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Vas Kavi menace in world of screenagers and sodcasters

Monday, 26 October 2026 04:42

Cleaner, but not yet cheaper to invest in: Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption gains and investment question

Monday, 26 October 2026 04:37

Reflections from IMF and World Bank Annuals in Bangkok

Monday, 26 October 2026 03:03

Agentic AI: People and organisations at the crossroads

Monday, 26 October 2026 02:57

Economic transformation in Asian countries and lessons for Sri Lanka on new ways of earning

Monday, 26 October 2026 02:49

Beyond the robe: Sangha, rule of law and monastic accountability

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Gnanasara Thera pardon

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Democracy, monkhood and economy

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Monkish Black Magic

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

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

Ranil’s 10-point plan for Sri Lanka to survive new world order

FORMER President Ranil Wickremesinghe has set out a 10-point plan for Sri Lanka to secure a place in an emerging world order, with rapid technological ..

British Airways celebrates return to Sri Lanka with special fares

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:39

British Airways on Saturday marked a significant milestone with the arrival of its first flight into Colombo, reconnecting Sri Lanka with the UK for t ..

Finalise ETCA with India before other trade deals: Ranil

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:30

EX- President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for Sri Lanka to finalise the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India as its fir ..

PM tells CNN IMF priorities align with Govt.’s own

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:30

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has told CNN that several of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) priorities align with the Government’s ..

Sri Lankan flavours take flight as British Airways partners with Hoppers London on new Colombo route

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

From 23 October 2026, passengers travelling to Colombo in British Airways’ Club World business class cabin will be treated to a specially curated me ..

CID seizes counterfeit Oregon-branded products

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

A criminal case concerning the alleged importation, sale, and possession of counterfeit products bearing the Oregon mark is continuing before the Magi ..

Tourist arrivals rise 5% in first 22 days of October

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka welcomed 119,805 tourists during the first 22 days of October, registering a 5.03% year-on-year (YoY) increase, but cumulative arrivals rema ..

Treasury hails Sri Lanka Customs’ contributions to recovery, development

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has hailed Sri Lanka Customs’ (SLC) contributions to the country’s recovery and development, saying ..

Sri Lanka plans 18 industrial zones to attract investment and boost growth

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Government plans to establish 18 new industrial zones as it seeks to attract investment, expand manufacturing capacity and position itself as a re ..

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 ..

Digital deal can jump-start stalled ETCA: Wijesinha

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:34

Sri Lanka can revive stalled negotiations on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India by first concluding a standalone Digi ..

Experts outline Sri Lanka’s priorities in new world order

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:30

Sri Lanka must diversify its markets, build trusted digital trade institutions, and balance between competing powers while keeping its ties with the U ..

Sampath Bank’s Rs. 10 b debenture issue oversubscribed by 22.7%

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:29

Sampath Bank PLC’s debenture issue was oversubscribed and closed at its maximum of Rs. 10 billion, having drawn applications worth Rs. 12.27 billion ..

Commercial High Court issues enjoining order in brand protection dispute

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Commercial High Court of the Western Province, Colombo, presided over by Viraj Ranatunge, H.C.J., issued an enjoining order on 13 October 2026 aga ..

CSE falls 2.48% during week

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market continued to slide for a fifth straight session to end the week in the red. During the week, the ASPI fell 2.48% and the acti ..

Welfare net fails to track household shocks: IPS

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka’s social protection system reaches households regardless of how exposed they are to shocks, the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) said. Th ..

In emerging new world order, what are Sri Lanka’s Options?: Daily FT–ICCSL’s 50th webinar takes place today

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Daily FT - ACCA and the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, the MBA Alumni Assoc ..

iDealz Lanka takes uncharted route for launch of iPhone 18 series with glamour

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Leading retailer in smartphones iDealz Lanka Ltd. yesterday took the hitherto uncharted route of luring Indian and local celebrities to launch the lat ..

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 ..

British Airways celebrates return to Sri Lanka with special fares

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:39

British Airways on Saturday marked a significant milestone with the arrival of its first flight into Colombo, reconnecting Sri Lanka with the UK for t ..

Digital deal can jump-start stalled ETCA: Wijesinha

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:34

Sri Lanka can revive stalled negotiations on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India by first concluding a standalone Digi ..

Finalise ETCA with India before other trade deals: Ranil

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:30

EX- President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for Sri Lanka to finalise the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India as its fir ..

Experts outline Sri Lanka’s priorities in new world order

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:30

Sri Lanka must diversify its markets, build trusted digital trade institutions, and balance between competing powers while keeping its ties with the U ..

PM tells CNN IMF priorities align with Govt.’s own

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:30

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has told CNN that several of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) priorities align with the Government’s ..

Sampath Bank’s Rs. 10 b debenture issue oversubscribed by 22.7%

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:29

Sampath Bank PLC’s debenture issue was oversubscribed and closed at its maximum of Rs. 10 billion, having drawn applications worth Rs. 12.27 billion ..

