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State and your hard-earned money: Moral contract AKD cannot afford to ignore

Monday, 9 November 2026 04:13

Rooftop solar: A national asset or a burden on national electricity grid?

Monday, 9 November 2026 03:55

Sri Lankan University Rankings: The free fall (Part 1)

Monday, 9 November 2026 03:45

One voice, million hearts: Myriad reflections of a maestro

Monday, 9 November 2026 03:37

David C. Sanders: Master educator, visionary leader, and true friend of Sri Lanka

Monday, 9 November 2026 03:29

Unlocking the Indian Ocean: Why Sri Lanka must pivot from a “parking lot” to global commodity hub

Monday, 9 November 2026 00:30

Is AKD running faster than the winds that buffet him?

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:10

Taxation, fairness and the public purse

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The Monk, UNP and Eightfold Path

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The new age of ecologically empathetic design

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The anti-establishment paradox: What America’s midterm revolt reveals about Sri Lanka’s NPP

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:26

Audits, research, and economic progress – Our audited nemesis

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:24

Why should people have to adapt to technology?

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:23

2027 Budget should strengthen external sector capacity

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:22

The capital order and the political economy of PSTA and POCA

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:21

2027 Budget: From economic recovery to prosperity – what the nation should expect

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:20

Why Sri Lanka’s plantation future demands a new investment outlook

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:18

The fiction of the deal: Why deep discounting makes ethical, sustainable food unaffordable to produce

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:16

Tragedy of SLFP tradition

Thursday, 5 November 2026 05:06

Sri Lanka’s THC dispute: Regulating charges or regulating contracts?

Thursday, 5 November 2026 00:31

Nearly 40% of 2025 Budget short of substantial implementation: Verité Research

Nearly 40%, that is 14 of 36 high-value proposals, in Sri Lanka’s 2025 Budget fell short of substantial implementation, according to the latest Budg ..

President sends expectations sky-high ahead of Thursday’s Budget

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:44

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has raised expectations of fresh tax relief in Thursday’s Budget, saying the Government expects to lift the Pay A ..

Lanka Realty Investments bolsters future growth with two top British experts on Board

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:40

Lanka Realty Investments PLC (LRI) has announced the appointment of two top British personalities to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors ..

Official reserves top $ 7 b in Oct., CBSL ups dollar buying with $ 191 m

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:39

Official reserve assets topped the $ 7 billion mark at end-October, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data showed, as the monetary authority increased ..

Record workers’ remittances in Oct., first 10 months

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:38

Workers’ remittances surged to a record high in October, driving one of the strongest 10-month performances in the country’s history, despite heig ..

Govt. to reapply for GSP+ under EU’s new 10-year framework

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

Finance Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament that the Government will reapply for trade concessions under the European Union’s ..

Export-oriented manufacturers eligible for TIEP tax concessions: Govt.

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

Export-oriented manufacturers can obtain tax concessions on imported raw materials and machinery under the Temporary Importation for Export Processing ..

ADB extends $ 100 m Budget support for water reforms

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The Government yesterday signed a $ 100 million policy-based loan with the Asian Development Bank to fund the second phase of a water sector reform pr ..

Shanakiyan questions Rs. 41 b fuel subsidy as CPC books Rs. 29.2 b profit

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam yesterday questioned in Parliament whether the Rs. 41 billion in Treasury fuel subsidies ..

Govt. to offer concessions for household solar battery systems in 2027 Budget

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:26

Power Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday told Parliament the Government will introduce concessions for household solar battery systems through the ..

Sri Lankan blue swimming crab fishery achieves MSC certification following decade of collaboration

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:23

The North-Western Sri Lanka blue swimming crab fishery has become the country’s first to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, mee ..

Colombo to become communion for music, culture and peace in December

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:20

What happens when different traditions, diverse stories, transformative ideas, cross-cultural conversations and intergenerational hope come together o ..

