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Undermining the commons: The regulatory assault on community credit

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:08

Beyond 4–5% recovery: Why Sri Lanka needs a real growth strategy

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:25

Digitalisation without rights protections

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:20

Is Venture Capital only for the elite? The financing gap facing small businesses

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:17

A balanced tenancy law is essential for Sri Lanka’s housing future

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:09

Creating human capital is wider concept than school education

Monday, 9 February 2026 01:00

Practical ergonomics: Designing work for people, productivity and profit

Monday, 9 February 2026 00:33

Strengthening Sri Lanka’s GREAT 2025–2030 Renewable Energy Project Development Plan: Bridging Gaps for a Sustainable Future

Monday, 9 February 2026 00:15

Energy Minister and accountability on subpar coal purchase

Monday, 9 February 2026 00:10

When tax enforcement turns tragic

Monday, 9 February 2026 00:05

A nation without memory is a nation at risk

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:12

Central Bank’s role in development

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:10

From parades to ploughshares: has ‘peace’ finally come to us?

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:08

What is good is good

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:04

Era of weaponised economies and SL’s 78th year of independence

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:02

Fate of Adani’s bid to foist unequal deals on Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:00

Protecting tenants without punishing property

Friday, 6 February 2026 02:47

Stopover justice: When a layover becomes an indictment

Friday, 6 February 2026 02:41

The unfinished promise: Sri Lanka’s independence deficit

Friday, 6 February 2026 02:34

Debt distress and Ditwah

Friday, 6 February 2026 02:25

Govt. reaffirms commitment to port modernisation and global partnerships

The Government yesterday reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country’s ports sector through targeted investment, technology adoption, and ..

SLPA Chairman presents roadmap for future-ready maritime hub

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:39

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Admiral (Retd.) Sirimevan Ranasinghe yesterday underscored the importance of technology adoption, skills dev ..

ADB appoints Shannon Cowlin as new Country Director for Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:36

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shannon Cowlin as its new Country Director for Sri Lanka. ..

Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka sets new world record with 640-car gathering

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:33

The Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka has successfully hosted a historic gathering of 640 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, as officially verified and certified b ..

Sri Lanka Franchise Expo 2026 in Colombo on Saturday

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:30

Sri Lanka’s franchise sector enters a defining phase as the Sri Lanka Franchise Expo 2026, scheduled for 14 February at Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo, ..

Sri Lanka’s recovery will fail unless it fixes overlooked problem: Who trains the State

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 03:53

Sri Lanka’s economic collapse is often analysed through the lenses of debt, deficits and political misjudgement. These explanations are valid — bu ..

Dialog dials strong growth, stronger national contribution in FY25

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:45

Dialog Axiata PLC has announced strong financial results for the 2025 financial year (FY25), with mobile, fixed line, and digital pay television busin ..

Magistrate’s Court discharges case against Asia Capital on jurisdictional grounds for second time

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:39

The Fort Magistrate’s Court has discharged a criminal complaint filed by CC Trust Ltd., against Asia Capital PLC, ruling that the Court lacked juris ..

DFCC Bank Rs. 7 b GSS+ Bond Issue oversubscribed

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:30

DFCC Bank’s Rs. 7 billion Green, Social, Sustainable, and Sustainability-Related (GSS+) Bond Issue was oversubscribed, with the bank deciding to clo ..

T20 World Cup kicks off today boosting cricket and tourism in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:08

The 10th edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will kick off today in Sri Lanka boosting cricket and tourism during a month-long engagement. ..

President launches Mahaiyawa underpass, work on Kandy–Gatambe flyover resumes

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:06

Construction of two major road infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion in Kandy formally moved forward yesterday, with President An ..

CA Sri Lanka hails appointment of first female Auditor General

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:05

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), as the national body of accountants has hailed the historic appointment of Charter ..

CSE ends week on the up; YTD net foreign selling nears Rs. 12 b

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:03

The Colombo stock market ended the week on the up on strong high net worth participation while foreign investors continued to be net sellers with YTD ..

MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill can pass with simple majority: SC

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:03

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill does not contain any provisions that are inconsistent with the Constitution, ..

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 ..

Sri Lanka welcomes over 80,700 tourists in early February

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:38

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has maintained its growth momentum in early February, with the country welcoming 80,776 visitors in the first eight days ..

Operational efficiency must precede expansion in port modernisation: Avlino CEO

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:35

Avlino CEO Ramana Jampala yesterday said operational efficiency, not capacity expansion, must be the starting point for modernising ports and terminal ..

Harsha flags decades of lost ground in Sri Lanka-India economic ties

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:31

Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has criticised successive Governments for what he described as decades of missed opportunities in Sri Lanka’s econ ..

