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Asoka Handagama’s Moon Hunt: A re-enactment of an event in two time periods

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:07

Health after the floods: Scientific realities and shared responsibility for Sri Lanka’s future

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:52

Monks’ epic journey for peace captivates people across America

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:39

Education Reform: Don’t play politics with our future

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:33

Solar Industries Association has its say over new Draft National Electricity Policy

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:01

Solar industry: Future of Sri Lanka

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:00

Julie Chung made diplomacy meaningful

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:10

Geopolitical sentiments and implications for Sri Lanka

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:08

Beyond blame: Rebuilding Sri Lanka after disaster

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:05

Installing road speed cameras will be a win–win solution

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:04

Selective sovereignty at sea: What the US seizure of Russian oil tanker tells about global order

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:04

Education reforms, let’s learn from Singapore

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:26

We are counting tourists, not measuring value: Part 2

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:24

The disappointment that is the draft Prevention of Terrorism against the State Bill

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka: A proven neutral destination in the region

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:20

US attacks Venezuela, proclaims imperial overlordship; SJB-UNP rapprochement; Devananda’s destiny

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:40

Fresh policy approach to Lasantha Wickrematunge case in an age of apathy and indifference

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka 2.0: From fragility to strategic strength

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:22

Foreign assistance and global trust: Rebuilding Sri Lanka with resilience and credibility

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:20

From shares to portfolios: How to build a resilient investment strategy

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:18

Sri Lanka offers “very compelling opportunity” after crisis reset: Hosking Partners

Sri Lanka has emerged from its economic crisis with valuations that are difficult to ignore and assets that are priced well below their long-term pote ..

Banking structure constrains RoC, credit growth: Hosking Partners

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:59

Sri Lanka’s fragmented banking sector is limiting returns on capital (RoC) and constraining the growth of credit relative to the size of the economy ..

Musthapha warns Port City banking amendments risk shadow banking, forex strain

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:50

Opposition MP Faiszer Musthapha warned Parliament that amendments to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act could create systemic risk, weaken ..

SEC identifies key parties behind abnormal Wealth Trust debut price movements

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:45

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said yesterday it has identified those primarily responsible for the abnormal Wealth Trust Securities Ltd., p ..

Sri Lanka tops list of Asia’s most affordable retirement havens

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:42

Sri Lanka is described as one of the cheapest and most beautiful places to retire in Asia, according to insights from the Annual Global Retirement Ind ..

Ceylon Grain Elevators to invest Rs. 3 b in value-added capacity expansion

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:41

Ceylon Grain Elevators PLC is investing Rs. 3 billion to double poultry processing capacity at plant in Seeduwa, signalling a further push into higher ..

Hambantota International Port records 175% cargo growth in 2025

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:46

Hambantota International Port (HIP) has closed 2025 with a landmark performance, recording a 175% year-on-year increase in total cargo volumes despite ..

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 set to drive export-led growth

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:07

Sri Lanka Expo 2026, returning after a 14-year hiatus, was officially launched yesterday by the Export Development Board (EDB) as a flagship national ..

COPA urges centralised digital database for archaeological sites

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:05

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has underscored the urgent need for a centralised and continuously updated digital data system covering all an ..

Turkish Airlines upgrades Istanbul-Colombo route with A350-900

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:03

Turkish Airlines has upgraded its Istanbul-Colombo operations with the introduction of the Airbus A350-900 wide-body aircraft, marking an enhancement ..

Trump pulls US out of Colombo Plan; outgoing Envoy Julie Chung current Council President

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:02

The US this week announced its withdrawal from the Colombo Plan as part of a broader decision to exit a wide range of international organisations, con ..

Central Bank presses ahead with financial sector consolidation and resolution reforms

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:30

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said its efforts to build a more resilient and stable financial sector wi ..

Lanka Realty Investments leads Rs. 4 b control acquisition of Lee Hedges

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:26

Lanka Realty Investments PLC (LRI) yesterday announced that it expects enhanced cash flow visibility and a materially strengthened balance sheet follo ..

Sri Lankan garment exports gain tariff-free access to UK from 1 January

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:24

Sri Lankan garment manufacturers have now gained unprecedented access to UK markets under liberalised trade rules. The changes allow manufacturers t ..

