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Tissa Jayawardena’s newest book on rebirth: Foundation for future research

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:01

The guardian at the gate: The Supreme Court’s real power over tax laws

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:00

Why didn’t competition bring down fuel prices?

Monday, 30 March 2026 03:57

Transfer pricing in a locked room

Monday, 30 March 2026 03:55

New VAT tax invoice format mandatory from 1 April 2026

Monday, 30 March 2026 03:53

Happiness strategy for competitive advantage

Monday, 30 March 2026 03:50

Why Sri Lanka must act now on chemical safety in everyday products

Monday, 30 March 2026 03:44

How SL can protect economy, tourism and public confidence amidst ME war

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:17

Ageing parents in a world of migration

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:14

The petrodollar system: Architecture, power, and emerging fault lines of de-dollarisation

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:10

Drug quality conundrum in Sri Lanka, the law and compliance

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:08

Can the Middle East crisis resurrect Sri Lanka’s “ghost airport”?

Friday, 27 March 2026 00:30

Calm before the storm: Rethinking disaster risk reduction in Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 March 2026 00:25

Narratives, security, and social cohesion: Rethinking the discourse on Islamic ideologies in Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 March 2026 00:10

Nuclear fission to heat up Torrington this weekend

Friday, 27 March 2026 00:10

The petrodollar strategy – Why the global power shift matters for Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 March 2026 00:01

The JR I disliked — A review of courage, candour and historical balance

Friday, 27 March 2026 00:00

Preventable global conflict, targeting China, Lanka’s vulnerability and leadership deficit

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:30

Food insecurity is the ‘hidden devil’ of global conflicts: The case of urea

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:24

Can Hambantota International Port unlock Mattala’s strategic potential?

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:22

Freight hike hits exporters

Sri Lanka’s export sector is being squeezed by a sharp spike in global freight costs and logistics disruptions, with the Joint Apparel Association F ..

Rupee holds amid Mideast shock as CBSL continues FX buying

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:44

Sri Lanka’s rupee has remained relatively stable in early 2026, with depreciation contained despite pressure from the Middle East conflict, while th ..

Port City, BOI eye Gulf-linked inflows as CoPF flags delays and policy gaps

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:41

The Colombo Port City Economic Commission and the Board of Investment (BOI) told the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) that the current Middle East c ..

President says ‘grateful’ for India’s 38,000 MT fuel delivery

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:36

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said he is grateful for India’s swift support in supplying 38,000 metric tons (MT) of fuel to Sri Lanka ..

Govt. committee flags inflation risks from insufficient fuel quotas

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:34

A Government-appointed committee monitoring the supply of essential goods has warned of possible price increases ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Ye ..

Ambeon makes voluntary offer for Harischandra at Rs. 3,400 per share

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:31

Ambeon Essentials Ltd., a subsidiary of Ambeon Capital PLC, on Friday announced a voluntary offer to acquire all issued and paid-up ordinary voting sh ..

Principals: The quiet architect

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:38

The founder of 99x spent two decades turning a Sri Lankan engineering firm into a Nordic- headquartered, seven-country acquisition platform — and be ..

WiLAT Sri Lanka and EFL Global partner to advance IGNITE Mentoring Program

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:23

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka (CILT SL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EFL Global to strengthen the fl ..

Ex-Minister Keheliya, others found guilty, ordered to settle losses to State

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:51

The Supreme Court has ruled that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several others violated the Fundamental Rights of the public through ..

India, Vietnam cut fuel import taxes

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:47

India and Vietnam have both slashed taxes on fuel in a bid to contain the impact on domestic costs from rising global oil prices. ..

CSE up 3.56% during week, but ends in red

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:46

Colombo stocks yesterday failed to sustain a strong rebound in early trading to end the volatile week in red. Both indices ended on the up compared ..

IndiGo expands international network with new, direct flights between Delhi and Colombo

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:44

Indigo yesterday said it is further strengthening its connectivity to Sri Lanka, with the launch of new, direct flights between Delhi and Colombo. Com ..

Shenelle Rodrigo becomes Sri Lanka’s first Destination Correspondent for Lonely Planet

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:43

Shenelle Rodrigo has been appointed as the country’s first Destination Correspondent by world-famous travel guide Lonely Planet. ..

