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Understanding Sri Lanka’s startup funding ladder and why the right capital matters

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 04:31

Sri Lanka Living Lab: Moving from commodities to agility in VUCA world

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 04:24

Sri Lanka’s next cybersecurity strategy should assume the hacker gets in

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 04:17

Tribute to Nihal Rodrigo and family: A friendship beyond boundaries

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 03:55

Governance, integrity and accountability in a changing world: What is the forecast for Asia Pacific?

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 03:25

From bailout to Bond market: Choosing Sri Lanka’s next IMF engagement?

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 03:13

The country asked for a window; The President opened a door

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 05:09

Sri Lanka needs to protect its corporate whistle-blowers

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 05:06

From stabilisation to transformation: Sri Lanka’s next chapter

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 04:59

Sri Lanka’s democratic crossroads: From Aragalaya to NPP’s supermajority

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 04:51

Beyond judicial tenure: Retaining experience while reforming justice system - A sequel

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 04:45

Accountability; the essential quality that eludes our national leaders

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 04:38

AI has no heart, but its handlers should use theirs

Monday, 21 September 2026 02:11

Management Musings: Means for merging reality with results

Monday, 21 September 2026 01:42

Geopolitical mincemeat: Scientific illiteracy and technical weakness earn no respect

Monday, 21 September 2026 01:38

17 times to the IMF: Are we really going back for No. 18?

Monday, 21 September 2026 00:20

Budget 2027 must maintain what was achieved

Monday, 21 September 2026 00:01

Transforming a developing nation into a developed one -Part III

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:10

Bridging corridors of growth between India and Sri Lanka

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

Compelling need for electoral reforms

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka

Fitch Ratings yesterday said it has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating to ‘B-’ from ‘CCC+’, with a Stable outlook, citing ..

SC holds 22A does not need referendum

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:28

Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday informed Parliament that the Supreme Court has determined the Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution B ..

2027 Appropriation Bill sets Rs. 4.99 t Vote on Account, borrowing capped at Rs. 3.8 t

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:25

The Appropriation Bill for the 2027 financial year has been published in the Government Gazette, setting out an estimated Rs. 4.99 trillion in service ..

China firm wins Rs. 22 b Muthurajawela fuel terminal contract

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:23

China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Company Ltd., has been awarded a contract worth $ 40.84 million and Rs. 8.5 billion to develop a new aviation fue ..

Anti-Corruption Bill clauses on bail and remand requires Referendum: SC

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:22

Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday informed Parliament that the Supreme Court has determined that two clauses of the Anti-Corruption (Amendmen ..

NCPI accelerates to three-year high 8.1% in Aug.

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:21

National inflation accelerated further to 8.1% year-on-year (YoY) in August 2026, up from 7.2% in July, extending the three-year high reached the prev ..

Dialog unveils South Asia’s first 5G eSIM MiFi, bringing ultra-fast connectivity anywhere

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:23

Dialog Axiata PLC has introduced South Asia’s first 5G MiFi with eSIM capability and Wi-Fi 6 technology, offering a powerful portable internet solut ..

‘ViYASA’ National Business Facilitation Centre opens today

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:22

The ‘ViYASA’ National Business Facilitation Centre (NBFC), established under the Presidential Secretariat to remove administrative and regulatory ..

Tremendous opportunity for US, SL to achieve more together: Meyer

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:21

New US Ambassador Eric Meyer yesterday emphasised that there is tremendous opportunity for the US and Sri Lanka to achieve more together. ..

Presidential Secretariat expands ethics drive to 244 State units

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:19

The Presidential Secretariat has pushed ahead with a program to institutionalise Codes of Ethics across the State sector, holding a one-day workshop a ..

Softlogic Finance to raise Rs. 1 b via Rights Issue

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:14

Softlogic Finance PLC yesterday said its Board of Directors had recommend a Rights Issue of ordinary voting shares to raise Rs. 1 billion and strength ..

Rs. 10 b PLC debenture issue gets CSE green light

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:59

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday approved in principle an application by People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) to list its upcoming Rs. 10 ..

Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings Rs. 5 b debenture issue 13% oversubscribed

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:58

Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC’s (ASHH) initial public debenture issue has been oversubscribed, with total applications of Rs. 5,654 million recei ..

Sri Lanka spices industry targets $ 1 b exports, but value addition is key: SAPPTA

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:53

Spices and Allied Products Producers’ and Traders’ Association (SAPPTA) Chairman Ryan Rambukwella said Sri Lanka’s spices industry should target ..

