coming into effect from mid ..

Rayynor buys more into HNB shares; invests Rs. 1.4 b to up stake to 1.5%

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:36

High net worth investor Rayynor Silva yesterday showed his optimism on the financial services industry by buying more into Hatton National Bank PLC (H ..

CA Sri Lanka’s public sector wing APFASL honours 45 entities

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:34

The 9th Best Annual Reports and Accounts (BARA) Awards ceremony successfully concluded on 5 February 2026 evening at the BMICH, recognising outstandin ..

Govt. risking reform credibility with vehicle permit carve-outs: Advocata

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:28

The Advocata Institute yesterday said that any move by the Government to revive or accommodate vehicle permit concessions for a select group of retire ..

Biggest shareholder Fairfax invests Rs. 4 b more to up JKH stake by 1% to 26.5%

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:27

In a continuous show of confidence, the biggest shareholder Fairfax International yesterday bought further into top blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC ..

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Cabinet approves renewable energy plan to meet 70% power demand by 2030

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PM says MILCO proves state enterprises can be profitable

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 10:54

Plantation workers’ daily wage increased to Rs. 1,750 from January 2026

Saturday, 31 January 2026 23:04

Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation records highest-ever revenue in 2025

Saturday, 31 January 2026 22:22

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Saturday, 31 January 2026 21:45

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Saturday, 31 January 2026 13:49

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Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:15

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The Geoffrey Bawa Trust announces ‘Moonamal Award’

Saturday, 7 February 2026 01:38

The Geoffrey Bawa Trust recently announced the launch of ‘The Geoffrey Bawa Moonamal Award’ - a new national award to recognise excellence in desi ..

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Saturday, 7 February 2026 01:37

“Waves of Hope” aid concert for flood victims tonight

Saturday, 7 February 2026 01:37

Opinion and Issues

A nation without memory is a nation at risk

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:12

A nation’s future is shaped not only by its economic policies or technological progress, but by the historical consciousness of its people, especial ..

Central Bank’s role in development

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:10

From parades to ploughshares: has ‘peace’ finally come to us?

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:08

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Epstein files expose moral degradation of world’s richest and powerful

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:00

The disclosures in the so-called Epstein’s Files have shaken up much of the Western world with some of the world’s richest and powerful men expose ..

US Tariff cuts on Indian exports could hinder SL exports

Friday, 6 February 2026 02:40

EU-India FTA and implications for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 5 February 2026 03:25

Reflections on Independence Day

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:00

Independence with unity

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:46

Why we need comprehensive sex education

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:00

Special Report

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik TiECon 2026 recently took place as the first flagship global summit for entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Organised by TiE Colombo, the eve ..

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit focuses on Ditwah, reforms and growth

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:33

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Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

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Sri Lanka sets sail with 9th International Boat Show and Conference

Aban Pestonjee honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at SLID-ACCA National Director Awards

Amana Bank champions knowledge sharing and student development at Wayamba University

Sri Lanka Insurance Life and Sri Lanka Insurance General contribute to national relief efforts following ‘Ditwah’ cyclone

Sri Lanka, US officials discuss expanding trade and investment cooperation

‘GovPAY’ traffic fine payment system rolls out countrywide

Dr. Trevor Mendis joins Odel Board

Swisstek appoints Indika Ilukkumbura to Board

SLAEA AGM reappoints Rajitha Jayasuriya as Chair

BCS Sri Lanka Section appoints new Executive Committee at 30th AGM

FACETS Sri Lanka 2027 returns to Cinnamon Life from 4-6 January

India State-controlled Mazagon makes MO for Colombo Dockyard

JAT records 7% YoY revenue growth in Q3, demonstrating resilience amid late Ditwah shocks

Exclusive Port City Colombo Investor Forum highlights Sri Lanka’s transformation

NCE, EDB discuss export targets and sector challenges

Senthilverl ups Dockyard stake above 12%

Softlogic Finance seeks shareholder approval for Rs. 7.6 b stated capital reduction

Magistrate’s Court clears Asia Capital

Banks, Treasury made windfalls while small businesses collapsed: Ceylon Federation of MSMEs

Solutions Ground, PR Wire launch country’s first sustainability-led CSR outsourcing model

Former AG joins CT Land Development Board

LANKATILES celebrates grand opening of 58th showroom in historic Galle

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A nation without memory is a nation at risk

Central Bank’s role in development

From parades to ploughshares: has ‘peace’ finally come to us?

What is good is good

Era of weaponised economies and SL’s 78th year of independence

Fate of Adani’s bid to foist unequal deals on Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Protecting tenants without punishing property

Stopover justice: When a layover becomes an indictment

The unfinished promise: Sri Lanka’s independence deficit

Debt distress and Ditwah

Excesses, extremism, hypocrisy: Persecuting Ranil, targeting Rajapaksas, seizing State power

Tax implications on indirect transfer/sale of shares – the Tiger Global ruling

Trump’s BOP: Pseudo-legitimacy for illegitimate occupations

Independent meditations

Let’s join the national renaissance to usher in new era for all

The Attorney General in the hot seat

78 years after regaining independence: A managerial perspective

Unconditional Muslim support facilitated independence

Harry J : The unforgettable

Remembering Harry Jayawardena – One year on

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Tenders approved for solar energy battery storage systems

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Sri Lanka sets sail with 9th International Boat Show and Conference

Aban Pestonjee honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at SLID-ACCA National Director Awards

Amana Bank champions knowledge sharing and student development at Wayamba University

Sri Lanka Insurance Life and Sri Lanka Insurance General contribute to national relief efforts following ‘Ditwah’ cyclone

Sri Lanka, US officials discuss expanding trade and investment cooperation

‘GovPAY’ traffic fine payment system rolls out countrywide

Dr. Trevor Mendis joins Odel Board

Swisstek appoints Indika Ilukkumbura to Board

SLAEA AGM reappoints Rajitha Jayasuriya as Chair

BCS Sri Lanka Section appoints new Executive Committee at 30th AGM

FACETS Sri Lanka 2027 returns to Cinnamon Life from 4-6 January

India State-controlled Mazagon makes MO for Colombo Dockyard

JAT records 7% YoY revenue growth in Q3, demonstrating resilience amid late Ditwah shocks

Exclusive Port City Colombo Investor Forum highlights Sri Lanka’s transformation

NCE, EDB discuss export targets and sector challenges

Senthilverl ups Dockyard stake above 12%

Softlogic Finance seeks shareholder approval for Rs. 7.6 b stated capital reduction

Magistrate’s Court clears Asia Capital

Banks, Treasury made windfalls while small businesses collapsed: Ceylon Federation of MSMEs

Solutions Ground, PR Wire launch country’s first sustainability-led CSR outsourcing model

Former AG joins CT Land Development Board

LANKATILES celebrates grand opening of 58th showroom in historic Galle

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