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Opposition record: Commentary vs. reality

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:15

Sri Lanka’s next test: Balancing recovery with democratic integrity

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:10

Clean Sri Lanka – Still batting or bowled?

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:00

Dhamma and expansion of human realm: A reflection on modern science, demographics, and Samsaric liberation

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:00

World Children’s Day: We cannot say we didn’t know

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:26

Who controls the door? Who controls the narrative?

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka’s economy is recovering, but its households are not

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:24

Economic recovery, growth and challenge

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:23

Judging and judges

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:22

TIN becomes gateway to key transactions: What changes from 1 November 2026?

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:20

Opposition’s strategic dilemmas, Easter massacre matrix

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:24

The expert shortage we are building

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka’s vehicle market in 2026: From pent-up boom to affordability squeeze

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:20

Rowing without a compass: Why Sri Lanka’s industries need a shared bearing

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:20

Sophistry, lineage, and class war

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:24

Budget 2027: Time to review tax-free threshold for salaried taxpayers?

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:23

IMF Staff statement: What counts as sustainable recovery?

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:22

Karu Jayasuriya at 86: Lesson of life in service

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:21

Rs. 2 t is coming: Is Sri Lanka’s construction industry ready?

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:20

Smarter solar planning: Why Sri Lanka must protect its hydraulic heritage before floating on agricultural waters

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:20

FTZMA seeks tax credit for reinvested dividends in Budget 2027

The Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) yesterday urged the Government to offer non-resident shareholders a tax credit equal to the 1 ..

Govt., and CBSL ink deal keeping 5% inflation target for three more years

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:37

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said it has reached an official agreement with Government to continue to target quarterly headline infl ..

CIABOC to hire 971 staff, open 23 regional offices under IMF-linked expansion

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:35

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) is recruiting 971 staff and aims to set up 23 regional offices before the ..

IRD collections rise 24% to Rs. 2.04 t in nine months

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:34

Inland Revenue Department (IRD) collections rose 24.2% year-on-year to Rs. 2.04 trillion in the nine months to September 2026, Finance Ministry data s ..

AI agents may have breached over 100 organisations: OpenAI

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:33

OpenAI said that agents built on its platform may have carried out unauthorised intrusions or caused harm at more than 100 organisations, each of whic ..

Army releases 187 acres in Jaffna for proposed investment zone

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:33

The Security Forces have formally released 187.56 acres of State land in Kankesanthurai, Jaffna, for civilian use, making it available for the propose ..

IRD opens direct e-invoice link to RAMIS for VAT filers

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:33

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has published guidelines allowing VAT-registered businesses to submit tax invoices directly from their own account ..

Sampath Bank to raise up to Rs. 50 b via Tier 2 debt in three years

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:25

Sampath Bank PLC plans to raise up to Rs. 50 billion through Basel III-compliant Tier 2 debt over a three-year period, the bank said. The Board appro ..

ADB approves $ 100 m loan to boost skills development and jobs for youth in Sri Lanka

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:23

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $ 100 million results-based loan to help Sri Lanka transform its technical and vocational education an ..

Launch of Sri Lanka – Vietnam Business Council

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:21

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce with the support of the Embassy of Vietnam will establish the Sri Lanka – Vietnam Business Council next week. It wil ..

First ever Digital Summit Asia by DMASL kicks off in Colombo

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:00

The first ever two-day Digital Summit Asia organised by the Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) kicked off at the Waters’ Edge, drawi ..

Enduring legacy: New era of leadership at BDO Sri Lanka

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:26

BDO Sri Lanka marks a defining moment in its history as Managing Partner Sujeewa Rajapakse concludes an illustrious 43-year professional journey, pavi ..

Private credit cools but still ample to drive growth: CBSL

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:25

Bank lending to the private sector is cooling in response to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) May rate increase, but remains sufficient to sus ..

Namal released on bail with Rs. 60 m surety, ordered not to interfere with witnesses

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, remanded over money laundering allegations linked to the Airbus case, has been released on bail ..

Fuel and vehicle imports expected to ease: CBSL

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:21

Vehicle imports slowed in August, and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) expects the trend to continue due to tighter loan-to-value (LTV) rules and ..

