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Axis of criminal idiocy

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:40

The “Northern Gateway” initiative: A multi-year blueprint for regional integration

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:24

The pattern nobody is talking about: Oil, regime change, and the Indian Ocean

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:22

Implications for Sri Lanka and South Asia from the Middle East crisis

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:20

The war on Iran: A stress test for Sri Lanka’s tourism model

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:49

Sri Lanka after IEEPA: Navigating tariffs in a volatile US trade environment

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:21

Central Bank’s ‘Devil’s Alternative’ to inflation targeting

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:11

A rogue State of affairs

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:05

Sri Lanka must prepare, not polarise

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:00

Great energy reckoning: Oil’s last stand Vs. solar ascendancy, and why Sri Lanka holds the ace

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 04:52

The missing 52%: Why women are absent from Pettah’s business landscape

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 04:50

Sri Lanka world’s worst facilities for cricket fans

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 04:29

Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking? A response

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:01

Sustainability beyond boundaries: Global perspective and vitality to Sri Lanka

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:00

A Foucault’s pendulum swings over speaking truth to power in SL today

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:24

Cricket is beyond skills: It is about thoughts, feelings and beliefs

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:22

Unity without uniformity: A Ramadan reflection on national reconciliation

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:20

Loose cigarettes a case of loose ends

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:00

New opportunities and a new chapter in UK–Sri Lanka trade

Thursday, 26 February 2026 04:14

Importance of AI governance: A critical imperative for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 26 February 2026 04:00

President assures no fuel shortage amid chronic capacity crunch, details Rs. 30 b fix

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday assured Parliament that Sri Lanka has sufficient fuel stocks at present, despite the escalating conflict ..

Sajith urges Govt. to condemn attack on Iran, cites UN Charter violations

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:30

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday in Parliament said the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would denounce the recent strike on Iran and called o ..

Sri Lanka records highest-ever monthly arrivals in February

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:26

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has stormed into 2026 with record-breaking momentum, welcoming 279,328 visitors in February, whi ..

Middle East tensions hit CSE, ends down 5.4% in biggest single-day drop

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:24

Escalating conflict in the Middle East sent shockwaves through the Colombo ‘stock’ market yesterday, with panic selling at the open dragging indic ..

Middle East tensions jolt Bond yields and Rupee

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:22

Wealth Trust Securities said the secondary Bond market began the week with yields spiking sharply in early trade, reflecting an immediate reaction to ..

Oil prices extend gains on Middle East tensions

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:20

Oil prices moved higher Tuesday, building on the previous session’s sharp rally, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and fresh threats to ship ..

Gulf turmoil will stress-test Sri Lanka’s economic resilience – MTI

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:42

Commenting from Bahrain, MTI Consulting CEO Hilmy Cader has cautioned that the Sri Lankan economy could be stress-tested as the war in the Gulf escala ..

Sajith calls for urgent meeting of Opposition MPs on Middle East crisis

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:47

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has convened an urgent meeting with all Opposition party leaders and MPs to discuss the escalating conflict in the ..

Kapila Jayawardena wins CEO of the Year – Conglomerates

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:44

LOLC Group Managing Director/CEO Kapila Jayawardena was named CEO of the Year – Conglomerates at the Global CEO Forum 2025, in recognition of his ro ..

SLT Group PAT surges 221% in 2025

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:40

The Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) Group has ended FY2025 strongly, with substantial improvement in profitability. Profit After Tax (PAT) surged 221% versus ..

Sri Lanka issues first Digital Nomad Visa

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:38

Sri Lanka marked a milestone in its tourism and digital economy journey on Thursday (26) with the ceremonial issuance of its first Digital Nomad Visa ..

Prime Minister welcomes more investments and tourists from India

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:35

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya this week reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to deepening ties with India, stating that as the country moves to ..

Union Bank hits Rs. 2.2 b PBT and doubles bottom line in 2025

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:30

Union Bank yesterday announced a milestone financial performance for the FY2025, emerging as one of the fastest-growing banks in the country complemen ..

Construction sector surges to second highest PMI in January

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:24

Sri Lanka’s construction activity accelerated sharply at the start of 2026, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI – Construction) hitting 75 ..

