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Memories of mentoring: Celebrating two special lives

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:28

AI’s next big promise: Tackle inequity issues before using it

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:26

Proposed 22nd Amendment: Potential implications and personal reflections

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:25

Clock ticking on GSP+: Why Sri Lanka must act now

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:24

Safeguarding Sri Lanka’s trade integrity

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:22

Getting the new Quarterly Tax Instalment formula right

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:20

Is there method to madness at Magazine+?

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:20

The new NGO Bill: Regulating civil society or restricting democratic space?

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:10

Retirement age of Supreme Court Judges: A Constitutional question worth asking

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:00

India at 80: From Nehru’s ‘Tryst with Destiny’ to Viksit Bharat 2047—A view from Sri Lanka

Saturday, 8 August 2026 00:42

Robert Knox, revisited

Saturday, 8 August 2026 00:26

AKD’s Budget optimism against relentless pessimism

Friday, 7 August 2026 00:26

Adaptive policy frameworks: Building resilient governance for an uncertain future

Friday, 7 August 2026 00:24

Delay is not denial

Friday, 7 August 2026 00:23

NGO Bill: Ineffective and unjustified

Friday, 7 August 2026 00:22

From red tape to red carpet: Why Sri Lanka needs a world-class single window for investment

Friday, 7 August 2026 00:20

Fake left matrix: Five false doctrines misleading Sri Lanka

Thursday, 6 August 2026 05:26

Hidden luxury brand: Why Ceylon Gems must become a pillar of brand Sri Lanka

Thursday, 6 August 2026 05:19

Closing loopholes: Why Sri Lanka must reform IRA to capture offshore indirect share transfers

Thursday, 6 August 2026 05:11

Not a Government - or an Opposition - for ordinary people

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 04:34

FIU appeals for support ahead of crucial AML/CFT review

Sri Lanka’s private sector must ensure the country’s new beneficial ownership regime is effectively implemented as it prepares for a crucial inter ..

Parliament SOC flags Rs. 52 b Port City project delays and voting rights for residents

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:28

Parliament’s Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has raised concerns over delays, rising costs, and gaps ..

CBSL buys $ 905 m forex in 1H 2026, end-July reserves top $ 6.88 b

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:25

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) net US dollar purchases from the domestic market to build reserves topped $ 905 million during the first seve ..

Budget Proposal Hub of Verité Research returns ahead of Budget 2027

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:23

Verité Research has launched the second edition of its pioneering Budget Proposal Hub (BPH), inviting citizens, residents, and organisations to submi ..

Data protection compliance regime takes effect on 1 Jan. 2027

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s core personal data protection compliance framework will become operational on 1 January 2027, bringing businesses and other entities han ..

Parliament SOC orders full loss assessment on 19 substandard coal shipments

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:53

Parliament’s Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development on Wednesday ordered a comprehensive assessment of losses caus ..

Consumer sentiment lifts for second month in July

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:49

Consumer sentiment lifted, though marginally, for a second consecutive month in July, offering an early indication of stabilisation after fluctuations ..

Govt. blocks more illegal online gambling websites, tally up to 112

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:40

The Government has moved to block access to 122 unauthorised online gambling and betting websites with immediate effect, widening regulatory action ag ..

Tokyo Cement posts steady 1Q performance amid gradual market recovery

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:38

Tokyo Cement Group yesterday said it posted a turnover of Rs. 15.8 billion and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 635 million for 1Q ended 30 June 2026, ..

Proposed 22nd Amendment Gazetted with higher retirement ages, more judges

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:36

The Government has Gazetted a Bill proposing changes to the judiciary, including higher retirement ages for judges and an increase in the number of ju ..

Nairobi Senator seeks probe into 3,000 Hela workers’ unpaid salaries

Friday, 7 August 2026 00:26

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna on Tuesday called for a Senate probe into the plight of more than 3,000 Hela Intimates EPZ Ltd., workers over delayed sal ..

Hemas sustains 1Q revenue but earnings dip

Friday, 7 August 2026 00:24

Hemas Holdings PLC has managed to sustain revenue in the first quarter ended 30 June 2026 but suffered a dip in earnings. The Group recorded revenue ..