Work begins on $ 40.8 m Muthurajawela-BIA jet fuel pipeline and storage expansion

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:36

Construction of a dedicated Jet A-1 aviation fuel pipeline from Muthurajawela to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), along with two new petroleu ..

IndiGo resumes India-Sri Lanka flights on three routes

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:35

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo resumed services on three routes between India and Sri Lanka on 1 October: New Delhi-Colombo, Bengaluru-Colombo and Tir ..

Record Rs. 95 b concessionary business loans approved in 2026: Govt.

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:34

The Government has approved Rs. 95 billion in concessionary interest loans for 2026, the highest such allocation in Sri Lanka’s history, Industry an ..

Imported car and three-wheeler tyres to require SLS compliance from 2027

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:33

The Government has made compliance with Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) mandatory for imported passenger car tyres and pneumatic tyres for three-wheeled mot ..

CSE ends down 1.07% during week

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:33

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended in red, failing to sustain a mid-week rally. During the week, the ASPI fell 1.07% and the active S&P SL20 was ..

Tourist arrivals miss September record by just 414

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry in September came just 414 visitors shy of its highest-ever arrivals for the month last year, with a late surge in Indi ..

BOC’s international ratings upgraded to ‘B-’ by Fitch

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:24

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has achieved a significant milestone in its international credit ratings journey, with Fitch Ratings (Fitch) upgrading the bank ..

US softens view of NPP, investment climate verdict unchanged

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:22

The US State Department has toned down its assessment of the ruling National People’s Power (NPP), but not of Sri Lanka’s investment climate. A Da ..

Govt. to pay Rs. 70 a litre to diesel retailers

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:20

The Government will pay licensed fuel retailers Rs. 70 for every litre of diesel sold under a Rs. 41 billion subsidy approved by the Cabinet, Energy M ..

CCPI inflation holds at 8% in Sept.

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI)-based headline inflation held at a three-year high of 8% year-on-year (YoY) in September, unchanged ..

CBSL holds policy rate at 8.75% as inflation remains elevated due to Mideast war

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:25

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said it will keep its policy rate unchanged at 8.75%, weighing the effects of its pre-emptive tightenin ..

Construction PMI eases in August as bitumen shortage slows roadworks

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:24

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said the construction sector continued to expand in August, though at a slower pace than in July, as a ..

CPC raises fuel prices

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:22

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) raised the prices of diesel and Petrol 92 Octane with effect from last midnight, with Super Diesel posting the ..

Current account returns to surplus in August

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka’s external current account returned to a surplus of $ 133 million in August after four consecutive months of deficits, as lower import exp ..

Govt., and CBSL ink deal keeping 5% inflation target for three more years

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:37

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said it has reached an official agreement with Government to continue to target quarterly headline infl ..

Work begins on $ 40.8 m Muthurajawela-BIA jet fuel pipeline and storage expansion

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:36

Construction of a dedicated Jet A-1 aviation fuel pipeline from Muthurajawela to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), along with two new petroleu ..

CIABOC to hire 971 staff, open 23 regional offices under IMF-linked expansion

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:35

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) is recruiting 971 staff and aims to set up 23 regional offices before the ..

IndiGo resumes India-Sri Lanka flights on three routes

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:35

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo resumed services on three routes between India and Sri Lanka on 1 October: New Delhi-Colombo, Bengaluru-Colombo and Tir ..

IRD collections rise 24% to Rs. 2.04 t in nine months

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:34

Inland Revenue Department (IRD) collections rose 24.2% year-on-year to Rs. 2.04 trillion in the nine months to September 2026, Finance Ministry data s ..

Record Rs. 95 b concessionary business loans approved in 2026: Govt.

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:34

The Government has approved Rs. 95 billion in concessionary interest loans for 2026, the highest such allocation in Sri Lanka’s history, Industry an ..

AI agents may have breached over 100 organisations: OpenAI

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:33

OpenAI said that agents built on its platform may have carried out unauthorised intrusions or caused harm at more than 100 organisations, each of whic ..

