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Rebuilding farming after Cyclone Ditwah: A reform agenda, not a repair job

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:28

Independence: Of nations, institutions and individuals

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:26

How to create jobs for the world’s 1.2 b new workers

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:25

AI, AI, AI, woe is me or, how to save the world from rogue artificial intelligence

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:24

Leading through the Antarctic night: The boss, the balcony, and the brass ring

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:18

Executives: Discover the power of strategic silence

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:18

Feedback is not an autopsy of failure, it is the heartbeat of growth

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:16

“China shock” or “China opportunity”?

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:02

Tamil Eelam movement revives amidst AKD Presidency

Thursday, 12 February 2026 02:43

Balance Sheet restructuring: What it means, when it makes sense, and lessons from Sri Lanka

Thursday, 12 February 2026 00:43

MSME recovery in post-Ditwah Sri Lanka: Turning geographic data into action

Thursday, 12 February 2026 00:32

Protection of Occupation Bill impact on real estate market and bank collateral

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:22

Too close to ignore: India, aid, and Sri Lanka’s search for economic stability

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:20

Will AI make learning skills “unnecessary”?

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:18

How Sri Lankan tourism SMEs can achieve long-term survival

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:14

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

President urges private capital push in talks with Lord Marland

Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Chairman Lord Marland of Odstock this week held discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissana ..

Aitken Spence’s 9M PBT grows by 30% to Rs. 5.6 b

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:28

Top diversified blue chip Aitken Spence PLC has recorded revenue of Rs. 67 billion for the nine months ending 31 December 2025, underscoring a robust ..

Parliamentary committee flags discrepancies in coal shipment reports at Lakvijaya Plant

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:24

Serious discrepancies in coal shipment documentation were highlighted at a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Str ..

Central Bank warns against foreign currency transactions between residents

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:22

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday cautioned that all transactions between residents in the country must be conducted in Sri Lankan Rupees ..

Hayleys shines at CA Sri Lanka’s TAGS Awards Diamond Chapter

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:20

As the curtains fell on a landmark celebration of corporate excellence, the prestigious TAGS Awards marked its 60th anniversary with a grand finale th ..

Sri Lanka emerging hub for gender-climate impact capital: IIX COO

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:14

Sri Lanka is ready to catalyse the next wave of impact investment by aligning gender inclusion with climate resilience, said Singapore-based Impact In ..

AG informs letter allegedly endorsing LGBTIQ tourism promotion will be withdrawn

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:11

The Attorney General yesterday informed the Court of Appeal that the letter issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman, wh ..

Cargills reports strong 3Q performance

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:09

The Cargills Group has reported a strong financial performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, demonstrating resilience despite s ..

Kotagala Plantations divests 31.15% stake in Imperial Hotels for Rs. 219.2 m

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:07

Kotagala Plantations PLC has divested its 31.15% stake in Imperial Hotels Ltd., to Consolidated Tea Plantations Ltd., (CTPL) for a consideration of Rs ..

Port City banking rules tightens licence access: EY

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:29

The Colombo Port City offshore banking framework has been materially tightened under recent legislative changes, with access to offshore banking licen ..

Govt. launches Digital Nomad Visas to professionals

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:27

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka has officially rolled out its Digital Nomad Visa (DNV), a new long-stay residence facility aimed at attracting foreig ..

Govt. moves to connect key State institutions to National Cyber Security Operations Centre

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:25

A high-level discussion on implementing the Cabinet decision to connect critical State institutions to the National Cyber Security Operations Centre ( ..

SLCSMI unveils roadmap to boost SME sector

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:23

The Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries (SLCSMI) yesterday unveiled an eight-point ‘Future SME Sector Development Roadmap’, outlining ..

TESS Agro to raise Rs. 250 m via equity private placement

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:21

TESS Agro PLC has said it will proceed with a private placement of ordinary voting shares, abandoning a previously proposed Debenture and Warrant stru ..

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. ..

Janashakthi Insurance goes for 1:3 share split

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:26

Janashakthi Insurance PLC has proposed a subdivision of its ordinary shares on a one-for-three basis, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. ..

