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Another unsung hero: Darshana Narampanawa’s initiative that took central banking to ordinary people

Monday, 17 August 2026 02:52

Real relief, not a headline rate cut: Fixing the personal income tax regime

Monday, 17 August 2026 02:50

Structural reforms with quick results

Monday, 17 August 2026 02:47

The 67 Royal Golf Clubs — A comparative history of Club Championships and Perpetual Trophies, 1774–2026

Monday, 17 August 2026 02:06

Consequences of instalment defaults under Sri Lanka’s IRA 2017

Monday, 17 August 2026 00:25

A deep dive into market manipulation: Part 1

Monday, 17 August 2026 00:18

Land mines story, a grave affair and as plain as pikestaff

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:10

Sri Lanka: A judicial system in disarray due to years of neglect

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:10

Sri Lanka’s realpolitik: Why India must come first

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:00

Justice, shadow and substance

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:00

Entrepreneurs who left lasting footprints on Sri Lanka

Friday, 14 August 2026 04:40

When mosquitoes bite in Sri Lanka - A post-traumatic mosquito disorder

Friday, 14 August 2026 04:32

Lessons from global experience for Sri Lanka’s inflation target

Friday, 14 August 2026 04:18

Fidel Castro centenary: Last Homeric hero

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:30

Who is protecting the child?

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:20

Why meaning matters more than money

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 05:28

Japan- Sri Lanka Economic Corridor: Let’s not miss this opportunity too

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 05:15

Rethinking retirement age: A win-win solution for Sri Lanka’s ageing workforce

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 05:00

Setting up a customer experience culture is a responsibility of the C-Suite

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 04:30

Independence of judiciary and retirement age

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 04:14

Sri Lanka economy ‘a racket’: Economists

Unlike most economic forums where the spotlight falls on Government policy and reform, a discussion on Sri Lanka’s economic future turned the focus ..

5% or lower? Economists weigh credibility, supply factors in inflation target debate

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:55

Amid debate over whether Sri Lanka should lower its 5% inflation target, economists highlighted the competing considerations surrounding monetary poli ..

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka strengthens capital base through Rights Issue

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:53

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) completed its Rights Issue in August 2026, raising Rs. 806 million in additional capital. The funds ra ..

Winter booking window at risk as SL Tourism pushes interim marketing drive to Sept.

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:51

Sri Lanka Tourism’s much anticipated interim overseas promotional campaign has been pushed from its previously announced August launch to September, ..

Sri Lanka better placed than 2022 to absorb oil shock: Moody’s

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:50

Sri Lanka is better positioned than during its 2022 economic crisis to absorb a fresh energy price shock from the Middle East conflict, although high ..

CBSL sees inflation above 5% target near term, risks tilted to upside

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:06

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) expects headline inflation to remain above its 5% target in the near term, with risks tilted to the upside as ene ..

Govt. extends 50% Customs duty surcharge on vehicle imports till year end

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:04

The Government has extended the temporary 50% surcharge on Customs Import Duty applicable to selected motor vehicle imports until 31 December 2026. ..

Two Indian hotel groups among five bidders shortlisted for Canwill Holdings divestiture

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:03

The Government has shortlisted five out of eight interested parties for the divestiture of its stake in Canwill Holdings Ltd., with two Indian hotel c ..

Govt. begins ADB-backed $328 m power grid modernisation project

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:02

A $328.25 million power system strengthening project has commenced aimed at modernising the national transmission network and improving the integratio ..

Tourism arrivals down 5.9% in first 13 days of Aug.

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:01

Sri Lanka’s tourism recovery remained fragile in the first half of August, with arrivals declining 5.9% year-on-year (YoY) to 93,511 visitors, as we ..

ComBank Group takes deposits past Rs. 3 t threshold; posts solid 1H performance

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:16

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group said yesterday it has reiterated leadership in financial intermediation, becoming the first private sector banking ..

Sampath Bank 1H PAT up 13% to Rs. 16.6 b

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:11

Sampath Bank yesterday said it has delivered a strong financial performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, reporting Total Operating Income of ..

Oman encourages Sri Lankan investment as economic ties deepen

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:07

Oman has expressed interest in encouraging Sri Lankan businesses to explore investment opportunities in the country, as Colombo and Muscat seek to fur ..

JXG to re-enter general insurance market with Rs. 5 b acquisition of Continental Insurance Lanka

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:04

Janashakthi PLC (JXG) yesterday said it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Melstacorp PLC (MELS), the sole shareholder of Continen ..

Nations Trust Bank records PAT of Rs. 15.6 b in 1H following strategic acquisition

Friday, 14 August 2026 05:47

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) yesterday reported a strong performance in the first six months ended 30 June 2026, recording a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ..

Sri Lanka moving closer to ‘B’ rating as growth, credit momentum hold

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka is moving closer to a sovereign credit rating upgrade to the ‘B’ category as stronger fiscal performance, declining public debt, and sus ..