Imported car and three-wheeler tyres to require SLS compliance from 2027

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:33

The Government has made compliance with Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) mandatory for imported passenger car tyres and pneumatic tyres for three-wheeled mot ..

Army releases 187 acres in Jaffna for proposed investment zone

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:33

The Security Forces have formally released 187.56 acres of State land in Kankesanthurai, Jaffna, for civilian use, making it available for the propose ..

CSE ends down 1.07% during week

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:33

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended in red, failing to sustain a mid-week rally. During the week, the ASPI fell 1.07% and the active S&P SL20 was ..

IRD opens direct e-invoice link to RAMIS for VAT filers

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:33

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has published guidelines allowing VAT-registered businesses to submit tax invoices directly from their own account ..

Tourist arrivals miss September record by just 414

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry in September came just 414 visitors shy of its highest-ever arrivals for the month last year, with a late surge in Indi ..

Sampath Bank to raise up to Rs. 50 b via Tier 2 debt in three years

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:25

Sampath Bank PLC plans to raise up to Rs. 50 billion through Basel III-compliant Tier 2 debt over a three-year period, the bank said. The Board appro ..

BOC’s international ratings upgraded to ‘B-’ by Fitch

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:24

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has achieved a significant milestone in its international credit ratings journey, with Fitch Ratings (Fitch) upgrading the bank ..

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APPCON 2026 annual sessions held

Thursday, 1 October 2026 11:18

The APPCON 2026 Annual Academic Sessions, organized by the Association of Practicing Pharmacists (APP) to mark World Pharmacists Day, were held yester ..

Sri Lanka plans Digital TV by 2028

Thursday, 1 October 2026 11:04

Sri Lanka reviews digitalisation of local services

Thursday, 1 October 2026 10:37

National Business Facilitation Centre Opened

Thursday, 1 October 2026 09:18

Presidential Secretariat wins ICT Awards

Thursday, 1 October 2026 08:40

112 New Metro Buses Deployed in Western Province

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 19:25

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HNB Legacy Open 2026

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:00

Celebration of 80th Independence Day of India in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:20

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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

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Prime Minister opens Second Day of AI Exhibition at Sri Lanka AI Week 2026

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:00

Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Opens Second Day of AI Exhibition at Sri Lanka AI Week 2026

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 10:14

Sri Lanka’s National AI Expo and Conference 2026 sets vision for digital economy

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:08

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Geoffrey Bawa: Architecture for the Senses opens at Vitra Design Museum in Germany

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:00

With a career spanning five decades and over 200 projects, Geoffrey Bawa (1919–2003) was one of the most influential twentieth-century architects in ..

Marisa Gnanaraj’s ‘For Other Weathers - A Coat’ exhibition at Barefoot Gallery

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:00

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Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:00

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Human Rights Commission has its say on Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:21

Opposition record: Commentary vs. reality

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:15

Sri Lanka’s next test: Balancing recovery with democratic integrity

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:10

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Govt. must cut taxes on books/newsprint if serious about encouraging reading

Saturday, 3 October 2026 00:04

For the past 27 years, come September, people from all over the country have flocked to the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH ..

President rallying the public

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:00

Metro bus transport service boon to commuters

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:00

What 22A debate left behind

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:00

Politics of identity

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 00:16

Economic recovery enters new phase

Monday, 28 September 2026 03:46

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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

Sampath Bank launches first community-powered book discovery platform at Book Fair

Abans commissions 5 MW ground mounted solar plant with Rs. 1.2 b investment

EDB and SLAMERP partner to boost energy efficiency and profitability in rubber manufacturing

Ceylon Chamber expands business continuity training for private sector

Blicq transforms Colombo International Book Fair experience

Wijeya Newspapers’ Moiz Mustafa wins AI Content Creators of the Year - Gold at National AI Awards

Servatians Colombo Night 2026 at Waters Edge tomorrow

WCIC sharpens focus on scaling women-owned businesses

Regulatory reforms to boost Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry: NGJA Chief

Sri Lanka and Palestine reaffirm commitment to deepen economic cooperation and trade ties

IGP says CA Sri Lanka’s newly launched Faculty of Forensic Accounting a timely national initiative

New ‘Ayubo’ lottery makes poor fund free healthcare for all: Advocata

Lead agencies convene to accelerate implementation of NEDP 2026–2030

ASPI falls 2.46% in Sept., down 8% for year

$ 1 m guarantee cap holds back Sri Lankan builders in Africa

Customs finds metal scrap in export container declared as rice

Customs goes paperless, makes digital signatures mandatory

Port City Colombo builds investment momentum across UAE, Oman, and Qatar

Keells marks 35 years of keeping life fresh for Sri Lanka

Budget 2027 to be presented on 12 Nov.; final vote on 14 Dec.

