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From fragmented environmental law to One Planet Law

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 07:31

The hands that support a nation: A call to recognise migrant workers and their families

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:29

The AI decision Sri Lankan schools are taking in silence

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:23

Tax by choice, not force: Can Sri Lanka make the shift?

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:14

Way forward for SME borrowers

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:04

Sri Lanka won’t change until YOU change

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 05:58

Will the tobacco ban backfire?

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 05:41

Zealous Zahira rugby lights up the League

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 04:19

Trinity’s Golden Season: Lions roar towards Rugby immortality

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:27

Can Indian Ocean Dipole cushion Sri Lanka from a strong El Niño?

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery requires more than stability

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 00:16

Debunking Economic Myths # 1: Central Bank has no role in exchange rate management

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 00:11

What really happens when Rupee falls – and why Sri Lanka is asking the wrong question

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 00:00

ABC of errors and omissions: Compilation governance issues, yes, but no loss in CB

Monday, 15 June 2026 04:31

Tax evasion as a criminal offence: A blessing for taxpayers and burden on tax officials

Monday, 15 June 2026 04:10

Justice for the abused child shadowed by secret meetings and screaming silence

Monday, 15 June 2026 03:29

Easter is too sacred for political games

Monday, 15 June 2026 03:24

What Sri Lanka needs most since Ditwah and Middle East war

Monday, 15 June 2026 03:18

Terror’s autopsy and a tale of two citizenries

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:53

Hilton Colombo: Why tie the bride’s hands before the auction?

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:37

Sri Lanka unveils plan to double exports to $ 36 b by 2030

Sri Lanka yesterday launched an ambitious five-year National Export Development Plan (NEDP) aimed at almost doubling export earnings to $ 36 billion b ..

Free Lawyers allege $ 2.5 m Treasury cyber fraud funds in US bank account

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:58

The Free Lawyers Association has called for the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate the $ 2.5 million Treasury cyber fraud, ..

UK Trade Envoy Lord Hannett in town for high-level trade, investment engagements

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:54

The UK’s Trade Envoy to Sri Lanka, Lord Hannett of Everton, will hold talks with Government ministers, officials and business leaders this week as t ..

Manufacturing, services PMI improves in May

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:47

The country’s manufacturing and services sectors in May have expanded, as per the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), its compiler the Central Bank ..

DFCC to finalise Standard Chartered retail banking deal by end-July

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:46

DFCC Bank said that its proposed acquisition of the wealth and retail banking business of Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka is expected to be complete ..

Sri Lanka and India set sights towards Rupee-converted $ 6 b trade

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:10

Sri Lanka and India are exploring the potential to convert the $ 6 billion bilateral trade to Rupee basis on the basis of multiple advantages. ..

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals down 9% in first half of June

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:07

Sri Lanka welcomed 54,465 tourists during the first 14 days of June, marking a 9% decline compared to the 59,787 visitors recorded during the correspo ..

Rupee opens week stronger against US dollar

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:01

The rupee yesterday opened the week stronger against the US dollar in the spot market. The USD/LKR spot rate closed at Rs. 333.00/334.50 compared wit ..

Oil falls, stock markets soar as US, Iran confirm deal to end war

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:00

Brent crude, the primary benchmark for global oil prices, fell about 4.5% to below $ 83.4 per barrel yesterday on news of the impending peace deal bet ..

Debt data gaps emerge after PDMO transition

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:26

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has raised concerns over gaps in the availability and accessibility of public debt and Government se ..

CHEC reaffirms confidence in Sri Lanka following talks with President

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:23

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Chairman Bai Yinzhan and a company delegation at the Presidential ..

World Bank slashes global growth forecast, ready to deploy $ 100 b

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:22

The World Bank Group has sharply downgraded its global growth outlook, warning that the escalating conflict in the Middle East will push global econom ..

Sri Lanka targets $ 300 m cinnamon export earnings amid global demand surge

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:21

Sri Lanka is aiming to increase annual export earnings from cinnamon to $ 300 million as authorities seek to capitalise on growing global demand for t ..

