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Nimal Sanderatne’s thesis on development: Not pure economics, but multidimensional

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:32

Solar power policy teetering at the edge… and a rooftop call for sustainable clarity

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:21

New and expensive speed cameras: Old habits must change to be effective

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:17

Trials-at-Bar in Sri Lanka: Use and abuse

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:11

Electricity infrastructure fragility exposed by Ditwah

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:06

The Judicial Service Commission: A review of the Speaker’s ruling

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:55

Clean Sri Lanka: Can a lofty vision overcome systemic corruption?

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:50

Iqbal Athas spoke truth to power with rare courage, discipline, and integrity

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:15

The legacy Iqbal Athas left behind

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:14

How India fits into Sri Lanka’s post-crisis growth strategy

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka must prepare and act before the next floods

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:24

Rebuilding for resilience: Can impact investing work in Sri Lanka?

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:22

National Electricity Policy/Tariff Policy to the benefit of who?

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:20

Trump effect in South Asia: The spectre of regional hegemonism

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:40

Extractive capitalism and Trump’s adventurism

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:28

Iran at the crossroads: Internal unrest, external containment, and prolonged national rupture

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:24

PSTA: Terrorism without terror continues

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:20

Why the 2005 Tourism Act must be retained and refined, not repealed

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:00

Electricity reform must be driven by economics, not outdated assumptions

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:53

Easter without answers: Why power has still failed the dead

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:44

Sri Lanka entering investment-constrained recovery phase

Sri Lanka has emerged from the crisis phase with stronger macroeconomic buffers, but the economy is now confronting a more familiar constraint: how to ..

HNB CEO says strong loan growth testing bank margins, liquidity as funding mix shifts

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:21

The banking sector has delivered solid financial results and rapid balance sheet expansion over the past year, but the pace of growth is now creating ..

Vera Wickramasinghe sweeps WCIC Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:13

Worldlink Shipping Colombo Owner and Managing Director Vera Wickramasinghe last week swept the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) Prath ..

EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 tomorrow

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:01

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) will host the inaugural EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 tomorrow (20) at the Galle Face Hotel, comm ..

Liquidator seeks buyer for Krrish Building mixed-use project

Monday, 19 January 2026 04:56

The liquidator of The One Transworks Square Ltd., has invited offers for the Krrish Building project, a large-scale mixed-use development in Colombo, ..

CBSL 2026 policy agenda points to steady rates: First Capital Research

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:19

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) Policy Agenda for 2026 signals a vigilant but steady monetary stance in the year ahead, with policy rates lik ..

CSE ends week flat, ASPI inches up to new high

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:18

The Colombo stock market ended the week on a new high despite closing flat yesterday. ..

China and Canada agree to tariff cuts

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:16

China and Canada have agreed to roll back a series of punitive tariffs following high-level talks in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and ..

Poverty, food insecurity compounded by Ditwah

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:14

Sri Lanka’s first nationally representative multi-thematic household survey has found that just before Cyclone Ditwah, more than one in four househo ..

Cabinet approves updated National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:14

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved the implementation of the updated National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy, aimed at ensuring the sustain ..

IMF fact-finding team due next week

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:34

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will visit Sri Lanka from 22 to 28 January on a fact-finding mission to assess the economic impact of Cyclon ..

President launches 50 MW Hayleys Fentons Mannar wind power project

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:27

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday launched the 50 MW wind power project developed by Hayleys Fentons Ltd., in Mannar, with the Government a ..

Regulator issues public alert, files CID complaint against Blue Ocean Securities, BOMate app

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:25

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) yesterday said it has lodged a formal complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department ( ..

Unemployment rises in 3Q after two quarters of stability as labour force expands

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate increased to 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025, the highest since the third quarter of 2024, reversing the steady impr ..

UNDP calls for inclusive access to recovery financing

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:21

Nearly all communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka suffered damage to homes, roads and other critical infrastructure, according to a new U ..

Manufacturing, services expand in December despite Ditwah: CBSL PMI

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:17

The manufacturing and services sectors have expanded sharply in December 2025 despite the impact of the Ditwah devastation as per the Purchasing Manag ..

Vallibel Finance to raise Rs. 2 b via Rights Issue

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:07

Vallibel Finance PLC has announced plans to raise approximately Rs. 2.12 billion through a Rights Issue of new ordinary voting shares, as the licenced ..

AKD 66% progressive on election promises so far

Monday, 19 January 2026 04:57

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met 10 of his key election promises by November 2025, while 10 more are in progress, nine have shown no progres ..

Tourist arrivals top 131,000 in first 15 days of January

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:20

The tourism industry is experiencing a striking influx as the country welcomed over 131,000 tourists in the first 15 days of the month, kicking off 20 ..

