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Excesses, extremism, hypocrisy: Persecuting Ranil, targeting Rajapaksas, seizing State power

Thursday, 5 February 2026 02:59

Tax implications on indirect transfer/sale of shares – the Tiger Global ruling

Thursday, 5 February 2026 00:35

Trump’s BOP: Pseudo-legitimacy for illegitimate occupations

Thursday, 5 February 2026 00:26

Independent meditations

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:30

Let’s join the national renaissance to usher in new era for all

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:26

The Attorney General in the hot seat

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:24

78 years after regaining independence: A managerial perspective

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:22

Unconditional Muslim support facilitated independence

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:20

Harry J : The unforgettable

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:05

Remembering Harry Jayawardena – One year on

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:04

Executive President, Office of the Attorney General and public trust doctrine

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:00

Office of Auditor General and its place in fiscal governance framework

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:50

Goodbye, Boss: Iqbal Athas and the craft he left behind

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:48

Stop donating Sri Lanka’s tax revenue to foreign Governments: Time for a “Two-Basket” FDI strategy

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:47

Why CIPM’s Great HR Quiz 2026 signals a turning point for education

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:30

A new world order without US in driving seat?

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:22

Shameless clicks, broken lives: The social, legal, and ethical cost of viral obscene content

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:20

LNG investment in Sri Lanka: A risky road ahead

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:18

Beyond bailouts: How Sri Lanka can build a sustainable economy and avoid 2027 IMF cliff

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:16

Carrying the ‘paperweight’- Is Sri Lanka ready for cashless tourism?

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:14

2026 year for Sri Lankan IPOs: Asia Securities

Sri Lanka’s primary equity market is expected to enter a more supportive phase for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in 2026, with regulatory reforms, ..

Rayynor buys more into HNB shares; invests Rs. 1.4 b to up stake to 1.5%

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:36

High net worth investor Rayynor Silva yesterday showed his optimism on the financial services industry by buying more into Hatton National Bank PLC (H ..

Govt. risking reform credibility with vehicle permit carve-outs: Advocata

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:28

The Advocata Institute yesterday said that any move by the Government to revive or accommodate vehicle permit concessions for a select group of retire ..

Customs union meeting disrupts cargo clearance, trade voices concern

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:26

Private sector stakeholders yesterday reported a disruption to import and export cargo clearance after operations at Sri Lanka Customs slowed or stopp ..

IMF-backed unit to anchor evidence-based tax reform

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:42

After setting tax collection records in 2025 without administrative reforms, the Finance Ministry this week announced the formal establishment of the ..

CIC Holdings reports Rs. 70 b 9M revenue despite Ditwah disruption

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:32

Agriculture-rich diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings has recorded a consolidated revenue of Rs. 70.28 billion for the nine months to end-December 20 ..

Cabinet clears Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:30

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, a key policy framework aimed at meeting 70% o ..

Home Lands to launch 1,000 brand-new resort apartments

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:27

Home Lands is set to redefine the property investment landscape with the launch of the Home Lands Property Investment Roadshow 2026. ..

Samudika Jayaratne appointed new Auditor General

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:27

Ending a ten-month deadlock the Constitutional Council yesterday finally and unanimously approved the appointment of Senior Deputy Auditor General Sam ..

Apparel exporters want deeper ties with India

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) Chairperson Rajitha Jayasuriya said the industry has identified deeper integration with India, acceler ..

CSE recovers on high net worth interest

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:23

The Colombo stock market recovered yesterday to close on the up driven by high net worth investor activity, ending a three-session decline. The ASPI ..

US tariffs on India cut to 18% under trade deal, Trump says

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:22

US President Donald Trump has said that Washington is lowering its tariffs on India to 18%, from the earlier 50%, following a trade deal struck betwee ..

Exposition of Holy Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:20

In a continuation of the vision articulated by the Prime Minister of India during his visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, India is set to undertake a pr ..

Sri Lanka engages $ 900 b Saudi Public Investment Fund

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:17

A Sri Lankan delegation headed by Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe recently met with senior officials ..

India offers 20-year tax holiday for AI and cloud data centres

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:14

India has offered foreign cloud service providers a 20-year tax holiday running until 2047 on revenues earned from services sold outside the country, ..

Commercial Bank plans Rs. 20 b Tier II debenture issue

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:12

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC said it plans to issue Basel III-compliant Tier II listed, rated, unsecured, subordinated, redeemable debentures to rais ..