Resus Energy bids for 16 MW of battery storage

Storex Renewables partners world’s no. 1 Sigenergy to answer Sri Lanka’s solar policy shift

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Opposition record: Commentary vs. reality

Sri Lanka’s next test: Balancing recovery with democratic integrity

Clean Sri Lanka – Still batting or bowled?

Dhamma and expansion of human realm: A reflection on modern science, demographics, and Samsaric liberation

World Children’s Day: We cannot say we didn’t know

Who controls the door? Who controls the narrative?

Sri Lanka’s economy is recovering, but its households are not

Economic recovery, growth and challenge

Judging and judges

TIN becomes gateway to key transactions: What changes from 1 November 2026?

Opposition’s strategic dilemmas, Easter massacre matrix

The expert shortage we are building

Sri Lanka’s vehicle market in 2026: From pent-up boom to affordability squeeze

Rowing without a compass: Why Sri Lanka’s industries need a shared bearing

Sophistry, lineage, and class war

Budget 2027: Time to review tax-free threshold for salaried taxpayers?

IMF Staff statement: What counts as sustainable recovery?

Karu Jayasuriya at 86: Lesson of life in service

Rs. 2 t is coming: Is Sri Lanka’s construction industry ready?

Smarter solar planning: Why Sri Lanka must protect its hydraulic heritage before floating on agricultural waters

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Karu Jayasuriya at 86: Lesson of life in service

Super agri-profit investors: Central Bank has no medicine for greed

Enduring legacy: New era of leadership at BDO Sri Lanka

Revantha Devasurendra joins Harischandra Mills Board

The Maldives has a $ 20b question for Sri Lanka

Fuel and vehicle imports expected to ease: CBSL

No property tax in 2027 Budget: President

Economy fundamentally changing, not everyone will make it: Frontier

Budget 2027: Time to review tax-free threshold for salaried taxpayers?

Rupee to strengthen from year-end, deflation seen by mid-2027

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Sampath Bank launches first community-powered book discovery platform at Book Fair

Abans commissions 5 MW ground mounted solar plant with Rs. 1.2 b investment

EDB and SLAMERP partner to boost energy efficiency and profitability in rubber manufacturing

Ceylon Chamber expands business continuity training for private sector

Blicq transforms Colombo International Book Fair experience

Wijeya Newspapers’ Moiz Mustafa wins AI Content Creators of the Year - Gold at National AI Awards

Servatians Colombo Night 2026 at Waters Edge tomorrow

WCIC sharpens focus on scaling women-owned businesses

Regulatory reforms to boost Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry: NGJA Chief

Sri Lanka and Palestine reaffirm commitment to deepen economic cooperation and trade ties

IGP says CA Sri Lanka’s newly launched Faculty of Forensic Accounting a timely national initiative

New ‘Ayubo’ lottery makes poor fund free healthcare for all: Advocata

Lead agencies convene to accelerate implementation of NEDP 2026–2030

ASPI falls 2.46% in Sept., down 8% for year

$ 1 m guarantee cap holds back Sri Lankan builders in Africa

Customs finds metal scrap in export container declared as rice

Customs goes paperless, makes digital signatures mandatory

Port City Colombo builds investment momentum across UAE, Oman, and Qatar

Keells marks 35 years of keeping life fresh for Sri Lanka

Budget 2027 to be presented on 12 Nov.; final vote on 14 Dec.

Resus Energy bids for 16 MW of battery storage

Storex Renewables partners world’s no. 1 Sigenergy to answer Sri Lanka’s solar policy shift

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Appeal Court throws out Gota’s plea against arrest