Sri Lankan flavours take flight as British Airways partners with Hoppers London on new Colombo route

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

From 23 October 2026, passengers travelling to Colombo in British Airways’ Club World business class cabin will be treated to a specially curated me ..

Commercial High Court issues enjoining order in brand protection dispute

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Commercial High Court of the Western Province, Colombo, presided over by Viraj Ranatunge, H.C.J., issued an enjoining order on 13 October 2026 aga ..

CID seizes counterfeit Oregon-branded products

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

A criminal case concerning the alleged importation, sale, and possession of counterfeit products bearing the Oregon mark is continuing before the Magi ..

CSE falls 2.48% during week

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market continued to slide for a fifth straight session to end the week in the red. During the week, the ASPI fell 2.48% and the acti ..

Tourist arrivals rise 5% in first 22 days of October

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka welcomed 119,805 tourists during the first 22 days of October, registering a 5.03% year-on-year (YoY) increase, but cumulative arrivals rema ..

Welfare net fails to track household shocks: IPS

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka’s social protection system reaches households regardless of how exposed they are to shocks, the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) said. Th ..

Treasury hails Sri Lanka Customs’ contributions to recovery, development

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has hailed Sri Lanka Customs’ (SLC) contributions to the country’s recovery and development, saying ..

In emerging new world order, what are Sri Lanka’s Options?: Daily FT–ICCSL’s 50th webinar takes place today

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Daily FT - ACCA and the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, the MBA Alumni Assoc ..

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Sri Lanka and China’s Yunnan Province sign trade cooperation MoU

Sunday, 25 October 2026 16:10

Sri Lanka’s Department of Commerce and China’s Yunnan Provincial Department of Commerce signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen t ..

Foreign medical team performs free heart surgeries on 13 children in Galle

Saturday, 24 October 2026 20:35

President pledges support for modern surveying services

Saturday, 24 October 2026 15:02

Sri Lanka Customs seizes narcotics worth Rs. 67.53 million

Saturday, 24 October 2026 12:58

Cabinet approves purchase of 200 Police pickups

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 17:19

Sri Lanka investigates islandwide power outage

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 21:05

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Monday, 12 October 2026 02:54

HNB Legacy Open 2026

Friday, 2 October 2026 00:00

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Dialog and IITM ink MoU to advance research and innovation in Sri Lanka

Monday, 26 October 2026 07:19

Abans unveils Apple’s iPhone 18 lineup and iPhone Duo

Monday, 26 October 2026 07:17

Huawei and Qualcomm announce broad patent licence agreement

Monday, 26 October 2026 07:15

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Uber Eats expands to Badulla, Bandarawela and Ella

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Uber Eats is now live across Badulla, Bandarawela and Ella, bringing the convenience of delivery to a region known for its Ceylon tea and landmarks su ..

11 years of laughter, one night for greater cause

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

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Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Vas Kavi menace in world of screenagers and sodcasters

Monday, 26 October 2026 04:42

Sri Lanka has recently seen a surge in antagonistic poetry composed by anonymous individuals and crafted to appeal to a broad public audience. Known l ..

Cleaner, but not yet cheaper to invest in: Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption gains and investment question

Monday, 26 October 2026 04:37

Reflections from IMF and World Bank Annuals in Bangkok

Monday, 26 October 2026 03:03

FT View - Editorial

Is saffron robe above the law?

Monday, 26 October 2026 04:35

Time has come to confront a dangerous and long-standing problem of the belief among certain Buddhist monks that wearing the saffron robe places them a ..

Policing the Police

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The yet to be resolved human-elephant conflict

Friday, 23 October 2026 03:40

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

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

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Lankan pharmaceutical manufacturers gain global exposure at CPHI Worldwide 2026 in Milan

Lankan envoy in Bangladesh meets Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Alumex wins Bronze at National AI Awards 2026 for AI-powered manufacturing innovation

Reigning Miss International 2025 Catalina Duque visits Lakarcade flagship showroom

Cabinet awards Rs. 562 m wastewater plant contract for Welipenna Expressway Service Area to Water Board

Cabinet clears drafting of Bill to amend Ayurveda Act

Sri Lanka invites Georgian businesses to SL EXPO 2027

Sri Lankan companies take hospitality products and services to Maldives

EDB selects University of Kelaniya for language support at Sri Lanka Expo 2027

Prof. Sarath Kodithuwakku: Legacy beyond lecture hall

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

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Vas Kavi menace in world of screenagers and sodcasters

Cleaner, but not yet cheaper to invest in: Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption gains and investment question

Reflections from IMF and World Bank Annuals in Bangkok

Agentic AI: People and organisations at the crossroads

Economic transformation in Asian countries and lessons for Sri Lanka on new ways of earning

Beyond the robe: Sangha, rule of law and monastic accountability

The Gnanasara Thera pardon

Democracy, monkhood and economy

Monkish Black Magic

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?

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