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Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking? A response

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:01

Sustainability beyond boundaries: Global perspective and vitality to Sri Lanka

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:00

A Foucault’s pendulum swings over speaking truth to power in SL today

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:24

Cricket is beyond skills: It is about thoughts, feelings and beliefs

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:22

Unity without uniformity: A Ramadan reflection on national reconciliation

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:20

Loose cigarettes a case of loose ends

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:00

New opportunities and a new chapter in UK–Sri Lanka trade

Thursday, 26 February 2026 04:14

Importance of AI governance: A critical imperative for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 26 February 2026 04:00

The comfort of lies: Why we keep voting for miracles

Thursday, 26 February 2026 01:57

SJB must be more of a guardrail than a roadblock

Thursday, 26 February 2026 00:01

Nearly two years of missed inflation targets: why that matters

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:22

Understanding proposed Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency Law

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:20

Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking?

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:16

Why data centres?

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 01:10

Agriculture is not Sri Lanka’s past, it is its strategic future

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 01:04

Leadership under siege: The meeting culture crisis

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 00:57

Repeal of Parliamentarians’ Pension: An opportunity to move forward

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 00:29

Pensions: A crucial social responsibility

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 00:15

Onset of AI revolution: Sri Lanka must join Indian bandwagon

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:47

AI Impact Summit 2026: Shaping a human-centric future for AI

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:00

Tariff row derails CEB VRS plan; Govt. asked to step in with Rs. 8.8 b

Sri Lanka’s power sector reforms have hit a critical funding snag, with nearly Rs. 8.8 billion needed to pay 2,010 Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) em ..

Sri Lanka issues first Digital Nomad Visa

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:38

Sri Lanka marked a milestone in its tourism and digital economy journey on Thursday (26) with the ceremonial issuance of its first Digital Nomad Visa ..

Prime Minister welcomes more investments and tourists from India

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:35

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya this week reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to deepening ties with India, stating that as the country moves to ..

Union Bank hits Rs. 2.2 b PBT and doubles bottom line in 2025

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:30

Union Bank yesterday announced a milestone financial performance for the FY2025, emerging as one of the fastest-growing banks in the country complemen ..

Construction sector surges to second highest PMI in January

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:24

Sri Lanka’s construction activity accelerated sharply at the start of 2026, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI – Construction) hitting 75 ..

Negative start for apparel exports

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:23

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports has kicked off 2026 with a 2.66% year-on-year (YoY) decline in January to $ 425.44 million, reflecting continued pressur ..

Bank of Ceylon records Rs. 120.8 b PBT in 2025

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:30

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has concluded the financial year ended 31 December 2025 with a landmark performance, achieving a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 76 ..

ComBank takes lending to new levels in mission-focused 2025

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:26

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has achieved another performance milestone in 2025, becoming the first private sector bank in the country to expand ..

Portugal seeks new era in ties with Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:24

Portuguese State and Foreign Affairs Minister Paulo Rangel called for a “new era” in relations between Sri Lanka and Portugal, identifying renewab ..

HNB’s Damith Pallewatte named Sri Lanka’s ‘Bank CEO of the Year 2025’

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:22

Following a record-breaking year for Sri Lanka’s largest private sector retail bank, Hatton National Bank (HNB) PLC Managing Director/CEO Damith Pal ..

Exporters allowed to invest in Govt. Dollar Bonds

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:20

The Government has declared the ‘Regulations to Repatriation of Export Proceeds into Sri Lanka Rules No. 01 of 2026’ through Extraordinary Gazette ..

Shangri-La Hambantota achieves Halal-friendly certification

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:07

Shangri-La Hambantota this week announce that the resort has achieved Halal-Friendly Certification by the Trace and Able Ltd., the only entity in Sri ..

DFCC Bank delivers landmark 2025

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:43

DFCC Bank yesterday said it has delivered a record financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, reinforcing the strength of its strategy ..

