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Sri Lanka, humanitarianism, and the meaning of true development

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:02

Law vs. ethics and Akuregoda incident: Is this a turning point?

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:01

Are you ready to face the next power cuts?

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

Ranking public services with AI: A roadmap to revive institutions like SriLankan Airlines

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

The ‘Great Game’ is on and so is our next move

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:24

Sir Mark’s mantra for leaders and attracting FDI

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:22

Northern development needs both strategic vision and local enterprise

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:20

Balancing dreams and duties: Challenge of work life balance for women entrepreneurs

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:16

Simplify complex relationships between customer satisfaction and recommendation

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:14

American hubris, US-Israel’s unwinnable Iran war, and Anura’s confused neutrality

Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:18

‘Whatever happens, we have to deliver’: Platform labour in the age of polycrisis

Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:08

Beyond the number: What $ 7 b in foreign reserves means for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:04

The 147th Royal–Thomian and 175 years of the School by the Sea

Thursday, 12 March 2026 00:53

Fear has paralysed decision-making in public sector; biggest barrier to economic recovery

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 03:12

From sandcastles to survival: Sri Lanka in the age of Trump waves

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 02:17

From romance to ruin: How online scams destroy minds

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 02:12

Gender challenges in entrepreneurship

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 02:09

The new Silk Route

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 00:22

Rebuilding Sri Lankan cricket: A systems approach to sustainable high performance: Part II

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:36

Iranian vessels: Sri Lanka’s burden of neutrality and admirable legacy: Part 2

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:30

Govt. committed to retaining SriLankan Airlines while seeking revival plan

The Government is committed to retaining SriLankan Airlines as the country’s national carrier, while pursuing operational improvements and exploring ..

Govt. explores Russian fuel supply after US lifts sanctions

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

Days after securing a favourable response from India to help replenish its fuel stocks, Sri Lanka has begun discussions with Russia on securing additi ..

Mazagon Dock secures majority control of Colombo Dockyard with 51% stake

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

Colombo Dockyard PLC yesterday said Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. has secured majority control of the company after the conclusion of a mandatory off ..

Why all this ‘song and dance’ on International Women’s Day?

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

Every year, many corporates suddenly realise it’s 8 March and rush to “showcase” their commitment. ..

CSE loses 1,009 points during week, Rs. 348 b value wiped out

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market plunged for the second straight session yesterday to close the week in red on concerns about the economic impact of the Midea ..

President discusses urgent measures, reviews ME crisis impact on economy

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday reviewed the potential economic fallout from the escalating conflict in the Middle East as the Government ..

Advocata praises fuel price hike, urges transparency in CPC formula

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:28

Economic policy think tank Advocata Institute in a statement yesterday praised the Government’s mid-month fuel price revision as a decisive move tha ..

John Keells Hotels to sell Cinnamon Citadel owner to Lavendish Leisure for Rs. 2.78 b

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:25

John Keells Hotels PLC said it has entered into a binding agreement with Lavendish Leisure, the hospitality arm of the Dedigama Group, to divest its m ..

Vasabha Bulathsinhala to spearhead Agility Innovation’s next growth era

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:24

Agility Innovation Group has named Vasabha Bulathsinhala as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, marking a carefully planned leadership transition a ..

Tourism land leasing model risks repeating Kalpitiya failures: Study

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:22

The Government’s drive to accelerate tourism investment through large-scale land leasing risks repeating the failures of earlier development efforts ..

HSBC Retail Banking exit: Accounts, cards and loans move to NTB from 1 May

Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:42

The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) has formally notified customers that its Retail Banking operations in Sri Lanka will transfer to ..

SLPA Chair reviews Colombo Port ops amid Mideast tensions

Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:39

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake convened a special meeting with senior port officials, terminal operators, and rep ..

SriLankan to increase Melbourne flights to 10 per week

Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:37

SriLankan Airlines plans to expand its operations to Australia by increasing the frequency of flights between Colombo and Melbourne from August, citin ..

Economic Monitoring Committee begins assessing Middle East crisis impact on Sri Lanka

Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:36

The Economic Monitoring Committee convened on Tuesday to closely monitor the potential economic fallout from the escalating conflict in the Middle Eas ..

Bakery owners flag fuel supply issues, seek Govt. support

Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:34

The All Ceylon Bakery Owners Association (ACBOA) has raised concerns over growing difficulties in obtaining key energy sources including diesel, petro ..