Foreign holdings in Govt. securities end five-week outflow streak

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:20

Foreign investor holdings in Sri Lanka’s rupee-denominated Government securities recorded a marginal increase during the week ended 11 June, snappin ..

Primary dealers not subject to VAT on Financial Services

Monday, 15 June 2026 03:44

In a significant ruling delivered on 11 June 2026, the Court of Appeal allowed the appeal of Wealthtrust Securities Ltd., against the Commissioner Gen ..

CSE ends week on the up

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:05

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended a volatile week on a rebound on buoyant investor sentiment. However, during the week, the ASPI had declined 0 ..

Prime and Melwa secure 3rd Marina District land parcel

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:56

Prime-Melwa has become the largest property investor in Port City Colombo, following the acquisition of their third and one of the most coveted land p ..

World’s #1 Culture/Colour Brain Thinker Arthur arrives in SL

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:49

The world’s #1 Culture/Colour Brain Thinker Arthur Carmazzi, arrived in Sri Lanka Monday night ahead of his highly anticipated workshop on 19 Jun ..

Tourism Task Force advance Southern Mist and Maritime Tourism Corridors

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:47

Sri Lanka’s tourism development strategy is moving towards a more structured, investment-focused model, with the Presidential Task Force for the imp ..

NTB Rs. 15 b debenture issue gets CSE nod, opens Friday

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:46

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) will open subscriptions on 19 June for a Basel III-compliant Tier 2 debenture issue aimed at raising up to Rs. 15 billion ..

Budget surplus hits Rs. 105 b as vehicle-related taxes drive revenue surge

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:08

Sri Lanka’s fiscal position strengthened sharply in the first four months of 2026, with the Government posting a Budget surplus of Rs. 105 billion c ..

Banking leaders call for stronger governance, trust and resilience to future-proof sector

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:02

Sri Lanka’s banking sector must strengthen governance, internal controls, and institutional resilience to navigate an increasingly complex operating ..

CBSL Chief defends rupee depreciation, says flexible exchange rate vital shock absorber

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:01

After weeks of criticism from MPs over the recent depreciation of the rupee, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe last w ..

ASPI hits third highest single-day gain

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 03:59

The Colombo stock market yesterday opened the week with a strong rally, reaching its third highest single-day gain on positive news emerging from the ..

Don’t let non-technical narratives dominate economic debate, CoPF tells CBSL

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:23

CoPF probes tourism data gaps, informal forex flows and illegal foreign payment gateways

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:22

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has flagged concerns over weaknesses in the measurement of tourism earnings, informal foreign exchan ..

Govt. extends deadline for Mattala Airport investment proposals till 9 July

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:22

The Government has extended the deadline for submissions under the Expression of Interest (EOI) process seeking investments to utilise resources at th ..

CBSL denies claims by Kasagala Green Plantation

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:21

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has categorically denied a recent statement made by Kasagala Green Plantation Ltd., (KGPL) in a TV program as fac ..

From throughput to transformation: Rethinking ports in a changing trade reality

Monday, 15 June 2026 05:03

An interview with Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) Chief Executive Officer Wilson Qu, a position he has held since September 2024. ..

Govt.-JICA target to restart construction of Terminal 2 at BIA in November

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:06

The long-delayed second passenger terminal project at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) moved a step closer to resumption following high-level ..

CBSL warns Kasagala Green Plantation unauthorised to collect deposits

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:05

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday categorically denied claims made by a director of Kasagala Green Plantation Ltd. that the company is re ..

Free Lawyers allege $ 2.5 m Treasury cyber fraud funds in US bank account

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:58

The Free Lawyers Association has called for the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate the $ 2.5 million Treasury cyber fraud, ..

Prime and Melwa secure 3rd Marina District land parcel

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:56

Prime-Melwa has become the largest property investor in Port City Colombo, following the acquisition of their third and one of the most coveted land p ..

UK Trade Envoy Lord Hannett in town for high-level trade, investment engagements

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:54

The UK’s Trade Envoy to Sri Lanka, Lord Hannett of Everton, will hold talks with Government ministers, officials and business leaders this week as t ..