Wealth Trust Securities enjoys 167% rise on debut trading

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:22

Wealth Trust Securities Ltd., yesterday marked the debut trading of its 71,548,244 ordinary voting shares on the Diri Savi Board of the Colombo Stock ..

CSE ends on the up gaining Rs. 89 b in value; ASPI 133 points shy of all-time high

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:20

Recovering from the trading system fiasco the previous day, the Colombo stock market closed strong yesterday, gaining Rs. 89.4 billion in value, with ..

Private borrowings peak at Rs. 262 b in November before Ditwah

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:55

Total private sector borrowings in November 2025 peaked to Rs. 262.6 billion, the highest monthly figure yet for 2025, before the devastating Cyclone ..

Dec. workers’ remittances hit all-time high

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:46

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances surged to unprecedented levels in 2025, delivering a crucial boost to the country’s external finances as the ec ..

Tourism revenue lags behind arrivals growth in 2025

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:43

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector posted a modest financial recovery in 2025, generating just over $ 3.2 billion in revenue, as slower growth in earnings e ..

First four days of 2026 draw over 33,000 tourists

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:41

The country’s tourism industry has begun 2026 on an optimistic note, with arrivals in the first four days of January surpassing 33,000, reflecting s ..

Smartest investor and market-shaking opening price: Capitalising on inefficiencies in pre-open option

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:53

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are often celebrated as moments of opportunity. Yet, they also represent one of the most uncertain and fragile phases ..

IMF path and tourism-led growth vital to secure Sri Lanka’s recovery: Panel

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:10

Sri Lanka must stay the course with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, invest decisively in tourism-related infrastructure, and cut regula ..

Premadasa accuses banks of debt traps

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:06

OPPOSITION Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the banking sector of resorting to debt traps instead of offering practical solutions to ease the econo ..

CSE ends week with ASPI 3.4% on the up and Rs. 265 b value

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:04

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week 3.45% on the up with the ASPI six points shy of reaching a new all-time high and gaining Rs. 264.8 b ..

Oil edges higher

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:03

Oil prices edged higher in early Asian trading yesterday, extending gains from the previous session as markets continued to factor in rising geopoliti ..

ARTRA Trail 2026 to unveil ‘Silenced’

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:01

ARTRA Trail 2026, taking place at the Lionel Wendt Gallery in Colombo (6 to 12 January) and across Galle Fort (23 to 25 January) primarily revolves ar ..

Gross official reserves rise to $ 6.8 b in 2025, highest since crisis: CBSL Chief

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:27

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said Sri Lanka’s Gross Official Reserves (GOR) climbed to over $ 6.8 bi ..

Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake appointed Adviser to President on Maritime, Ports and Logistics

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:25

Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Dissanayake, a distinguished maritime, logistics, and corporate leader, has been appointed Adviser to the President on Maritime, ..

India keen on execution-led economic engagement with Sri Lanka in 2026

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:23

India aims to move decisively from announcements to execution in its economic engagement with Sri Lanka in 2026, with a sharper focus on investments, ..

Lanka Securities says didn’t place any pre-open sell order of Wealth Trust shares

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:21

Lanka Securities Ltd., in a statement yesterday clarified reports relating to Wednesday’s trading disruption at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). ..

Rupee falls to Rs. 310 against USD for first time since Feb. 2024

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:30

The Sri Lankan rupee continued its depreciating trend against the US dollar yesterday, with the currency weakening to the Rs. 310 level against the gr ..

Banking structure constrains RoC, credit growth: Hosking Partners

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:59

Sri Lanka’s fragmented banking sector is limiting returns on capital (RoC) and constraining the growth of credit relative to the size of the economy ..

Private borrowings peak at Rs. 262 b in November before Ditwah

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:55

Total private sector borrowings in November 2025 peaked to Rs. 262.6 billion, the highest monthly figure yet for 2025, before the devastating Cyclone ..

Musthapha warns Port City banking amendments risk shadow banking, forex strain

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:50

Opposition MP Faiszer Musthapha warned Parliament that amendments to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act could create systemic risk, weaken ..

Dec. workers’ remittances hit all-time high

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:46

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances surged to unprecedented levels in 2025, delivering a crucial boost to the country’s external finances as the ec ..