Negative start for apparel exports

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:23

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports has kicked off 2026 with a 2.66% year-on-year (YoY) decline in January to $ 425.44 million, reflecting continued pressur ..

Iran death toll reaches 787

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:26

The death toll from US-Israeli attacks across Iran has risen to 787, state media reported, citing the Iranian Red Crescent, which said over 500 locati ..

Flights to Middle East resume at BIA

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:25

Text and pix by T.K.G. Kapila Flight operations between Sri Lanka and the Middle East resumed yesterday, with the first service departing from Bandar ..

Sri Lanka urged to repeal PTA at UNHRC session

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:23

The Sri Lanka Core Group yesterday urged the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and pressed for stronger action on accountability and hum ..

Selective economic opportunities emerge amid Iran war risks

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:21

Escalating tensions following the March 2026 Iran conflict pose near-term risks to Sri Lanka’s inflation trajectory, external balances and financial ..

Amana Bank records best-ever performance in 2025

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 06:46

Amana Bank delivered a landmark year of performance in 2025, with PBT growing by a robust 47% to close at Rs. 4.1 billion while PAT grew by 40% to rea ..

Sri Lanka’s T20I cricket ills

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 04:16

A lot has been said since Sri Lanka’s losses to England and New Zealand in their Super Eight matches that has resulted in their failure to secure a ..

Home Lands announces strategic entry into Port City with iconic high-rise development

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:45

Home Lands has secured an over three-acre premium mixed-use land parcel at Port City Colombo in a landmark transaction valued at $ 40.1 million (appro ..

Senthilverl buys near 10% stake in Renuka Agri Foods for Rs. 1 b

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:40

High-net-worth investor Dr. T. Senthilverl on Friday acquired a near 10% stake in Renuka Agri Foods PLC for Rs. 1 billion. ..

Over 3,400 flights cancelled as Gulf countries’ airspaces remain closed

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:38

Over 3,400 flights have been cancelled in the first few days of the Middle East conflict according to flight-tracking data, according to Al Jazeera. ..

Over 70 companies to showcase Sri Lanka tourism potential at ITB Berlin 2026

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:37

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) will be kicking off its exclusive promotional activities at the ITB 2026 , scheduled to be held in Messe, ..

EU steps up humanitarian assistance with additional €1 m

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:35

The European Union said yesterday it has allocated an additional €1 million (over Rs 370 million) to address the continuing humanitarian impact of T ..

Sri Lanka nears final stage of enabling PayPal inward remittances: Official

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:28

Sri Lanka has entered the final stage of enabling inward remittances through PayPal, marking a significant step toward modernising the country’s dig ..

Cabinet approves establishing National Housing Operational Committee to address homelessness

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:23

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the establishment of a National Housing Operational Committee to coordinate and strengthen the country’s ..

CSE wraps up February in red

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:22

THE Colombo stock market turned red to conclude February, with indices closing on a negative note yesterday, though turnover was healthy. ..

Sajith urges Govt. to condemn attack on Iran, cites UN Charter violations

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:30

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday in Parliament said the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would denounce the recent strike on Iran and called o ..

Iran death toll reaches 787

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:26

The death toll from US-Israeli attacks across Iran has risen to 787, state media reported, citing the Iranian Red Crescent, which said over 500 locati ..

Sri Lanka records highest-ever monthly arrivals in February

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:26

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has stormed into 2026 with record-breaking momentum, welcoming 279,328 visitors in February, whi ..

Flights to Middle East resume at BIA

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:25

Text and pix by T.K.G. Kapila Flight operations between Sri Lanka and the Middle East resumed yesterday, with the first service departing from Bandar ..

Middle East tensions hit CSE, ends down 5.4% in biggest single-day drop

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:24

Escalating conflict in the Middle East sent shockwaves through the Colombo ‘stock’ market yesterday, with panic selling at the open dragging indic ..

Sri Lanka urged to repeal PTA at UNHRC session

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:23

The Sri Lanka Core Group yesterday urged the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and pressed for stronger action on accountability and hum ..

Middle East tensions jolt Bond yields and Rupee

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:22

Wealth Trust Securities said the secondary Bond market began the week with yields spiking sharply in early trade, reflecting an immediate reaction to ..

