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Organised hypocrisy: The inevitable fate of anti-establishment politics?

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 00:47

When auditors join the Boardroom

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 00:39

What went wrong with Public Debt Management Office?

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 00:34

From bunkering hub to water pricing hub

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 00:23

Muslim-friendly tourism: A rapidly growing global sector

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 00:12

Routine: Boredom to uninitiated, liberation to achiever and deterrent to fraudster

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:26

Cyber criminals are stealing not only your money, but also your brain and heart

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:24

Healthy minds, safe workplaces: A shared responsibility for Sri Lanka’s future of work

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:22

Purposeful organisational leadership: Leading organisations in an unpredictable world

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:20

China’s embodied AI and path to a shared future

Saturday, 9 May 2026 03:33

From oil shocks to green power: China’s strategic edge in an uncertain world

Saturday, 9 May 2026 03:24

Brown Sahib goes to town

Saturday, 9 May 2026 03:12

L board Government” on display

Saturday, 9 May 2026 01:33

What the Aragalaya might mean to the NPP today

Saturday, 9 May 2026 00:01

Kapila Chandrasena, conspiracy theories and the country that stopped trusting its systems

Saturday, 9 May 2026 00:00

Beyond the label: How independent is an Independent Director, really?

Friday, 8 May 2026 03:05

Vijay’s TVK shatters Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian duopoly: A new era for India and Sri Lanka

Friday, 8 May 2026 02:54

The $ 2.5 m disconnect: Systems transition, national confusion, and future of debt management

Friday, 8 May 2026 02:49

Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility: Lessons for public institutions in a digital era

Friday, 8 May 2026 02:40

Political picture clears: Sajith’s social democratic centrism emerges, SJB impacts

Thursday, 7 May 2026 04:46

CBSL economist warns subsidy reversals could recreate crisis conditions

Amid rising inflation, recent tax policy changes to widen the net and increase rates, and the electricity tariff hike this week, Central Bank of Sri L ..

“No hide-and-seek games”: Appeals Court upholds RTIC order directing Open University to release exam answer scripts

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 06:05

The Court of Appeal has ruled that there can be no “hide-and-seek games” in higher education institutions as it upheld a Right to Information Comm ..

Govt. admits to hardships from energy tariff hike

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:30

Power Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday acknowledged that the Government’s decision to increase electricity tariffs by 18% will have an indirec ..

DFCC demonstrates disciplined performance and balance sheet strength in 1Q 2026

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:24

DFCC Bank delivered a strong financial performance for the period ended 31 March 2026, underscoring the robustness of its strategy, disciplined execut ..

Govt. withholds over $ 37 m from coal suppliers amid quality dispute: Deputy Power Minister

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:19

Deputy Power Minister Arkam Ilyas yesterday said the Government has withheld over $ 37 million from coal suppliers, including fines and performance gu ..

Govt. to add 300 MW battery storage to grid by year-end

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:18

In a major push to strengthen grid stability and accelerate renewable energy integration, the Government yesterday announced plans to add 250 to 300 m ..

Vietnam’s trade strategy offers lessons for Sri Lanka’s apparel sector

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 00:57

Vietnam’s transformation into one of the world’s fastest-growing apparel export hubs offers important lessons for Sri Lanka as it seeks to strengt ..

Fiscal position strengthens in Jan.-Feb. as Govt. records Rs. 545 b primary surplus

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:30

Sri Lanka’s fiscal position strengthened markedly in the first two months of 2026, with the Government recording a sharp expansion in the primary su ..

Colombo Port records 22% growth in container throughput in April

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:24

The Port of Colombo (POC) has recorded a significant increase in container handling volumes during the first four months of 2026. It handled 761,096 ..

Official reserves fall $ 267 m to $ 6.8 b in March as forex obligations remain elevated

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets held by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) declined by $ 267 million in March to $ 6.76 billion, amid lower fo ..

Durga Infra raises Hatton Plantations stake to 12.5% with Rs. 262 m share purchase

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:20

Durga Infra Ltd., has increased its stake in Hatton Plantations PLC to 12.5% following the purchase of 10.25 million ordinary voting shares in the pla ..

Nüwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka celebrates prestigious 5-Star recognition

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:06

Nüwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, the luxury flagship hotel within South Asia’s first fully integrated luxury resort, on Friday marked a significan ..

Six banks probed by CBSL over system failures, data breaches and governance issues in 2025

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:06

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) conducted spot examinations into six licenced banks (LBs) in 2025 over regulatory and operational concerns includ ..

Thayalan Bartlett among APAC’s Future-Building Communications Leaders by Campaign Asia-Pacific

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:03

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka Executive Chairman Thayalan Bartlett, has been recognised in Campaign Asia-Pacific’s inaugural 50 Over Fifty 2026 list, b ..

TISL expresses grave concern over former UL CEO Kapila Chandrasena’s death

Saturday, 9 May 2026 02:54

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) yesterday expressed its deep concern over the sudden death of a primary individual connected to the Airbus ..

Sri Lanka targets $ 1 b trade with Vietnam by 2030

Saturday, 9 May 2026 02:49

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday outlined Sri Lanka’s ambition to deepen economic engagement with Vietnam, setting a bilateral trade ..

Rayynor ups stake in Seylan to 10% with fresh Rs. 1.2 b investment

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:33

Famed media industry figure and business leader Rayynor Silva yesterday further strengthened his foothold in the financial services industry, upping h ..

Colored Brain Founder and leadership guru Arthur Carmazzi to hold Lankan workshop in June

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:28

World’s bestselling author and Founder of Directive Communication Psychology Arthur Carmazzi is set to conduct a full-day workshop titled ‘Reset t ..

Ceylon Chamber leads 19-member high-level delegation to Mumbai for Indo-Lanka Business Forum

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:21

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will lead a senior corporate delegation to Mumbai for the India–Sri Lanka Business Forum tomorrow (13), held in partn ..

PM Modi calls for WFH, travel curbs amid oil price hike

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:19

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to curb fuel use, revive working from home, pause gold purchases, and reduce overseas travel to ..

Minister denies decision to privatise East Container Terminal despite investor interest

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:17

Ports Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday denied speculation that the Government has decided to privatise the East Container Terminal (ECT), insist ..

First-ever certificate course in inbound travel and tourism kicks off

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 00:19

Jetwing Travels launched their very first and extensive certificate course in inbound travel and tourism, developed in partnership with the Colombo Ac ..

HSBC takes best of SL global

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:25

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) launched a strategy to take the best of Sri Lanka to the world as South Asia’s tallest self-sup ..

Private sector borrowings accelerate by Rs. 258 b in March, up 27.1% YoY to Rs. 10.7 t in 1Q

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:23

Private sector borrowings from the banking system accelerated sharply in March, with total outstanding credit increasing by Rs. 258.4 billion month-on ..

Workers’ remittances power economy with record highs in April and first four months

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:21

Workers’ remittances climbed to a record high in April, marking one of the strongest four-month performances in the country’s history, despite eco ..

CBSL tells CoPF no unusual activity flagged during period of NDB’s Rs. 13.2 b fraud

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:10

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has informed the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) that no unusual activity had been reported during the period ..

Fires at sea hit decade high as industry flags misdeclared cargo risks

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:06

The global container shipping industry recorded 250 fires on board vessels in 2024, (the latest data available) the highest level in a decade, accordi ..

Andrews Travels strengthens Sri Lanka-Vietnam tourism cooperation with Saigontourist partnership

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:04

Andrews Travels Ltd., Sri Lanka, and Saigontourist, the largest tour operator in Vietnam, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance t ..

Vietnam President pushes for deeper economic links with Sri Lanka

Saturday, 9 May 2026 02:59

Vietnamese President Tô Lâm yesterday called for a new phase of strategic economic cooperation with Sri Lanka, highlighting direct air connectivity, ..

Sajith praises Vietnam’s economic transformation, calls for stronger cooperation

Saturday, 9 May 2026 02:52

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday welcomed Vietnamese President Tô Lâm to Parliament, describing Vietnam as a model for transforming conf ..