Mercantile Investments opts for Rs. 1.1 b Rights Issue

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:23

Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC has announced a Rights Issue to raise Rs. 1.1 billion to strengthen its capital base and enhance regulatory cap ..

Sanasa Life to raise over Rs. 1 b via Rights and debenture

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:21

Sanasa Life Insurance Company PLC yesterday said it will raise over Rs. 522 million via a Rights Issue, on top of a proposed Rs. 500 million debenture ..

Classic Destinations Hospitality Partner for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:06

Expolanka Holdings’ subsidiary Classic Destinations has been appointed as the Hospitality Partner for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka ..

Stakeholder consultations begin on Four-Band Tariff reform under 2026 Budget

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:12

Stakeholder engagement on proposed tariff reforms under the 2026 Budget has commenced, with the Government initiating consultations aimed at supportin ..

US to exempt some Bangladeshi apparels from tariffs

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:09

Bangladesh has secured exemptions for some clothes and textiles that are made with US-produced materials, as part of a new agreement announced on Mond ..

IHCL signs 220-key Taj Weligama project

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:08

The Indian Hotels Company Ltd., (IHCL) has signed an agreement to develop a 220-key Taj-branded hotel in Weligama, expanding its presence in Sri Lanka ..

Inaugural Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026 kicks off

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:30

Sri Lanka is seeking to position itself as a convening platform for impact investing in South Asia as more than 200 delegates from home and abroad gat ..

Colombo Port City development regulations to be revised

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:28

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved presenting amended Colombo Port City (Development Control) Regulations to Parliament for approval, in line ..

Govt. to amend SIM card registration rules

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:26

The Government has decided to introduce amendments to the regulations governing the registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards, including ..

CBSL credit survey signals easing conditions but SME bank loan rejections up

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:24

The banking sector reported an improvement in lending appetite and loan demand heading into 2026, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Cr ..

Sri Lanka, EU to hold Joint Commission meeting tomorrow

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) will hold the 27th Session of the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission in Colombo on 12 February 2026. This high-lev ..

Cabinet clears revision of Inland Revenue, AML and FTR laws

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the publication and gazetting of amendments to the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017, the Financial Transa ..

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 ..

Aitken Spence’s 9M PBT grows by 30% to Rs. 5.6 b

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:28

Top diversified blue chip Aitken Spence PLC has recorded revenue of Rs. 67 billion for the nine months ending 31 December 2025, underscoring a robust ..

Janashakthi Insurance goes for 1:3 share split

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:26

Janashakthi Insurance PLC has proposed a subdivision of its ordinary shares on a one-for-three basis, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. ..

Parliamentary committee flags discrepancies in coal shipment reports at Lakvijaya Plant

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:24

Serious discrepancies in coal shipment documentation were highlighted at a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Str ..

Mercantile Investments opts for Rs. 1.1 b Rights Issue

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:23

Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC has announced a Rights Issue to raise Rs. 1.1 billion to strengthen its capital base and enhance regulatory cap ..

Central Bank warns against foreign currency transactions between residents

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:22

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday cautioned that all transactions between residents in the country must be conducted in Sri Lankan Rupees ..

Sanasa Life to raise over Rs. 1 b via Rights and debenture

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:21

Sanasa Life Insurance Company PLC yesterday said it will raise over Rs. 522 million via a Rights Issue, on top of a proposed Rs. 500 million debenture ..

Hayleys shines at CA Sri Lanka’s TAGS Awards Diamond Chapter

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:20

As the curtains fell on a landmark celebration of corporate excellence, the prestigious TAGS Awards marked its 60th anniversary with a grand finale th ..

Classic Destinations Hospitality Partner for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:06

Expolanka Holdings’ subsidiary Classic Destinations has been appointed as the Hospitality Partner for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka ..

Sri Lanka emerging hub for gender-climate impact capital: IIX COO

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:14

Sri Lanka is ready to catalyse the next wave of impact investment by aligning gender inclusion with climate resilience, said Singapore-based Impact In ..