Aswesuma fraud losses near Rs. 30 m in Norwood

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:49

Investigators probing alleged fraud involving Aswesuma welfare payments at the Norwood Divisional Secretariat believe losses could approach Rs. 30 mil ..

DMASL to host Digital Summit Asia/ Sri Lanka 2026 this October

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:01

Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) President Arjun Jeger last week emphasised that revenue brought in through digital marketing agenci ..

15 Easter Sunday attack accused convicted, sentenced to 220 years each

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:27

The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar yesterday sentenced 15 people convicted over the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks to 220 years of rigorous imp ..

Tea exports dip 5% in August

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:24

Tea exports during the first eight months of 2026 have declined by 5% year-on-year, with shipments continuing to be affected by higher freight and ins ..

Assets frozen of six companies over illegal deposit-taking

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:22

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said freezing orders remain in effect against six companies and their Directors, barring the disposal, ..

Cabinet approves € 4.93 m contract for 5 m NIC cards

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:21

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the award of a contract for the procurement of five million pre-printed polycarbonate cards required for the iss ..

Vidullanka-led consortium lowest bidder for Rs. 5 b transmission line project

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:19

A consortium comprising Vidullanka PLC and Skipper Ltd., of India has emerged as the lowest-cost bidder for the construction of a 132 kV transmission ..

Verdict today in Easter Sunday attacks case

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:23

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Special Three-Judge High Court will today deliver its verdict in the main trial over the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, b ..

Rising global Bond yields posing challenges to attract capital

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:22

Rising Bond yields in the US, UK, and Japan are making it harder for smaller markets such as Sri Lanka to attract capital, Frontier Research said in i ..

Govt. building surveillance laws with no safeguards, no consultation: Expert

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:20

Disinformation and Civic Space Researcher Dr. Sanjana Hattotuwa warned that Sri Lanka is building a wide-reaching surveillance apparatus through a ser ..

Strategy’s silent saboteurs

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:17

Love: Falling in “love” with your strategies, when in fact they should be clinically challenged on a regular basis. Strategies must be marketrespo ..

1Q-2Q gap reflects seasonal pattern, not loss of momentum, DCS data show

Monday, 21 September 2026 04:01

Sri Lanka’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell 17.1% between the first and second quarters of 2026, but the drop mirrors a recurring seasonal pa ..

Tourism earnings snap 10-month slide, but August still 30% below 2018

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:59

Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings broke a 10-month year-on-year (YoY) decline in August, rising 2.1% to $ 264.4 million despite a 3.3% drop in tourist ar ..

El Niño, Indian Ocean Dipole effects on Sri Lanka remain highly uncertain

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:55

UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche said the combined impact of El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole on Sri Lanka remains highly ..

IFC urges Sri Lanka spices sector to harness AI, value addition for export growth

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:52

Sri Lanka’s spices industry must move beyond traditional commodity exports and harness artificial intelligence (AI), traceability, branding, and val ..

Govt. mulls fuel subsidy amid possible Oct. price hike: President

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:46

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said the Government expects to provide a subsidy to cushion the impact of a possible fuel price increase ..

Ceylon Chamber of Shipping to strengthen Sri Lanka’s maritime future

Monday, 21 September 2026 02:54

The Ceylon Chamber of Shipping (CCS), established to provide a unified platform and collective voice for Sri Lanka’s maritime and shipping industry, ..

SC holds 22A does not need referendum

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:28

Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday informed Parliament that the Supreme Court has determined the Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution B ..

15 Easter Sunday attack accused convicted, sentenced to 220 years each

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:27

The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar yesterday sentenced 15 people convicted over the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks to 220 years of rigorous imp ..

2027 Appropriation Bill sets Rs. 4.99 t Vote on Account, borrowing capped at Rs. 3.8 t

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:25

The Appropriation Bill for the 2027 financial year has been published in the Government Gazette, setting out an estimated Rs. 4.99 trillion in service ..

Tea exports dip 5% in August

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:24

Tea exports during the first eight months of 2026 have declined by 5% year-on-year, with shipments continuing to be affected by higher freight and ins ..

China firm wins Rs. 22 b Muthurajawela fuel terminal contract

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:23

China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Company Ltd., has been awarded a contract worth $ 40.84 million and Rs. 8.5 billion to develop a new aviation fue ..

Assets frozen of six companies over illegal deposit-taking

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:22

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said freezing orders remain in effect against six companies and their Directors, barring the disposal, ..

Anti-Corruption Bill clauses on bail and remand requires Referendum: SC

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:22

Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday informed Parliament that the Supreme Court has determined that two clauses of the Anti-Corruption (Amendmen ..

