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Sri Lanka’s fraud prism: A structural and behavioural overview

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 05:16

New laws continue to erode Sri Lankans’ civil liberties

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 05:02

Beyond banks: The weak links in Sri Lanka’s financial system

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 04:48

Is the accounting fraternity falling apart?

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 04:47

Understanding anxiety and panic attacks

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 04:41

Policy challenges to Sri Lanka’s construction industry

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 04:24

Strengthening the research ecosystem in Sri Lanka: Challenges, progress, and way forward

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 04:15

The reincarnation of the Thomian Grit

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 03:31

Sri Lanka needs education transformation, not incremental reform

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:48

Fuel crisis, global conflict and market abuse: Why Govt. must control unreasonable construction material prices

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:46

Sri Lanka’s path forward: Sovereignty, reconciliation and a shared future

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 00:25

Preventing the next financial scandal: Towards an AI-driven national financial intelligence framework

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 00:20

What Singapore’s economic blueprint means for Sri Lanka — and how to get there

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 00:13

The Thucydides Trap: Why the world must embrace multipolarity

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:24

Revisiting Central Bank’s growth role: With its nominal policy powers, it cannot promote growth even if it wants to do so

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:22

VAT on digital services: Sri Lanka’s entry into the global digital tax regime

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:20

Strong economies need strong banks: Building the system Sri Lanka’s next decade will need

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:18

Future-proofing digital trust in quantum era

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:17

Building AI enterprises can rely on

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:16

Celebrating a “Humanly Rich” region: Best brains and worst poverty in co-existence

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:12

Controversial IRD Bill passes with penal provisions

Parliament yesterday passed the controversial Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill with amendments after the Government refused to withdraw penal provision ..

Govt. says amended IRD law provides relief to MSMEs

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:12

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe yesterday told Parliament that micro, small and medium enterprises (M ..

Govt. slaps $ 27 m penalty over substandard coal shipments so far

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:09

Deputy Energy Minister Arkam Ilyas yesterday announced that the Government has imposed penalties amounting to $ 27 million on the first 15 coal shipme ..

Rupee weakens as USD spot market trades above Rs. 328

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:05

The rupee weakened against the US dollar in the spot market yesterday, with the indicative exchange rate closing at Rs. 326.92 per dollar compared wit ..

Cabinet green lights extra 15,000 tons of urea fertiliser for Yala season

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:00

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved procuring 15,000 tons of urea fertiliser through Agrarian Service Committees under the Department of Agrar ..

Temporary fuel subsidy risks undermining fiscal buffers

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:19

HNB Stockbrokers has warned that Sri Lanka’s recently announced fuel subsidy, while manageable in the short term, risks eroding fiscal buffers and c ..

Govt. allocates extra Rs. 2.5 b fertiliser support as Gulf tensions weigh on tea sector

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:13

The Government yesterday announced an additional Rs. 2.5 billion fertiliser subsidy package for tea smallholders and growers as rising geopolitical te ..

Mideast airports face $ 1 b loss amid conflict disruption

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:12

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in an estimated $ 900 million to $ 1 billion revenue loss for nine major Middle East airports ove ..

Dialog delivers strong 1Q 2026 financial performance

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:28

Dialog Axiata PLC Group has in the first quarter of FY26 delivered revenue growth of 9% year-on-year (YoY) on the back of strong performances in mobil ..

Hanif to shed Governor role, continue as AKD’s Special Envoy on FDI

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:26

Business leader Hanif Yusoof has announced plans to resign as the Governor of the Western Province to better focus as President Anura Kumara Dissanaya ..

Binod and Nirvana Chaudhary call on CBSL Chief

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:23

Nepalese billionaire investor Dr. Binod Chaudhary last week called on Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe to discuss th ..

Ambeon Mandatory Offer for Harischandra Mills

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:21

Ambeon Essentials Ltd., a subsidiary of Ambeon Capital PLC, has announced the closure of its Mandatory Offer for Harischandra Mills PLC after securing ..

NDB Investment Bank strengthens leadership

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:03

NDB Investment Bank Ltd. (NDBIB), continued to strengthen its leadership team through the new appointments of Kaushini Laksumanage as the Deputy Chief ..

BOC posts Rs. 28.8 b PBT in 1Q

Saturday, 16 May 2026 03:02

State banking giant Bank of Ceylon (BOC) commenced 2026 with a solid financial performance, recording a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 18.8 billion for ..

Banks welcome PayPal launch as boost for digital workers, formal FX inflows

Saturday, 16 May 2026 02:49

Sri Lanka’s leading banks yesterday welcomed the official launch of PayPal services in the country, describing the development as a significant step ..

Rupee weakens to lowest since Dec. 2023

Saturday, 16 May 2026 02:41

Amid the global shipping crunch resultant energy and fertiliser shocks, the rupee weakened further against the US Dollar yesterday, with the Central B ..