Govt. forms Economic Surveillance Committee to track Middle East conflict impact

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:58

The Government has decided to establish a special Committee on Economic Surveillance to monitor the potential economic fallout from the ongoing confli ..

Asian markets fall on geopolitical concerns

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

Asian equity markets closed lower on Friday as rising oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment ..

CoPF clears salary structure for revamped CIABOC

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved the proposal to determine salaries and service conditions for officers and employees of the Commis ..

City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Hotels partner FitsAir for Ahmedabad–Colombo direct flights

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

City of Dreams Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts and Walkers Tours, have partnered with FitsAir, on their direct scheduled ..

India eases FDI rules to allow limited Chinese participation in manufacturing

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

India has approved changes to its foreign direct investment (FDI) framework that will allow investments from countries sharing land borders with India ..

Oil holds near $100 as Middle East conflict fuels supply fears

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

Brent crude remained close to $ 100 per barrel on Friday as global oil markets continued to react to the escalating conflict involving the United Stat ..

New NEDP targets over 10% annual export growth, expands focus to emerging sectors

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:26

Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe has said the upcoming National Export Development Plan (NEDP), expected to be launched next ..

CIABOC arrests ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:24

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was arrested yesterday by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) ..

COPE finds no machinery damage at Norochcholai power plant, calls for independent coal quality testing

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:23

Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Chairman Nishantha Samaraweera has assured that recently imported coal has not caused any damage to machinery a ..

CSE ends down 1.6% to below 22,000 points on Mideast concerns

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:20

Colombo stocks fell sharply ending below the 22,000-point mark yesterday, as global oil prices edged higher amid rising tensions in the Middle East. ..

ADB says ready to give Sri Lanka $ 1 b annually

Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:41

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said that it is ready to provide more than $ 1 billion annually to Sri Lanka from 2026 to 2029. ..

COYLE appoints Suren Chandraratna as Chairman

Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:38

Suren Chandraratna has been appointed Chairman of the Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). ..

40% wage demand could double power tariffs: Transmission Chief

Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:37

Electricity tariffs could rise by nearly 100% if trade unions succeed in securing a 40% salary increase in the power sector, National Transmission Net ..

Domestic LPG prices hike amid global energy pressures

Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:34

LAUGFS Gas PLC and Litro Gas have announced increases in domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder prices, citing rising global energy costs and ..

Nestlé Lanka rings in 120 years, unveils Rs. 9 b investment push

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:59

Nestlé Lanka is set to invest Rs. 9 billion over the next four years to expand its manufacturing operations in Sri Lanka, signalling renewed confiden ..

Renuka Weerakone appointed BOI Director General

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:56

Renuka Weerakoon has been appointed as the new Director General of the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka. ..

Govt. explores Russian fuel supply after US lifts sanctions

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

Days after securing a favourable response from India to help replenish its fuel stocks, Sri Lanka has begun discussions with Russia on securing additi ..

Asian markets fall on geopolitical concerns

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

Asian equity markets closed lower on Friday as rising oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment ..

Mazagon Dock secures majority control of Colombo Dockyard with 51% stake

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

Colombo Dockyard PLC yesterday said Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. has secured majority control of the company after the conclusion of a mandatory off ..

CoPF clears salary structure for revamped CIABOC

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved the proposal to determine salaries and service conditions for officers and employees of the Commis ..

Why all this ‘song and dance’ on International Women’s Day?

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

Every year, many corporates suddenly realise it’s 8 March and rush to “showcase” their commitment. ..

City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Hotels partner FitsAir for Ahmedabad–Colombo direct flights

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

City of Dreams Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts and Walkers Tours, have partnered with FitsAir, on their direct scheduled ..

CSE loses 1,009 points during week, Rs. 348 b value wiped out

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market plunged for the second straight session yesterday to close the week in red on concerns about the economic impact of the Midea ..

India eases FDI rules to allow limited Chinese participation in manufacturing

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

India has approved changes to its foreign direct investment (FDI) framework that will allow investments from countries sharing land borders with India ..

President discusses urgent measures, reviews ME crisis impact on economy

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday reviewed the potential economic fallout from the escalating conflict in the Middle East as the Government ..

Oil holds near $100 as Middle East conflict fuels supply fears

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

Brent crude remained close to $ 100 per barrel on Friday as global oil markets continued to react to the escalating conflict involving the United Stat ..