‘There’s something truly magical about Sri Lanka’: Julie Chung

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:18

As she prepares to depart Colombo after nearly four years, outgoing United States Ambassador Julie Chung struck a warm but forward-looking note, refle ..

Brazil – Asia Chamber of Commerce shows keen interest in Sri Lanka Expo 2026

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:17

The Brazil – Asia Chamber of Commerce has shown keen interest in participating in the Sri Lanka Expo 2026 this June and commenced initial discussion ..

President in Jaffna: Zero tolerance for racism

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:15

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday reaffirmed his Government’s zero-tolerance policy towards racism and pledged to fully resolve the housi ..

Oil prices drop as global supply outlook improves

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:14

Global oil prices dropped significantly yesterday as concerns over Iran eased, and new supply data from the United States, Venezuela, and the Middle E ..

Search begins for investors to develop Pelwatte Sugar Factory as tourist attraction

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:13

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved a proposal to identify investors to develop selected areas of the Pelwatte Sugar Factory premises into tou ..

Govt. to hold pre-EOI meeting ahead of Canwill Holdings divestiture

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:30

The Finance Ministry will hold a pre-Expression of Interest (EOI) meeting with interested parties ahead of the proposed divestiture of Canwill Holding ..

Industry bodies flag gaps, urge overhaul of Draft National Electricity Policy

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:26

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, together with the American Chamber of Commerce, Exporters Association of Sri Lanka, Federation of Renewable Energy Dev ..

IRD sets Rs. 2.4 t revenue target for 2026

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:24

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has been assigned a revenue target of Rs. 2,402 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, IRD Commissioner General Nandana ..

FAO appeals for $ 16.5 m to restore agrifood livelihoods post-Ditwah

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:22

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO) Headquarters in Rome has issued an appeal calling for international assistance of $ 16.5 million ..

SPC posts strong financial turnaround in 2025

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:20

The State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka (SPC) has registered an impressive improvement in its financial performance in 2025, marking one of ..

HNB CEO says strong loan growth testing bank margins, liquidity as funding mix shifts

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:21

The banking sector has delivered solid financial results and rapid balance sheet expansion over the past year, but the pace of growth is now creating ..

Manufacturing, services expand in December despite Ditwah: CBSL PMI

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:17

The manufacturing and services sectors have expanded sharply in December 2025 despite the impact of the Ditwah devastation as per the Purchasing Manag ..

Vera Wickramasinghe sweeps WCIC Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:13

Worldlink Shipping Colombo Owner and Managing Director Vera Wickramasinghe last week swept the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) Prath ..

Vallibel Finance to raise Rs. 2 b via Rights Issue

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:07

Vallibel Finance PLC has announced plans to raise approximately Rs. 2.12 billion through a Rights Issue of new ordinary voting shares, as the licenced ..

EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 tomorrow

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:01

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) will host the inaugural EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 tomorrow (20) at the Galle Face Hotel, comm ..

AKD 66% progressive on election promises so far

Monday, 19 January 2026 04:57

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met 10 of his key election promises by November 2025, while 10 more are in progress, nine have shown no progres ..

Liquidator seeks buyer for Krrish Building mixed-use project

Monday, 19 January 2026 04:56

The liquidator of The One Transworks Square Ltd., has invited offers for the Krrish Building project, a large-scale mixed-use development in Colombo, ..

Tourist arrivals top 131,000 in first 15 days of January

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:20

The tourism industry is experiencing a striking influx as the country welcomed over 131,000 tourists in the first 15 days of the month, kicking off 20 ..

CBSL 2026 policy agenda points to steady rates: First Capital Research

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:19

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) Policy Agenda for 2026 signals a vigilant but steady monetary stance in the year ahead, with policy rates lik ..

‘There’s something truly magical about Sri Lanka’: Julie Chung

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:18

As she prepares to depart Colombo after nearly four years, outgoing United States Ambassador Julie Chung struck a warm but forward-looking note, refle ..

CSE ends week flat, ASPI inches up to new high

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:18

The Colombo stock market ended the week on a new high despite closing flat yesterday. ..

Brazil – Asia Chamber of Commerce shows keen interest in Sri Lanka Expo 2026

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:17

The Brazil – Asia Chamber of Commerce has shown keen interest in participating in the Sri Lanka Expo 2026 this June and commenced initial discussion ..

China and Canada agree to tariff cuts

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:16

China and Canada have agreed to roll back a series of punitive tariffs following high-level talks in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and ..

President in Jaffna: Zero tolerance for racism

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:15

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday reaffirmed his Government’s zero-tolerance policy towards racism and pledged to fully resolve the housi ..

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In line with the government’s target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, a 50-megawatt wind power project developed by Hayleys Fentons L ..