25-year-old FTA no longer enough; ETCA needed for next phase of growth: Hanif

Friday, 7 August 2026 00:22

President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment Hanif Yusoof yesterday said that Sri Lanka’s economic relationship with India has outgrown the ex ..

Telecom regulator to tighten competition rules, sets September deadline for mobile number portability

Friday, 7 August 2026 00:20

The Government will introduce new competition regulations for dominant telecommunications operators, tighten broadband service quality monitoring, and ..

Vallibel Finance crosses Rs. 200 b assets milestone

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:33

Vallibel Finance PLC yesterday said it had reached a milestone Rs. 200 billion in total assets. ..

Govt. to relaunch Dedduwa Lake resort project EOIs after initial bids fail financial test

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:29

The Government is set to reopen the call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the long-delayed Dedduwa Lake-Based Tourist Resort Development Project ..

Record remittances boost economy in July, first seven months

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:26

Workers’ remittances climbed to a record high in July, marking one of the strongest seven-month performances in the country’s history, despite eco ..

1H Budget posts Rs. 9.5 b surplus despite sharp fall in June

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka ended the first half of 2026 with an overall Budget surplus of Rs. 9.51 billion, reversing a Rs. 405.6 billion deficit a year earlier, altho ..

Private borrowing up 27% YoY to Rs. 11.3 t in 1H

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:22

Private sector borrowing from the banking system accelerated in June, with total outstanding credit increasing by Rs. 245.3 billion month-on-month (Mo ..

Govt. calls for bids to unlock value of Colombo 5 State-owned heritage bungalows

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:20

The Government has called for expressions of interest (EOIs) to unlock the value of several State-owned heritage bungalows in Colombo 5. The Finance, ..

Asahi Dyes and Chemicals opens $ 20.4 m Biyagama manufacturing plant

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:50

Sri Lanka’s high-value manufacturing and export sector received a significant boost yesterday with the official opening of the $ 20.4 million state- ..

SL diplomat wins settlement in Polish defamation case following Court injunctions

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:46

A Sri Lankan diplomat has reached a settlement with European Radio for Belarus, a Warsaw-based publication, following two court-ordered injunctions in ..

Hela employees unaffected by winding down, already absorbed by Emerald Clothing: BOI

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:39

The first phase, effective 1 May 2026, saw 2,504 employees transferred from the Palapathwela and Thihariya facilities and the Emerald Head Office. ..

CSE up 1.14% during week on improving sentiment

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:37

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week on the up on improving sentiment from easing tensions in the Middle East and subdued movement in oil ..

Hela Apparel Board declares insolvency, seeks Court-ordered winding up

Friday, 7 August 2026 00:28

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC has resolved to seek a Court-ordered winding up after its Board concluded that the company and two subsidiaries are unable t ..

High-net-worth investors, funds buy 29% stake of Commercial Credit for Rs. 9 b

Friday, 7 August 2026 00:25

Nearly 29% minority stake of Commercial Credit & Finance PLC traded yesterday for a staggering Rs. 9 billion. The seller was Group Lease Holdings Pte ..

Hanif Yusoof urges Sri Lanka to seize ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity from India’s rise

Friday, 7 August 2026 00:23

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka must fundamentally rethink its economic relationship with India and position itself to benefit from the rapid expans ..

Five coconut oil importers allegedly evade Rs. 9.7 b in taxes: Marikkar

Friday, 7 August 2026 00:21

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar yesterday alleged in Parliament that five coconut oil importing companies had evaded Rs. 9.7 billion in ..

Govt. widens probe into Treasury cyber theft, Opposition demands forensic audit

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:36

The Government has expanded investigations into the $ 2.5 million cyber theft from Sri Lanka’s sovereign debt repayment system, with bank and digita ..

President seeks deeper India partnership on anti-drug drive, development and climate cooperation

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:31

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday sought stronger cooperation with India to combat illicit drug trafficking, as he held wide-ranging talks ..

Court seeks IRD clarification over tax law changes in cricketers’ dispute

Thursday, 6 August 2026 06:28

The Court of Appeal yesterday sought clarification from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on whether recent amendments to the Inland Revenue Act aff ..