President calls for unity and equal nationhood at War Heroes’ commemoration

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:10

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday used the 17th National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration to deliver a broad message of national unity, equa ..

People’s Bank expands MSME business volume to Rs. 20.8 b in 2025

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:06

Recognising the important role that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play in driving Sri Lanka’s economy, People’s Bank further strengt ..

US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $ 10 b investment

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:02

The administration of United States President Donald Trump has moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in a ca ..

Billionaire Binod says bond with SL stronger

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:19

Nepal’s only Forbes-listed billionaire and longstanding investor in Sri Lanka Dr. Binod Chaudhary last week expressed optimism about South Asia’s ..

Sajith warns against creating fear psychosis and criminalising tax payment delays

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:17

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday criticised proposed amendments relating to tax enforcement, warning that penalising taxpayers unable to m ..

CBSL steps up financial sector consolidation drive amid rapid credit expansion

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:12

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has intensified efforts to consolidate the banking and non-bank financial sector, identifying three finance compa ..

IEA warns global oil stocks falling rapidly

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:09

The International Energy Agency (IEA) yesterday warned that global commercial oil inventories are declining rapidly as supply disruptions linked to th ..

Govt. imposes temporary 50% vehicle import surcharge to ease pressure on foreign reserves

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:27

The Finance Ministry has announced a temporary 50% surcharge on the applicable Customs Import Duty on imported vehicles, with the new measure coming i ..

Tourism earnings in April plunge to lowest level since 2023

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings fell sharply in April, with official data showing the sector’s foreign exchange inflows dropped to their lowest month ..

Hayleys’ Dipped Products expands high-value glove manufacturing with Rs. 2.3 b investment

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:22

Dipped Products PLC (DPL), a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, officially inaugurated a series of major capacity expansion projects at its Kottawa manufactur ..

People’s Bank clarifies exchange rate error costing Rs. 656 m

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:20

People’s Bank has informed that an error relating to the application of the exchange rate in one currency within a specific remittance system, which ..

Economists chart Sri Lanka’s next steps as global shocks test reform path

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka’s post-crisis recovery is entering a more difficult phase as policymakers, economists and businesses attempt to preserve stability amid ri ..

CBSL launches digital platform for banking, finance customer complaints

Saturday, 16 May 2026 02:52

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday launched an online Complaint Management System (CMS) marking a significant step to facilitate the submi ..

New tourism Act comes under industry fire

Saturday, 16 May 2026 02:43

Warns relying on civil service pay scales prevent tourism institutions from attracting skilled professionals needed to compete with regional destinati ..

CSE declines 0.69% during week with net foreign selling at Rs. 580 m

Saturday, 16 May 2026 02:37

The Colombo stock market edged higher yesterday to close in green as investors continued to remain cautious amidst global uncertainties. ..

Govt. says amended IRD law provides relief to MSMEs

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:12

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe yesterday told Parliament that micro, small and medium enterprises (M ..

President calls for unity and equal nationhood at War Heroes’ commemoration

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:10

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday used the 17th National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration to deliver a broad message of national unity, equa ..

Govt. slaps $ 27 m penalty over substandard coal shipments so far

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:09

Deputy Energy Minister Arkam Ilyas yesterday announced that the Government has imposed penalties amounting to $ 27 million on the first 15 coal shipme ..

People’s Bank expands MSME business volume to Rs. 20.8 b in 2025

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:06

Recognising the important role that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play in driving Sri Lanka’s economy, People’s Bank further strengt ..

Rupee weakens as USD spot market trades above Rs. 328

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:05

The rupee weakened against the US dollar in the spot market yesterday, with the indicative exchange rate closing at Rs. 326.92 per dollar compared wit ..

US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $ 10 b investment

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:02

The administration of United States President Donald Trump has moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in a ca ..

Cabinet green lights extra 15,000 tons of urea fertiliser for Yala season

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:00

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved procuring 15,000 tons of urea fertiliser through Agrarian Service Committees under the Department of Agrar ..

Billionaire Binod says bond with SL stronger

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:19

Nepal’s only Forbes-listed billionaire and longstanding investor in Sri Lanka Dr. Binod Chaudhary last week expressed optimism about South Asia’s ..

Temporary fuel subsidy risks undermining fiscal buffers

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:19

HNB Stockbrokers has warned that Sri Lanka’s recently announced fuel subsidy, while manageable in the short term, risks eroding fiscal buffers and c ..

Sajith warns against creating fear psychosis and criminalising tax payment delays

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:17

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday criticised proposed amendments relating to tax enforcement, warning that penalising taxpayers unable to m ..

Govt. allocates extra Rs. 2.5 b fertiliser support as Gulf tensions weigh on tea sector

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:13

The Government yesterday announced an additional Rs. 2.5 billion fertiliser subsidy package for tea smallholders and growers as rising geopolitical te ..