Phoenix Ogilvy dominates Sri Lanka’s creative rankings

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:27

Phoenix Ogilvy has been named 2025 Sri Lanka Agency of the Year after topping Campaign Brief Asia’s Creative Rankings as the most internationally aw ..

Govt. to amend SSCL Act

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:11

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a proposal to submit a Bill to Parliament to amend the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) Act, No. 2 ..

Court orders trial against foreign insurance broker for securing local reinsurance tender

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:08

The Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday overruled preliminary objections raised by Tysers Insurance Brokers Ltd., an international insurance broking f ..

Over 70 companies to showcase Sri Lanka tourism potential at ITB Berlin 2026

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:37

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) will be kicking off its exclusive promotional activities at the ITB 2026 , scheduled to be held in Messe, ..

EU steps up humanitarian assistance with additional €1 m

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:35

The European Union said yesterday it has allocated an additional €1 million (over Rs 370 million) to address the continuing humanitarian impact of T ..

Sri Lanka nears final stage of enabling PayPal inward remittances: Official

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:28

Sri Lanka has entered the final stage of enabling inward remittances through PayPal, marking a significant step toward modernising the country’s dig ..

Cabinet approves establishing National Housing Operational Committee to address homelessness

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:23

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the establishment of a National Housing Operational Committee to coordinate and strengthen the country’s ..

CSE wraps up February in red

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:22

THE Colombo stock market turned red to conclude February, with indices closing on a negative note yesterday, though turnover was healthy. ..

People’s Bank achieves historic Rs. 40.2 b profit

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:27

People’s Bank yesterday announced the strongest financial performance in its history for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting an all-time high ..

HNB supports Lanka’s recovery with record advances growth, strengthened balance sheet

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:25

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has delivered strong performance in 2025, with group-level Profit After Tax (PAT) reaching Rs. 49.8 billion, reflecting ..

Seylan Bank posts record PAT of Rs. 12.1 b in 2025

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:23

Seylan Bank has reported its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting a strong growth in profitability. The bank recorded a ..

ComBank appoints Hasrath Munasinghe Executive Director/COO

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:21

The Board of Directors of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has appointed Hasrath Munasinghe as Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of the bank wit ..

SriLankan Airlines bringing India closer to Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:08

SriLankan Airlines has unveiled strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing connectivity between India and Sri Lanka while further strengthening the time ..

US says Sri Lanka must establish two-way FDI and trade

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:48

The US signalled that deeper economic engagement with Sri Lanka will depend on sustained reforms and reciprocal trade and investment flows, with US Em ..

NDB reports all-time high earnings; doubles PAT on a normalised basis

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:34

The National Development Bank PLC yesterday announced a strong growth across all business lines with Net Banking Revenue increasing by a 45.2% on a co ..

Sri Lanka to issue first digital national ID by late 2026: Deputy Minister

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:20

Sri Lanka plans to issue its first digital national identity card by the third or fourth quarter of 2026, with the procurement process now in its fina ..

Digital Economy and Cyber Security Acts this year

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:10

The Government is stepping up its efforts to introduce two major pieces of legislation—the Digital Economy Act and the Cyber Security Act, to establ ..

Hayleys to raise up to Rs. 7 b via debenture issue

Thursday, 26 February 2026 03:07

Hayleys PLC has resolved to raise up to Rs. 7 billion through a listed, rated, unsecured, senior, redeemable debenture issue, subject to regulatory ap ..

Sri Lanka issues first Digital Nomad Visa

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:38

Sri Lanka marked a milestone in its tourism and digital economy journey on Thursday (26) with the ceremonial issuance of its first Digital Nomad Visa ..

Over 70 companies to showcase Sri Lanka tourism potential at ITB Berlin 2026

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:37

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) will be kicking off its exclusive promotional activities at the ITB 2026 , scheduled to be held in Messe, ..

Prime Minister welcomes more investments and tourists from India

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:35

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya this week reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to deepening ties with India, stating that as the country moves to ..

