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Opposition’s strategic dilemmas, Easter massacre matrix

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:24

The expert shortage we are building

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka’s vehicle market in 2026: From pent-up boom to affordability squeeze

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:20

Rowing without a compass: Why Sri Lanka’s industries need a shared bearing

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:20

Sophistry, lineage, and class war

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:24

Budget 2027: Time to review tax-free threshold for salaried taxpayers?

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:23

IMF Staff statement: What counts as sustainable recovery?

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:22

Karu Jayasuriya at 86: Lesson of life in service

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:21

Rs. 2 t is coming: Is Sri Lanka’s construction industry ready?

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:20

Smarter solar planning: Why Sri Lanka must protect its hydraulic heritage before floating on agricultural waters

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:20

Breaking Sri Lanka’s capital market ‘Chicken-and-Egg’ cycle: Why the time has come to act

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 04:39

The Maldives has a $ 20b question for Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 02:36

Less generous, more credible? Rethinking Port City Colombo’s investment proposition

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 00:57

Public transport in Sri Lanka - A tourist’s ordeal

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 00:29

SC determination on 22A: A law and policy critique

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 00:05

Heritage is an asset class that needs business continuity

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 00:00

Two years in office: Promises and performance

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 00:00

Super agri-profit investors: Central Bank has no medicine for greed

Monday, 28 September 2026 04:08

Kavanthissa: National treasure we must protect

Monday, 28 September 2026 04:03

Paperless Customs: Ferrari expectations with a Morris Minor configuration

Monday, 28 September 2026 03:56

Govt. to retain 5% inflation target for next three years

Sri Lanka will keep its inflation target at 5%, with a band of 2 percentage points on either side, for the next three years, Central Bank of Sri Lanka ..

CCPI inflation holds at 8% in Sept.

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI)-based headline inflation held at a three-year high of 8% year-on-year (YoY) in September, unchanged ..

CBSL holds policy rate at 8.75% as inflation remains elevated due to Mideast war

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:25

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said it will keep its policy rate unchanged at 8.75%, weighing the effects of its pre-emptive tightenin ..

Construction PMI eases in August as bitumen shortage slows roadworks

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:24

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said the construction sector continued to expand in August, though at a slower pace than in July, as a ..

CPC raises fuel prices

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:22

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) raised the prices of diesel and Petrol 92 Octane with effect from last midnight, with Super Diesel posting the ..

Current account returns to surplus in August

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka’s external current account returned to a surplus of $ 133 million in August after four consecutive months of deficits, as lower import exp ..

Expolanka Leisure Cluster wins double honours at World Travel Awards 2026

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:26

Classic Travel, a longstanding leader in Sri Lanka’s corporate travel sector and the outbound travel arm of the Expolanka Leisure Cluster, has furth ..

US Army Pacific Deputy Commander in historic visit

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:25

US Army Pacific (USARPAC) Deputy Commanding General Lieutenant General Joel “JB” Vowell arrived in Colombo yesterday becoming the highest-ranking ..

BIA to triple automated clearance gates to 12

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:23

The Cabinet has approved starting procurement for eight additional automated passenger clearance gates at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), ta ..

Appeal Court quashes appointment of Deputy Tea Commissioner

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:21

The Court of Appeal has recently quashed the appointment of the Deputy Tea Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB), on the basis that the inter ..

Thema Collection brings Sri Lanka’s stories, experiences and sustainability to life

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:08

As travellers increasingly look beyond accommodation to discover the places they visit through authentic experiences, stories, people and nature, Them ..

W15 Collection secures dual World Travel Awards 2026 recognition

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 03:27

Sri Lanka’s emerging luxury boutique hospitality sector has received a significant international endorsement, with W15 Hanthana Estate and W15 Ambul ..

Sri Lanka tells UN trust is earned through delivery, not rhetoric

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 03:21

Sri Lanka has told the UN General Assembly that institutions, national and global, regain public trust only by delivering results. ..

Rumesh Pathirage wins Asian Games javelin Gold

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 03:14

Sri Lanka’s javelin star Rumesh Pathirage has continued his near-unbeaten streak this year by clinching Gold at the Asian Games, as India’s Yashvi ..

President hails Pathirage’s historic javelin Gold, pledges backing for Olympic bid

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 03:10

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday congratulated javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage on winning Sri Lanka’s first Asian Games Gold m ..