Advocata praises fuel price hike, urges transparency in CPC formula

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:28

Economic policy think tank Advocata Institute in a statement yesterday praised the Government’s mid-month fuel price revision as a decisive move tha ..

New NEDP targets over 10% annual export growth, expands focus to emerging sectors

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:26

Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe has said the upcoming National Export Development Plan (NEDP), expected to be launched next ..

John Keells Hotels to sell Cinnamon Citadel owner to Lavendish Leisure for Rs. 2.78 b

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:25

John Keells Hotels PLC said it has entered into a binding agreement with Lavendish Leisure, the hospitality arm of the Dedigama Group, to divest its m ..

CIABOC arrests ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:24

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was arrested yesterday by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) ..

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IDB launches Industry Revival Facilitation Programme (IRFP)

Friday, 13 March 2026 12:04

The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, together with the Industrial Development Board (IDB), launched the first phase of the Indus ..

Cabinet approves Rs.131 million tourism development plan for Jaffna

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 12:55

Fuel use should be limited amid Middle East crisis : CPC Chairman

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 11:43

Sri Lanka Tourism offers free meals for stranded tourists

Monday, 9 March 2026 10:43

102kg of Heroin found on fishing trawler seized by Navy

Monday, 9 March 2026 09:44

Air show and exhibition mark 75 years of Sri Lanka Air Force

Saturday, 7 March 2026 21:46

FT Click

‘Salam Ramadan 2026’ lights up Green Path with culture, cuisine and community spirit

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:24

Celebrating Sri Lanka’s creative voice

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:00

FT Click Digital

Celebrity and entertainment spotlight at FT-Interbrand IWD gala

Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

IT / Telecom / Tech

HP outlines 5-pillar strategy to enable digital inclusion and growth in Sri Lanka

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:08

Samsung Sri Lanka opens pre-orders for all-new Galaxy S26 Series

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:04

Techzone launches AI-enabled Lenovo experience store in Kandy

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:03

FT Lite

Geoffrey Bawa Trust to support restoration of Colombo’s iconic temple

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:10

The Geoffrey Bawa Trust is to support the restoration of the Seema Malaka of the Gangarama Temple. Built between 1976 -1978, the current Seema Malaka ..

The Shoppes at City of Dreams launches first-ever seasonal market with Eid Festive Souq

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:08

‘Kolamba Kamatha Festival’ returns

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:06

Opinion and Issues

Sri Lanka, humanitarianism, and the meaning of true development

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:02

In today’s world, the idea of a “developed country” is too often measured by material indicators alone: military strength, advanced technology, ..

Law vs. ethics and Akuregoda incident: Is this a turning point?

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:01

Ranking public services with AI: A roadmap to revive institutions like SriLankan Airlines

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

FT View - Editorial

Govt. must be upfront with public

Saturday, 14 March 2026 00:00

Governments around the world are taking measures to soften the blow of oil price spikes as the Iran war continues to raise concerns about prolonged su ..

Sanath the coach and Sri Lanka Cricket

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:00

Austerity measures in the wake of ME conflict

Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:01

Opportunities and challenges for Colombo Port from Middle East crisis

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 00:21

Separation of Temple and State a must going forward

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:00

A moral nadir in our waters

Monday, 9 March 2026 04:11

Special Report

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka reached a significant milestone in its sustainable finance journey with the successful convening of the Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026, ..

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

Business News

SLFPA unveils 23rd edition of Profood Propack & Agbiz Knowledge Hub

SLT-MOBITEL unveils redesigned fibre broadband packages powering homes and businesses

Alumex PLC powers innovation as official material sponsor of ‘Unleashed 2026’

Ceylon Chamber secures Gold at both TAGS and CMA Annual Report Awards

Janashakthi Finance wins Bronze Effie Award for ‘uplifting Sri Lankan three-wheel community’ campaign

EDB convenes high-level meeting to address Middle East crisis impact on Sri Lanka exports

Trump announces $ 300 b refinery deal with India’s Reliance

Ceylon United Business Alliance takes tax concerns to IRD

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosts high-level evening with diplomats

Oil tops $ 100 despite global reserve release

Dipped Products rings market opening bell to commemorate Golden Jubilee

TMC Colombo to host seminar on “Condominium Property – Issues and Concerns”