Sweet relief for consumers: Confectionery prices steady till May

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:42

Consumers can expect a measure of relief in the coming months, as the country’s confectionery industry pledges to hold prices steady until May despi ..

Russia ready to support Sri Lanka, agrees to supply fuel

Friday, 27 March 2026 04:52

Tourism Task Force moves to shield sector from ME war fallout

Friday, 27 March 2026 04:48

The Presidential Task Force on the Implementation of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Program yesterday convened to discuss measures to sustain the i ..

Govt. notified over delays in import clearance, rising costs

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:43

The Customs House Agents (CHA) Traders Association and Wharf Representatives Union have expressed serious concern over delays in clearance of imports ..

EWIS innovates AI-powered platform to de-risk enterprise legacy modernisation

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:38

IT industry specialist EWIS on Friday launched ‘AEGIS,’ a first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered platform developed in Sri Lanka t ..

Govt. launches ‘Surakimu Lanka’ to curb energy demand amid supply risks

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:36

The Government yesterday launched a national program to promote energy conservation, as part of efforts to manage potential risks to fuel and electric ..

Customs beats target for third straight month

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:34

Sri Lanka Customs has exceeded its revenue target for the third consecutive month, reaching the March target ahead of schedule, according to official ..

Senkadagala Finance appoints N. Vasantha Kumar Chairman, makes two additions to Board

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:03

Senkadagala Finance PLC has appointed Independent Non-Executive Director N. Vasantha Kumar as Chairman of the Board with effect from 1 April 2026. ..

Hambantota International Port invests $ 108 m in new cranes

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:27

Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has signed an agreement to invest $ 108 million in new container handling equipment, marking a major expans ..

Court of Appeal rules in favour of CBSL over EPF RTI

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:52

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, setting aside a decision of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission that h ..

Daily FT-ICCSL webinar today on “AI and Jobs – What Survives, Evolves, Disappears”

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:48

The Daily FT – ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, Employers Federati ..

Sajith urges Govt. to reduce fuel taxes after India cuts excise duties

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:47

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday called on the Government to reduce fuel taxes in Sri Lanka, following India’s decision to cut special e ..

Apparel exports decline in Feb. amid weak global demand

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:45

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector came under intensified pressure in February 2026, as exports fell by 11.46% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 361.2 million with br ..

Over 2,500 manufacturers firms apply for special fuel supply

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:43

Amid mounting fuel pressures linked to the Middle East crisis, the Government has begun facilitating supplies for manufacturing firms, with over 2,500 ..

World Bank to deliver immediate relief to countries impacted by ME war

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:42

The World Bank Group says it is preparing to support countries affected by the Middle East conflict, as rising commodity prices and supply chain disru ..

IRGC forbids shipping to and from ports of US-Israeli allies

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:41

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it prohibits shipping “to and from ports of allies and supporters of the Israeli-American ene ..

Export earnings up 4.2% YoY to $ 1.4 b in Feb.

Friday, 27 March 2026 04:51

Sri Lanka’s total export earnings in February raked in over $ 1.4 billion, reflecting a 4.22% year-on-year (YoY) growth. ..

Labour participation dips in 4Q 2025; unemployment declines to 3.8%

Friday, 27 March 2026 04:47

Sri Lanka’s labour market in the fourth quarter of 2025 recorded lower unemployment even as labour force ..

Rupee holds amid Mideast shock as CBSL continues FX buying

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:44

Sri Lanka’s rupee has remained relatively stable in early 2026, with depreciation contained despite pressure from the Middle East conflict, while th ..

Govt. notified over delays in import clearance, rising costs

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:43

The Customs House Agents (CHA) Traders Association and Wharf Representatives Union have expressed serious concern over delays in clearance of imports ..

Port City, BOI eye Gulf-linked inflows as CoPF flags delays and policy gaps

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:41

The Colombo Port City Economic Commission and the Board of Investment (BOI) told the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) that the current Middle East c ..

EWIS innovates AI-powered platform to de-risk enterprise legacy modernisation

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:38

IT industry specialist EWIS on Friday launched ‘AEGIS,’ a first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered platform developed in Sri Lanka t ..

President says ‘grateful’ for India’s 38,000 MT fuel delivery

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:36

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said he is grateful for India’s swift support in supplying 38,000 metric tons (MT) of fuel to Sri Lanka ..