CBSL steps up financial sector consolidation drive amid rapid credit expansion

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:12

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has intensified efforts to consolidate the banking and non-bank financial sector, identifying three finance compa ..

Mideast airports face $ 1 b loss amid conflict disruption

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:12

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in an estimated $ 900 million to $ 1 billion revenue loss for nine major Middle East airports ove ..

IEA warns global oil stocks falling rapidly

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:09

The International Energy Agency (IEA) yesterday warned that global commercial oil inventories are declining rapidly as supply disruptions linked to th ..

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Monday, 11 May 2026 12:17

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Sunday, 10 May 2026 13:46

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Friday, 15 May 2026 06:34

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Friday, 15 May 2026 06:33

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Friday, 15 May 2026 06:31

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Vitruvian man: The human body as architecture

Saturday, 16 May 2026 00:50

“Man is the measure of all things.” — Protagoras (490–420 BCE ca) ‘Vitruvian Man’ (34.3 × 24.5 cm) is one of the most celebrated drawing ..

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Saturday, 16 May 2026 00:47

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Saturday, 16 May 2026 00:42

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Sri Lanka’s fraud prism: A structural and behavioural overview

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 05:16

Fraud in Sri Lanka’s banking and finance sector has become a growing concern over the past three decades, with major incidents reported from the 199 ..

New laws continue to erode Sri Lankans’ civil liberties

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 05:02

Beyond banks: The weak links in Sri Lanka’s financial system

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 04:48

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Dilemma over fuel prices across Palk Strait

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 05:01

A few days ago, India’s state-run fuel retailers raised petrol and diesel prices by INR 3 per litre or more than 3% for the first time since the ..

The right to remember

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 00:24

Fading window for reconciliation

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:00

Who watches Sri Lanka after IMF?

Saturday, 16 May 2026 01:18

Lights, camera, action for Vijay as Tamil Nadu CM

Friday, 15 May 2026 05:46

Chandrasena’s downfall and lessons to be learnt

Thursday, 14 May 2026 00:00

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Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

Global Biz Connect 2026, cross-industry networking platform, recently brought together business executives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora representative ..

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

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UN session in Geneva considers digital platforms as tax collectors; Sri Lanka’s Kapruka brings operator perspective

India–Sri Lanka Business Forum highlights new momentum in trade, investment and connectivity

CanCham SL unveils strategy to deepen Canada-Sri Lanka economic ties

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry launches revamped website

David Pieris Automobiles delivers BAIC X55 fleet to Chevron Lubricants Lanka

Deshini Abeyewardena joins Cable Solutions Board

CDF Duty Free opens at Port City Colombo

Manufacturing, services PMI slows down in April

Lanka Realty trims Lee Hedges stake to 51% through Rs. 140.3 m sale

Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit

The Book Studio revolutionises reading with first automated book vending machine

Sri Lanka Embassy in Türkiye explores trade and investment cooperation with Istanbul Chamber of Commerce

JKCG Auto partners BOC and SLIC to drive EV adoption among Govt. sector employees

Sri Lanka and Pakistan strengthen trade relations through business engagement

HNBGI: Primed for strategic growth after record-breaking 2025 performance

Doc990 rolls out digital queue system for GNH pharmacy services

EY says proposed VAT changes may raise business costs, increase tax disputes

ISLF facilitates cross-border academic dialogue on Economic, Gender, and Social Justice Policies

EDB, Janathakshan ink pact to drive biodiversity-linked exports and rural livelihoods

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Sri Lanka’s withholding tax among world’s lowest: Verité Research

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Sri Lanka’s fraud prism: A structural and behavioural overview

New laws continue to erode Sri Lankans’ civil liberties

Beyond banks: The weak links in Sri Lanka’s financial system

Is the accounting fraternity falling apart?

Understanding anxiety and panic attacks

Policy challenges to Sri Lanka’s construction industry

Strengthening the research ecosystem in Sri Lanka: Challenges, progress, and way forward

The reincarnation of the Thomian Grit

Sri Lanka needs education transformation, not incremental reform

Fuel crisis, global conflict and market abuse: Why Govt. must control unreasonable construction material prices

Sri Lanka’s path forward: Sovereignty, reconciliation and a shared future

Preventing the next financial scandal: Towards an AI-driven national financial intelligence framework

What Singapore’s economic blueprint means for Sri Lanka — and how to get there

The Thucydides Trap: Why the world must embrace multipolarity

Revisiting Central Bank’s growth role: With its nominal policy powers, it cannot promote growth even if it wants to do so

VAT on digital services: Sri Lanka’s entry into the global digital tax regime

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Future-proofing digital trust in quantum era

Building AI enterprises can rely on

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Sri Lanka Embassy in Türkiye explores trade and investment cooperation with Istanbul Chamber of Commerce

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