KBSL appoints Asanga Herath CFO

CSE green lights Rs. 7 b Hayleys debenture issue

Melstacorp trims stake in DCSL with Rs. 118 m share sale

Strengthening global trade partnerships for Sri Lanka Expo 2026

Kerner Haus proposes 1-for-70 share subdivision

Millennium I.T.E.S.P. gets Rs. 2.2 b Oracle Exadata System supply contract for Sri Lanka Customs

Link4 acquires Unifiedpost to strengthen Asia Pacific e-invoicing leadership

Teruo Funahashi joins Teejay Board

Ruwan Rajapakse named new MD/Executive Director of Hayleys Fibre

Ceylon Chamber entrusts over a century of business history to the National Archives

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Sri Lanka, humanitarianism, and the meaning of true development

Law vs. ethics and Akuregoda incident: Is this a turning point?

Are you ready to face the next power cuts?

Ranking public services with AI: A roadmap to revive institutions like SriLankan Airlines

The ‘Great Game’ is on and so is our next move

Sir Mark’s mantra for leaders and attracting FDI

Northern development needs both strategic vision and local enterprise

Balancing dreams and duties: Challenge of work life balance for women entrepreneurs

Simplify complex relationships between customer satisfaction and recommendation

American hubris, US-Israel’s unwinnable Iran war, and Anura’s confused neutrality

‘Whatever happens, we have to deliver’: Platform labour in the age of polycrisis

Beyond the number: What $ 7 b in foreign reserves means for Sri Lanka

The 147th Royal–Thomian and 175 years of the School by the Sea

Fear has paralysed decision-making in public sector; biggest barrier to economic recovery

From sandcastles to survival: Sri Lanka in the age of Trump waves

From romance to ruin: How online scams destroy minds

Gender challenges in entrepreneurship

The new Silk Route

Rebuilding Sri Lankan cricket: A systems approach to sustainable high performance: Part II

Iranian vessels: Sri Lanka’s burden of neutrality and admirable legacy: Part 2

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The 147th Royal–Thomian and 175 years of the School by the Sea

Renuka Weerakone appointed BOI Director General

Damitha Jayawardana appointed Acting CEO of Kerner Haus

Ruwan Rajapakse named new MD/Executive Director of Hayleys Fibre

John Keells Hotels to sell Cinnamon Citadel owner to Lavendish Leisure for Rs. 2.78 b

BOI to hold ‘Invest in Sri Lanka’ Forum on 30 March

Nestlé Lanka rings in 120 years, unveils Rs. 9 b investment push

Aliya Beer expands to global markets

ADB says ready to give Sri Lanka $ 1 b annually

HSBC Retail Banking exit: Accounts, cards and loans move to NTB from 1 May

Business News

SLFPA unveils 23rd edition of Profood Propack & Agbiz Knowledge Hub

SLT-MOBITEL unveils redesigned fibre broadband packages powering homes and businesses

Alumex PLC powers innovation as official material sponsor of ‘Unleashed 2026’

Ceylon Chamber secures Gold at both TAGS and CMA Annual Report Awards

Janashakthi Finance wins Bronze Effie Award for ‘uplifting Sri Lankan three-wheel community’ campaign

EDB convenes high-level meeting to address Middle East crisis impact on Sri Lanka exports

Trump announces $ 300 b refinery deal with India’s Reliance

Ceylon United Business Alliance takes tax concerns to IRD

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosts high-level evening with diplomats

Oil tops $ 100 despite global reserve release

Dipped Products rings market opening bell to commemorate Golden Jubilee

TMC Colombo to host seminar on “Condominium Property – Issues and Concerns”

KBSL appoints Asanga Herath CFO

CSE green lights Rs. 7 b Hayleys debenture issue

Melstacorp trims stake in DCSL with Rs. 118 m share sale

Strengthening global trade partnerships for Sri Lanka Expo 2026

Kerner Haus proposes 1-for-70 share subdivision

Millennium I.T.E.S.P. gets Rs. 2.2 b Oracle Exadata System supply contract for Sri Lanka Customs

Link4 acquires Unifiedpost to strengthen Asia Pacific e-invoicing leadership

Teruo Funahashi joins Teejay Board

Ruwan Rajapakse named new MD/Executive Director of Hayleys Fibre

Ceylon Chamber entrusts over a century of business history to the National Archives

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President reviews progress on reform of 124 non-commercial State institutions