World’s #1 Culture/Colour Brain Thinker Arthur arrives in SL

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:49

The world’s #1 Culture/Colour Brain Thinker Arthur Carmazzi, arrived in Sri Lanka Monday night ahead of his highly anticipated workshop on 19 Jun ..

Manufacturing, services PMI improves in May

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:47

The country’s manufacturing and services sectors in May have expanded, as per the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), its compiler the Central Bank ..

Tourism Task Force advance Southern Mist and Maritime Tourism Corridors

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:47

Sri Lanka’s tourism development strategy is moving towards a more structured, investment-focused model, with the Presidential Task Force for the imp ..

DFCC to finalise Standard Chartered retail banking deal by end-July

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:46

DFCC Bank said that its proposed acquisition of the wealth and retail banking business of Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka is expected to be complete ..

NTB Rs. 15 b debenture issue gets CSE nod, opens Friday

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:46

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) will open subscriptions on 19 June for a Basel III-compliant Tier 2 debenture issue aimed at raising up to Rs. 15 billion ..

Sri Lanka and India set sights towards Rupee-converted $ 6 b trade

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:10

Sri Lanka and India are exploring the potential to convert the $ 6 billion bilateral trade to Rupee basis on the basis of multiple advantages. ..

Budget surplus hits Rs. 105 b as vehicle-related taxes drive revenue surge

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:08

Sri Lanka’s fiscal position strengthened sharply in the first four months of 2026, with the Government posting a Budget surplus of Rs. 105 billion c ..

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals down 9% in first half of June

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:07

Sri Lanka welcomed 54,465 tourists during the first 14 days of June, marking a 9% decline compared to the 59,787 visitors recorded during the correspo ..

Banking leaders call for stronger governance, trust and resilience to future-proof sector

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:02

Sri Lanka’s banking sector must strengthen governance, internal controls, and institutional resilience to navigate an increasingly complex operating ..

Rupee opens week stronger against US dollar

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:01

The rupee yesterday opened the week stronger against the US dollar in the spot market. The USD/LKR spot rate closed at Rs. 333.00/334.50 compared wit ..

CBSL Chief defends rupee depreciation, says flexible exchange rate vital shock absorber

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:01

After weeks of criticism from MPs over the recent depreciation of the rupee, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe last w ..

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Tuesday, 16 June 2026 13:08

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Sunday, 7 June 2026 21:00

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Wednesday, 3 June 2026 12:55

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Wednesday, 3 June 2026 11:20

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Monday, 1 June 2026 12:42

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Wednesday, 17 June 2026 05:12

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Friday, 5 June 2026 02:14

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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HNB, Nucleus Software celebrate 5 years of partnership

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 07:29

NEGETE and InfraBeat to advance SAP-led digital transformation

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 07:25

DMS launches IBM Cloudability Managed Service program in Sri Lanka

Monday, 15 June 2026 05:48

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LYNEAR Wealth and Saskia Fernando Gallery partner to boost Sri Lanka’s art ecosystem

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:24

LYNEAR Wealth Management and Saskia Fernando Gallery have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the continued growth and internatio ..

“Spectrum” art exhibition at Lionel Wendt on 20-21 June

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:19

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Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:08

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From fragmented environmental law to One Planet Law

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 07:31

Every year, vast stretches of fertile land quietly slip into decline—not through sudden catastrophe, but through a slow tightening of ecological pre ..

The AI decision Sri Lankan schools are taking in silence

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:23

Tax by choice, not force: Can Sri Lanka make the shift?

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:14

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The hands that support a nation: A call to recognise migrant workers and their families

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:29

Every year on 16 June, the world observes International Day of Family Remittances, a United Nations-recognised day dedicated to acknowledging the sacr ..