CA Sri Lanka’s public sector wing APFASL honours 45 entities

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:34

The 9th Best Annual Reports and Accounts (BARA) Awards ceremony successfully concluded on 5 February 2026 evening at the BMICH, recognising outstandin ..

Biggest shareholder Fairfax invests Rs. 4 b more to up JKH stake by 1% to 26.5%

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:27

In a continuous show of confidence, the biggest shareholder Fairfax International yesterday bought further into top blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC ..

Sri Lanka rises into top 80 for ease of doing business in new Global Soft Power Index

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:21

Sri Lanka ranks 100th globally in the Global Soft Power Index (GSPI) 2026 with a score of 33.8/100, down three positions from 97th in 2025, according ..

Hemas posts resilient 9M results led by healthcare

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:40

Hemas Holdings PLC has reported cumulative earnings of Rs. 5.9 billion, up 7.5% year-on-year (YoY), for the nine months to end-December 2025 supported ..

Tenders approved for solar energy battery storage systems

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:31

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the award of tenders for the installation of independent battery storage systems at 16 electrical substations ac ..

Jan. national sales average for tea eases

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:28

The National Sales Average (NSA) of tea declined in January 2026 on both a month-on-month (M-o-M) and year-on-year (YoY) basis, according to Forbes & ..

Govt. pledges inclusive growth as MILCO distributes profits to dairy farmers after 21 years

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:30

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya recently expressed confidence that the Government is on course to build an economy that delivers benefits to all ..

Rajeev Amarasuriya re-elected uncontested BASL President

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:26

Rajeev Amarasuriya has been re-elected, uncontested for a further term as President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka for 2026 / 2027, and will form ..

Over 24,000 passengers use e-gates at BIA since December

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:24

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that over 24,000 passengers have used the newly introduced electronic gates at the ..

Govt. eyeing vehicle import permits for high-ranking officials

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:23

The Government is in discussions on allowing motor vehicle imports for high-ranking Government officials who have received concessionary vehicle permi ..

Govt. awards petrol supply contract to Singapore’s Epdesa

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:21

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday, agreed on awarding the contract to purchase five shipments of petrol 92, starting January next ye ..

PM says Govt. addressing challenges through clear policy framework

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:19

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday declared that the Government is working closely with international partners to position Sri Lanka as a ..

Tourism industry records highest-ever January arrivals

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:14

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has begun 2026 on a strong footing, recording its highest-ever January arrivals, welcoming over 277,000 visitors and su ..

IFC to invest $ 20 m on SAGT expansion

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:13

World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) has proposed an investment of up to $ 20 million to support the capacity expansion of Joh ..

Sri Lanka Customs revenue surges to Rs. 232 b in January

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:11

Sri Lanka Customs has recorded a strong start to the year, collecting over Rs. 232 billion in revenue in January, significantly exceeding its monthly ..

Rayynor buys more into HNB shares; invests Rs. 1.4 b to up stake to 1.5%

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:36

High net worth investor Rayynor Silva yesterday showed his optimism on the financial services industry by buying more into Hatton National Bank PLC (H ..

CA Sri Lanka’s public sector wing APFASL honours 45 entities

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:34

The 9th Best Annual Reports and Accounts (BARA) Awards ceremony successfully concluded on 5 February 2026 evening at the BMICH, recognising outstandin ..

Govt. risking reform credibility with vehicle permit carve-outs: Advocata

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:28

The Advocata Institute yesterday said that any move by the Government to revive or accommodate vehicle permit concessions for a select group of retire ..

Biggest shareholder Fairfax invests Rs. 4 b more to up JKH stake by 1% to 26.5%

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:27

In a continuous show of confidence, the biggest shareholder Fairfax International yesterday bought further into top blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC ..

Customs union meeting disrupts cargo clearance, trade voices concern

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:26

Private sector stakeholders yesterday reported a disruption to import and export cargo clearance after operations at Sri Lanka Customs slowed or stopp ..

Sri Lanka rises into top 80 for ease of doing business in new Global Soft Power Index

Friday, 6 February 2026 01:21

Sri Lanka ranks 100th globally in the Global Soft Power Index (GSPI) 2026 with a score of 33.8/100, down three positions from 97th in 2025, according ..

IMF-backed unit to anchor evidence-based tax reform

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:42

After setting tax collection records in 2025 without administrative reforms, the Finance Ministry this week announced the formal establishment of the ..

