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The new currency of leadership

Friday, 23 October 2026 04:06

Gnanasara’s pardon and re-imprisonment: Who is accountable when the State gets justice wrong?

Friday, 23 October 2026 03:34

Climate economics and Sri Lanka: From managing disasters to protecting national economy

Friday, 23 October 2026 03:06

Kavantissa was not just another elephant: Why Sri Lanka must rethink its wildlife conservation priorities

Friday, 23 October 2026 02:56

Protecting Buddhism is a constitutional duty — but are we truly fostering the Buddha Sasana?

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:26

Dileepa doctrine, Buddhist revivalism, Opposition predicaments, left prospects

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:25

Another IMF program in 2028?

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:22

Why I’m going back to the newspaper

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s new compliance era: Why MSMEs should consider incorporation

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:20

The role of economic science in an era of global power dynamics

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:25

Why power cuts again?

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:22

Why small faults are causing nationwide power failures

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:21

Growth at 4.2%: Real test facing Sri Lanka’s economy

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:20

Maize import restrictions put Sri Lanka’s poultry export ambitions at risk

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 05:25

Your tax return is more than a tax bill

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 05:21

Personal Income Taxation - A growing burden for Sri Lankans and economy

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 05:21

Adaptive policy frameworks: Building resilient governance for uncertain future

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 05:20

“Buddy-Racketeers”

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 05:06

War on rights: Protection from Organised Crimes Bill

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 04:59

Ajantha Dharmasiri’s Management Musings: Building bridge from reality to results

Monday, 19 October 2026 03:28

SOC tells PUCSL, energy utilities to end silo mentality

Parliament’s Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Strategic Development Chairman and SJB MP S.M. Marikkar this week called on th ..

Norochcholai restart a multi-day process, says Energy Ministry

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:13

The Ministry of Energy has defended the time taken to bring the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai back online after shutdowns, saying a safe resta ..

India’s PVR Inox targets high single-digit cinema footprint in Sri Lanka

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:10

India’s cinema giant, PVR Inox is stepping up its expansion plans in Sri Lanka, with Jaffna emerging as its likely next location and a high single-d ..

SriLankan Airlines extends suspension of Riyadh and Dammam flights till 1 Nov.

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:06

SriLankan Airlines yesterday announced a further extension of the suspension of its flights between Colombo and the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and ..

Vallibel One snaps up Fortress Resorts stake for Rs. 730 m in related-party deal

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:05

Vallibel One PLC has acquired 31.34% of The Fortress Resorts PLC for about Rs. 730 million from two related parties, raising its direct holding in the ..

Magistrate seeks contempt charges against IGP

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:30

Gampaha Magistrate Bandula Gunarathna yesterday directed the Court Registrar to forward case files concerning Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyan ..

NDB posts 3Q PAT of Rs. 2.9 b

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:27

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday said it posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 2.9 billion during the third quarter. Releasing its finan ..

Luminex suspends Oman subsidiary operations

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:25

Luminex PLC yesterday said it has temporarily suspended the business operations of its Oman-based subsidiary Luminex International LLC with immediate ..

Govt. says dispute over 10-acre land led to Colombo Port logistics hub JV termination

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:23

Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament yesterday an agreement to allocate 10 acres of land at the Colombo Port was among th ..

NCPI unchanged at 8.1% in Sept.

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:21

National inflation held steady at 8.1% year-on-year (YoY) in September 2026, unchanged from August, as higher food prices offset a decline in non-food ..

Govt. denies substandard coal behind Lakvijaya failure

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:30

Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday rejected Opposition allegations that substandard coal contributed to the failure of ..

Presidential probe into coal imports extended to 16 Dec.

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:28

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday extended until 16 December, 2026 the term of the Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry investigating ..

Cabinet approves gazetting National Agency for PPPs Bill

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:26

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved the publication in the Government Gazette of a draft Bill to establish a National Agency ..

Cabinet nod for revised Rs. 15.08 b plan to complete Kolonnawa Stormwater Drainage project

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new plan to complete the remaining work on the Kolonnawa Stormwater Drainage and Environment Improvement Proje ..

Resecurity (USA) named Strategic Partner for 12th Annual Cyber Security Summit 2026 in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:22

The 12th Annual Cyber Security Summit 2026 has announced that Resecurity (USA), a leading global provider of cybersecurity and intelligence solutions ..

Elina Gunawardana makes her Victoria’s Secret debut, putting Sri Lanka on the global fashion stage

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:17

Elina Gunawardana has made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut, becoming the first Sri Lankan model to walk the iconic runway. For the 19-year- ..