Govt. launches ‘Surakimu Lanka’ to curb energy demand amid supply risks

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:36

The Government yesterday launched a national program to promote energy conservation, as part of efforts to manage potential risks to fuel and electric ..

Govt. committee flags inflation risks from insufficient fuel quotas

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:34

A Government-appointed committee monitoring the supply of essential goods has warned of possible price increases ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Ye ..

Customs beats target for third straight month

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:34

Sri Lanka Customs has exceeded its revenue target for the third consecutive month, reaching the March target ahead of schedule, according to official ..

Ambeon makes voluntary offer for Harischandra at Rs. 3,400 per share

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:31

Ambeon Essentials Ltd., a subsidiary of Ambeon Capital PLC, on Friday announced a voluntary offer to acquire all issued and paid-up ordinary voting sh ..

Senkadagala Finance appoints N. Vasantha Kumar Chairman, makes two additions to Board

Monday, 30 March 2026 05:03

Senkadagala Finance PLC has appointed Independent Non-Executive Director N. Vasantha Kumar as Chairman of the Board with effect from 1 April 2026. ..

Principals: The quiet architect

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:38

The founder of 99x spent two decades turning a Sri Lankan engineering firm into a Nordic- headquartered, seven-country acquisition platform — and be ..

Hambantota International Port invests $ 108 m in new cranes

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:27

Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has signed an agreement to invest $ 108 million in new container handling equipment, marking a major expans ..

WiLAT Sri Lanka and EFL Global partner to advance IGNITE Mentoring Program

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:23

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka (CILT SL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EFL Global to strengthen the fl ..

Court of Appeal rules in favour of CBSL over EPF RTI

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:52

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, setting aside a decision of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission that h ..

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Colombo Port receives second Indian fuel shipment amid crisis

Monday, 30 March 2026 12:08

Another Indian fuel vessel, HARI ANAND, arrived at Colombo Port yesterday carrying 36,000 metric tonnes of diesel and petrol as Sri Lanka continues to ..

Fuel supply for industries continues without shortages: Industries Ministry

Monday, 30 March 2026 11:36

Tourism Task Force reviews industry challenges and development plans

Friday, 27 March 2026 12:38

Sri Lanka exports set to decline amid Middle East tensions

Friday, 27 March 2026 11:48

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Thursday, 26 March 2026 23:23

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Thursday, 26 March 2026 20:26

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Friday, 20 March 2026 00:00

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Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:24

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Principals: The quiet architect

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:38

Can Sri Lanka’s 5G revolution reach the 80% left behind?

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:00

SLASSCOM Women in Tech Conference 4.0, 2026 to spotlight global leaders driving inclusive digital leadership

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:06

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‘88 Acres’ exhibition by MMCA Sri Lanka joins Thailand Biennale

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:33

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) has announced that their exhibition ‘88 Acres: Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Min ..

“A Concert Beyond Vision” an evening not to be missed

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:32

Ambuluwawa Religious and Biodiversity Complex marks 30 years

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:31

Opinion and Issues

Tissa Jayawardena’s newest book on rebirth: Foundation for future research

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:01

The veteran Sri Lankan researcher and writer on rebirth and reincarnation, Tissa Jayawardena, in his latest book containing research outcomes relating ..

The guardian at the gate: The Supreme Court’s real power over tax laws

Monday, 30 March 2026 04:00

Why didn’t competition bring down fuel prices?

Monday, 30 March 2026 03:57

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Accountability for crimes by intelligence services

Monday, 30 March 2026 03:30

The recent decision by the Court of Appeal to order a fresh trial in the assassination of former Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian Nadarajah Rav ..

Govt. needs to provide relief to vulnerable groups

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:00

No-confidence motion against Kumara Jayakody undermines NPP’s non-corruption sanctity

Friday, 27 March 2026 05:55

Walking the neutrality tightrope

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:00

Market direction of Ceylon Tea amidst Middle East conflict

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:00

Getting the Airbus case right

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 00:20

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Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

Global Biz Connect 2026, cross-industry networking platform, recently brought together business executives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora representative ..