PUCSL proposes 1.46% electricity tariff hike for 4Q

Thursday, 5 November 2026 06:50

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has estimated a 1.46% increase in electricity tariffs for the fourth quarter of 2026 following it ..

National poverty line edges up to Rs. 17,742 in Sept.

Thursday, 5 November 2026 06:46

The official national poverty line rose marginally to Rs. 17,742 per person per month in September 2026, from Rs. 17,719 in August, according to the D ..

Govt. relaxes TIN requirements for bank accounts, vehicle licence renewals

Thursday, 5 November 2026 06:46

The Finance Ministry yesterday clarified that individuals can open bank accounts and renew motor vehicle revenue licences without producing a Taxpayer ..

EPF raises voting and non-voting stake in Tokyo Cement to 10%

Thursday, 5 November 2026 06:45

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) has increased its stake in Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC to 10% of both its issued voting and non-voting shar ..

Key insights to Budget 2027 at Daily FT-Colombo Uni. MBAA forum on Friday

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:42

Key expert insights into Budget 2027 will be a big attraction for the Daily FT-Colombo University MBA Alumni Association’s annual forum on Friday, 1 ..

JAAF welcomes Govt.’s stance on securing long-term access to EU market

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:39

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday said it appreciates the Government’s commitment to submitting a fresh application for the EU’ ..

Private credit rebounds in Sept., but growth slows a third month

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:38

Private sector borrowing from Sri Lanka’s banking system rebounded in September from August’s four-month low, though annual growth slowed for a th ..

Nearly 550 Polish tourists arrive on first winter charters

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

Nearly 550 tourists from Poland arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday aboard three special charter flights operated by Polish airline Enter Air at the Bandar ..

Govt. to hold national trade union conference today

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The Government will hold a National Trade Union Conference today (7) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. ..

CSE extends rally to four-sessions, up 5.44% during week

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market yesterday recovered from a sharp early trading slide to close on the up and extend a rally into a fourth session. During the ..

CPC rules out fuel shortage

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation yesterday said there is no fuel shortage, after private distributors cut volumes and queues formed in areas without a ..

No additional burden: Govt. explains recent tax measures

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:36

The Government has not added to the public’s tax burden and has instead moved to correct flaws in an unfair tax structure, Deputy Finance Minister D ..

IRD kicks the TIN down the road

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:24

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has postponed the compulsory production of Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN) for eight transactions until 1 Ap ..

Strong 2Q lifts Hemas 1H revenue to Rs. 67 b, up 9.5%

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:21

Hemas Holdings PLC yesterday said it delivered a strong second quarter, with revenue growing 17% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. 37.8 billion as all four se ..

Improving macroeconomy gives Group ‘more stable operating backdrop’: JKH Chairperson

Thursday, 5 November 2026 06:52

Improving macroeconomic conditions have given John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) a firmer footing for the quarters ahead, the conglomerate’s Chairperson ..

Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival hosts inaugural London Edition

Thursday, 5 November 2026 06:47

The Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival (CLAF), which has focused on creating an influential arts and culture platform for Sri Lanka while profiling the ..

IMF questions lower excise on imported liquor

Thursday, 5 November 2026 06:46

Sri Lanka subjects imported alcoholic beverages to a lower fixed excise rate per litre than domestically produced alcohol, a treatment the Internation ..

Democrats seize control of Congress in rebuke to Trump

Thursday, 5 November 2026 06:46

The Democratic Party has wrested control of both chambers of the US Congress from Republicans in a sweeping electoral victory, delivering a major rebu ..

Seylan Bank bullish on better growth on the back of strong foundation in recent years

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:33

By Nisthar Cassim Seylan Bank yesterday expressed a bullish outlook for both Sri Lanka and the industry, hinting at much higher growth for the Bank o ..

President sends expectations sky-high ahead of Thursday’s Budget

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:44

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has raised expectations of fresh tax relief in Thursday’s Budget, saying the Government expects to lift the Pay A ..

