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Entrepreneurs who left lasting footprints on Sri Lanka

Friday, 14 August 2026 04:40

When mosquitoes bite in Sri Lanka - A post-traumatic mosquito disorder

Friday, 14 August 2026 04:32

Lessons from global experience for Sri Lanka’s inflation target

Friday, 14 August 2026 04:18

Fidel Castro centenary: Last Homeric hero

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:30

Who is protecting the child?

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:20

Why meaning matters more than money

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 05:28

Japan- Sri Lanka Economic Corridor: Let’s not miss this opportunity too

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 05:15

Rethinking retirement age: A win-win solution for Sri Lanka’s ageing workforce

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 05:00

Setting up a customer experience culture is a responsibility of the C-Suite

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 04:30

Independence of judiciary and retirement age

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 04:14

International Youth Day 2026 - Turning shared aspirations into AI-powered future

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 04:08

Sri Lanka’s inflation target: Should it be cut from 5% to 2%?

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 03:39

The future of the Sri Lankan Elephant

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 03:33

Animal Welfare Bill: A dog’s breakfast?

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 03:23

Govt. should reconsider proposed Animal Welfare Bill

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 03:14

One million NVQ certificates: Building Sri Lanka’s skilled future

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:32

Prisons, power and the rule of law

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:23

Courageous NPP executing reforms in areas predecessors feared to tread

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:13

Sri Lanka’s cigarette tax paradox: Flat consumption, higher duties, falling revenue

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 01:04

Educating for life, not just livelihoods: Lessons from my Alma Mater

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka keeps US trade talks open as 10% tariff offers no lasting edge

The Government is continuing negotiations with the US for better competitive trade terms while strengthening its forced labour import controls, as off ..

ComBank Group takes deposits past Rs. 3 t threshold; posts solid 1H performance

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:16

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group said yesterday it has reiterated leadership in financial intermediation, becoming the first private sector banking ..

Sampath Bank 1H PAT up 13% to Rs. 16.6 b

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:11

Sampath Bank yesterday said it has delivered a strong financial performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, reporting Total Operating Income of ..

Oman encourages Sri Lankan investment as economic ties deepen

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:07

Oman has expressed interest in encouraging Sri Lankan businesses to explore investment opportunities in the country, as Colombo and Muscat seek to fur ..

JXG to re-enter general insurance market with Rs. 5 b acquisition of Continental Insurance Lanka

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:04

Janashakthi PLC (JXG) yesterday said it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Melstacorp PLC (MELS), the sole shareholder of Continen ..

Nations Trust Bank records PAT of Rs. 15.6 b in 1H following strategic acquisition

Friday, 14 August 2026 05:47

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) yesterday reported a strong performance in the first six months ended 30 June 2026, recording a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ..

Sri Lanka moving closer to ‘B’ rating as growth, credit momentum hold

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka is moving closer to a sovereign credit rating upgrade to the ‘B’ category as stronger fiscal performance, declining public debt, and sus ..

Govt. plans Rs. 42 b vocational education investment from 2027-31

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:23

The Government plans to allocate nearly Rs. 42 billion between 2027 and 2031 to improve vocational education, including Rs. 4 billion to strengthen th ..

Treasury official’s death ‘need not have happened’: Harsha

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:21

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Chairman MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said the death of a Treasury official following the recent debt paym ..

Cinnamon Box Office targets Colombo as regional entertainment hub

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:06

By Michelle Therese Alles Cinnamon Box Office (CBO), an integrated ticketing and event platform featuring AI-powered ticket forecasting and a destina ..

Central Finance appoints Manjula de Silva Chairman; veteran banker Sellathurai Prabagar joins Board

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:03

Central Finance Company PLC has appointed Manjula de Silva as Chairman with effect from 16 August. The company has also appointed Sellathurai Prabagar ..

Govt. mulls incentives for equity investors in SMEs, tax relief for venture capital

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:08

The Government is planning to incentivise investors in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) including tax relief for venture capital companies. ..

Chinese giant eyes fresh Sri Lanka investments in renewables, logistics and digital services

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:05

China Communications Construction Company Ltd., (CCCC) is exploring further investments in Sri Lanka spanning renewable energy, trade and logistics, a ..

Cabinet approves 2.28 m ton-coal procurement for Norochcholai

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:03

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procurement of 2.28 million metric tonnes of coal for the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant, aimed at ensur ..

