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Fuel, fairness, and the myth of equality

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:26

A rare political opportunity to reimagine Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:24

Tribute to Late Professor Abeysekara

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:21

The enemy within: The internal fraud at NDB

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s $ 800 m opportunity next door

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:20

Cassandra’s curse continues

Monday, 4 May 2026 06:14

Nalin Abeysekera left us two legacies: Our duty is to carry them forward

Monday, 4 May 2026 06:06

Urban water crisis in Greater Colombo

Monday, 4 May 2026 06:00

May Day: From workers’ struggle to political spectacle

Monday, 4 May 2026 05:56

When AI breaks the news: Trust cannot be automated

Monday, 4 May 2026 00:20

The ‘richest’ person is the one who has ‘enough’

Friday, 1 May 2026 09:52

Is it a ‘Mayday!’ for the NPP’s slow slide into systems failure?

Friday, 1 May 2026 08:27

Sri Lanka - A second bite at the cherry

Friday, 1 May 2026 08:20

Economic vision of Ranasinghe Premadasa: A much felt today

Friday, 1 May 2026 08:19

Ranasinghe Premadasa: A milestone in turning point of Malayaha Tamils’ lives

Friday, 1 May 2026 08:11

Cyber-crimes and management weaknesses

Friday, 1 May 2026 05:14

Further shakeups to alter course of the League

Friday, 1 May 2026 04:28

May Day mirror 2026: Sajith vs. Anura; SJB vs. JVP-NPP

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:40

Why do people really pay taxes?

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:21

Women in Sri Lanka’s Boards: The glass ceiling persists

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:20

China overtakes India as SL’s top trading partner

China overtook India to become Sri Lanka’s largest trading partner in 2025, driven by a sharp rise in imports, particularly vehicles, following the ..

April tourist arrivals slip to weakest so far in 2026

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:30

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector recorded its weakest monthly performance of 2026 in April, with visitor arrivals falling sharply amid seasonal travel cha ..

Melstacorp appointed authorised importer and distributor for BMW vehicles in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:26

Mels Automobiles Ltd., the fully owned subsidiary of Melstacorp PLC, has been officially appointed as the authorised importer and dealer for BMW autom ..

Govt. says VAT changes to simplify taxation, not impose additional burden

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:25

The Government yesterday said recent Value Added Tax (VAT) amendments are intended to simplify and streamline the tax structure on financial services, ..

NTB absorbs Rs. 36.6 b assets, Rs. 142.8 b liabilities from HSBC retail deal

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:23

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has absorbed Rs. 36.6 billion in assets and Rs. 142.8 billion in liabilities following the acquisition of Hongkong and Sh ..

Browns Beach Rs. 30 per share exit offer opens today

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:20

Melstacorp PLC and Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC have made an exit offer to acquire shares held by minority shareholders of Browns Beach Hotels PLC ..

Fuel dealers challenge CPC’s Rs. 36.4 b profit, allege margin cuts and lack of pricing transparency

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:57

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has come under scrutiny from fuel dealers, who have raised concerns over the reported Rs. 36.4 billion profit f ..

SLPA posts highest profit, up 12% YoY to Rs. 42.8 b in 2025

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:51

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has reported improved operating and profit performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, with group net Profit ..

NDB posts 1Q PAT of Rs. 1.75 b, after adjusting for financial impact of fraud

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:49

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) said it has posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 1.75 billion in the first quarter of 2026 after adjusting for t ..

Union Bank records strong start to 2026 with PBT of Rs. 465 m

Monday, 4 May 2026 00:42

Building on its 2025 performance, during which the Bank doubled its bottom-line Union Bank has commenced 2026 with strong momentum, reinforcing its tr ..

Menzell Doehle Group expands footprint with strategic stake in Westport Marine

Monday, 4 May 2026 00:37

The Hamburg-based Menzell Doehle Group has announced the acquisition of a 40% stake in Colombo’s Westport Marine Ltd., marking a significant develop ..

New cargo airline ‘WEAIR’ to strengthen Sri Lanka’s regional connectivity

Monday, 4 May 2026 00:30

WEAIR, a newest competitor into Sri Lanka’s cargo aviation sector, is set to commence operations on 28 May 2026, aiming to strengthen the country’ ..

SLC Financial Statements: A case for greater clarity on key disclosures

Monday, 4 May 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has recently uploaded its 2024 financial statements to its website. This is a welcome step towards transparency, and one hopes ..

A turning point for Sri Lanka’s sports

Monday, 4 May 2026 00:12

The election of Asanga Seneviratne as President of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka marks more than just a surprise victory. It signals a l ..

Overseas Realty posts Rs. 1.9 b PBT in 1Q

Friday, 1 May 2026 10:09

Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC yesterday said it recorded a group revenue of Rs. 3,292 million and a group Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 1,926 million ..

Govt. eyes tech push at Customs to boost revenue, cut corruption

Friday, 1 May 2026 09:59

Airport taxi operators seek relief amid declining arrivals, unhealthy competition

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:27

Private taxi service providers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) are facing tremendous financial constraints due to the low arrival of touri ..