Selective economic opportunities emerge amid Iran war risks

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:21

Escalating tensions following the March 2026 Iran conflict pose near-term risks to Sri Lanka’s inflation trajectory, external balances and financial ..

Oil prices extend gains on Middle East tensions

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:20

Oil prices moved higher Tuesday, building on the previous session’s sharp rally, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and fresh threats to ship ..

Amana Bank records best-ever performance in 2025

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 06:46

Amana Bank delivered a landmark year of performance in 2025, with PBT growing by a robust 47% to close at Rs. 4.1 billion while PAT grew by 40% to rea ..

Gulf turmoil will stress-test Sri Lanka’s economic resilience – MTI

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:42

Commenting from Bahrain, MTI Consulting CEO Hilmy Cader has cautioned that the Sri Lankan economy could be stress-tested as the war in the Gulf escala ..

Sri Lanka’s T20I cricket ills

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 04:16

A lot has been said since Sri Lanka’s losses to England and New Zealand in their Super Eight matches that has resulted in their failure to secure a ..

Sajith calls for urgent meeting of Opposition MPs on Middle East crisis

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:47

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has convened an urgent meeting with all Opposition party leaders and MPs to discuss the escalating conflict in the ..

Home Lands announces strategic entry into Port City with iconic high-rise development

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:45

Home Lands has secured an over three-acre premium mixed-use land parcel at Port City Colombo in a landmark transaction valued at $ 40.1 million (appro ..

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President urges swift peace as middle east conflict threatens Sri Lanka’s economy

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 22:15

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called for an immediate and peaceful resolution to the ongoing Middle East conflict, warning of its serious global ..

CPC releases over 5.2 million litres amid panic buying

Monday, 2 March 2026 21:16

Govt. launches special programme amid Middle East crisis

Monday, 2 March 2026 20:11

SriLankan awards €9.63 million handling contracts at Paris CDG

Saturday, 28 February 2026 23:40

Thousands attend Katchatheevu Feast 2026

Saturday, 28 February 2026 22:37

Govt. to release selected lands under new economic strategy

Saturday, 28 February 2026 10:05

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‘Salam Ramadan 2026’ lights up Green Path with culture, cuisine and community spirit

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:24

Celebrating Sri Lanka’s creative voice

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:00

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Celebrity and entertainment spotlight at FT-Interbrand IWD gala

Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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LB Finance adopts Snowflake to transform into AI-powered financial Institution

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:06

Datamation Systems launches world class FiNAC HROptimizer

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:05

Dialog partners Xiaomi to introduce Redmi Note 15 5G Series in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:03

FT Lite

Advertising veteran Keith Jayasekera transpose himself as a storyteller

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:17

The inaugural, one of a kind ‘paired book launch’ a fortnight ago at Barefoot Gallery Café, Colombo 3 saw many advertising stalwarts of the prese ..

Solo Bowl introduces its first dine-in experience in Colombo

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:15

‘Full Moon Storytelling and Dine for a Cause’ in Jaffna on 1 March

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:13

Opinion and Issues

Axis of criminal idiocy

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:40

By Tisaranee Gunasekara Little girls died first. Over a hundred of them. Felled by a missile on a warm sunny morning. On the first day of Israel-Amer ..

The “Northern Gateway” initiative: A multi-year blueprint for regional integration

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:24

The pattern nobody is talking about: Oil, regime change, and the Indian Ocean

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:22

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Sri Lanka’s dismal performance in T20 World Cup

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 00:00

The Sri Lankan Cricket team’s sickening performance in the ICC T20 World Cup disheartened the country’s cricket fans. Since the victory of the 201 ..

PTA: What’s not good for the Goose is not good for the Gander

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:17

Emergency regulations and differing court interpretations

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:01

A boycott, against whom?

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:01

Sad state of Pakistani hero Imran Khan

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:00

Coal tender allegations blacken Govt. image

Thursday, 26 February 2026 01:55

Special Report

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka reached a significant milestone in its sustainable finance journey with the successful convening of the Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026, ..