Enduring legacy: New era of leadership at BDO Sri Lanka

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:26

BDO Sri Lanka marks a defining moment in its history as Managing Partner Sujeewa Rajapakse concludes an illustrious 43-year professional journey, pavi ..

Private credit cools but still ample to drive growth: CBSL

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:25

Bank lending to the private sector is cooling in response to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) May rate increase, but remains sufficient to sus ..

Namal released on bail with Rs. 60 m surety, ordered not to interfere with witnesses

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, remanded over money laundering allegations linked to the Airbus case, has been released on bail ..

Fuel and vehicle imports expected to ease: CBSL

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:21

Vehicle imports slowed in August, and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) expects the trend to continue due to tighter loan-to-value (LTV) rules and ..

Rupee to strengthen from year-end, deflation seen by mid-2027

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:28

Frontier Research expects the rupee to begin a fresh appreciation cycle closer to the end of the year, with inflation turning negative by mid-2027 and ..

Cabinet clears 109-year-old Trust Ordinance overhaul to expose beneficial owners

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:26

The Cabinet has approved Gazetting amendments to the 109-year-old Trust Ordinance and submitting them to Parliament, in a move to make the ownership o ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 40.65 b diesel subsidy

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:24

The Cabinet has approved funding to subsidise Auto Diesel and Industrial Diesel prices for the next three months, as rising global fuel prices driven ..

NDB hires foreign agency to trace Rs. 13.64 b in stolen money and digital assets

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:22

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday said it had engaged a foreign agency specialising in tracing stolen money and digital assets to recover ..

DMASL calls on President ahead of Digital Summit Asia, Sri Lanka 2026 tomorrow

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:20

The Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) recently called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to brief him on the Association’s role ..

NDBIB wins Euromoney Award for Best Investment Bank in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 04:20

NDB Investment Bank (NDBIB) has been recognised as the “Best Investment Bank in Sri Lanka” by Euromoney Magazine at the Euromoney Awards for Excel ..

No property tax in 2027 Budget: President

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 03:24

A property tax on houses proposed under Sri Lanka’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) program has been deferred for another year, President Anura Ku ..

CBSL takes fight to dark web: To hire Red Team Specialist to test defences, track cyber fraud

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 03:16

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is recruiting a Red Team Specialist on contract to test its cyber defences by simulating attacks on its own syste ..

Pan Asia Bank plans Rs. 4 b Tier 2 debenture issue

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 03:11

Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC plans to raise up to Rs. 4 billion through a five-year Basel III-compliant Tier 2 debenture issue. ..

DHL Express announces annual price adjustments for 2027 in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 03:09

DHL Express has announced price adjustments that will take effect on 1 January 2027. ..

CCPI inflation holds at 8% in Sept.

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI)-based headline inflation held at a three-year high of 8% year-on-year (YoY) in September, unchanged ..

Enduring legacy: New era of leadership at BDO Sri Lanka

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:26

BDO Sri Lanka marks a defining moment in its history as Managing Partner Sujeewa Rajapakse concludes an illustrious 43-year professional journey, pavi ..

CBSL holds policy rate at 8.75% as inflation remains elevated due to Mideast war

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:25

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said it will keep its policy rate unchanged at 8.75%, weighing the effects of its pre-emptive tightenin ..

Private credit cools but still ample to drive growth: CBSL

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:25

Bank lending to the private sector is cooling in response to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) May rate increase, but remains sufficient to sus ..

Construction PMI eases in August as bitumen shortage slows roadworks

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:24

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said the construction sector continued to expand in August, though at a slower pace than in July, as a ..

Namal released on bail with Rs. 60 m surety, ordered not to interfere with witnesses

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, remanded over money laundering allegations linked to the Airbus case, has been released on bail ..

CPC raises fuel prices

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:22

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) raised the prices of diesel and Petrol 92 Octane with effect from last midnight, with Super Diesel posting the ..

Fuel and vehicle imports expected to ease: CBSL

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:21

Vehicle imports slowed in August, and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) expects the trend to continue due to tighter loan-to-value (LTV) rules and ..

Current account returns to surplus in August

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka’s external current account returned to a surplus of $ 133 million in August after four consecutive months of deficits, as lower import exp ..