Cabinet nod to secure $ 200 m ADB loan package for post-cyclone reconstruction

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:02

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of financial agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to secure a $ 200 million loan facilit ..

Beneficial ownership rules create uneven playing field

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 02:06

Companies and investors could be placed at a disadvantage under Sri Lanka’s beneficial ownership disclosure regime because Company Secretaries may b ..

HNB posts strong 1H growth with Rs. 224 b increase in advances

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:12

Navigating a period of economic volatility and inflationary pressures, HNB Group yesterday said it posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 22.5 billion ..

DFCC continues to build scale, strengthen core franchise in 1H

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:08

DFCC Bank said yesterday it entered the second half of 2026 with a larger and increasingly diversified franchise, following sustained growth across le ..

Eric Meyer sworn in as new US Ambassador to Sri Lanka

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:06

Eric Meyer has been officially sworn in as the new US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, marking the start of his tenure as Washington’s envoy to Colombo. ..

Pan Asia Bank crosses Rs. 350 b assets as 1H PAT rises 16% to Rs. 2.5 b

Friday, 14 August 2026 05:49

Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC yesterday said it posted a strong financial performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, posting a Profit After ..

President meets BASL, no agreement over proposed 22A to extend judges’ tenure

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:28

After nearly four months of fruitlessly seeking an audience with the Executive, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) finally had the opportunity to ..

Rupee to stabilise at Rs. 330-335/USD, fourth straight current account surplus expected in 2026

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka is expected to record a fourth consecutive current account surplus in 2026, while stronger foreign exchange liquidity, Central Bank of Sri L ..

Domestic refinancing risk persists despite longer debt maturities: PDMO

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka has reduced near-term external refinancing pressure and lengthened its overall debt maturity profile following debt restructuring, but a con ..

Cabinet approves incentives to rehabilitate 85,000 acres of coconut land

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:20

The Government has approved a special coconut land rehabilitation program aimed at increasing productivity, promoting sustainable cultivation, and str ..

Prime Lands Residencies delivers strong 1Q

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:04

Prime Lands Residencies PLC, has commenced FY2027 with a strong financial performance, recording significant year-on-year growth across key profitabil ..

Amãna Bank marks 15 years with commemorative cover and stamp

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:02

Amãna Bank PLC in collaboration with the Philatelic Bureau of the Department of Posts of Sri Lanka launched a special commemorative cover and stamp i ..

Govt. to lease underutilised plantation land to returning young migrant workers

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:07

New Chinese Ambassador signals deeper economic cooperation with Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:04

Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang yesterday signalled a push for deeper economic cooperation between the two countries, say ..

World Bank Group to provide $ 100 m for Northern and Eastern Province development

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:03

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved to enter into the necessary financial agreements to secure $ 100 million facility from the International Develop ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 1.2 b to procure 21 vehicles to strengthen expressway operations

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 06:02

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a Rs. 1.2 billion procurement program to purchase 21 vehicles and machinery required for the operation and maint ..

AMW calls for direct INR-LKR settlement to cut dollar dependence

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 02:02

AMW CEO Jawahar Ganesh has called for Sri Lanka and India to establish a direct Indian rupee (INR)-Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) settlement mechanism, insist ..

ComBank Group takes deposits past Rs. 3 t threshold; posts solid 1H performance

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:16

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group said yesterday it has reiterated leadership in financial intermediation, becoming the first private sector banking ..

HNB posts strong 1H growth with Rs. 224 b increase in advances

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:12

Navigating a period of economic volatility and inflationary pressures, HNB Group yesterday said it posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 22.5 billion ..

Sampath Bank 1H PAT up 13% to Rs. 16.6 b

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:11

Sampath Bank yesterday said it has delivered a strong financial performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, reporting Total Operating Income of ..

DFCC continues to build scale, strengthen core franchise in 1H

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:08

DFCC Bank said yesterday it entered the second half of 2026 with a larger and increasingly diversified franchise, following sustained growth across le ..

Oman encourages Sri Lankan investment as economic ties deepen

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:07

Oman has expressed interest in encouraging Sri Lankan businesses to explore investment opportunities in the country, as Colombo and Muscat seek to fur ..

Eric Meyer sworn in as new US Ambassador to Sri Lanka

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:06

Eric Meyer has been officially sworn in as the new US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, marking the start of his tenure as Washington’s envoy to Colombo. ..