JAAF backs PUCSL call for simple, cost-based power wheeling tariff

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:12

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday welcomed the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka’s (PUCSL) call for a simple, transparent ..

IMF sees SL tapping global Bond market for $ 3 b by 2028

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:07

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Sri Lanka will raise $ 3 billion through International Sovereign Bond issues by 2028, but the Governmen ..

Ravi K calls for post-EFF IMF program

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:06

New Democratic Front MP Ravi Karunanayake yesterday urged the Government to secure a successor to Sri Lanka’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) prog ..

Oil reaches six-month high, tops $ 112 on Mideast tensions

Friday, 23 October 2026 04:56

Oil prices hit their highest since May yesterday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement attacked targets in Saudi Arabia, deepening fears of sup ..

Industry and construction lag personal credit

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:28

Banks added Rs. 550 billion in Personal Loans and Advances in the first eight months of 2026, the most of any main sector. Credit to Industry grew by ..

ADB approves $ 100 m to strengthen social protection and expand economic opportunities

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:26

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday said it has approved $ 100 million in financing to support reforms and investments that will strengthen s ..

Net closing in on tax evaders as IRD, Excise join forces

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:24

The net is tightening on tax evaders, with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and the Excise Department yesterday signing a Memorandum of Understandi ..

Standard Chartered Platinum Sponsor of Daily FT–UoC MBA Alumni Association Post-Budget Forum

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:22

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka CEO Bingumal Thewarathanthri (second from left) handing over the sponsorship cheque to University of Colombo MBA Alumni ..

SriLankan Airlines denies cyberattack claims

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:20

SriLankan Airlines yesterday categorically denied recent media reports and public statements alleging that its Information Technology (IT) systems wer ..

92% of taxpayers yet to file returns ahead of Nov. deadline

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:28

Around 91.7% of Sri Lanka’s registered individual taxpayers are yet to file income tax returns for the 2025/2026 year of assessment ahead of the Nov ..

SriLankan Airlines hacked, Dayasiri tells Parliament

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:27

National carrier SriLankan Airlines has been taken over by hackers, Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekera told Parliament yesterday. He said the hackers h ..

Tea export earnings cross $ 1 b mark by September

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:25

Customs data analysed by Siyaka Research indicates that Sri Lanka’s tea export earnings reached approximately $ 1.083 billion during the January–S ..

Access Engineering weighs fallout of terminated logistics hub JV

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:23

Access Engineering PLC expects to recover about Rs. 1.45 billion of the Rs. 1.76 billion it invested in the South Asia Commercial and Logistics Hub, a ..

Resus Energy Green Bond dual-listed in Luxembourg

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:20

Resus Energy PLC yesterday said its Green Bond was listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) on 19 October, 2026, giving the renewable energy co ..

Renault returns to Sri Lanka with AMW; unveils new era of French automotive excellence

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:10

Renault, France’s No. 1 automotive brand, has officially returned to Sri Lanka through Associated Motorways (AMW), introducing three models—the Kw ..

Norochcholai restart a multi-day process, says Energy Ministry

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:13

The Ministry of Energy has defended the time taken to bring the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai back online after shutdowns, saying a safe resta ..

JAAF backs PUCSL call for simple, cost-based power wheeling tariff

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:12

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday welcomed the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka’s (PUCSL) call for a simple, transparent ..

India’s PVR Inox targets high single-digit cinema footprint in Sri Lanka

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:10

India’s cinema giant, PVR Inox is stepping up its expansion plans in Sri Lanka, with Jaffna emerging as its likely next location and a high single-d ..

IMF sees SL tapping global Bond market for $ 3 b by 2028

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:07

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Sri Lanka will raise $ 3 billion through International Sovereign Bond issues by 2028, but the Governmen ..

SriLankan Airlines extends suspension of Riyadh and Dammam flights till 1 Nov.

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:06

SriLankan Airlines yesterday announced a further extension of the suspension of its flights between Colombo and the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and ..

Ravi K calls for post-EFF IMF program

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:06

New Democratic Front MP Ravi Karunanayake yesterday urged the Government to secure a successor to Sri Lanka’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) prog ..

Vallibel One snaps up Fortress Resorts stake for Rs. 730 m in related-party deal

Friday, 23 October 2026 05:05

Vallibel One PLC has acquired 31.34% of The Fortress Resorts PLC for about Rs. 730 million from two related parties, raising its direct holding in the ..

Oil reaches six-month high, tops $ 112 on Mideast tensions

Friday, 23 October 2026 04:56

Oil prices hit their highest since May yesterday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement attacked targets in Saudi Arabia, deepening fears of sup ..