VAT increase offset by SSCL removal; no impact on financial sector profits

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:26

The proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) on financial services to 20.5% will have no material impact on sector profitability as it is offset by ..

Sajith warns VAT changes will ‘suffocate’ businesses

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:24

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday slammed the Government’s proposed amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) regime, warning that the swee ..

MBSL proposes Rs. 999.1 m Rights to shore up Tier I capital

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:22

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) yesterday said its Board has proposed a Rs. 999.1 million Rights Issue aimed at strengthening its Tier ..

Young Bangalore couple to create history with first Sri Lanka-India open water swim tomorrow

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:10

A young Bangalore-based couple will tomorrow attempt to create history by undertaking the first-ever Sri Lanka-India open water swim in an initiative ..

1Q current account surplus down 44% as March outturn collapses

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:54

Sri Lanka’s current account surplus declined 43.9% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 531.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, as a widening trade deficit, ..

NTB completes transfer of HSBC Sri Lanka’s Retail Banking portfolio

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:49

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) yesterday announced that the transfer of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s (HSBC) Retail Banking business in ..

Chinese Court rules firms can’t lay off workers because of AI

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:48

Hangzhou Intermediate People’s Court ruled in favour of an employee who was fired by a tech company to be replaced with cost-saving AI. ..

Wealth, retail colleagues of SCB and DFCC in town hall meeting

Monday, 4 May 2026 00:40

Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) colleagues of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka alongside the leadership team of DFCC Bank figured in a town hall. ..

NDB Wealth strengthens leadership with key senior promotions

Monday, 4 May 2026 00:35

NDB Wealth Management Ltd. has announced a series of senior management promotions, reinforcing its leadership bench as the firm continues to scale its ..

Ceylon Cinnamon creates new agribusiness jobs in Sri Lanka

Monday, 4 May 2026 00:24

The morning sun casts a golden hue over the village of Meetiyagoda, nestled a few kilometers inland from Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Pavithra Madush ..

UN proclaims 1 October as International Coffee Day

Monday, 4 May 2026 00:18

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO) recently welcomed the adoption of a resolution by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) proclaiming 1 O ..

Planters seek urgent response to stabilise tea production, key export markets

Friday, 1 May 2026 10:11

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA), the apex body of Sri Lanka’s Plantation industry, yesterday called for an urgent review and streamlining ..

EU grants € 2.6 m (Rs. 970 m) to enhance civic participation, accountability and transparency

Friday, 1 May 2026 10:08

The European Union has committed € 2.6 million (approximately Rs. 970 million) to a three-year program to strengthen civil society, enhance accounta ..

Consumer sentiment drops to lowest since June 2024

Friday, 1 May 2026 09:55

Sri Lanka’s Consumer Sentiment Index fell sharply in March, declining by 16 points to 70, marking the lowest level recorded since June 2024 and the ..

April tourist arrivals slip to weakest so far in 2026

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:30

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector recorded its weakest monthly performance of 2026 in April, with visitor arrivals falling sharply amid seasonal travel cha ..

Airport taxi operators seek relief amid declining arrivals, unhealthy competition

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:27

Private taxi service providers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) are facing tremendous financial constraints due to the low arrival of touri ..

Melstacorp appointed authorised importer and distributor for BMW vehicles in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:26

Mels Automobiles Ltd., the fully owned subsidiary of Melstacorp PLC, has been officially appointed as the authorised importer and dealer for BMW autom ..

VAT increase offset by SSCL removal; no impact on financial sector profits

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:26

The proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) on financial services to 20.5% will have no material impact on sector profitability as it is offset by ..

Govt. says VAT changes to simplify taxation, not impose additional burden

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:25

The Government yesterday said recent Value Added Tax (VAT) amendments are intended to simplify and streamline the tax structure on financial services, ..

Sajith warns VAT changes will ‘suffocate’ businesses

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:24

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday slammed the Government’s proposed amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) regime, warning that the swee ..

NTB absorbs Rs. 36.6 b assets, Rs. 142.8 b liabilities from HSBC retail deal

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:23

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has absorbed Rs. 36.6 billion in assets and Rs. 142.8 billion in liabilities following the acquisition of Hongkong and Sh ..

MBSL proposes Rs. 999.1 m Rights to shore up Tier I capital

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:22

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) yesterday said its Board has proposed a Rs. 999.1 million Rights Issue aimed at strengthening its Tier ..

Browns Beach Rs. 30 per share exit offer opens today

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:20

Melstacorp PLC and Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC have made an exit offer to acquire shares held by minority shareholders of Browns Beach Hotels PLC ..

Young Bangalore couple to create history with first Sri Lanka-India open water swim tomorrow

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:10

A young Bangalore-based couple will tomorrow attempt to create history by undertaking the first-ever Sri Lanka-India open water swim in an initiative ..

Fuel dealers challenge CPC’s Rs. 36.4 b profit, allege margin cuts and lack of pricing transparency

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:57

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has come under scrutiny from fuel dealers, who have raised concerns over the reported Rs. 36.4 billion profit f ..