Govt. withdraws Protection of Occupants Bill to consider changes

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:29

The Government has moved to pause and reconsider the controversial proposed Protection of Occupants/Tenants legislation, signalling a reset of the dra ..

Jan. tourism earnings slip despite record-high arrivals

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:47

Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange earnings from tourism edged lower in January despite recording its highest-ever monthly increase in visitor arrivals, h ..

Private borrowings up 25.2% to Rs. 10.2 t in 2025; hit eight-year high

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:43

Total outstanding private sector borrowings increased 25.2% to an eight-year high of Rs. 10,212 billion in 2025, nearly doubling from touching Rs. 5,5 ..

Workers’ remittances record highest-ever January inflow

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:31

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances surged to a new high in January, with monthly inflows rising 31.1% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 751.1 million, as per ..

Amana Takaful to raise Rs. 1 b via Rights

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:29

Amana Takaful PLC’s Board of Directors has recommended a Rights Issue of ordinary voting shares to strengthen the company’s equity base and improv ..

JVP’s Tilvin meets Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:07

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar yesterday reaffirmed India’s commitment to Sri Lanka, describing the country as a “true and tru ..

Ceylon Federation of MSMEs calls for binding reforms to correct post-crisis lending practices

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:06

The Ceylon Federation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has called for urgent structural reforms to the country’s lending and regulator ..

‘Green living’ property boom eroding Colombo’s ecosystems: CSF warns

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:04

Colombo’s expanding real estate market is increasingly commodifying proximity to nature, placing growing pressure on wetlands, paddy fields and peri ..

India’s export “gamechanger”: Trump slashing tariffs to 18% undercuts Asian rivals

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:03

The Hindu Business Line: The tariff cuts announced by US President Donald Trump, slashing duties on Indian goods from 50% to 18%, would be a major ..

LAUGFS Gas raises domestic cylinder prices from midnight

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:02

LAUGFS Gas yesterday announced an increase in domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refill prices, with the revised rates coming into effect from mid ..

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 ..

SLPA Chairman presents roadmap for future-ready maritime hub

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:39

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Admiral (Retd.) Sirimevan Ranasinghe yesterday underscored the importance of technology adoption, skills dev ..

Sri Lanka welcomes over 80,700 tourists in early February

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:38

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has maintained its growth momentum in early February, with the country welcoming 80,776 visitors in the first eight days ..

ADB appoints Shannon Cowlin as new Country Director for Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:36

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shannon Cowlin as its new Country Director for Sri Lanka. ..

Operational efficiency must precede expansion in port modernisation: Avlino CEO

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:35

Avlino CEO Ramana Jampala yesterday said operational efficiency, not capacity expansion, must be the starting point for modernising ports and terminal ..

Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka sets new world record with 640-car gathering

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:33

The Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka has successfully hosted a historic gathering of 640 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, as officially verified and certified b ..

Harsha flags decades of lost ground in Sri Lanka-India economic ties

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:31

Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has criticised successive Governments for what he described as decades of missed opportunities in Sri Lanka’s econ ..

Sri Lanka Franchise Expo 2026 in Colombo on Saturday

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:30

Sri Lanka’s franchise sector enters a defining phase as the Sri Lanka Franchise Expo 2026, scheduled for 14 February at Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo, ..

Govt. withdraws Protection of Occupants Bill to consider changes

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:29

The Government has moved to pause and reconsider the controversial proposed Protection of Occupants/Tenants legislation, signalling a reset of the dra ..

Sri Lanka’s recovery will fail unless it fixes overlooked problem: Who trains the State

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 03:53

Sri Lanka’s economic collapse is often analysed through the lenses of debt, deficits and political misjudgement. These explanations are valid — bu ..

Jan. tourism earnings slip despite record-high arrivals

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:47

Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange earnings from tourism edged lower in January despite recording its highest-ever monthly increase in visitor arrivals, h ..

Dialog dials strong growth, stronger national contribution in FY25

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:45

Dialog Axiata PLC has announced strong financial results for the 2025 financial year (FY25), with mobile, fixed line, and digital pay television busin ..

Private borrowings up 25.2% to Rs. 10.2 t in 2025; hit eight-year high

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:43

Total outstanding private sector borrowings increased 25.2% to an eight-year high of Rs. 10,212 billion in 2025, nearly doubling from touching Rs. 5,5 ..

Magistrate’s Court discharges case against Asia Capital on jurisdictional grounds for second time

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:39

The Fort Magistrate’s Court has discharged a criminal complaint filed by CC Trust Ltd., against Asia Capital PLC, ruling that the Court lacked juris ..

Workers’ remittances record highest-ever January inflow

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:31

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances surged to a new high in January, with monthly inflows rising 31.1% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 751.1 million, as per ..

