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Twenty-six thoughts for 2026: Essentials for excellence

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:10

Our rotten pillars, politicians and bureaucrats

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:00

Tea grower’s story: Context for humanity

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:00

Staying competitive by transferring pay risks through performance-based compensation

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka Railways after Ditwah: Rebuilding what was decimated; and building what a nation deserves

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:30

Telecom networks: Resilience or building back better?

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:28

India’s $450 m reconstruction package after Cyclone Ditwah

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:27

From flood relief to flood resilience: Rethinking housing for disaster-affected families

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:26

Build back better for a thriving life-rebuilding Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:24

A nearly nine-month vacancy and the quiet crisis of accountability

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:22

Disaster and civic responsibility-Part I

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:20

The unheard Sirimavo story that matters to business leaders

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:18

What industries can learn from NIBM’s initiative

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 02:57

Postponing sovereign debt repayment: Are we being pushed back to hell?

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 02:47

A 150-year testament to Ceylon’s coffee era

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 02:42

Permits, privilege, and the price we all pay

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 01:09

Sri Lanka beyond 2025: From crisis to growth or new crisis

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 00:53

Cyclone Ditwah disaster: Impact on consumption patterns

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 00:38

Dr. Amal Utum Herat: Jack of all trades and master of everything

Monday, 29 December 2025 03:15

Beyond relief: Building Sri Lanka’s digital disaster brain

Monday, 29 December 2025 02:52

President to revenue agencies: Fiscal discipline non-negotiable

President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited Sri Lanka Customs, the Inland Revenue Department and the Excise Department yesterday t ..

State revenue, reserves hit record highs in 2025 as fiscal discipline strengthens: Ministers

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:34

Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday said the country will record its strongest-ever performance in State revenue ..

Cumulative listed company earnings end seven-quarter growth run

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:30

Corporate earnings declined year-on-year (YoY) in the September 2025 quarter, ending a seven-quarter growth streak, as sharp contractions in food, bev ..

Automated passenger clearance gates at BIA departure terminal

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:27

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the installation of four automatic passenger clearance gates at the departure terminal of Bandaranaike Int ..

Panasian Power connects 5MW solar unit to national grid

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:26

Panasian Power PLC yesterday said it has successfully connected a 5 MW ground-mounted solar power project at Baddegama, Galle, to the national grid, m ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 5 b comprehensive disaster relief loan scheme at 3% Interest

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:24

By Charumini de Silva The Cabinet of Ministers at their last meeting for the year 2025 held on Monday approved the implementation of a new “Compre ..

SJB, UNP leaders discuss cooperation, national policy

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:22

Senior figures from the United National Party (UNP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) held discussions on national issues and potential policy directio ..

Sri Lanka’s RIA turning point: Can smarter regulation drive stronger growth?

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:00

The following are excerpts of an interview with United Nations Industrial Development Organisation’s (UNIDO) International Regulatory Reform Expert ..

Domestic cargo growth lifts Colombo Port volumes

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:50

Total container volumes handled by the Colombo Port rose 7.1% year-on-year (YoY) to 6.92 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in the first 10 m ..

Govt. steps up labour services digitalisation with online EPF registrations

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:37

The Government yesterday commenced the online registration of institutions and members under the digitalisation of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) s ..

IMF sees reserves up 7% in 2025 to $ 6.5 b; current account to turn deficit in 2026

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:36

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves to grow 7% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 6.55 billion by end-2025, ..

WTS Rs. 500 m IPO oversubscribed by 14.9 times

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:35

The WealthTrust Securities Ltd., (WTS) Rs. 500 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) has attracted Rs. 7.5 billion worth applications, amounting to a ..

Tea Reimagined Awards honours industry leaders shaping regenerative, resilient, low-carbon tea sector

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 01:20

The Asia Tea Alliance (ATA) meeting held in Colombo on 27 November, brought together tea-sector leaders, policymakers, researchers, and smallholder re ..