Key insights to Budget 2027 at Daily FT-Colombo Uni. MBAA forum on Friday

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:42

Key expert insights into Budget 2027 will be a big attraction for the Daily FT-Colombo University MBA Alumni Association’s annual forum on Friday, 1 ..

Lanka Realty Investments bolsters future growth with two top British experts on Board

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:40

Lanka Realty Investments PLC (LRI) has announced the appointment of two top British personalities to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors ..

JAAF welcomes Govt.’s stance on securing long-term access to EU market

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:39

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday said it appreciates the Government’s commitment to submitting a fresh application for the EU’ ..

Official reserves top $ 7 b in Oct., CBSL ups dollar buying with $ 191 m

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:39

Official reserve assets topped the $ 7 billion mark at end-October, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data showed, as the monetary authority increased ..

Private credit rebounds in Sept., but growth slows a third month

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:38

Private sector borrowing from Sri Lanka’s banking system rebounded in September from August’s four-month low, though annual growth slowed for a th ..

Record workers’ remittances in Oct., first 10 months

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:38

Workers’ remittances surged to a record high in October, driving one of the strongest 10-month performances in the country’s history, despite heig ..

Nearly 550 Polish tourists arrive on first winter charters

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

Nearly 550 tourists from Poland arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday aboard three special charter flights operated by Polish airline Enter Air at the Bandar ..

Govt. to reapply for GSP+ under EU’s new 10-year framework

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

Finance Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament that the Government will reapply for trade concessions under the European Union’s ..

Govt. to hold national trade union conference today

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The Government will hold a National Trade Union Conference today (7) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. ..

Export-oriented manufacturers eligible for TIEP tax concessions: Govt.

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

Export-oriented manufacturers can obtain tax concessions on imported raw materials and machinery under the Temporary Importation for Export Processing ..

CSE extends rally to four-sessions, up 5.44% during week

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market yesterday recovered from a sharp early trading slide to close on the up and extend a rally into a fourth session. During the ..

ADB extends $ 100 m Budget support for water reforms

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The Government yesterday signed a $ 100 million policy-based loan with the Asian Development Bank to fund the second phase of a water sector reform pr ..

CPC rules out fuel shortage

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation yesterday said there is no fuel shortage, after private distributors cut volumes and queues formed in areas without a ..

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New Post Office administration building to be constructed in Nuwara Eliya

Monday, 9 November 2026 19:16

Construction of a new two-storey postal administration building in Nuwara Eliya has commenced with an investment of Rs. 78.34 million. ..

Apeksha Hospital to expand radiotherapy facilities

Saturday, 7 November 2026 13:49

EU to provide €10 million grant for sustainable trade project in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 15:49

2,819 trainee nurses appointed to Sri Lankan health service

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 15:09

Central province seeks ASEAN partnerships to boost investment and tourism

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 11:15

63rd ABU General Assembly begins in Colombo with 66 countries participating

Monday, 2 November 2026 08:47

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Softlogic Life tees off inaugural ‘7 Club Swing’ at Royal Colombo Golf Club, bringing fresh experience to insurance

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:00

The Unlabelled Runway 2026 brings fashion, inclusion and purpose together

Monday, 12 October 2026 02:54

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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Dialog brings Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone Duo to customers in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:02

Huawei wireless unveils innovation breakthroughs to pioneer new communications networks

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:00

SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise unveils SASE 361 to advance secure digital transformation

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 04:24

FT Lite

The new age of ecologically empathetic design

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

Since the dawn of civilisation, humans have been talking about developing a better future. Yet, in the memory of every human living today, the quality ..

Dr. Janey Lowes finishes extraordinary Dog Jog

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

“George Michael” movie now showing in 3 Lankan cinemas

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Are tax concessions really best way to attract investment to Sri Lanka?

Monday, 9 November 2026 04:27

Attracting foreign investment is a priority for Sri Lanka as it seeks to strengthen growth, create jobs and expand exports. Yet the growing reliance o ..