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Thursday, 5 February 2026 12:12

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Wednesday, 4 February 2026 10:54

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Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:03

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The Geoffrey Bawa Trust announces ‘Moonamal Award’

Saturday, 7 February 2026 01:38

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Saturday, 7 February 2026 01:37

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Opinion and Issues

Undermining the commons: The regulatory assault on community credit

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:08

Why should access to basic finance – credit and savings – be a market-driven privilege, and not a right for farmers, fishers, low-income women, an ..

Beyond 4–5% recovery: Why Sri Lanka needs a real growth strategy

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:25

Digitalisation without rights protections

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:20

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The UNP’s terminal-stage crisis goes digital

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:08

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Curtailing social media use among children

Monday, 9 February 2026 03:03

Epstein files expose moral degradation of world’s richest and powerful

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:00

US Tariff cuts on Indian exports could hinder SL exports

Friday, 6 February 2026 02:40

EU-India FTA and implications for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 5 February 2026 03:25

Reflections on Independence Day

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 00:00

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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 ..

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Tokyo Cement’s 3Q financial results position Group for industry upswing

hSenidBiz achieves $ 5 m ARR and profitability milestone

Sri Lanka–Canada business ties strengthened at SLCBC reception

Bairaha enhances product quality, traceability

New Anthoney’s Farms celebrates 40 years: Leading Sri Lanka’s shift to antibiotic-free poultry

SLAP and SLSI join hands to elevate Sri Lanka’s printing industry to global standards

The infrastructure of growth: Inside Roar Global’s venture builder model

Sri Lankan companies face mandatory sustainability, opening new opportunities

Renuka Foods to subdivide shares on one-for-two basis

Milford Exports ups Melstacorp stake to 42.88%

Sri Lanka can ride India’s growth wave as global trade order frays: Envoy

France-Sri Lanka investment ties gain renewed momentum

UDA Chair joins On’ally Board

Elephant House marks 160 years of trust, innovation and Sri Lankan heritage

Sri Lanka sets sail with 9th International Boat Show and Conference

Aban Pestonjee honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at SLID-ACCA National Director Awards

Amana Bank champions knowledge sharing and student development at Wayamba University

Sri Lanka Insurance Life and Sri Lanka Insurance General contribute to national relief efforts following ‘Ditwah’ cyclone

Sri Lanka, US officials discuss expanding trade and investment cooperation

‘GovPAY’ traffic fine payment system rolls out countrywide

Dr. Trevor Mendis joins Odel Board

Swisstek appoints Indika Ilukkumbura to Board

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Undermining the commons: The regulatory assault on community credit

Beyond 4–5% recovery: Why Sri Lanka needs a real growth strategy

Digitalisation without rights protections

Is Venture Capital only for the elite? The financing gap facing small businesses

A balanced tenancy law is essential for Sri Lanka’s housing future

Creating human capital is wider concept than school education

Practical ergonomics: Designing work for people, productivity and profit

Strengthening Sri Lanka’s GREAT 2025–2030 Renewable Energy Project Development Plan: Bridging Gaps for a Sustainable Future

Energy Minister and accountability on subpar coal purchase

When tax enforcement turns tragic

A nation without memory is a nation at risk

Central Bank’s role in development

From parades to ploughshares: has ‘peace’ finally come to us?

What is good is good

Era of weaponised economies and SL’s 78th year of independence

Fate of Adani’s bid to foist unequal deals on Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Protecting tenants without punishing property

Stopover justice: When a layover becomes an indictment

The unfinished promise: Sri Lanka’s independence deficit

Debt distress and Ditwah

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Sri Lanka–Canada business ties strengthened at SLCBC reception

Bairaha enhances product quality, traceability

New Anthoney’s Farms celebrates 40 years: Leading Sri Lanka’s shift to antibiotic-free poultry

SLAP and SLSI join hands to elevate Sri Lanka’s printing industry to global standards

The infrastructure of growth: Inside Roar Global’s venture builder model

Sri Lankan companies face mandatory sustainability, opening new opportunities

Renuka Foods to subdivide shares on one-for-two basis

Milford Exports ups Melstacorp stake to 42.88%

Sri Lanka can ride India’s growth wave as global trade order frays: Envoy

France-Sri Lanka investment ties gain renewed momentum

UDA Chair joins On’ally Board

Elephant House marks 160 years of trust, innovation and Sri Lankan heritage

Sri Lanka sets sail with 9th International Boat Show and Conference

Aban Pestonjee honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at SLID-ACCA National Director Awards

Amana Bank champions knowledge sharing and student development at Wayamba University

Sri Lanka Insurance Life and Sri Lanka Insurance General contribute to national relief efforts following ‘Ditwah’ cyclone

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‘GovPAY’ traffic fine payment system rolls out countrywide

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