Hemas posts resilient 9M results led by healthcare

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:40

Hemas Holdings PLC has reported cumulative earnings of Rs. 5.9 billion, up 7.5% year-on-year (YoY), for the nine months to end-December 2025 supported ..

CIC Holdings reports Rs. 70 b 9M revenue despite Ditwah disruption

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:32

Agriculture-rich diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings has recorded a consolidated revenue of Rs. 70.28 billion for the nine months to end-December 20 ..

Tenders approved for solar energy battery storage systems

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:31

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the award of tenders for the installation of independent battery storage systems at 16 electrical substations ac ..

Cabinet clears Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:30

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, a key policy framework aimed at meeting 70% o ..

Jan. national sales average for tea eases

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:28

The National Sales Average (NSA) of tea declined in January 2026 on both a month-on-month (M-o-M) and year-on-year (YoY) basis, according to Forbes & ..

Home Lands to launch 1,000 brand-new resort apartments

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:27

Home Lands is set to redefine the property investment landscape with the launch of the Home Lands Property Investment Roadshow 2026. ..

Govt. pledges inclusive growth as MILCO distributes profits to dairy farmers after 21 years

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:30

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya recently expressed confidence that the Government is on course to build an economy that delivers benefits to all ..

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Cabinet approves renewable energy plan to meet 70% power demand by 2030

Thursday, 5 February 2026 12:12

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, aiming to generate 70% of Sri Lanka’s electricity ..

PM says MILCO proves state enterprises can be profitable

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 10:54

Plantation workers’ daily wage increased to Rs. 1,750 from January 2026

Saturday, 31 January 2026 23:04

Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation records highest-ever revenue in 2025

Saturday, 31 January 2026 22:22

National Productivity Master Plan to be launched soon

Saturday, 31 January 2026 21:45

Textile and Apparel Advisory Council appointed to drive industry growth

Saturday, 31 January 2026 13:49

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Celebrating 78th Independence Day

Thursday, 5 February 2026 05:15

Navam Maha Perahera lights up Colombo

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:00

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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

IT / Telecom / Tech

Advice Lab unveils new 13,000 sq. ft. office

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:13

Enterprise AI helps drive productivity and trust: Salesforce’s Bhattacharya

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:12

Manning Market goes digital

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:08

FT Lite

MMCA Sri Lanka presents ‘Three Songs of Ceylon’

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:00

‘Three Songs of Ceylon’, the first moving image exhibition by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka), opened last we ..

Matara Festival for the Arts from 20-23 February

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:00

Cinnamon Life hosts master potter exhibition: “Shadows of a Pre-Renaissance Era”

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Excesses, extremism, hypocrisy: Persecuting Ranil, targeting Rajapaksas, seizing State power

Thursday, 5 February 2026 02:59

Instead of spending the years of the last war in safe luxury in a friendly country with her sons, Shiranthi Rajapaksa stayed with her husband, family, ..

Tax implications on indirect transfer/sale of shares – the Tiger Global ruling

Thursday, 5 February 2026 00:35

Trump’s BOP: Pseudo-legitimacy for illegitimate occupations

Thursday, 5 February 2026 00:26

FT View - Editorial

EU-India FTA and implications for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 5 February 2026 03:25

After nearly two decades of painstaking negotiations, India and the European Union (EU) successfully concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade A ..

Reflections on Independence Day

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:00

Independence with unity

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:46

Why we need comprehensive sex education

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:00

Use dialogue to settle health sector issues

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:54

Politically motivated attacks against Attorney General

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

Special Report

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik TiECon 2026 recently took place as the first flagship global summit for entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Organised by TiE Colombo, the eve ..

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit focuses on Ditwah, reforms and growth

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:33

‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ Harvard APAC Regional Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

Business News

Exclusive Port City Colombo Investor Forum highlights Sri Lanka’s transformation

Senthilverl ups Dockyard stake above 12%

NCE, EDB discuss export targets and sector challenges

Softlogic Finance seeks shareholder approval for Rs. 7.6 b stated capital reduction

Magistrate’s Court clears Asia Capital

Banks, Treasury made windfalls while small businesses collapsed: Ceylon Federation of MSMEs

Solutions Ground, PR Wire launch country’s first sustainability-led CSR outsourcing model