Govt. approval moderates as economic outlook weakens

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:54

In the latest July 2026 round of the Gallup-style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll conducted by Verité Research, the Government’s approval rating mode ..

Sampath Bank plans up to Rs. 10 b Basel III Tier 2 debenture issue

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:53

Sampath Bank PLC has announced plans to raise up to Rs. 10 billion through a Basel III-compliant Tier 2 listed debenture issue, as part of a previousl ..

Review liquor security sticker costs ahead of new tender: CoPF

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:51

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has called for a review of the cost structure of Sri Lanka’s liquor security sticker system, quest ..

Revised VAT invoice format mandatory from 1 Oct.

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:49

The revised Value Added Tax (VAT) invoice format will become mandatory from 1 October 2026, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced. ..

BOC posts Rs. 62.7 b 1H PBT, strengthening contributions to economy

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:05

Bank of Ceylon (BOC), the country’s largest bank, posted Rs. 67 billion Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the first half of 2026 as it continued to make s ..

UNDP partners Sri Lanka to strengthen technical capacity for industrial transformation

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:03

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and the Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry have entered into a strategic ..

CSE ends on the up, gains 1.18% during week

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:02

The Colombo stocks market yesterday ended the week in green, extending its upward momentum to a third straight session on buoyant investor sentiment. ..

Govt. says Japan to restart BIA Terminal 2 construction before Nov.

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:02

Japan has confirmed that construction of the long-delayed second passenger terminal at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will commence before N ..

22nd Amendment to be presented to Parliament Tuesday

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:01

The Government will present the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which seeks to extend the retirement age of Superior Court judges, to Par ..

HNB posts strong 1H growth with Rs. 224 b increase in advances

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:12

Navigating a period of economic volatility and inflationary pressures, HNB Group yesterday said it posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 22.5 billion ..

DFCC continues to build scale, strengthen core franchise in 1H

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:08

DFCC Bank said yesterday it entered the second half of 2026 with a larger and increasingly diversified franchise, following sustained growth across le ..

Eric Meyer sworn in as new US Ambassador to Sri Lanka

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:06

Eric Meyer has been officially sworn in as the new US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, marking the start of his tenure as Washington’s envoy to Colombo. ..

Pan Asia Bank crosses Rs. 350 b assets as 1H PAT rises 16% to Rs. 2.5 b

Friday, 14 August 2026 05:49

Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC yesterday said it posted a strong financial performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, posting a Profit After ..

President meets BASL, no agreement over proposed 22A to extend judges’ tenure

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:28

After nearly four months of fruitlessly seeking an audience with the Executive, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) finally had the opportunity to ..

Rupee to stabilise at Rs. 330-335/USD, fourth straight current account surplus expected in 2026

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka is expected to record a fourth consecutive current account surplus in 2026, while stronger foreign exchange liquidity, Central Bank of Sri L ..

5% or lower? Economists weigh credibility, supply factors in inflation target debate

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:55

Amid debate over whether Sri Lanka should lower its 5% inflation target, economists highlighted the competing considerations surrounding monetary poli ..

Govt. approval moderates as economic outlook weakens

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:54

In the latest July 2026 round of the Gallup-style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll conducted by Verité Research, the Government’s approval rating mode ..

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka strengthens capital base through Rights Issue

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:53

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) completed its Rights Issue in August 2026, raising Rs. 806 million in additional capital. The funds ra ..

Sampath Bank plans up to Rs. 10 b Basel III Tier 2 debenture issue

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:53

Sampath Bank PLC has announced plans to raise up to Rs. 10 billion through a Basel III-compliant Tier 2 listed debenture issue, as part of a previousl ..

Winter booking window at risk as SL Tourism pushes interim marketing drive to Sept.

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:51

Sri Lanka Tourism’s much anticipated interim overseas promotional campaign has been pushed from its previously announced August launch to September, ..

Review liquor security sticker costs ahead of new tender: CoPF

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:51

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has called for a review of the cost structure of Sri Lanka’s liquor security sticker system, quest ..

Sri Lanka better placed than 2022 to absorb oil shock: Moody’s

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:50

Sri Lanka is better positioned than during its 2022 economic crisis to absorb a fresh energy price shock from the Middle East conflict, although high ..

Revised VAT invoice format mandatory from 1 Oct.

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:49

The revised Value Added Tax (VAT) invoice format will become mandatory from 1 October 2026, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced. ..

CBSL sees inflation above 5% target near term, risks tilted to upside

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:06

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) expects headline inflation to remain above its 5% target in the near term, with risks tilted to the upside as ene ..

BOC posts Rs. 62.7 b 1H PBT, strengthening contributions to economy

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:05

Bank of Ceylon (BOC), the country’s largest bank, posted Rs. 67 billion Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the first half of 2026 as it continued to make s ..

Govt. extends 50% Customs duty surcharge on vehicle imports till year end

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:04

The Government has extended the temporary 50% surcharge on Customs Import Duty applicable to selected motor vehicle imports until 31 December 2026. ..