SL crosses 2.3 m tourist arrivals

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:51

Sri Lanka crossed the 2.3 million tourist arrivals milestone on 26 December, marking its strongest post-crisis performance and edging towards passing ..

PickMe calls for urgent rule of law

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:49

Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC (PickMe) has formally written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) expressing grave concern over escalating i ..

The year that was – review of Sri Lanka cricket in 2025

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:31

By Sa’adi Thawfeeq 2025 is not a year where Sri Lanka’s cricket can reflect anything noteworthy or even an honorary mention as the national men ..

Sri Lanka eyes 3 m tourist arrivals and $ 5 b revenue in 2026

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:28

Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam yesterday expressed confidence that the momentum built in 2025 would carry into the coming year, project ..

Parliament passes 26 Acts in 2025

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:26

Parliament passed a total of 26 Government Bills during the year 2025, Parliament Secretariat said yesterday. The legislation was enacted during the ..

Senkadagala Finance announces key dates for 1:20 Rights Issue

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:25

Senkadagala Finance PLC yesterday announced the key dates relating to its proposed 1:20 Rights Issue of ordinary voting shares to raise Rs. 1 billion ..

Cabinet clears path for new Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:23

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved further action to establish the Sri Lanka Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority, a new instit ..

Harsha questions Govt. stance on media freedom

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:20

THE main Opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday criticised the recent comments by Health and Media Minister Dr. Nal ..

Apparel exports up 5.42% in first 11 months despite slight dip in November

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:53

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has delivered a robust performance during the first 11 months of 2025, with cumulative exports reaching $ 4,571.99 mill ..

Govt. seeks China’s support for EV charging network, rail repairs

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:40

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said that Sri Lanka has proposed the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across ..

Sri Lanka Customs revenue continues to soar exceeding Rs. 2.49 t

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:37

Sri Lanka Customs’ revenue collection continues to soar to new heights, surpassing Rs. 2.49 trillion as of 26 December, marking a historic milestone ..

Active credit cards cross 2.13 m by October; balances edge up to Rs. 166.9 b

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:35

Sri Lanka’s active credit card base continued to expand through October 2025, while outstanding balances also recorded a modest increase, according ..

Rebuild smarter, better: A call to reimagine the railway to Kandy after Cyclone Ditwah

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 02:51

The recent Cyclone Ditwah has laid bare the longstanding vulnerability of Sri Lanka’s railway infrastructure much like the devastating 2004 tsunami, ..

Budget deficit to Nov. down 73% YoY, cash surplus surges 109% to over Rs. 1.94 t

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:53

The Government’s fiscal performance continued to strengthen before the Ditwah crisis, with the Budget deficit in the 11 months to end-November 2025 ..

Depositors taken for a ride again? Alleged contempt of Court as F&G funds misused

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:49

Over 14 years after the collapse of the Finance & Guarantee (F&G) group, thousands of depositors say they are once again being failed — this time by ..

Lanka Realty Group invests Rs. 200 m in country’s largest outdoor LED display

Monday, 29 December 2025 05:48

Lanka Realty Investments PLC yesterday said that its subsidiary On’ally Holdings PLC has commissioned the country’s largest LED display at its pro ..

State revenue, reserves hit record highs in 2025 as fiscal discipline strengthens: Ministers

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:34

Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday said the country will record its strongest-ever performance in State revenue ..

The year that was – review of Sri Lanka cricket in 2025

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:31

By Sa’adi Thawfeeq 2025 is not a year where Sri Lanka’s cricket can reflect anything noteworthy or even an honorary mention as the national men ..

Cumulative listed company earnings end seven-quarter growth run

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:30

Corporate earnings declined year-on-year (YoY) in the September 2025 quarter, ending a seven-quarter growth streak, as sharp contractions in food, bev ..

Sri Lanka eyes 3 m tourist arrivals and $ 5 b revenue in 2026

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:28

Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam yesterday expressed confidence that the momentum built in 2025 would carry into the coming year, project ..