Sri Lanka participates in ’’Global Caregiver Forum 2026’’ in Madrid

Sunday, 18 January 2026 19:06

Windscape Mannar wind power plant connected to national grid

Saturday, 17 January 2026 14:35

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Thursday, 15 January 2026 21:15

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Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:00

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Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:00

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Nimal Sanderatne’s thesis on development: Not pure economics, but multidimensional

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:32

The prestigious economist and Central Bank’s former Economic Research Director, Dr Nimal Sanderatne has ventured into exploring issues relating to d ..

Solar power policy teetering at the edge… and a rooftop call for sustainable clarity

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:21

New and expensive speed cameras: Old habits must change to be effective

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:17

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An opportunity squandered on politics of fear

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:16

There is today a pervasive sense of stagnation surrounding the current administration of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a feeling that a historic ..

Iqbal Athas’s passing marks end of an era in journalism

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:49

Meaningful Opposition to Government

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:00

Stop misusing the Criminal Investigation Department

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:00

Harini’s future as Education Minister

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:43

Black January and renewed hope

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 00:38

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

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:33

The Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025, the flagship annual forum of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, opened yesterday with over 800 partici ..

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Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

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WCIC Prathibhabhisheka WE Awards 2025 celebrates forerunners

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Hayleys Fentons initiates largest private-sector wind power project with lowest-ever bid in Sri Lanka

‘National Business Excellence Awards 2026’ officially launched

Concord Apparel and Concord Footwear win Presidential Export Awards

Sun Match Company’s Soorya brand shines as Silver Sponsor of JITF 2026

People’s Bank celebrates Thai Pongal

EDEX Expo 2026 Colombo edition kicks off

MTI strategises industrial development for Zimbabwe’s Sovereign Fund

Sri Lanka apparel sector makes strong showing at Source Fashion London 2026

WindForce secures 50 MW Mullikulam Lot 1 wind power project

Hashan Haputhanthri appointed CMO of Remarko Bakers and Caterers

Vidullanka, David Pieris consortium secure Mullikulam wind project Lot 2

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Arava wins Presidential Export Award for excellence in coconut substrate products

AMAMI hotel supplies brand Ranyan Industries wins Silver and top achiever title at CNCI Awards

Anton drinking water pipes set benchmark with NSF certification

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Nimal Sanderatne’s thesis on development: Not pure economics, but multidimensional

Solar power policy teetering at the edge… and a rooftop call for sustainable clarity

New and expensive speed cameras: Old habits must change to be effective

Trials-at-Bar in Sri Lanka: Use and abuse

Electricity infrastructure fragility exposed by Ditwah

The Judicial Service Commission: A review of the Speaker’s ruling

Clean Sri Lanka: Can a lofty vision overcome systemic corruption?

Iqbal Athas spoke truth to power with rare courage, discipline, and integrity

The legacy Iqbal Athas left behind

How India fits into Sri Lanka’s post-crisis growth strategy

Sri Lanka must prepare and act before the next floods

Rebuilding for resilience: Can impact investing work in Sri Lanka?

​National Electricity Policy/Tariff Policy to the benefit of who?

Trump effect in South Asia: The spectre of regional hegemonism

Extractive capitalism and Trump’s adventurism

Iran at the crossroads: Internal unrest, external containment, and prolonged national rupture

PSTA: Terrorism without terror continues

Why the 2005 Tourism Act must be retained and refined, not repealed

Electricity reform must be driven by economics, not outdated assumptions

Easter without answers: Why power has still failed the dead

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WCIC Prathibhabhisheka WE Awards 2025 celebrates forerunners

Magi Enterprises writes new chapter in Sri Lanka’s garment industry with Rs. 2.4 b investment

Hayleys Fentons initiates largest private-sector wind power project with lowest-ever bid in Sri Lanka

‘National Business Excellence Awards 2026’ officially launched

Concord Apparel and Concord Footwear win Presidential Export Awards

Sun Match Company’s Soorya brand shines as Silver Sponsor of JITF 2026

People’s Bank celebrates Thai Pongal

EDEX Expo 2026 Colombo edition kicks off

MTI strategises industrial development for Zimbabwe’s Sovereign Fund

Sri Lanka apparel sector makes strong showing at Source Fashion London 2026

WindForce secures 50 MW Mullikulam Lot 1 wind power project

Hashan Haputhanthri appointed CMO of Remarko Bakers and Caterers

Vidullanka, David Pieris consortium secure Mullikulam wind project Lot 2

Sri Lanka makes packaging history with Tetra Recart

SLT-MOBITEL partners MegaPay powering seamless eSIM onboarding

Arava wins Presidential Export Award for excellence in coconut substrate products

AMAMI hotel supplies brand Ranyan Industries wins Silver and top achiever title at CNCI Awards

Anton drinking water pipes set benchmark with NSF certification

Nations Trust Bank partners KOKO

Walkers Tours partners IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo

KITZ Corporation Japan alleges branded plumbing products being imitated

Govt. to lease underutilised State plantation lands to boost investment, productivity

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