State and your hard-earned money: Moral contract AKD cannot afford to ignore

Monday, 9 November 2026 04:13

Rooftop solar: A national asset or a burden on national electricity grid?

Monday, 9 November 2026 03:55

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An overdue reckoning with nature

Monday, 9 November 2026 04:23

Flooding in Colombo is hardly a new phenomenon. Successive governments and municipal administrations have attempted, with varying degrees of success, ..

Plight of prisoners

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

PSTA, POC Bills will jeopardise GSP+ extension

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:00

US midterms and lessons for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 5 November 2026 05:22

Laws without trust

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 00:00

A culture of impunity over custodial deaths

Monday, 2 November 2026 03:34

Special Report

Orange Capital: Building the missing link to Sri Lanka’s invisible entrepreneurs

Monday, 2 November 2026 04:43

Sri Lanka has capital, and through its banks and non-bank lenders it has the reach to put that capital to work. Speakers at the Orange Economy Summit ..

Digital economy goals stand despite AI threat to IT services: Dr. Wijayasuriya

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:37

BOI eyes larger Hambantota zone, new incentive scheme for investors

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:35

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Blue Yonder’s cognitive solutions to power future of Sri Lankan retail

SENOK celebrates 47 years of enterprise, innovation and nation building

Global Brands Awards and ‘Global Business Forum’ at Temple Trees

Venkadeshwara Agro unveils Board to drive next phase of growth

Dialog Pay wins Gold for Best Digital Payments Innovation at Sri Lanka FinTech Awards 2026

FTZ Toastmasters Club presents Moulding the Mindset to Mastery on 12 November

Anura Weerakoon new CEO of Kahawatte Plantations

Daraz Sri Lanka introduces ‘11.11 Big Boss Sale’

Jinasena expands engineering capabilities into fire and safety sector

Mini Incubation Centre to empower MSMEs in Meerigama

First Capital partners ‘Bunty Loves Chocolates’ to champion early financial literacy

John Keells Properties and John Keells Stock Brokers bring real estate and capital markets together at ‘The Investment Playbook’

International partnership to strengthen hydrogen higher education in Sri Lanka

Sixth Bay of Bengal Maritime Dialogue in Colombo

RCSS study says Middle East war exposed South Asia’s deep dependence

JAT Holdings ups revenue by 36% to Rs. 7 b in 1H led by foreign operations

Sri Lanka’s CH17 takes proprietary SaaS technology beyond borders with Nepal expansion

Connect to Care strengthens platform for regional philanthropic partnerships and Global South impact

Ceylon Chamber facilitates new trade opportunities through Yunnan business delegation

Right of reply: Taprobane responds to allegations

Meta and Roar AdX launch growth academy for Sri Lankan SMEs

Sriyan de Silva Wijeyeratne joins Gestetner Board

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State and your hard-earned money: Moral contract AKD cannot afford to ignore

Rooftop solar: A national asset or a burden on national electricity grid?

Sri Lankan University Rankings: The free fall (Part 1)

One voice, million hearts: Myriad reflections of a maestro

David C. Sanders: Master educator, visionary leader, and true friend of Sri Lanka

Unlocking the Indian Ocean: Why Sri Lanka must pivot from a “parking lot” to global commodity hub

Is AKD running faster than the winds that buffet him?

Taxation, fairness and the public purse

The Monk, UNP and Eightfold Path

The new age of ecologically empathetic design

The anti-establishment paradox: What America’s midterm revolt reveals about Sri Lanka’s NPP

Audits, research, and economic progress – Our audited nemesis

Why should people have to adapt to technology?

2027 Budget should strengthen external sector capacity

The capital order and the political economy of PSTA and POCA

2027 Budget: From economic recovery to prosperity – what the nation should expect

Why Sri Lanka’s plantation future demands a new investment outlook

The fiction of the deal: Why deep discounting makes ethical, sustainable food unaffordable to produce

Tragedy of SLFP tradition

Sri Lanka’s THC dispute: Regulating charges or regulating contracts?

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