UNDP partners Sri Lanka to strengthen technical capacity for industrial transformation

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:03

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and the Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry have entered into a strategic ..

Two Indian hotel groups among five bidders shortlisted for Canwill Holdings divestiture

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:03

The Government has shortlisted five out of eight interested parties for the divestiture of its stake in Canwill Holdings Ltd., with two Indian hotel c ..

CSE ends on the up, gains 1.18% during week

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:02

The Colombo stocks market yesterday ended the week in green, extending its upward momentum to a third straight session on buoyant investor sentiment. ..

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Kandy Hospital gets Rs. 620M medical equipment

Sunday, 16 August 2026 15:58

Kandy National Hospital has received three advanced medical equipment systems worth Rs. 620 million to strengthen diagnostic and treatment services. ..

Major drug trafficker arrested in Dubai brought to Sri Lanka

Saturday, 15 August 2026 19:17

BIA Terminal - 2 construction to begin before November

Saturday, 15 August 2026 12:30

President calls for stronger price regulation

Saturday, 15 August 2026 11:30

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Friday, 7 August 2026 11:25

Sri Lanka–India ties should evolve into stronger economic partnership: Health Minister

Friday, 7 August 2026 11:17

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Friday, 26 June 2026 04:03

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Cyberthreats now AI-native, future of cybersecurity is AI-powered: Kaspersky

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:09

Kaspersky calls for embedded protection as digital tech usage in Asia Pacific outpaces global average

Monday, 17 August 2026 04:06

Trident Corporation launches BricsCAD

Friday, 14 August 2026 05:19

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Domino’s Sri Lanka marks 15 years with longest pizza in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:00

Domino’s, the world’s largest pizza brand, marked its 15th anniversary in Sri Lanka by creating the longest pizza ever made in the country, bringi ..

AQUA Pazza’s devotion to authentic Italian cusine

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:00

Chandraguptha’s annual Black July memorial exhibition ‘Cast the First Stone’ now on view at Saskia Fernando Gallery

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:00

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Another unsung hero: Darshana Narampanawa’s initiative that took central banking to ordinary people

Monday, 17 August 2026 02:52

Of late, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has been at the receiving end from both Parliamentarians and the public. ..

Real relief, not a headline rate cut: Fixing the personal income tax regime

Monday, 17 August 2026 02:50

Structural reforms with quick results

Monday, 17 August 2026 02:47

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End death penalty debate once and for all

Monday, 17 August 2026 02:46

The recent sentencing of former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Ministry Secretary Hemasiri Fernando to death for cr ..

Death penalty will do little unless root causes leading to criminality addressed

Saturday, 15 August 2026 00:00

2% or 5% inflation is not the question

Friday, 14 August 2026 04:22

Don’t shrink public space for free speech and dissent

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:00

Dragging Judiciary through gutter

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 04:06

Thirty years after Mullaitivu

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:22

Special Report

Boards must move beyond compliance to strategic foresight to drive Sri Lanka’s next growth chapter

Thursday, 6 August 2026 04:47

Sri Lanka’s corporate boards must fundamentally rethink how they govern if businesses are to remain competitive in an increasingly volatile and disr ..

Rewiring organisational culture for a changing workforce

Thursday, 25 June 2026 05:10

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

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SEC defers trading suspension of Softlogic Holdings, Odel

SLBC NextGen: Investing in next generation of Sri Lankan business leadership in UAE

Sri Lanka-China Business Council marks 25 years, calls for stronger trade, investment, and balanced growth

SLEIS 2026 to examine next phase of growth, reform and competitiveness

Sri Lanka – France Business Council charts new course at 22nd Annual General Meeting

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Cochin Chamber explore regional business partnerships

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AB Securitas takes Gold at National Business Excellence Awards 2026

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NCE Export Awards 2026: Another year of recognising Sri Lanka’s export sector

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Another unsung hero: Darshana Narampanawa’s initiative that took central banking to ordinary people

Real relief, not a headline rate cut: Fixing the personal income tax regime

Structural reforms with quick results

The 67 Royal Golf Clubs — A comparative history of Club Championships and Perpetual Trophies, 1774–2026

Consequences of instalment defaults under Sri Lanka’s IRA 2017

A deep dive into market manipulation: Part 1

Land mines story, a grave affair and as plain as pikestaff

Sri Lanka: A judicial system in disarray due to years of neglect

Sri Lanka’s realpolitik: Why India must come first

Justice, shadow and substance

Entrepreneurs who left lasting footprints on Sri Lanka

When mosquitoes bite in Sri Lanka - A post-traumatic mosquito disorder

Lessons from global experience for Sri Lanka’s inflation target

Fidel Castro centenary: Last Homeric hero

Who is protecting the child?

Why meaning matters more than money

Japan- Sri Lanka Economic Corridor: Let’s not miss this opportunity too

Rethinking retirement age: A win-win solution for Sri Lanka’s ageing workforce

Setting up a customer experience culture is a responsibility of the C-Suite

Independence of judiciary and retirement age

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