JXG to re-enter general insurance market with Rs. 5 b acquisition of Continental Insurance Lanka

Friday, 14 August 2026 06:04

Janashakthi PLC (JXG) yesterday said it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Melstacorp PLC (MELS), the sole shareholder of Continen ..

Pan Asia Bank crosses Rs. 350 b assets as 1H PAT rises 16% to Rs. 2.5 b

Friday, 14 August 2026 05:49

Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC yesterday said it posted a strong financial performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, posting a Profit After ..

Nations Trust Bank records PAT of Rs. 15.6 b in 1H following strategic acquisition

Friday, 14 August 2026 05:47

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) yesterday reported a strong performance in the first six months ended 30 June 2026, recording a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ..

President meets BASL, no agreement over proposed 22A to extend judges’ tenure

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:28

After nearly four months of fruitlessly seeking an audience with the Executive, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) finally had the opportunity to ..

Sri Lanka moving closer to ‘B’ rating as growth, credit momentum hold

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka is moving closer to a sovereign credit rating upgrade to the ‘B’ category as stronger fiscal performance, declining public debt, and sus ..

Rupee to stabilise at Rs. 330-335/USD, fourth straight current account surplus expected in 2026

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka is expected to record a fourth consecutive current account surplus in 2026, while stronger foreign exchange liquidity, Central Bank of Sri L ..

Govt. plans Rs. 42 b vocational education investment from 2027-31

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:23

The Government plans to allocate nearly Rs. 42 billion between 2027 and 2031 to improve vocational education, including Rs. 4 billion to strengthen th ..

Domestic refinancing risk persists despite longer debt maturities: PDMO

Thursday, 13 August 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka has reduced near-term external refinancing pressure and lengthened its overall debt maturity profile following debt restructuring, but a con ..

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Preceding note from - Jomo Uduman - This review on my father’s work was written by Krisantha Sri Bhaggiyadatta 16 years ago. ..

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Urgent need to fill diplomatic vacancies in key capitals

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Wednesday, 12 August 2026 04:06

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Saturday, 8 August 2026 00:54

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Boards must move beyond compliance to strategic foresight to drive Sri Lanka’s next growth chapter

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JICA Senior Vice President Hara visits Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to host World CIO 200 Awards and Roadshow 2026 in September

SEC, CSE to host ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ forum from 17-20 Aug. in Australia

CA Sri Lanka’s flagship National Conference returns this October

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Entrepreneurs who left lasting footprints on Sri Lanka

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Fidel Castro centenary: Last Homeric hero

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Japan- Sri Lanka Economic Corridor: Let’s not miss this opportunity too

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Setting up a customer experience culture is a responsibility of the C-Suite

Independence of judiciary and retirement age

International Youth Day 2026 - Turning shared aspirations into AI-powered future

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The future of the Sri Lankan Elephant

Animal Welfare Bill: A dog’s breakfast?

Govt. should reconsider proposed Animal Welfare Bill

One million NVQ certificates: Building Sri Lanka’s skilled future

Prisons, power and the rule of law

Courageous NPP executing reforms in areas predecessors feared to tread

Sri Lanka’s cigarette tax paradox: Flat consumption, higher duties, falling revenue

Educating for life, not just livelihoods: Lessons from my Alma Mater

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ProFood ProPack and AgBiz 23rd edition from 21 Aug.

AB Securitas takes Gold at National Business Excellence Awards 2026

NCE Export Awards 2026: Another year of recognising Sri Lanka’s export sector

JICA Senior Vice President Hara visits Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to host World CIO 200 Awards and Roadshow 2026 in September

SEC, CSE to host ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ forum from 17-20 Aug. in Australia

CA Sri Lanka’s flagship National Conference returns this October

CMA NCMA Awards 2026 applications open till 28 Aug.

Deloitte Sri Lanka discusses Board governance in rapidly evolving risk landscape

Responsible business is resilient business – UN Global Compact Chief Sanda Ojiambo

Sri Lanka rings bell for responsible business

Sri Lanka, EU convene high-level investment dialogue in Colombo

Sri Lanka seeks deeper India market access for gems, jewellery

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Vitol Asia and Aditya Birla get petrol, diesel and crude contracts

Cabinet clears construction of three new fuel storage tanks at Muthurajawela

SITREK Group celebrates 49 years of excellence at Annual Awards Ceremony

Arjuna Samaratunga joins ACME, CM Holdings, York Arcade Boards

Ceylon Chamber and Southern Gujarat Chamber renew MoU

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