Automated passenger clearance gates at BIA departure terminal

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:27

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the installation of four automatic passenger clearance gates at the departure terminal of Bandaranaike Int ..

Parliament passes 26 Acts in 2025

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:26

Parliament passed a total of 26 Government Bills during the year 2025, Parliament Secretariat said yesterday. The legislation was enacted during the ..

Panasian Power connects 5MW solar unit to national grid

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:26

Panasian Power PLC yesterday said it has successfully connected a 5 MW ground-mounted solar power project at Baddegama, Galle, to the national grid, m ..

Senkadagala Finance announces key dates for 1:20 Rights Issue

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:25

Senkadagala Finance PLC yesterday announced the key dates relating to its proposed 1:20 Rights Issue of ordinary voting shares to raise Rs. 1 billion ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 5 b comprehensive disaster relief loan scheme at 3% Interest

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:24

By Charumini de Silva The Cabinet of Ministers at their last meeting for the year 2025 held on Monday approved the implementation of a new “Compre ..

Cabinet clears path for new Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:23

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved further action to establish the Sri Lanka Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority, a new instit ..

SJB, UNP leaders discuss cooperation, national policy

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:22

Senior figures from the United National Party (UNP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) held discussions on national issues and potential policy directio ..

Harsha questions Govt. stance on media freedom

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:20

THE main Opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday criticised the recent comments by Health and Media Minister Dr. Nal ..

Sri Lanka’s RIA turning point: Can smarter regulation drive stronger growth?

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:00

The following are excerpts of an interview with United Nations Industrial Development Organisation’s (UNIDO) International Regulatory Reform Expert ..

Apparel exports up 5.42% in first 11 months despite slight dip in November

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 03:53

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has delivered a robust performance during the first 11 months of 2025, with cumulative exports reaching $ 4,571.99 mill ..

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Inland Revenue Department records highest-ever revenue collection

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 09:33

The Inland Revenue Department collected a record Rs. 2,203 billion in revenue in 2025, the highest in its 93-year history, exceeding the annual target ..

Sri Lanka Customs Records Highest Revenue in 2025

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 09:13

Constitutional Council overstepped, President acted within law – Minister

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 18:42

Colombo streets buzz with year-end festive rush

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 18:11

Banks offer moratorium, concessionary loans for businesses hit by Ditwaa Cyclone

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 16:50

Sri Lanka sets new all-time record for tourist arrivals

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 01:25

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Thursday, 27 November 2025 03:28

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Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:00

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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eMudhra and LankaSign in strategic partnership to make digital signing seamless

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:28

KAL hosts inaugural Sri Lanka ATM business and technology gathering

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:27

First Capital Holdings appoints Lasith Nanayakkara as Chief Transformation Officer

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:25

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New level unlocked at The Shoppes

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:05

The Shoppes at City of Dreams Sri Lanka has just gone a level higher—literally. With the opening of the 8th floor, the lifestyle and retail destinat ..

Union Bank Choir performs at Sounds of the Season

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:03

Refined return above city: Vistas Rooftop Bar relaunch

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:01

Opinion and Issues

Sri Lanka needs more than transparency to break the cycle of corruption: University of London Economists

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka will not escape another cycle of unsustainable public debt if it relies only on transparency and traditional “good governance” reforms w ..

Tea grower’s story: Context for humanity

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:00

Our rotten pillars, politicians and bureaucrats

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:00

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Government’s local council woes

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:00

It was second time lucky for the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) led Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) when at the second attempt, the Council’ ..

Politicising the post of Auditor General

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:00

A year for decisive action

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 01:08

Beware of online scams relating to collection of donations/festive promotions

Monday, 29 December 2025 02:33

Conservation of the Central Hills

Thursday, 25 December 2025 00:00

The choice of Chief Cricket Selector

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 03:46

Special Report

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

Experts hail Budget for consistency, discuss implementation hurdles and opportunities

Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

Business News

Kapruka says Partner Central project undershoots budget by Rs. 110.7 m

Evergreen Group emerges as the largest tea producing private group

SLIIT donates Rs. 20 m to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund

Macksons Tiles Lanka records first ever tile export to Australia

WCIC Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 to be unveiled on 13 Jan.