Cabinet approves € 4.93 m contract for 5 m NIC cards

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:21

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the award of a contract for the procurement of five million pre-printed polycarbonate cards required for the iss ..

NCPI accelerates to three-year high 8.1% in Aug.

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:21

National inflation accelerated further to 8.1% year-on-year (YoY) in August 2026, up from 7.2% in July, extending the three-year high reached the prev ..

Vidullanka-led consortium lowest bidder for Rs. 5 b transmission line project

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 05:19

A consortium comprising Vidullanka PLC and Skipper Ltd., of India has emerged as the lowest-cost bidder for the construction of a 132 kV transmission ..

Dialog unveils South Asia’s first 5G eSIM MiFi, bringing ultra-fast connectivity anywhere

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:23

Dialog Axiata PLC has introduced South Asia’s first 5G MiFi with eSIM capability and Wi-Fi 6 technology, offering a powerful portable internet solut ..

Verdict today in Easter Sunday attacks case

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:23

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Special Three-Judge High Court will today deliver its verdict in the main trial over the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, b ..

‘ViYASA’ National Business Facilitation Centre opens today

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:22

The ‘ViYASA’ National Business Facilitation Centre (NBFC), established under the Presidential Secretariat to remove administrative and regulatory ..

Rising global Bond yields posing challenges to attract capital

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:22

Rising Bond yields in the US, UK, and Japan are making it harder for smaller markets such as Sri Lanka to attract capital, Frontier Research said in i ..

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5 MW “Diyajanani” floating solar power plant connected to national grid

Sunday, 20 September 2026 18:29

The 5 MW “Diyajanani” Floating Solar Power Plant at Ibbankatuwa Tank, Dambulla, was connected to the National Grid on the 18th under the patronage ..

350 health service assistants appointed in Northern Province

Sunday, 20 September 2026 15:32

10 MW Battery Energy Storage System Connected to National Grid

Friday, 18 September 2026 21:16

Government Increases Housing Assistance for Children Leaving Care Centres

Friday, 18 September 2026 20:54

Colombo Fort to be developed as major tourist destination

Sunday, 30 August 2026 07:26

Port of Colombo Rises to 20th Among World’s Top Container Ports

Sunday, 30 August 2026 06:26

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Celebration of 80th Independence Day of India in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:20

ITC Ratnadipa honours the spirit of India on its 80th Independence Day

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:16

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Celebrity and entertainment spotlight at FT-Interbrand IWD gala

Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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SLT-Mobitel unveils Enterprise Premium Cloud powered by Nutanix

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 04:37

FITIS puts digital ambition into action at Sri Lanka Digital Day 2026

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 05:33

Surge acquires majority stake in IDEA8 to launch Surge Robotics

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 05:30

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Uncovered — Beyond taboo

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

“UNCOVERED — BEYOND TABOO”: A celebration of the human figure through the eyes of contemporary Sri Lankan artists will be held from 25–27 Sept ..

Unknown master: Uncovering Sri Lanka’s father of abstract art H.A. Karunaratne

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

The Runner Brothers are back with another QSR play: Waffle Kong

Saturday, 12 September 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Understanding Sri Lanka’s startup funding ladder and why the right capital matters

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 04:31

Sri Lanka’s startup conversation has matured fast over the past decade, but the language around funding hasn’t kept pace. ..

Sri Lanka Living Lab: Moving from commodities to agility in VUCA world

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 04:24

Sri Lanka’s next cybersecurity strategy should assume the hacker gets in

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 04:17

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Mocking us all

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 03:55

In Parliament yesterday, an Opposition MP mocked the Government’s diplomatic finesse, or the lack of it, in the case of Sivarasa Anojan, the young S ..

Making anti-drug drive truly successful

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 04:56

Two years of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Monday, 21 September 2026 02:20

JR at 120, an inescapable legacy

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

Uncertainty over PC polls

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:00

Of Tigers and jackals

Thursday, 17 September 2026 04:58

Special Report

Investing in Sri Lanka’s upper watersheds: Unlocking natural capital for resilient future

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik The Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted a knowledge-sharing session titled “Investing in Sri Lanka’s Upper Watersheds: Unlocking ..