Former AG joins CT Land Development Board

LANKATILES celebrates grand opening of 58th showroom in historic Galle

Alpha Fire Services unveils new brand logo

Event Management sector officially recognised as an ‘Industry’ at 7th EMA Annual General Meeting

OCL Academy of Textile and Apparel strengthens industry-ready talent

Call for applications: Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2026

Building stronger trade bridges between Sri Lanka and UK

Govt. moves to secure and assess massive vein quartz deposit in Monaragala

Dr. Ruchitha Perera re-elected as Honorary Co-Vice Chair of CIM Board of Directors

Dankotuwa Porcelain appoints Miyuru Rajapakshe as CEO

Pathfinder Foundation charts roadmap for Sri Lanka’s critical minerals sector

Verité flags weak oversight and disclosure gaps in Budget 2026 despite PFM Act

Global investment growth resumes, with finance leading rebound

New leadership at SLCGE pledges policy advocacy to strengthen SME apparel exports

Reviving the engine: SLEA international conference to chart path for services-led growth

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Excesses, extremism, hypocrisy: Persecuting Ranil, targeting Rajapaksas, seizing State power

Tax implications on indirect transfer/sale of shares – the Tiger Global ruling

Trump’s BOP: Pseudo-legitimacy for illegitimate occupations

Independent meditations

Let’s join the national renaissance to usher in new era for all

The Attorney General in the hot seat

78 years after regaining independence: A managerial perspective

Unconditional Muslim support facilitated independence

Harry J : The unforgettable

Remembering Harry Jayawardena – One year on

Executive President, Office of the Attorney General and public trust doctrine

Office of Auditor General and its place in fiscal governance framework

Goodbye, Boss: Iqbal Athas and the craft he left behind

Stop donating Sri Lanka’s tax revenue to foreign Governments: Time for a “Two-Basket” FDI strategy

Why CIPM’s Great HR Quiz 2026 signals a turning point for education

A new world order without US in driving seat?

Shameless clicks, broken lives: The social, legal, and ethical cost of viral obscene content

LNG investment in Sri Lanka: A risky road ahead

Beyond bailouts: How Sri Lanka can build a sustainable economy and avoid 2027 IMF cliff

Carrying the ‘paperweight’- Is Sri Lanka ready for cashless tourism?

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Harry J : The unforgettable

A new world order without US in driving seat?

Sri Lanka engages $ 900 b Saudi Public Investment Fund

Dankotuwa Porcelain appoints Miyuru Rajapakshe as CEO

CBSL cancels Pan Asia Bank’s Primary Dealership

Stop donating Sri Lanka’s tax revenue to foreign Governments: Time for a “Two-Basket” FDI strategy

John Keells Stock Brokers tips ASPI to hit 28,000 this year

Canwill divestiture sets $ 50 m net worth bar for bidders

Samudika Jayaratne appointed new Auditor General

Tourism industry records highest-ever January arrivals

Business News

Exclusive Port City Colombo Investor Forum highlights Sri Lanka’s transformation

Senthilverl ups Dockyard stake above 12%

NCE, EDB discuss export targets and sector challenges

Softlogic Finance seeks shareholder approval for Rs. 7.6 b stated capital reduction

Magistrate’s Court clears Asia Capital

Banks, Treasury made windfalls while small businesses collapsed: Ceylon Federation of MSMEs

Solutions Ground, PR Wire launch country’s first sustainability-led CSR outsourcing model

Former AG joins CT Land Development Board

LANKATILES celebrates grand opening of 58th showroom in historic Galle

Alpha Fire Services unveils new brand logo

Event Management sector officially recognised as an ‘Industry’ at 7th EMA Annual General Meeting

OCL Academy of Textile and Apparel strengthens industry-ready talent

Call for applications: Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2026

Building stronger trade bridges between Sri Lanka and UK

Govt. moves to secure and assess massive vein quartz deposit in Monaragala

Dr. Ruchitha Perera re-elected as Honorary Co-Vice Chair of CIM Board of Directors

Dankotuwa Porcelain appoints Miyuru Rajapakshe as CEO

Pathfinder Foundation charts roadmap for Sri Lanka’s critical minerals sector

Verité flags weak oversight and disclosure gaps in Budget 2026 despite PFM Act

Global investment growth resumes, with finance leading rebound

New leadership at SLCGE pledges policy advocacy to strengthen SME apparel exports

Reviving the engine: SLEA international conference to chart path for services-led growth

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