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New Year: Reflections before resolutions

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:11

Cyclone Ditwah and its unparalleled damage: Seeking sustainable solutions is the biggest challenge in 2026

Monday, 5 January 2026 03:27

Reassessing Sri Lanka’s 2026 outlook after Cyclone Ditwah

Monday, 5 January 2026 03:18

Protection of the State from Terrorism Act: A critique of the current proposal

Monday, 5 January 2026 03:01

Reclaiming Sri Lanka’s electricity future: The need for transparent, inclusive, and visionary policy reform

Monday, 5 January 2026 02:52

Arrest without authority: Trump, Maduro, and strain on international law

Monday, 5 January 2026 02:43

Education at risk: Protecting childhood in a digital age

Monday, 5 January 2026 02:03

Record arrivals and diminishing returns: Part 1

Monday, 5 January 2026 01:54

Grade 6 English Curriculum misstep calls for stronger child safeguarding, not political point-scoring

Monday, 5 January 2026 01:45

What is local governance?

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:17

Solar power on irrigation canals: A dual solution for energy and water conservation

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:12

Sri Lanka’s collision with nature: Lessons from India to address agrarian question and employment

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:06

University autonomy under siege: Sri Lanka’s dangerous drift towards politicised higher education

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:28

Rise of digital forensics: Meeting demands of a data-driven world

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:25

Disaster and civic responsibility-Part II

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:23

From crisis to creativity: Rethinking economic resilience in Sri Lanka

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:21

Separating ownership and operation will significantly improve public bus transportation system

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:20

From 2026 to 2029: Winning strategy for Sajith and Namal

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:40

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

Foreign holdings in Govt. securities more than double in 2025

Foreign investor participation in Sri Lanka’s Government securities rebounded strongly in 2025, reversing a sharp contraction a year earlier, while ..

Rupee depreciates 5.6% against USD in 2025

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:46

Sri Lanka’s rupee weakened against the US dollar in 2025, posting an annual depreciation of 5.6%, reversing the strong gains recorded over the previ ..

Private sector lending rates increase as FD returns fall

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:36

Private sector lending rates remained elevated in 2025 as demand for credit improved even as returns on bank fixed deposits declined in line with benc ..

Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill gazetted for legislative approval

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:33

The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill has been published in the Government Gazette, paving the way for the abolition of pension entitlements grante ..

Independent Adviser tells Serendib Land shareholders to reject Senthilverl Mandatory Offer

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:26

Serendib Land PLC’s Board of Directors has rejected the Mandatory Offer made by Senthilverl Holdings Ltd., advising shareholders not to accept the o ..

Finance company sector assets up 35% YoY to Rs. 2.49 t by Q3 2025

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:44

The Non-Bank Finance Company (FC) sector expanded sharply in the year to end-September 2025, with total assets growing 35.3% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. ..

Local Government debt up 24.6% YoY by end-Sept 2025; Western Province drives increase

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:44

Sri Lanka’s total outstanding debt held by Provincial Councils and local Government authorities rose 24.62% in the six months to 30 September 2025, ..

CBSL Governor to outline policy agenda for 2026 on 8 Jan.

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:42

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe will announce the bank’s policy agenda for 2026 next Thursday (8 January) amid co ..

Sajith slams CEB for proposing tariff hike

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:40

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday criticised plans to raise electricity tariffs by 11.57% at a time when millions have been displaced by Cy ..

Oil posts sharpest yearly drop since pandemic

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:38

Oil prices recorded their steepest annual decline since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2025, with markets facing continued pressure from excess supply as pr ..

AMF withdraws proposed listed high-yield bond issue

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:36

Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF) yesterday announced the withdrawal of its proposed listed, rated, unsecured, subordinated, redeemable high- ..

Current account returns to surplus in November amid external sector pressures

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:28

The current account swung back to a surplus of $ 81.7 million in November 2025, reversing deficits recorded in September and October, although the yea ..

Former PUCSL Chief challenges CEB tariff hike proposal

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:26

Former Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Ratnayake yesterday criticised the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) proposal ..

Laugfs Gas raises domestic LP gas prices

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:24

Laugfs Gas PLC yesterday announced an upward revision in domestic cooking gas refill prices, effective from 1 January. Under the revised rates, the p ..

Presidential Task Force appointed to steer post-Ditwah recovery and rebuilding

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:22

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has established a high-level Presidential Task Force to oversee Sri Lanka’s post-disaster rehabilitation, recover ..

Dollar posts worst annual fall in eight years, more weakness seen in 2026

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:20

The dollar ended 2025 with the sharpest annual retreat in eight years and investors say more declines are coming if the next Federal Reserve Chief opt ..

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 ushers next phase of growth for gem and jewellery industry

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:42

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated on Saturday at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, marking a significant milestone for Asia’s premier ..