1Q current account surplus down 44% as March outturn collapses

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:54

Sri Lanka’s current account surplus declined 43.9% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 531.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, as a widening trade deficit, ..

SLPA posts highest profit, up 12% YoY to Rs. 42.8 b in 2025

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:51

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has reported improved operating and profit performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, with group net Profit ..

NTB completes transfer of HSBC Sri Lanka’s Retail Banking portfolio

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:49

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) yesterday announced that the transfer of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s (HSBC) Retail Banking business in ..

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Wednesday, 29 April 2026 17:58

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Sri Lanka marks World Intellectual Property Day with focus on Sports Innovation

Saturday, 25 April 2026 11:19

Sri Lanka launches first national events calendar

Saturday, 25 April 2026 10:56

Ehipassiko Peace Walk continues from Matale to Kandy

Thursday, 23 April 2026 13:44

Accessible low-floor bus service launched in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 23 April 2026 13:29

Sri Lanka’s state banks report record profits in 2025

Thursday, 23 April 2026 01:59

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Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:02

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Transfer pricing as strategy: Unlocking value in Sri Lanka’s knowledge and innovation sector

Monday, 4 May 2026 07:05

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The Gratiaen Trust announces the longlist for the 33rd annual Gratiaen Prize

Saturday, 25 April 2026 03:38

The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, and supported by the British Council, proudly announces the longlist for the 33rd annu ..

ICONS: A dialogue across centuries

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Opinion and Issues

Fuel, fairness, and the myth of equality

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:26

There is a line in Gorge Orwell’s Animal Farm that has endured long after the politics it satirised faded into history. The line goes, “All animal ..

A rare political opportunity to reimagine Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:24

Tribute to Late Professor Abeysekara

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:21

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For a robust energy policy

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:00

At a time when much of the Global South is accelerating its transition toward renewable energy, Sri Lanka’s progress has been hesitant, inconsistent ..

Some hope for cricket

Monday, 4 May 2026 06:13

Grievances of hardworking men and women

Friday, 1 May 2026 09:07

Stop protests in residential areas

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:00

Rise in workers’ remittances

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:00

Dealing with legacies of censorship

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 00:36

Special Report

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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ADB, Japan launch joint initiative to support businesses, strengthen energy security in Asia and Pacific

BASL begins Online Certificate Course in Digital Law

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ADB sharply downgrades Asia and Pacific growth outlook as Middle East conflict disruptions deepen

Verité Research appoints Yanitra Kumaraguru as Head of Legal Research

UAE-South Korea CEPA enters into force

Sri Lanka–Nepal Business Council to drive bilateral trade and investment

Govt. widens VAT net: new Bill cuts threshold, taxes digital services, raises financial sector levy

Construction growth eases in March

CCPI spikes in April, exceeds CBSL primary target

CoPF told Insolvency Bill can unlock Rs. 30 b distressed asset pipeline

NCE launches SLAB-endorsed Certificate of Ethical Trading

Aitken Spence Elevators and CINEC empower next generation of experts

Pan Asia Bank equips customers with solutions to face energy crisis

AHC Group and AACI strengthen Sri Lanka-Africa ties, driving investment, global collaborations

Access Motors unveils new Range Rover Boutique Residency in Colombo

Slack announces new capabilities

Singhagiri makes history with Sri Lanka’s first-ever Hisense 116” RGB MiniLED TV

Singer invests Rs. 630 m to expand local manufacturing

Abans Group marks inaugural Founder’s Day

Cabinet clears rules expanding CBSL data powers, sanctions for non-compliance

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Fuel, fairness, and the myth of equality

A rare political opportunity to reimagine Sri Lanka

Tribute to Late Professor Abeysekara

The enemy within: The internal fraud at NDB

Sri Lanka’s $ 800 m opportunity next door

Cassandra’s curse continues

Nalin Abeysekera left us two legacies: Our duty is to carry them forward

Urban water crisis in Greater Colombo

May Day: From workers’ struggle to political spectacle

When AI breaks the news: Trust cannot be automated

The ‘richest’ person is the one who has ‘enough’

Is it a ‘Mayday!’ for the NPP’s slow slide into systems failure?

Sri Lanka - A second bite at the cherry

Economic vision of Ranasinghe Premadasa: A much felt today

Ranasinghe Premadasa: A milestone in turning point of Malayaha Tamils’ lives

Cyber-crimes and management weaknesses

Further shakeups to alter course of the League

May Day mirror 2026: Sajith vs. Anura; SJB vs. JVP-NPP

Why do people really pay taxes?

Women in Sri Lanka’s Boards: The glass ceiling persists

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NDB Wealth strengthens leadership with key senior promotions

Nalin Abeysekera left us two legacies: Our duty is to carry them forward

Govt. widens VAT net: new Bill cuts threshold, taxes digital services, raises financial sector levy

CoPF told Insolvency Bill can unlock Rs. 30 b distressed asset pipeline

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