Vietjet Air announces Colombo - Ho Chi Minh City route

Saturday, 9 May 2026 02:43

Vietjet Air yesterday announced its first direct service connecting Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City at the Sri Lanka – Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tou ..

“No hide-and-seek games”: Appeals Court upholds RTIC order directing Open University to release exam answer scripts

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 06:05

The Court of Appeal has ruled that there can be no “hide-and-seek games” in higher education institutions as it upheld a Right to Information Comm ..

Rayynor ups stake in Seylan to 10% with fresh Rs. 1.2 b investment

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:33

Famed media industry figure and business leader Rayynor Silva yesterday further strengthened his foothold in the financial services industry, upping h ..

Govt. admits to hardships from energy tariff hike

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:30

Power Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday acknowledged that the Government’s decision to increase electricity tariffs by 18% will have an indirec ..

Colored Brain Founder and leadership guru Arthur Carmazzi to hold Lankan workshop in June

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:28

World’s bestselling author and Founder of Directive Communication Psychology Arthur Carmazzi is set to conduct a full-day workshop titled ‘Reset t ..

DFCC demonstrates disciplined performance and balance sheet strength in 1Q 2026

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:24

DFCC Bank delivered a strong financial performance for the period ended 31 March 2026, underscoring the robustness of its strategy, disciplined execut ..

Ceylon Chamber leads 19-member high-level delegation to Mumbai for Indo-Lanka Business Forum

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:21

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will lead a senior corporate delegation to Mumbai for the India–Sri Lanka Business Forum tomorrow (13), held in partn ..

Govt. withholds over $ 37 m from coal suppliers amid quality dispute: Deputy Power Minister

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:19

Deputy Power Minister Arkam Ilyas yesterday said the Government has withheld over $ 37 million from coal suppliers, including fines and performance gu ..

PM Modi calls for WFH, travel curbs amid oil price hike

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:19

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to curb fuel use, revive working from home, pause gold purchases, and reduce overseas travel to ..

Govt. to add 300 MW battery storage to grid by year-end

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:18

In a major push to strengthen grid stability and accelerate renewable energy integration, the Government yesterday announced plans to add 250 to 300 m ..

Minister denies decision to privatise East Container Terminal despite investor interest

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 05:17

Ports Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday denied speculation that the Government has decided to privatise the East Container Terminal (ECT), insist ..

Vietnam’s trade strategy offers lessons for Sri Lanka’s apparel sector

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 00:57

Vietnam’s transformation into one of the world’s fastest-growing apparel export hubs offers important lessons for Sri Lanka as it seeks to strengt ..

First-ever certificate course in inbound travel and tourism kicks off

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 00:19

Jetwing Travels launched their very first and extensive certificate course in inbound travel and tourism, developed in partnership with the Colombo Ac ..

Fiscal position strengthens in Jan.-Feb. as Govt. records Rs. 545 b primary surplus

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:30

Sri Lanka’s fiscal position strengthened markedly in the first two months of 2026, with the Government recording a sharp expansion in the primary su ..

HSBC takes best of SL global

Monday, 11 May 2026 00:25

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) launched a strategy to take the best of Sri Lanka to the world as South Asia’s tallest self-sup ..

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Organised hypocrisy: The inevitable fate of anti-establishment politics?

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 00:47

“A good state relies on virtuous citizens for governance, while the state’s institutions cultivate virtue in them, forming a reciprocal relationsh ..

When auditors join the Boardroom

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What went wrong with Public Debt Management Office?

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 00:34

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Organised hypocrisy: The inevitable fate of anti-establishment politics?

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Muslim-friendly tourism: A rapidly growing global sector

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Healthy minds, safe workplaces: A shared responsibility for Sri Lanka’s future of work

Purposeful organisational leadership: Leading organisations in an unpredictable world

China’s embodied AI and path to a shared future

From oil shocks to green power: China’s strategic edge in an uncertain world

Brown Sahib goes to town

L board Government” on display

What the Aragalaya might mean to the NPP today

Kapila Chandrasena, conspiracy theories and the country that stopped trusting its systems

Beyond the label: How independent is an Independent Director, really?

Vijay’s TVK shatters Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian duopoly: A new era for India and Sri Lanka

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