Magistrate seeks contempt charges against IGP

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:30

Gampaha Magistrate Bandula Gunarathna yesterday directed the Court Registrar to forward case files concerning Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyan ..

Industry and construction lag personal credit

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:28

Banks added Rs. 550 billion in Personal Loans and Advances in the first eight months of 2026, the most of any main sector. Credit to Industry grew by ..

NDB posts 3Q PAT of Rs. 2.9 b

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:27

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday said it posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 2.9 billion during the third quarter. Releasing its finan ..

ADB approves $ 100 m to strengthen social protection and expand economic opportunities

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:26

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday said it has approved $ 100 million in financing to support reforms and investments that will strengthen s ..

Luminex suspends Oman subsidiary operations

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:25

Luminex PLC yesterday said it has temporarily suspended the business operations of its Oman-based subsidiary Luminex International LLC with immediate ..

Net closing in on tax evaders as IRD, Excise join forces

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:24

The net is tightening on tax evaders, with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and the Excise Department yesterday signing a Memorandum of Understandi ..

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Cabinet approves purchase of 200 Police pickups

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 17:19

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the purchase of 200 locally sourced single-cab TATA Yodha pickups for the Sri Lanka Police at Rs. 4.785 million ..

Sri Lanka investigates islandwide power outage

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 21:05

IRD urges taxpayers to file returns before November 30

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 18:09

Sri Lanka to expand local pharmaceutical production

Monday, 19 October 2026 08:22

Presidential Secretariat reviews 1818 drug hotline

Sunday, 18 October 2026 18:08

673,000 driving licence cards backlogged

Sunday, 18 October 2026 13:33

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The Unlabelled Runway 2026 brings fashion, inclusion and purpose together

Monday, 12 October 2026 02:54

HNB Legacy Open 2026

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:00

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IFS Industrial Index 2026 reveals factory floor is surging ahead in AI usage

Friday, 23 October 2026 04:40

SLT-Mobitel strengthens micro business ecosystem through strategic partnerships

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:04

HUTCH launches IgnitX 2026 to spark innovation among young tech enthusiasts

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:03

FT Lite

Mike Audio appointed official distributor for Onkyo, Klipsch and Integra in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 17 October 2026 00:00

Mike Audio Ltd., a sister company of Yamaha Music Centre Sri Lanka, has been appointed the official distributor for Onkyo, Klipsch and Integra in Sri ..

Moonamal Knowledge Series to explore design, ecology and abundance with Sierra Bainbridge

Saturday, 17 October 2026 00:00

Lunuganga Community Day 2026

Saturday, 17 October 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

The new currency of leadership

Friday, 23 October 2026 04:06

Disengagement costs the global economy $8.9 trillion a year, equal to 9 percent of the world’s GDP. People are connected through technology around t ..

Sri Lanka’s HIV wake-up call: Lessons from Asia’s HIV experience

Friday, 23 October 2026 03:52

Could pragmatism prevail over politics?

Friday, 23 October 2026 03:41

FT View - Editorial

The yet to be resolved human-elephant conflict

Friday, 23 October 2026 03:40

The recent death of Kavantissa the majestic tusker, led to an outpouring of grief from across the country. Questions over the animal’s death has le ..

President must walk the talk on equal law

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:00

Sunshine is free, keeping lights on is not

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 00:00

Good bye, King

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 05:05

When the Sangha seeks immunity from the law

Monday, 19 October 2026 03:45

PSTA and POC Bills threaten fundamental rights of citizens

Saturday, 17 October 2026 00:00

Special Report

Digital economy goals stand despite AI threat to IT services: Dr. Wijayasuriya

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:37

The Government will hold to its target of a $ 15 billion digital economy by 2030 despite artificial intelligence (AI) eroding Sri Lanka’s IT service ..

BOI eyes larger Hambantota zone, new incentive scheme for investors

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:35

Govt. backs export drive with new plan, pledge of policy consistency: EDB

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:33

Business News

Cabinet backs mandatory Sri Lanka Standards for imported car and three-wheeler tyres

Leema Creations retains CNCI Industrial Excellence (Large Category) Award

Haldanduwana resident takes environmental complaint against Taprobane to several bodies

CoPF reviews procurement delays, new Procurement Act and $ 4.5 m digitalisation grant

Industrial Asphalts disputes auditor’s disclaimer that led to Watch List move

Sri Lanka promotes Expo 2027 through business outreach program in UK

Bimal’s visit to Nordic countries strengthen cooperation in transport, highways and urban development

Chathuranga to attend NDTV World Summit 2026 on Sri Lanka’s economic transformation