Parliament SOC flags Rs. 52 b Port City project delays and voting rights for residents

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:28

Parliament’s Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has raised concerns over delays, rising costs, and gaps ..

Record remittances boost economy in July, first seven months

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:26

Workers’ remittances climbed to a record high in July, marking one of the strongest seven-month performances in the country’s history, despite eco ..

CBSL buys $ 905 m forex in 1H 2026, end-July reserves top $ 6.88 b

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:25

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) net US dollar purchases from the domestic market to build reserves topped $ 905 million during the first seve ..

1H Budget posts Rs. 9.5 b surplus despite sharp fall in June

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka ended the first half of 2026 with an overall Budget surplus of Rs. 9.51 billion, reversing a Rs. 405.6 billion deficit a year earlier, altho ..

Budget Proposal Hub of Verité Research returns ahead of Budget 2027

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:23

Verité Research has launched the second edition of its pioneering Budget Proposal Hub (BPH), inviting citizens, residents, and organisations to submi ..

Private borrowing up 27% YoY to Rs. 11.3 t in 1H

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:22

Private sector borrowing from the banking system accelerated in June, with total outstanding credit increasing by Rs. 245.3 billion month-on-month (Mo ..

Data protection compliance regime takes effect on 1 Jan. 2027

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s core personal data protection compliance framework will become operational on 1 January 2027, bringing businesses and other entities han ..

Govt. calls for bids to unlock value of Colombo 5 State-owned heritage bungalows

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:20

The Government has called for expressions of interest (EOIs) to unlock the value of several State-owned heritage bungalows in Colombo 5. The Finance, ..

Parliament SOC orders full loss assessment on 19 substandard coal shipments

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:53

Parliament’s Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development on Wednesday ordered a comprehensive assessment of losses caus ..

Asahi Dyes and Chemicals opens $ 20.4 m Biyagama manufacturing plant

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:50

Sri Lanka’s high-value manufacturing and export sector received a significant boost yesterday with the official opening of the $ 20.4 million state- ..

Consumer sentiment lifts for second month in July

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:49

Consumer sentiment lifted, though marginally, for a second consecutive month in July, offering an early indication of stabilisation after fluctuations ..

SL diplomat wins settlement in Polish defamation case following Court injunctions

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:46

A Sri Lankan diplomat has reached a settlement with European Radio for Belarus, a Warsaw-based publication, following two court-ordered injunctions in ..

Govt. blocks more illegal online gambling websites, tally up to 112

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:40

The Government has moved to block access to 122 unauthorised online gambling and betting websites with immediate effect, widening regulatory action ag ..

Hela employees unaffected by winding down, already absorbed by Emerald Clothing: BOI

Saturday, 8 August 2026 01:39

The first phase, effective 1 May 2026, saw 2,504 employees transferred from the Palapathwela and Thihariya facilities and the Emerald Head Office. ..

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Friday, 7 August 2026 11:25

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Sri Lanka–India ties should evolve into stronger economic partnership: Health Minister

Friday, 7 August 2026 11:17

President, Indian Foreign Secretary discuss bilateral cooperation

Friday, 7 August 2026 11:16

Intex - InMac Sri Lanka 2026 opens at BMICH

Friday, 7 August 2026 11:00

India donates 500 litres of Malathion to boost Sri Lanka’s dengue control

Friday, 7 August 2026 10:28

President reviews progress on Sri Lanka’s AML/CFT evaluation

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 11:22

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Installation of Mahen Kariyawasan as President of Rotary Club of Colombo Port City

Monday, 27 July 2026 05:40

HNB Sarusara: Journey towards building 30,000 agripreneurs

Friday, 26 June 2026 04:03

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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‘Sri Lanka AI Week 2026’ kicks off on 28 Sept.

Friday, 7 August 2026 00:00

Great Place To Work Sri Lanka announces 2026 Best Workplaces in technology industry

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 02:56

Synapseus Technologies launches TapID

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 01:59

FT Lite

Festival of the eye: Fareed Uduman’s paintings

Saturday, 8 August 2026 03:16

Preceding note from - Jomo Uduman - This review on my father’s work was written by Krisantha Sri Bhaggiyadatta 16 years ago. ..