Rupee to strengthen from year-end, deflation seen by mid-2027

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:28

Frontier Research expects the rupee to begin a fresh appreciation cycle closer to the end of the year, with inflation turning negative by mid-2027 and ..

Expolanka Leisure Cluster wins double honours at World Travel Awards 2026

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:26

Classic Travel, a longstanding leader in Sri Lanka’s corporate travel sector and the outbound travel arm of the Expolanka Leisure Cluster, has furth ..

Cabinet clears 109-year-old Trust Ordinance overhaul to expose beneficial owners

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:26

The Cabinet has approved Gazetting amendments to the 109-year-old Trust Ordinance and submitting them to Parliament, in a move to make the ownership o ..

US Army Pacific Deputy Commander in historic visit

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:25

US Army Pacific (USARPAC) Deputy Commanding General Lieutenant General Joel “JB” Vowell arrived in Colombo yesterday becoming the highest-ranking ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 40.65 b diesel subsidy

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:24

The Cabinet has approved funding to subsidise Auto Diesel and Industrial Diesel prices for the next three months, as rising global fuel prices driven ..

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APPCON 2026 annual sessions held

Thursday, 1 October 2026 11:18

The APPCON 2026 Annual Academic Sessions, organized by the Association of Practicing Pharmacists (APP) to mark World Pharmacists Day, were held yester ..

Sri Lanka plans Digital TV by 2028

Thursday, 1 October 2026 11:04

Sri Lanka reviews digitalisation of local services

Thursday, 1 October 2026 10:37

National Business Facilitation Centre Opened

Thursday, 1 October 2026 09:18

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Thursday, 1 October 2026 08:40

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Wednesday, 30 September 2026 19:25

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Prime Minister opens Second Day of AI Exhibition at Sri Lanka AI Week 2026

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:00

Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Opens Second Day of AI Exhibition at Sri Lanka AI Week 2026

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 10:14

Sri Lanka’s National AI Expo and Conference 2026 sets vision for digital economy

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:08

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The new wave of Sri Lankan writing: Inside the launch of Channels 2026

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

The English Writers Collective of Sri Lanka (EWC) is proud to announce the official launch of Channels 2026, the latest edition of its highly anticipa ..

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Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

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Opinion and Issues

Opposition’s strategic dilemmas, Easter massacre matrix

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:24

An opinion poll in the Sunday Times (27 Sep.) on the 2nd anniversary of AKD-NPP rule shows 58% dissatisfaction and only 42% satisfaction. This means t ..

The expert shortage we are building

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:22

Rowing without a compass: Why Sri Lanka’s industries need a shared bearing

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:20

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Metro bus transport service boon to commuters

Thursday, 1 October 2026 00:00

An effective public transport system is essential for any country and after years of lackadaisical attitude towards the road passenger transport servi ..

What 22A debate left behind

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 00:00

Politics of identity

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 00:16

Economic recovery enters new phase

Monday, 28 September 2026 03:46

Malady of SL’s politics of settling scores

Saturday, 26 September 2026 00:00

Whither SLPP?

Friday, 25 September 2026 00:00

Special Report

Investing in Sri Lanka’s upper watersheds: Unlocking natural capital for resilient future

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik The Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted a knowledge-sharing session titled “Investing in Sri Lanka’s Upper Watersheds: Unlocking ..

Breaking barriers: Sri Lanka–India integration needs political will, institutional muscle

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 11:32

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

Thursday, 6 August 2026 04:47

Business News

Port City Colombo builds investment momentum across UAE, Oman, and Qatar

Keells marks 35 years of keeping life fresh for Sri Lanka

Budget 2027 to be presented on 12 Nov.; final vote on 14 Dec.