SEC identifies key parties behind abnormal Wealth Trust debut price movements

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:45

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said yesterday it has identified those primarily responsible for the abnormal Wealth Trust Securities Ltd., p ..

Tourism revenue lags behind arrivals growth in 2025

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:43

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector posted a modest financial recovery in 2025, generating just over $ 3.2 billion in revenue, as slower growth in earnings e ..

Sri Lanka tops list of Asia’s most affordable retirement havens

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:42

Sri Lanka is described as one of the cheapest and most beautiful places to retire in Asia, according to insights from the Annual Global Retirement Ind ..

First four days of 2026 draw over 33,000 tourists

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:41

The country’s tourism industry has begun 2026 on an optimistic note, with arrivals in the first four days of January surpassing 33,000, reflecting s ..

Ceylon Grain Elevators to invest Rs. 3 b in value-added capacity expansion

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:41

Ceylon Grain Elevators PLC is investing Rs. 3 billion to double poultry processing capacity at plant in Seeduwa, signalling a further push into higher ..

Smartest investor and market-shaking opening price: Capitalising on inefficiencies in pre-open option

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:53

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are often celebrated as moments of opportunity. Yet, they also represent one of the most uncertain and fragile phases ..

Hambantota International Port records 175% cargo growth in 2025

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:46

Hambantota International Port (HIP) has closed 2025 with a landmark performance, recording a 175% year-on-year increase in total cargo volumes despite ..

IMF path and tourism-led growth vital to secure Sri Lanka’s recovery: Panel

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:10

Sri Lanka must stay the course with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, invest decisively in tourism-related infrastructure, and cut regula ..

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 set to drive export-led growth

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:07

Sri Lanka Expo 2026, returning after a 14-year hiatus, was officially launched yesterday by the Export Development Board (EDB) as a flagship national ..

Premadasa accuses banks of debt traps

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:06

OPPOSITION Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the banking sector of resorting to debt traps instead of offering practical solutions to ease the econo ..

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Sri Lanka Expo 2026 to showcase trade and investment opportunities in June

Sunday, 11 January 2026 22:15

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 will be held from 18 to 21 June at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), organised by the Export Develo ..

Sri Lanka, Germany sign €188 Million debt restructuring agreement

Saturday, 10 January 2026 14:01

Indian Army Chief visits Sri Lanka, strengthens military ties

Friday, 9 January 2026 22:29

SPMC records highest-ever drug production in 2025

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 12:09

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 opens in Colombo

Monday, 5 January 2026 19:41

Technology-based system launched to ensure transparent relief distribution

Monday, 5 January 2026 11:10

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Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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CSSL appoints new Council for 2026 amidst celebration of 50 years of ICT leadership

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:02

Salesforce launches Startup Program in Sri Lanka

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:00

eMudhra and LankaSign in strategic partnership to make digital signing seamless

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:28

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ARTRA Trail 2026 to unveil ‘Silenced’

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:01

ARTRA Trail 2026, taking place at the Lionel Wendt Gallery in Colombo (6 to 12 January) and across Galle Fort (23 to 25 January) primarily revolves ar ..

How TikTok is becoming Sri Lanka’s go-to content discovery platform

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:00

Uber Eats 2025 Cravings Report: Sri Lankans crave spice, then reach for chocolate

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Asoka Handagama’s Moon Hunt: A re-enactment of an event in two time periods

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:07

Sri Lanka’s greatest Sinhala writer, Martin Wickramasinghe, in a short story penned in 1932, has fictionalised a story about the Moon testifying to ..

Health after the floods: Scientific realities and shared responsibility for Sri Lanka’s future

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:52

Monks’ epic journey for peace captivates people across America

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:39

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Aloka, the mascot of peace

Monday, 12 January 2026 04:51

Endearing images of Aloka, a dog, as he traverses the United States of America with a group of travelling Buddhist monks have gone viral on various me ..

Questions on Govt. sincerity regarding media freedom

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:00

Capture of Maduro – classical Trumpian playbook

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:00

Govt. missing the wood for trees

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:00

Tensions between traditional tuk-tuks and ride-hailing apps

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 02:15

A moment of sisterhood

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:00

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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 ..

‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ Harvard APAC Regional Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

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Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

Business News

Solidarity tax, cigarette duty hike among key non-debt options to finance Ditwah recovery spend: Verité Research

CM Holdings public float increases to 31.17% in Dec. quarter

Book launch – Development: Not By Economics Alone

Metalabs wins Enterprise category award for mAudit at 2025 ICSDB Excellence Awards

Seylan Bank donates Rs. 50 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

SMIB contributes Rs. 5 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Ceylon Hardware Merchants Association contributes to post-Ditwah recovery

NWPC employees donate day’s salary towards disaster relief

Sri Lanka reaffirms tourism readiness, recovery at networking evening in Guangzhou

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General partners ‘Kedella Art of Living 2025’ as Official Insurance Partner

Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia record 19% increase in 2025

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts CEO Hishan Singhawansa appointed to JKH Group hotel Boards

Hayleys Agriculture partners Evonik to enhance poultry nutritional standards

Talal Rafi delivers keynote on “Global Debt Outlook” at conference in Slovakia

CH17 launches Sri Lanka’s first integrated HRM, rewards and loyalty SaaS platform

Launch of monograph “Development: not by economics alone” today

Sri Lankan-born Ray Jayawardhana appointed Caltech’s 10th President

Govt. flags drop in Korean job placement

JKH Group contributes Rs. 400 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

British Sri Lankan Muslim Organisations donate £ 25,000 to rebuilding and disaster recovery efforts

India’s Maha Bodhi Society donates Rs. 10 m for Ditwah relief

Police officers donate day’s salary

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Asoka Handagama’s Moon Hunt: A re-enactment of an event in two time periods

Health after the floods: Scientific realities and shared responsibility for Sri Lanka’s future

Monks’ epic journey for peace captivates people across America

Education Reform: Don’t play politics with our future

Solar Industries Association has its say over new Draft National Electricity Policy

Solar industry: Future of Sri Lanka

Julie Chung made diplomacy meaningful

Geopolitical sentiments and implications for Sri Lanka

Beyond blame: Rebuilding Sri Lanka after disaster

Installing road speed cameras will be a win–win solution

Selective sovereignty at sea: What the US seizure of Russian oil tanker tells about global order

Education reforms, let’s learn from Singapore

We are counting tourists, not measuring value: Part 2

The disappointment that is the draft Prevention of Terrorism against the State Bill

Sri Lanka: A proven neutral destination in the region

US attacks Venezuela, proclaims imperial overlordship; SJB-UNP rapprochement; Devananda’s destiny

Fresh policy approach to Lasantha Wickrematunge case in an age of apathy and indifference

Sri Lanka 2.0: From fragility to strategic strength

Foreign assistance and global trust: Rebuilding Sri Lanka with resilience and credibility

From shares to portfolios: How to build a resilient investment strategy

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Solidarity tax, cigarette duty hike among key non-debt options to finance Ditwah recovery spend: Verité Research

CM Holdings public float increases to 31.17% in Dec. quarter

Book launch – Development: Not By Economics Alone

Metalabs wins Enterprise category award for mAudit at 2025 ICSDB Excellence Awards

Seylan Bank donates Rs. 50 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

SMIB contributes Rs. 5 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Ceylon Hardware Merchants Association contributes to post-Ditwah recovery

NWPC employees donate day’s salary towards disaster relief

Sri Lanka reaffirms tourism readiness, recovery at networking evening in Guangzhou

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General partners ‘Kedella Art of Living 2025’ as Official Insurance Partner

Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia record 19% increase in 2025

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts CEO Hishan Singhawansa appointed to JKH Group hotel Boards

Hayleys Agriculture partners Evonik to enhance poultry nutritional standards

Talal Rafi delivers keynote on “Global Debt Outlook” at conference in Slovakia

CH17 launches Sri Lanka’s first integrated HRM, rewards and loyalty SaaS platform

Launch of monograph “Development: not by economics alone” today

Sri Lankan-born Ray Jayawardhana appointed Caltech’s 10th President

Govt. flags drop in Korean job placement

JKH Group contributes Rs. 400 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

British Sri Lankan Muslim Organisations donate £ 25,000 to rebuilding and disaster recovery efforts

India’s Maha Bodhi Society donates Rs. 10 m for Ditwah relief

Police officers donate day’s salary

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