Geoffrey Bawa Trust expands Sri Lanka’s global design conversation

Saturday, 8 August 2026 03:13

‘19th Century Views of Ceylon’ showcases British artists and historical perspectives

Saturday, 1 August 2026 04:46

Opinion and Issues

Memories of mentoring: Celebrating two special lives

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:28

Time has flown so rapidly. It has been eleven years since the demise of my “revered mentor.” It has been ten years since the demise of my “rever ..

AI’s next big promise: Tackle inequity issues before using it

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:26

Proposed 22nd Amendment: Potential implications and personal reflections

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:25

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Beyond GSP+

Monday, 10 August 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka’s return to upper-middle-income status, as recently recognised by the World Bank, is an important indicator of the country’s recovery si ..

NPP promises and brain drain

Saturday, 8 August 2026 00:54

Caiaphas at CoPF

Friday, 7 August 2026 00:00

President/NPP going way of predecessors

Thursday, 6 August 2026 05:18

Justice delayed, reform deferred

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 04:42

Need for strong and credible Opposition

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 01:16

Special Report

Boards must move beyond compliance to strategic foresight to drive Sri Lanka’s next growth chapter

Thursday, 6 August 2026 04:47

Sri Lanka’s corporate boards must fundamentally rethink how they govern if businesses are to remain competitive in an increasingly volatile and disr ..

Rewiring organisational culture for a changing workforce

Thursday, 25 June 2026 05:10

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

Business News

Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Council holds 18th AGM with new opportunities and challenges

India’s rise presents Sri Lanka with reform imperative

India–Sri Lanka textile industries interact in Colombo

Private sector takes up Mediation Pledge in boost for alternate dispute resolution mechanism

CMA Sri Lanka recognises outstanding professional accountants

Sri Lankan business delegation heads to Australia after 15 years

Sunshine Holdings records 16.6% revenue growth to Rs. 18.5 b in 1Q

EDB eyes expansion of Sri Lanka’s graphite industry to boost mineral export revenue

NCE visit to Northern province connects exporters with regional enterprises

BOI calls for daily commitment to environmental protection, sustainable production

Thushantha appointed Indian Chamber of Commerce Chief Country Rep. in Sri Lanka

Nimal Fernando joins Commercial Development Company Board

BNI Sri Lanka targets 5,000-member network as leaders urge AI, collaboration and entrepreneurship

Pick a Book’s Readers’ Summit returns on 29 August

PickMe launches Colombo Connect first city-wide destination

National SME Forum Scale Up 2.0 to help SMEs access markets, build competitiveness and prepare for growth

Lanka IOC launches its new corporate website

Physio Medicare Group wins international healthcare award

EDB, IFC and EU launch third ExpoScaleUp cohort to boost Sri Lanka’s SME export competitiveness

Asia Asset Finance powers into FY2026/27 with 198% surge in Profit Before Tax

South Asia’s premier textile, garment manufacturing platform gets underway

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Memories of mentoring: Celebrating two special lives

AI’s next big promise: Tackle inequity issues before using it

Proposed 22nd Amendment: Potential implications and personal reflections

Clock ticking on GSP+: Why Sri Lanka must act now

Safeguarding Sri Lanka’s trade integrity

Getting the new Quarterly Tax Instalment formula right

Is there method to madness at Magazine+?

The new NGO Bill: Regulating civil society or restricting democratic space?

Retirement age of Supreme Court Judges: A Constitutional question worth asking

India at 80: From Nehru’s ‘Tryst with Destiny’ to Viksit Bharat 2047—A view from Sri Lanka

Robert Knox, revisited

AKD’s Budget optimism against relentless pessimism

Adaptive policy frameworks: Building resilient governance for an uncertain future

Delay is not denial

NGO Bill: Ineffective and unjustified

From red tape to red carpet: Why Sri Lanka needs a world-class single window for investment

Fake left matrix: Five false doctrines misleading Sri Lanka

Hidden luxury brand: Why Ceylon Gems must become a pillar of brand Sri Lanka

Closing loopholes: Why Sri Lanka must reform IRA to capture offshore indirect share transfers

Not a Government - or an Opposition - for ordinary people

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