Breaking barriers: Sri Lanka–India integration needs political will, institutional muscle

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 11:32

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

Thursday, 6 August 2026 04:47

Business News

Ambeon Capital partners Indian firms to open India-Sri Lanka investment desks, launch dedicated fund

Govt. to take full ownership of Neville Fernando Hospital, SLAF to manage operations

Cabinet approves three road contracts worth Rs. 2.12 b

Chamber of Marine Industries appoints Ricky Barnett as new Chairman at AGM in Colombo

CEAT Kelani retains Fitch AA+ rating for sixth consecutive year

EDB promotes “Sri Lanka Expo 2027” in collaboration with SriLankan Airlines

New US Ambassador meets Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha

Sri Lanka and Kenya explore further cooperation in tea

Parliament’s Ditwah probe turns to local councils after months-long silence on coordination failures

Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide appoints new Chairman, Directors

Resus Energy commissions 2MW solar plant in Ampara

Practical Productivity Improvement Workshop on 24 September

Strengthening ports and logistics to drive Sri Lanka’s export growth under NEDP 2026–2030

Lanka Aluminium Industries opens 10th retail outlet in bustling Kalutara town

EDB organises Sri Lanka’s first-ever national pavilion at Fine Food Australia 2026

Sri Lanka ranks 35th in global Welcoming Ranking

High Court orders Rs. 9.4 m repayment, further Rs. 19.5 m recovery from Director’s son over misappropriation of funds

Spera unveils South Asia’s first homegrown security humanoid

Prime Lands receives YouTube Silver Play Button

GRI and EDB sign strategic multi-year agreement to advance sustainable trade

NBSL expands operations with new City Office in Colombo

ITFC signs $ 1.5 b framework agreement with Maldives Govt.

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Understanding Sri Lanka’s startup funding ladder and why the right capital matters

Sri Lanka Living Lab: Moving from commodities to agility in VUCA world

Sri Lanka’s next cybersecurity strategy should assume the hacker gets in

Tribute to Nihal Rodrigo and family: A friendship beyond boundaries

Governance, integrity and accountability in a changing world: What is the forecast for Asia Pacific?

From bailout to Bond market: Choosing Sri Lanka’s next IMF engagement?

The country asked for a window; The President opened a door

Sri Lanka needs to protect its corporate whistle-blowers

From stabilisation to transformation: Sri Lanka’s next chapter

Sri Lanka’s democratic crossroads: From Aragalaya to NPP’s supermajority

Beyond judicial tenure: Retaining experience while reforming justice system - A sequel

Accountability; the essential quality that eludes our national leaders

AI has no heart, but its handlers should use theirs

Management Musings: Means for merging reality with results

Geopolitical mincemeat: Scientific illiteracy and technical weakness earn no respect

17 times to the IMF: Are we really going back for No. 18?

Budget 2027 must maintain what was achieved

Transforming a developing nation into a developed one -Part III

Bridging corridors of growth between India and Sri Lanka

Compelling need for electoral reforms

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High Court orders Rs. 9.4 m repayment, further Rs. 19.5 m recovery from Director’s son over misappropriation of funds

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The country asked for a window; The President opened a door

2Q26 real GDP still below pre-pandemic level despite 4.2% growth

Ambeon Capital partners Indian firms to open India-Sri Lanka investment desks, launch dedicated fund

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Ambeon Capital partners Indian firms to open India-Sri Lanka investment desks, launch dedicated fund

Govt. to take full ownership of Neville Fernando Hospital, SLAF to manage operations

Cabinet approves three road contracts worth Rs. 2.12 b

Chamber of Marine Industries appoints Ricky Barnett as new Chairman at AGM in Colombo

CEAT Kelani retains Fitch AA+ rating for sixth consecutive year

EDB promotes “Sri Lanka Expo 2027” in collaboration with SriLankan Airlines

New US Ambassador meets Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha

Sri Lanka and Kenya explore further cooperation in tea

Parliament’s Ditwah probe turns to local councils after months-long silence on coordination failures

Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide appoints new Chairman, Directors

Resus Energy commissions 2MW solar plant in Ampara

Practical Productivity Improvement Workshop on 24 September

Strengthening ports and logistics to drive Sri Lanka’s export growth under NEDP 2026–2030

Lanka Aluminium Industries opens 10th retail outlet in bustling Kalutara town

EDB organises Sri Lanka’s first-ever national pavilion at Fine Food Australia 2026

Sri Lanka ranks 35th in global Welcoming Ranking

High Court orders Rs. 9.4 m repayment, further Rs. 19.5 m recovery from Director’s son over misappropriation of funds

Spera unveils South Asia’s first homegrown security humanoid

Prime Lands receives YouTube Silver Play Button

GRI and EDB sign strategic multi-year agreement to advance sustainable trade

NBSL expands operations with new City Office in Colombo

ITFC signs $ 1.5 b framework agreement with Maldives Govt.

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