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

Business News

Sanjay Kulatunga appointed to WindForce Board

Sierra Cables reinforces market leadership with robust growth and international reach

Lanka IOC appoints K. Raghu Managing Director

Strategies for resilient entrepreneurs

External debt rises in 4Q to $ 37.7 b by end-2025

Short-term confidence holds, medium-term outlook softens: CBSL Systemic Risk Survey

External account surplus widens to $ 369.7 m in Jan., up 271% YoY

CCPI eases in Feb. 2026

Court of Appeal rules in favour of Colombo Fort Land in tax classification case

Aquaculturists attend capacity-building program in India

STC TechSphere 2026 brings global engineering leaders to Colombo

Knuckles Spring Water pioneers Sri Lanka’s first tethered bottle cap

Russel’s Wellness at Gulfood 2026

Diamond Best Foods empowers field leaders

Textile Series returns as Sri Lanka pushes apparel exports to new highs

Global Biz Connect 2026: Positioning Sri Lanka at centre of international business

Indira Malwatta joins CT Holdings Board

US private sector keen to invest and develop Sri Lanka’s graphite industry

Cabinet approves UL’s passenger and cargo handling contracts worth € 9.63 m

Nippon Koei JV gets consultancy contract for phase II of Anuradhapura North Water Supply project

Advantis and Belgium-based Sarens to strengthen heavy lift and engineered transport capabilities

National Corporate Director Awards set new benchmark for boardroom excellence

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Axis of criminal idiocy

The “Northern Gateway” initiative: A multi-year blueprint for regional integration

The pattern nobody is talking about: Oil, regime change, and the Indian Ocean

Implications for Sri Lanka and South Asia from the Middle East crisis

The war on Iran: A stress test for Sri Lanka’s tourism model

Sri Lanka after IEEPA: Navigating tariffs in a volatile US trade environment

Central Bank’s ‘Devil’s Alternative’ to inflation targeting

A rogue State of affairs

Sri Lanka must prepare, not polarise

Great energy reckoning: Oil’s last stand Vs. solar ascendancy, and why Sri Lanka holds the ace

The missing 52%: Why women are absent from Pettah’s business landscape

Sri Lanka world’s worst facilities for cricket fans

Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking? A response

Sustainability beyond boundaries: Global perspective and vitality to Sri Lanka

A Foucault’s pendulum swings over speaking truth to power in SL today

Cricket is beyond skills: It is about thoughts, feelings and beliefs

Unity without uniformity: A Ramadan reflection on national reconciliation

Loose cigarettes a case of loose ends

New opportunities and a new chapter in UK–Sri Lanka trade

Importance of AI governance: A critical imperative for Sri Lanka

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External debt rises in 4Q to $ 37.7 b by end-2025

SLT Group PAT surges 221% in 2025

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Sanjay Kulatunga appointed to WindForce Board

Sierra Cables reinforces market leadership with robust growth and international reach

Lanka IOC appoints K. Raghu Managing Director

Strategies for resilient entrepreneurs

External debt rises in 4Q to $ 37.7 b by end-2025

Short-term confidence holds, medium-term outlook softens: CBSL Systemic Risk Survey

External account surplus widens to $ 369.7 m in Jan., up 271% YoY

CCPI eases in Feb. 2026

Court of Appeal rules in favour of Colombo Fort Land in tax classification case

Aquaculturists attend capacity-building program in India

STC TechSphere 2026 brings global engineering leaders to Colombo

Knuckles Spring Water pioneers Sri Lanka’s first tethered bottle cap

Russel’s Wellness at Gulfood 2026

Diamond Best Foods empowers field leaders

Textile Series returns as Sri Lanka pushes apparel exports to new highs

Global Biz Connect 2026: Positioning Sri Lanka at centre of international business

Indira Malwatta joins CT Holdings Board

US private sector keen to invest and develop Sri Lanka’s graphite industry

Cabinet approves UL’s passenger and cargo handling contracts worth € 9.63 m

Nippon Koei JV gets consultancy contract for phase II of Anuradhapura North Water Supply project

Advantis and Belgium-based Sarens to strengthen heavy lift and engineered transport capabilities

National Corporate Director Awards set new benchmark for boardroom excellence

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