No systemic change in SOEs yet under NPP Government

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 06:12

Preparing for El Niño

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 00:23

The price is wrong, twice: Sri Lanka’s fuel is both overpriced and underpriced

Monday, 15 June 2026 03:37

Swift accountability on the Easter Sunday attacks

Monday, 15 June 2026 03:35

The El Niño threat

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:53

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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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Kapruka delivers full-year profit as AI-powered platform strategy accelerates

CSE loses steam after Monday rally

Sweden-Sri Lanka Business Council maps members’ priorities

Pavithran Thurairatnam wins Honorary Mention at Global AYDA Awards 2025/2026

Delmege Consumer partners Daraz to bring its goods to your doorstep

Foreign Ministry hosts networking reception to strengthen economic diplomacy partnerships

SLID launches Public Sector Forum to advance governance excellence in State-Owned Enterprises

Shehara De Silva headlines Sri Lanka’s presence at EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women 2026

National virtual internship platform launches

Alumex Expands Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities to Produce Best Global Brands of Aluminium Proprietary Systems with AI

Port City Colombo courts Gulf capital as South Asia gateway

SLBC UAE marks 35 years with landmark Investment Forum

Canadian Chamber of Commerce to host high-level dialogue on women’s development, economic empowerment and SMEs

Executive Masterclass with Gaurav Kumar on scaling globally in AI era

Assetline Finance – preferred partner at David Pieris Automobiles’ first GWM flagship experience centre

Aban Pestonjee awarded with Sramaabhimanee Gold Award

Finagle Lanka Annual Sales Awards Ceremony recognises outstanding achievements

Scan Jumbo Bonanza celebrates 9th edition by rewarding 50 lucky winners with mountain bicycles

Sri Lanka pushes AI-driven labour transformation at ILO Conference

Cabinet approves new labour mobility agreement with Japan

Sri Lanka climbs 14 places to rank 67th in Global Peace Index 2026

SAARC CCI seeks stronger South Asia–Yunnan economic ties

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From fragmented environmental law to One Planet Law

The hands that support a nation: A call to recognise migrant workers and their families

The AI decision Sri Lankan schools are taking in silence

Tax by choice, not force: Can Sri Lanka make the shift?

Way forward for SME borrowers

Sri Lanka won’t change until YOU change

Will the tobacco ban backfire?

Zealous Zahira rugby lights up the League

Trinity’s Golden Season: Lions roar towards Rugby immortality

Can Indian Ocean Dipole cushion Sri Lanka from a strong El Niño?

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery requires more than stability

Debunking Economic Myths # 1: Central Bank has no role in exchange rate management

What really happens when Rupee falls – and why Sri Lanka is asking the wrong question

ABC of errors and omissions: Compilation governance issues, yes, but no loss in CB

Tax evasion as a criminal offence: A blessing for taxpayers and burden on tax officials

Justice for the abused child shadowed by secret meetings and screaming silence

Easter is too sacred for political games

What Sri Lanka needs most since Ditwah and Middle East war

Terror’s autopsy and a tale of two citizenries

Hilton Colombo: Why tie the bride’s hands before the auction?

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Pavithran Thurairatnam wins Honorary Mention at Global AYDA Awards 2025/2026

Delmege Consumer partners Daraz to bring its goods to your doorstep

Foreign Ministry hosts networking reception to strengthen economic diplomacy partnerships

SLID launches Public Sector Forum to advance governance excellence in State-Owned Enterprises

Shehara De Silva headlines Sri Lanka’s presence at EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women 2026

National virtual internship platform launches

Alumex Expands Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities to Produce Best Global Brands of Aluminium Proprietary Systems with AI

Port City Colombo courts Gulf capital as South Asia gateway

SLBC UAE marks 35 years with landmark Investment Forum

Canadian Chamber of Commerce to host high-level dialogue on women’s development, economic empowerment and SMEs

Executive Masterclass with Gaurav Kumar on scaling globally in AI era

Assetline Finance – preferred partner at David Pieris Automobiles’ first GWM flagship experience centre

Aban Pestonjee awarded with Sramaabhimanee Gold Award

Finagle Lanka Annual Sales Awards Ceremony recognises outstanding achievements

Scan Jumbo Bonanza celebrates 9th edition by rewarding 50 lucky winners with mountain bicycles

Sri Lanka pushes AI-driven labour transformation at ILO Conference

Cabinet approves new labour mobility agreement with Japan

Sri Lanka climbs 14 places to rank 67th in Global Peace Index 2026

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