Resus Energy bids for 16 MW of battery storage

Storex Renewables partners world’s no. 1 Sigenergy to answer Sri Lanka’s solar policy shift

Glen Nevis Plantation’s Aratenna Special Silver Tips shine at 2026 North American Tea Conference

Reliance Consumer Products CEO keynotes SLEIS 2026

Akram Cassim re-elected SLGJA President for third term

Laugfs Holdings appoints Dhanusha Muthukumarana as Group MD/CEO

World Bank approves $ 110 m for 600km of climate-resistant roads in Sri Lanka

FAAMA appoints new Executive Committee for 2026/27, targeting $ 1 b local value-addition opportunity

Cabinet awards Rs. 2.89 b Baseline Road contract to Maga Engineering

Sri Lanka, Brazil move to strengthen dairy sector cooperation

CTC celebrates commercial excellence at Pinnacle Awards 2026

27 leading corporates endorse CA Sri Lanka’s 47th National Conference of Chartered Accountants

TRCSL to acquire $ 9.25 m ADB-funded spectrum and service quality monitoring systems

Ex-land official arrested over Rs. 1.59 b Borella State land

WindForce shelves Rs. 4 b Green Bond on adverse market conditions

AAT Sri Lanka Conference 2026 explores what makes accountants valuable in age of AI

Sri Lanka invites Malaysian corporates to partner in next growth phase

Blink International acquires Wrist Lab

Mintpay partners Curtin Colombo Student Guild to expand student rewards

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Opposition’s strategic dilemmas, Easter massacre matrix

The expert shortage we are building

Sri Lanka’s vehicle market in 2026: From pent-up boom to affordability squeeze

Rowing without a compass: Why Sri Lanka’s industries need a shared bearing

Sophistry, lineage, and class war

Budget 2027: Time to review tax-free threshold for salaried taxpayers?

IMF Staff statement: What counts as sustainable recovery?

Karu Jayasuriya at 86: Lesson of life in service

Rs. 2 t is coming: Is Sri Lanka’s construction industry ready?

Smarter solar planning: Why Sri Lanka must protect its hydraulic heritage before floating on agricultural waters

Breaking Sri Lanka’s capital market ‘Chicken-and-Egg’ cycle: Why the time has come to act

The Maldives has a $ 20b question for Sri Lanka

Less generous, more credible? Rethinking Port City Colombo’s investment proposition

Public transport in Sri Lanka - A tourist’s ordeal

SC determination on 22A: A law and policy critique

Heritage is an asset class that needs business continuity

Two years in office: Promises and performance

Super agri-profit investors: Central Bank has no medicine for greed

Kavanthissa: National treasure we must protect

Paperless Customs: Ferrari expectations with a Morris Minor configuration

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Karu Jayasuriya at 86: Lesson of life in service

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Economy fundamentally changing, not everyone will make it: Frontier

Enduring legacy: New era of leadership at BDO Sri Lanka

Breaking Sri Lanka’s capital market ‘Chicken-and-Egg’ cycle: Why the time has come to act

Rupee to strengthen from year-end, deflation seen by mid-2027

Opposition claims grid batteries unlikely to solve rooftop solar woes

Business News

Port City Colombo builds investment momentum across UAE, Oman, and Qatar

Keells marks 35 years of keeping life fresh for Sri Lanka

Budget 2027 to be presented on 12 Nov.; final vote on 14 Dec.

Resus Energy bids for 16 MW of battery storage

Storex Renewables partners world’s no. 1 Sigenergy to answer Sri Lanka’s solar policy shift

Glen Nevis Plantation’s Aratenna Special Silver Tips shine at 2026 North American Tea Conference

Reliance Consumer Products CEO keynotes SLEIS 2026

Akram Cassim re-elected SLGJA President for third term

Laugfs Holdings appoints Dhanusha Muthukumarana as Group MD/CEO

World Bank approves $ 110 m for 600km of climate-resistant roads in Sri Lanka

FAAMA appoints new Executive Committee for 2026/27, targeting $ 1 b local value-addition opportunity

Cabinet awards Rs. 2.89 b Baseline Road contract to Maga Engineering

Sri Lanka, Brazil move to strengthen dairy sector cooperation

CTC celebrates commercial excellence at Pinnacle Awards 2026

27 leading corporates endorse CA Sri Lanka’s 47th National Conference of Chartered Accountants

TRCSL to acquire $ 9.25 m ADB-funded spectrum and service quality monitoring systems

Ex-land official arrested over Rs. 1.59 b Borella State land

WindForce shelves Rs. 4 b Green Bond on adverse market conditions

AAT Sri Lanka Conference 2026 explores what makes accountants valuable in age of AI

Sri Lanka invites Malaysian corporates to partner in next growth phase

Blink International acquires Wrist Lab

Mintpay partners Curtin Colombo Student Guild to expand student rewards

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