EU steps up humanitarian assistance with additional €1 m

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:35

The European Union said yesterday it has allocated an additional €1 million (over Rs 370 million) to address the continuing humanitarian impact of T ..

Union Bank hits Rs. 2.2 b PBT and doubles bottom line in 2025

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:30

Union Bank yesterday announced a milestone financial performance for the FY2025, emerging as one of the fastest-growing banks in the country complemen ..

Sri Lanka nears final stage of enabling PayPal inward remittances: Official

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:28

Sri Lanka has entered the final stage of enabling inward remittances through PayPal, marking a significant step toward modernising the country’s dig ..

Construction sector surges to second highest PMI in January

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:24

Sri Lanka’s construction activity accelerated sharply at the start of 2026, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI – Construction) hitting 75 ..

Cabinet approves establishing National Housing Operational Committee to address homelessness

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:23

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the establishment of a National Housing Operational Committee to coordinate and strengthen the country’s ..

Negative start for apparel exports

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:23

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports has kicked off 2026 with a 2.66% year-on-year (YoY) decline in January to $ 425.44 million, reflecting continued pressur ..

CSE wraps up February in red

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:22

THE Colombo stock market turned red to conclude February, with indices closing on a negative note yesterday, though turnover was healthy. ..

Bank of Ceylon records Rs. 120.8 b PBT in 2025

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:30

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has concluded the financial year ended 31 December 2025 with a landmark performance, achieving a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 76 ..

People’s Bank achieves historic Rs. 40.2 b profit

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:27

People’s Bank yesterday announced the strongest financial performance in its history for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting an all-time high ..

ComBank takes lending to new levels in mission-focused 2025

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:26

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has achieved another performance milestone in 2025, becoming the first private sector bank in the country to expand ..

HNB supports Lanka’s recovery with record advances growth, strengthened balance sheet

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:25

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has delivered strong performance in 2025, with group-level Profit After Tax (PAT) reaching Rs. 49.8 billion, reflecting ..

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Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:24

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Govt. issues new gazette to expand exporter access to dollar bonds

Friday, 27 February 2026 11:24

Science Ministry moves to strengthen Sri Lanka Gamma Centre

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 12:45

Sri Lanka records highest January export earnings in a decade at US$ 1.53 billion

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 11:55

Govt. imposes millions of US$ in penalties for substandard coal shipments

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 23:42

President holds bilateral discussions with Indian Prime Minister

Saturday, 21 February 2026 23:08

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‘Salam Ramadan 2026’ lights up Green Path with culture, cuisine and community spirit

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:24

Celebrating Sri Lanka’s creative voice

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:00

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LB Finance adopts Snowflake to transform into AI-powered financial Institution

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:06

Datamation Systems launches world class FiNAC HROptimizer

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:05

Dialog partners Xiaomi to introduce Redmi Note 15 5G Series in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:03

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Advertising veteran Keith Jayasekera transpose himself as a storyteller

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:17

The inaugural, one of a kind ‘paired book launch’ a fortnight ago at Barefoot Gallery Café, Colombo 3 saw many advertising stalwarts of the prese ..

Solo Bowl introduces its first dine-in experience in Colombo

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:15

‘Full Moon Storytelling and Dine for a Cause’ in Jaffna on 1 March

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:13

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Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking? A response

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:01

Buddhism is a sacred morality, and because it is based on reason and experience, it is a powerful force that can eliminate inequality. My ideal would ..

Sustainability beyond boundaries: Global perspective and vitality to Sri Lanka

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:00

A Foucault’s pendulum swings over speaking truth to power in SL today

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:24

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Emergency regulations and differing court interpretations

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:01

The Supreme Court this week dismissed two Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s decision to impose Eme ..

A boycott, against whom?

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:01

Sad state of Pakistani hero Imran Khan

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:00

Coal tender allegations blacken Govt. image

Thursday, 26 February 2026 01:55

New leadership for Sri Lanka’s port sector amidst challenging times

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:00

When genocidaires come for tea

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:14

Special Report

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

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka reached a significant milestone in its sustainable finance journey with the successful convening of the Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026, ..