CBSL extends term of Administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:34

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the tenure of P.W.D.N.R. Rodrigo, the Administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP), un ..

JVP condemns US military aggression against Venezuela

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:27

The National People’s Power (NPP) Government’s main constituent party, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) yesterday issued a statement condemning ..

New casino entry levy, betting and gaming taxes come into effect

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:26

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that a series of tax increases on Sri Lanka’s betting and gaming sector came into effect from 1 Ja ..

CSE gains Rs. 92 b in first session of 2026

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:44

The Colombo stock market made a solid start in the first trading session for 2026 yesterday ending on the up and gaining more than Rs. 91.8 billion in ..

Coconut exports cross $1 b in 2025

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:43

The country’s coconut sector has recorded a landmark year in 2025, with export earnings surpassing $ 1 billion and projected to reach around $ 1.2 b ..

Health Minister seeks Rs. 1 b damages over YouTube claims on drug imports

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:41

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has issued a legal notice demanding Rs. 1 billion in compensation from YouTube content creator Dharmasri Kariyaw ..

Scienter, Orel Cloud, and Microsoft support Govt. with digital Inventory Control System for Ditwah relief

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:39

Amid the mounting challenges of distributing relief in timely and effective manner, the Government is implementing a digital Inventory Control System ..

Global markets open 2026 higher

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:36

Global stock markets began 2026 on a positive note, with major indices in Britain and South Korea reaching record levels as investor optimism around a ..

First international jewellery fair for 2026 FACETS Sri Lanka opens tomorrow

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka is set to welcome the global gem and jewellery fraternity tomorrow as FACETS Sri Lanka 2026, the country’s flagship gem and jewellery exhi ..

CEB seeks to recover Rs. 13 b from 11.7% tariff hike in 1Q

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:27

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has sought tariff recovery amounting to Rs. 13.1 billion for the January-March 2026 quarter, citing a projected rev ..

Hayleys’ Mohan Pandithage named ‘Businessman For The Year’ by LMD

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:25

Most diversified blue chip Hayleys PLC Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage has been named ‘Businessman For The Year’ 2025 by popular mag ..

India overtakes Japan as world’s fourth-largest economy at $ 4.18 t

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:23

India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy with a size of $ 4.18 trillion, and is poised to overtake Germany to become t ..

Condominium sales surge in 3Q as prices continue to firm

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:21

Condominium market activity in the Colombo District strengthened sharply in the third quarter of 2025, with sales volumes recording a significant year ..

Govt. unveils National Electricity Policy in push for cost-reflective tariffs, reforms

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:30

The Government has released the National Electricity Policy of Sri Lanka for public comment on or before 9 January 2026, setting out a binding framewo ..

Rupee depreciates 5.6% against USD in 2025

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:46

Sri Lanka’s rupee weakened against the US dollar in 2025, posting an annual depreciation of 5.6%, reversing the strong gains recorded over the previ ..

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 ushers next phase of growth for gem and jewellery industry

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:42

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated on Saturday at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, marking a significant milestone for Asia’s premier ..

Private sector lending rates increase as FD returns fall

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:36

Private sector lending rates remained elevated in 2025 as demand for credit improved even as returns on bank fixed deposits declined in line with benc ..

CBSL extends term of Administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:34

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the tenure of P.W.D.N.R. Rodrigo, the Administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP), un ..

Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill gazetted for legislative approval

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:33

The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill has been published in the Government Gazette, paving the way for the abolition of pension entitlements grante ..

JVP condemns US military aggression against Venezuela

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:27

The National People’s Power (NPP) Government’s main constituent party, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) yesterday issued a statement condemning ..

Independent Adviser tells Serendib Land shareholders to reject Senthilverl Mandatory Offer

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:26

Serendib Land PLC’s Board of Directors has rejected the Mandatory Offer made by Senthilverl Holdings Ltd., advising shareholders not to accept the o ..

New casino entry levy, betting and gaming taxes come into effect

Monday, 5 January 2026 05:26

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that a series of tax increases on Sri Lanka’s betting and gaming sector came into effect from 1 Ja ..

Finance company sector assets up 35% YoY to Rs. 2.49 t by Q3 2025

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:44

The Non-Bank Finance Company (FC) sector expanded sharply in the year to end-September 2025, with total assets growing 35.3% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. ..

CSE gains Rs. 92 b in first session of 2026

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:44

The Colombo stock market made a solid start in the first trading session for 2026 yesterday ending on the up and gaining more than Rs. 91.8 billion in ..

Local Government debt up 24.6% YoY by end-Sept 2025; Western Province drives increase

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:44

Sri Lanka’s total outstanding debt held by Provincial Councils and local Government authorities rose 24.62% in the six months to 30 September 2025, ..