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

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

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

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

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JICA, World Bank and Presidential Secretariat co-host seminar on ‘Competition Policy and Law’

Dialog surpasses 800+ 5G sites, driving Sri Lanka’s fastest 5G expansion and advancing nation’s digital future

JAT Holdings enters Australian cabinetry manufacturing segment following SEAFORM Perth success

Ceylon Chamber completes international trade facilitation program at IIFT, New Delhi

Sri Lanka’s economic outlook brightens with Graphene

Capacity-building program for Sri Lankan start-ups at India’s Centre of Excellence IIT Madras

N. U. Jayawardena Memorial Conference Room inaugurated

People’s Bank launches “People’s Remittance – Kalin Avurudu Vaasi Draw 2026’’

LankaPay ties up with BASL as Corporate Partner

Russel’s named official catering partner for 92nd Battle of the Saints

Healthguard Distribution revamps Colombo warehouse to strengthen pharmaceutical supply chain

Pointlabs Technologies launch ‘Anya’ Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered voice concierge platform for Standard Chartered Priority customers

Home Lands breaks ground on Canterbury Crest Resort Apartments

Blue Arc to manufacture containerised substations for export under BOI deal

Colombo Dockyard delivers 10th vessel in Misje Eco Bulker newbuilding series

KOKO Makes Winning Debut with Overall Gold at LankaPay Technnovation Awards

Global GIS celebrates 12th anniversary

Mastery of Self through NLP returns, enriched for the age of AI

$ 52.5 m YOLO project by Prime Group gets BOI approval

MAS advances Plan for Change strategy

Prolonged Iran conflict poses downside risks to APAC Sovereign ratings: Fitch

Supply disruptions to outlast Mideast conflict, keeping import and energy costs elevated: Expert

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Tissa Jayawardena’s newest book on rebirth: Foundation for future research

The guardian at the gate: The Supreme Court’s real power over tax laws

Why didn’t competition bring down fuel prices?

Transfer pricing in a locked room

New VAT tax invoice format mandatory from 1 April 2026

Happiness strategy for competitive advantage

Why Sri Lanka must act now on chemical safety in everyday products

How SL can protect economy, tourism and public confidence amidst ME war

Ageing parents in a world of migration

The petrodollar system: Architecture, power, and emerging fault lines of de-dollarisation

Drug quality conundrum in Sri Lanka, the law and compliance

Can the Middle East crisis resurrect Sri Lanka’s “ghost airport”?

Calm before the storm: Rethinking disaster risk reduction in Sri Lanka

Narratives, security, and social cohesion: Rethinking the discourse on Islamic ideologies in Sri Lanka

Nuclear fission to heat up Torrington this weekend

The petrodollar strategy – Why the global power shift matters for Sri Lanka

The JR I disliked — A review of courage, candour and historical balance

Preventable global conflict, targeting China, Lanka’s vulnerability and leadership deficit

Food insecurity is the ‘hidden devil’ of global conflicts: The case of urea

Can Hambantota International Port unlock Mattala’s strategic potential?

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JICA, World Bank and Presidential Secretariat co-host seminar on ‘Competition Policy and Law’

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JAT Holdings enters Australian cabinetry manufacturing segment following SEAFORM Perth success

Ceylon Chamber completes international trade facilitation program at IIFT, New Delhi

Sri Lanka’s economic outlook brightens with Graphene

Capacity-building program for Sri Lankan start-ups at India’s Centre of Excellence IIT Madras

N. U. Jayawardena Memorial Conference Room inaugurated

People’s Bank launches “People’s Remittance – Kalin Avurudu Vaasi Draw 2026’’

LankaPay ties up with BASL as Corporate Partner

Russel’s named official catering partner for 92nd Battle of the Saints

Healthguard Distribution revamps Colombo warehouse to strengthen pharmaceutical supply chain

Pointlabs Technologies launch ‘Anya’ Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered voice concierge platform for Standard Chartered Priority customers

Home Lands breaks ground on Canterbury Crest Resort Apartments

Blue Arc to manufacture containerised substations for export under BOI deal

Colombo Dockyard delivers 10th vessel in Misje Eco Bulker newbuilding series

KOKO Makes Winning Debut with Overall Gold at LankaPay Technnovation Awards

Global GIS celebrates 12th anniversary

Mastery of Self through NLP returns, enriched for the age of AI

$ 52.5 m YOLO project by Prime Group gets BOI approval

MAS advances Plan for Change strategy

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