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

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

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Aquaculturists attend capacity-building program in India

STC TechSphere 2026 brings global engineering leaders to Colombo

Knuckles Spring Water pioneers Sri Lanka’s first tethered bottle cap

Russel’s Wellness at Gulfood 2026

Diamond Best Foods empowers field leaders

Textile Series returns as Sri Lanka pushes apparel exports to new highs

Global Biz Connect 2026: Positioning Sri Lanka at centre of international business

Indira Malwatta joins CT Holdings Board

US private sector keen to invest and develop Sri Lanka’s graphite industry

Cabinet approves UL’s passenger and cargo handling contracts worth € 9.63 m

Nippon Koei JV gets consultancy contract for phase II of Anuradhapura North Water Supply project

Advantis and Belgium-based Sarens to strengthen heavy lift and engineered transport capabilities

National Corporate Director Awards set new benchmark for boardroom excellence

Prime Lands secures historic Otters Club car park property for ‘The Elizabeth’ residential tower

Tea export volume up 7% YoY in January; average FOB up 5.6%

Colombo land values rise 10.6% in H2 2025: CBSL

CEO of the Year 2025 Awards tonight

Scale Up 2026 10th anniversary brings over 50 global partners to Colombo

SL, NZ strengthen trade ties ahead of Sri Lanka Expo 2026

Overseas Realty records Rs 9.2 b Pre-Tax Profit in 2025

Sri Lanka positions for Indian Ocean seaweed leadership at India Expo 2026

Aitken Spence Chairperson Stasshani Jayawardena to assume interim Managing Director role

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Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking? A response

Sustainability beyond boundaries: Global perspective and vitality to Sri Lanka

A Foucault’s pendulum swings over speaking truth to power in SL today

Cricket is beyond skills: It is about thoughts, feelings and beliefs

Unity without uniformity: A Ramadan reflection on national reconciliation

Loose cigarettes a case of loose ends

New opportunities and a new chapter in UK–Sri Lanka trade

Importance of AI governance: A critical imperative for Sri Lanka

The comfort of lies: Why we keep voting for miracles

SJB must be more of a guardrail than a roadblock

Nearly two years of missed inflation targets: why that matters

Understanding proposed Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency Law

Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking?

Why data centres?

Agriculture is not Sri Lanka’s past, it is its strategic future

Leadership under siege: The meeting culture crisis

Repeal of Parliamentarians’ Pension: An opportunity to move forward

Pensions: A crucial social responsibility

Onset of AI revolution: Sri Lanka must join Indian bandwagon

AI Impact Summit 2026: Shaping a human-centric future for AI

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STC TechSphere 2026 brings global engineering leaders to Colombo

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Russel’s Wellness at Gulfood 2026

Diamond Best Foods empowers field leaders

Textile Series returns as Sri Lanka pushes apparel exports to new highs

Global Biz Connect 2026: Positioning Sri Lanka at centre of international business

Indira Malwatta joins CT Holdings Board

US private sector keen to invest and develop Sri Lanka’s graphite industry

Cabinet approves UL’s passenger and cargo handling contracts worth € 9.63 m

Nippon Koei JV gets consultancy contract for phase II of Anuradhapura North Water Supply project

Advantis and Belgium-based Sarens to strengthen heavy lift and engineered transport capabilities

National Corporate Director Awards set new benchmark for boardroom excellence

Prime Lands secures historic Otters Club car park property for ‘The Elizabeth’ residential tower

Tea export volume up 7% YoY in January; average FOB up 5.6%

Colombo land values rise 10.6% in H2 2025: CBSL

CEO of the Year 2025 Awards tonight

Scale Up 2026 10th anniversary brings over 50 global partners to Colombo

SL, NZ strengthen trade ties ahead of Sri Lanka Expo 2026

Overseas Realty records Rs 9.2 b Pre-Tax Profit in 2025

Sri Lanka positions for Indian Ocean seaweed leadership at India Expo 2026

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