Coconut exports cross $1 b in 2025

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:43

The country’s coconut sector has recorded a landmark year in 2025, with export earnings surpassing $ 1 billion and projected to reach around $ 1.2 b ..

CBSL Governor to outline policy agenda for 2026 on 8 Jan.

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:42

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe will announce the bank’s policy agenda for 2026 next Thursday (8 January) amid co ..

Health Minister seeks Rs. 1 b damages over YouTube claims on drug imports

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:41

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has issued a legal notice demanding Rs. 1 billion in compensation from YouTube content creator Dharmasri Kariyaw ..

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Technology-based system launched to ensure transparent relief distribution

Monday, 5 January 2026 11:10

The government has introduced a technology-driven Inventory Control System to ensure the transparent and efficient distribution of relief to communiti ..

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Thursday, 1 January 2026 12:48

’Made in Sri Lanka’ awards recognise local entrepreneurs and youth

Thursday, 1 January 2026 04:37

Cabinet approves additional automatic clearance gates at BIA

Thursday, 1 January 2026 03:57

Inland Revenue Department records highest-ever revenue collection

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 09:33

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Wednesday, 31 December 2025 09:13

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Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

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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

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Cyclone Ditwah and its unparalleled damage: Seeking sustainable solutions is the biggest challenge in 2026

Monday, 5 January 2026 03:27

In the last three years, Sri Lanka had been recovering slowly but steadily from its worst economic crisis that had crippled the country in 2022. ..

Reassessing Sri Lanka’s 2026 outlook after Cyclone Ditwah

Monday, 5 January 2026 03:18

Protection of the State from Terrorism Act: A critique of the current proposal

Monday, 5 January 2026 03:01

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Living in the era of Donald Trump

Monday, 5 January 2026 03:16

In the years to come, the world will be defined as the era-Before Donald Trump and After Donald Trump. The tycoon turned politician and now the 47th P ..

Govt.’s sex education mess up

Saturday, 3 January 2026 00:16

Favouritism over meritocracy

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

Government’s local council woes

Thursday, 1 January 2026 00:00

Politicising the post of Auditor General

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 00:00

A year for decisive action

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 01:08

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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

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Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

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nVentures leads $ 200,000 Seed Round into Flash Health

Govt. expands ‘Suraksha’ student insurance scheme with additional benefits

Tax relief for donated dates during Ramadan 2026

Healthguard Distribution achieves ISO 9001:2015 and GDP certifications

Sri Lanka Pavilion at Muscat Festival promotes tourism and goods

FACETS 2026 positions ’Island of Gems’ Sri Lanka as Asia’s true jewel

NDB enhances festive experience at KCC Splash Shopping Fiesta 2025

EDB hosts networking session for new and potential exporters

Sunshine Holdings sets standard for workplace excellence

Russel’s hosts Christmas decorations competition at head office

Cleantech and Pepsi partner to accelerate Sri Lanka’s circular economy journey

Ceylon Cold Stores wins top honour at Sri Lanka National Quality Awards 2023

Ferentino Tyres redefines OEM tyre market in Sri Lanka with 75% value share

SPAR Group, South Africa, pledges Rs. 35 m to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

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Port City Colombo turns 11: Developer reaffirms commitment to progress further

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Ashraff Associates appoints new Creative Director

The 2nd National Data Protection Symposium on 6 January

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

Evergreen Group emerges as the largest tea producing private group

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New Year: Reflections before resolutions

Cyclone Ditwah and its unparalleled damage: Seeking sustainable solutions is the biggest challenge in 2026

Reassessing Sri Lanka’s 2026 outlook after Cyclone Ditwah

Protection of the State from Terrorism Act: A critique of the current proposal

Reclaiming Sri Lanka’s electricity future: The need for transparent, inclusive, and visionary policy reform

Arrest without authority: Trump, Maduro, and strain on international law

Education at risk: Protecting childhood in a digital age

Record arrivals and diminishing returns: Part 1

Grade 6 English Curriculum misstep calls for stronger child safeguarding, not political point-scoring

What is local governance?

Solar power on irrigation canals: A dual solution for energy and water conservation

Sri Lanka’s collision with nature: Lessons from India to address agrarian question and employment

University autonomy under siege: Sri Lanka’s dangerous drift towards politicised higher education

Rise of digital forensics: Meeting demands of a data-driven world

Disaster and civic responsibility-Part II

From crisis to creativity: Rethinking economic resilience in Sri Lanka

Separating ownership and operation will significantly improve public bus transportation system

From 2026 to 2029: Winning strategy for Sajith and Namal

Twenty-six thoughts for 2026: Essentials for excellence

Our rotten pillars, politicians and bureaucrats

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