Stakeholder consultations begin on Four-Band Tariff reform under 2026 Budget

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:12

Stakeholder engagement on proposed tariff reforms under the 2026 Budget has commenced, with the Government initiating consultations aimed at supportin ..

AG informs letter allegedly endorsing LGBTIQ tourism promotion will be withdrawn

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:11

The Attorney General yesterday informed the Court of Appeal that the letter issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman, wh ..

US to exempt some Bangladeshi apparels from tariffs

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:09

Bangladesh has secured exemptions for some clothes and textiles that are made with US-produced materials, as part of a new agreement announced on Mond ..

Cargills reports strong 3Q performance

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:09

The Cargills Group has reported a strong financial performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, demonstrating resilience despite s ..

IHCL signs 220-key Taj Weligama project

Thursday, 12 February 2026 03:08

The Indian Hotels Company Ltd., (IHCL) has signed an agreement to develop a 220-key Taj-branded hotel in Weligama, expanding its presence in Sri Lanka ..

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The Geoffrey Bawa Trust announces ‘Moonamal Award’

Saturday, 7 February 2026 01:38

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Rebuilding farming after Cyclone Ditwah: A reform agenda, not a repair job

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:28

Three months after Cyclone Ditwah swept across Sri Lanka in late November 2025, the headlines have moved on. In many places, the floodwaters have rece ..

Independence: Of nations, institutions and individuals

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:26

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Friday, 13 February 2026 00:25

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T20 World Cup and Sri Lanka’s tourism promotion

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:00

The ongoing ICC T20 World Cup – co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka – has created an atmosphere of excitement and frenzy in the island as the country ..

Women MPs quest to stop insults and harassment in Parliament

Thursday, 12 February 2026 00:30

Appointment of Auditor General: Meritocracy or favouritism?

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:00

The UNP’s terminal-stage crisis goes digital

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:08

Curtailing social media use among children

Monday, 9 February 2026 03:03

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Saturday, 7 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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United Motors reports Rs. 2.4 b profit for nine months

Six Sri Lankan exhibitors participate at Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld Frankfurt 2026

HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival 2026 kicks off today to celebrate Sri Lanka’s creative voice

Mild Earth to take Sri Lankan spices to global stage with ‘Wild Mist Water’

ADB appoints Sona Shrestha as Director General for South Asia

Sinopec extends Clean Sri Lanka network with new look stations across Anuradhapura

Home Lands launches 4 new resort apartment projects featuring 1,000 units

‘Salam Ramadan 2026’ invites brands and businesses

Sunshine Holdings ups revenue by 8% to Rs. 48.9 b in 9M amid resilient performance

Siddhalepa awarded Superbrands Sri Lanka status

Flagship Pilot Pens store opens at Havelock City Mall

EDB hosts networking session for new tea and coconut exporters

First Capital Holdings donates Rs. 15 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund

Sri Lanka, Japan to formalise economic policy dialogue with MoU

Cabinet green lights National Mineral Policy 2026

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Sri Lanka’s retail goes green

IMF awards Talal Rafi for most popular Public Finance Article of 2025

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hSenidBiz achieves $ 5 m ARR and profitability milestone

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Bairaha enhances product quality, traceability

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Rebuilding farming after Cyclone Ditwah: A reform agenda, not a repair job

Independence: Of nations, institutions and individuals

How to create jobs for the world’s 1.2 b new workers

AI, AI, AI, woe is me or, how to save the world from rogue artificial intelligence

Leading through the Antarctic night: The boss, the balcony, and the brass ring

Executives: Discover the power of strategic silence

Feedback is not an autopsy of failure, it is the heartbeat of growth

“China shock” or “China opportunity”?

Tamil Eelam movement revives amidst AKD Presidency

Balance Sheet restructuring: What it means, when it makes sense, and lessons from Sri Lanka

MSME recovery in post-Ditwah Sri Lanka: Turning geographic data into action

Protection of Occupation Bill impact on real estate market and bank collateral

Too close to ignore: India, aid, and Sri Lanka’s search for economic stability

Will AI make learning skills “unnecessary”?

How Sri Lankan tourism SMEs can achieve long-term survival

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

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