Graduate growth falls short of economy’s skill needs: IPS

Sri Lanka strengthens trade and investment engagement with Western Sweden

Unemployment decline masks deeper labour market damage: IPS

FinTech Forum to connect fintechs, build trust and open doors abroad

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC Colombo, CFO Theja De Silva named Best CFO of the Year 2026

“CNCI Achiever Awards 2026” celebrates 25th anniversary

From Sri Lankan village to Dubai doorstep: Lankan Cart opens Gulf route for small producers

David Pieris Group strengthens compliance and good practices among product and services providers

CII delegation visits EDB to explore opportunities at Sri Lanka Expo 2027

IPS calls for targeted wealth taxation, says VAT cuts premature

Sri Lanka needs IMF beyond 2027 to counter ‘debt overhang’

World Bank Group launches first digital strategy to expand access and create jobs

DIMO gets Rs. 957 m deal for 200 pickups for Police

Connect to Care brings global expertise together to accelerate citizen-focused digital transformation

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The new currency of leadership

Gnanasara’s pardon and re-imprisonment: Who is accountable when the State gets justice wrong?

Climate economics and Sri Lanka: From managing disasters to protecting national economy

Kavantissa was not just another elephant: Why Sri Lanka must rethink its wildlife conservation priorities

Protecting Buddhism is a constitutional duty — but are we truly fostering the Buddha Sasana?

Dileepa doctrine, Buddhist revivalism, Opposition predicaments, left prospects

Another IMF program in 2028?

Why I’m going back to the newspaper

Sri Lanka’s new compliance era: Why MSMEs should consider incorporation

The role of economic science in an era of global power dynamics

Why power cuts again?

Why small faults are causing nationwide power failures

Growth at 4.2%: Real test facing Sri Lanka’s economy

Maize import restrictions put Sri Lanka’s poultry export ambitions at risk

Your tax return is more than a tax bill

Personal Income Taxation - A growing burden for Sri Lankans and economy

Adaptive policy frameworks: Building resilient governance for uncertain future

“Buddy-Racketeers”

War on rights: Protection from Organised Crimes Bill

Ajantha Dharmasiri’s Management Musings: Building bridge from reality to results

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Ajantha Dharmasiri’s Management Musings: Building bridge from reality to results

HSBC service centre to exit Sri Lanka

From Sri Lankan village to Dubai doorstep: Lankan Cart opens Gulf route for small producers

Bank of China Colombo branch launches as Sri Lanka’s first RMB clearing bank

Former diplomat Dhammika Kumari Semasinghe joins Alumex Board

We are not inflation nutters; SL not ready for sub-5% inflation target: CBSL

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC Colombo, CFO Theja De Silva named Best CFO of the Year 2026

Net closing in on tax evaders as IRD, Excise join forces

Govt. says dispute over 10-acre land led to Colombo Port logistics hub JV termination

Crime Bill puts burden on company Directors: BASL

Business News

Cabinet backs mandatory Sri Lanka Standards for imported car and three-wheeler tyres

Leema Creations retains CNCI Industrial Excellence (Large Category) Award

Haldanduwana resident takes environmental complaint against Taprobane to several bodies

CoPF reviews procurement delays, new Procurement Act and $ 4.5 m digitalisation grant

Industrial Asphalts disputes auditor’s disclaimer that led to Watch List move

Sri Lanka promotes Expo 2027 through business outreach program in UK

Bimal’s visit to Nordic countries strengthen cooperation in transport, highways and urban development

Chathuranga to attend NDTV World Summit 2026 on Sri Lanka’s economic transformation

Graduate growth falls short of economy’s skill needs: IPS

Sri Lanka strengthens trade and investment engagement with Western Sweden

Unemployment decline masks deeper labour market damage: IPS

FinTech Forum to connect fintechs, build trust and open doors abroad

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC Colombo, CFO Theja De Silva named Best CFO of the Year 2026

“CNCI Achiever Awards 2026” celebrates 25th anniversary

From Sri Lankan village to Dubai doorstep: Lankan Cart opens Gulf route for small producers

David Pieris Group strengthens compliance and good practices among product and services providers

CII delegation visits EDB to explore opportunities at Sri Lanka Expo 2027

IPS calls for targeted wealth taxation, says VAT cuts premature

Sri Lanka needs IMF beyond 2027 to counter ‘debt overhang’

World Bank Group launches first digital strategy to expand access and create jobs

DIMO gets Rs. 957 m deal for 200 pickups for Police

Connect to Care brings global expertise together to accelerate citizen-focused digital transformation

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Court orders eviction of protesting monks from Viharamahadevi Park