SL shines at 3rd International Food and Agriculture Exhibition FoodAG 2025 in Karachi

Cabinet clears liquidation of Sahasya Investment

Aasiri Gunasekera ends 40-year plus stint at E&Y

Singer expands luxury footprint with grand unveiling of ‘Signature by Singer’ at One Galle Face

Myland gets new Chairperson

Container Transport Owners give Rs. 1.5 m to Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Janandi Sandanika donates Rs. 10 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Employers’ Federation of Ceylon donates Rs. 1 m to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund

United Motors donates Rs. 10 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Hayleys Fentons named SL’s Best Integrated Engineering Solutions Provider at World Business Outlook Awards 2025

SriLankan Airlines Licenced Aircraft Engineers donate Rs. 1.35 m to Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Ace Bangladesh contributes to disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka

Advertising veteran Ranil de Silva joins Hunter & Company Board

Chinthaka Dharmasena joins Commercial Development Co. Board

EDB’s National Packaging Centre empowers exporters with EU food labelling legislation workshop

Colombo Dockyard’s march towards Maldivian leisure industry

Dialog and UoM Mobile Communications Research Lab launch SinhalaVITS

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Twenty-six thoughts for 2026: Essentials for excellence

Our rotten pillars, politicians and bureaucrats

Tea grower’s story: Context for humanity

Staying competitive by transferring pay risks through performance-based compensation

Sri Lanka Railways after Ditwah: Rebuilding what was decimated; and building what a nation deserves

Telecom networks: Resilience or building back better?

India’s $450 m reconstruction package after Cyclone Ditwah

From flood relief to flood resilience: Rethinking housing for disaster-affected families

Build back better for a thriving life-rebuilding Sri Lanka

A nearly nine-month vacancy and the quiet crisis of accountability

Disaster and civic responsibility-Part I

The unheard Sirimavo story that matters to business leaders

What industries can learn from NIBM’s initiative

Postponing sovereign debt repayment: Are we being pushed back to hell?

A 150-year testament to Ceylon’s coffee era

Permits, privilege, and the price we all pay

Sri Lanka beyond 2025: From crisis to growth or new crisis

Cyclone Ditwah disaster: Impact on consumption patterns

Dr. Amal Utum Herat: Jack of all trades and master of everything

Beyond relief: Building Sri Lanka’s digital disaster brain

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Kapruka says Partner Central project undershoots budget by Rs. 110.7 m

Evergreen Group emerges as the largest tea producing private group

SLIIT donates Rs. 20 m to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund

Macksons Tiles Lanka records first ever tile export to Australia

WCIC Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 to be unveiled on 13 Jan.

SL shines at 3rd International Food and Agriculture Exhibition FoodAG 2025 in Karachi

Cabinet clears liquidation of Sahasya Investment

Aasiri Gunasekera ends 40-year plus stint at E&Y

Singer expands luxury footprint with grand unveiling of ‘Signature by Singer’ at One Galle Face

Myland gets new Chairperson

Container Transport Owners give Rs. 1.5 m to Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Janandi Sandanika donates Rs. 10 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Employers’ Federation of Ceylon donates Rs. 1 m to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund

United Motors donates Rs. 10 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Hayleys Fentons named SL’s Best Integrated Engineering Solutions Provider at World Business Outlook Awards 2025

SriLankan Airlines Licenced Aircraft Engineers donate Rs. 1.35 m to Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Ace Bangladesh contributes to disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka

Advertising veteran Ranil de Silva joins Hunter & Company Board

Chinthaka Dharmasena joins Commercial Development Co. Board

EDB’s National Packaging Centre empowers exporters with EU food labelling legislation workshop

Colombo Dockyard’s march towards Maldivian leisure industry

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