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Nearly two years of missed inflation targets: why that matters

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:22

Understanding proposed Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency Law

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:20

Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking?

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:16

Why data centres?

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 01:10

Agriculture is not Sri Lanka’s past, it is its strategic future

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 01:04

Leadership under siege: The meeting culture crisis

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 00:57

Repeal of Parliamentarians’ Pension: An opportunity to move forward

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 00:29

Pensions: A crucial social responsibility

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 00:15

Onset of AI revolution: Sri Lanka must join Indian bandwagon

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:47

AI Impact Summit 2026: Shaping a human-centric future for AI

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:00

Book Review ‘Made in Nepal: Lessons in Business Building from the Land of Everest’

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:10

Why does the State threaten people with yet another anti-terror law?

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:04

An agonising cultural gap

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:01

Rahman’s post-election Bangladesh and Hasina’s Awami League

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:00

Education reforms: Introduction to religions

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:00

Environmental Impact Quotient of pesticides: Catalyst for sustainable agricultural futures

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:24

The ’’Silent Bottleneck’’ in 2026 education reforms

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:22

Transforming health insurance and healthcare in Sri Lanka: A vision for 2030 and beyond

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:21

Digital economy at the core: Leveraging T20 World Cup for Sri Lanka’s economic transformation

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:20

The Microfinance Bill 2025: Lawmaking without the people

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:18

Exports kick off 2026 with highest January earnings in a decade

Sri Lanka’s export sector has kicked off 2026 with highest January earnings in a decade, raking in over $ 1.53 billion in January, reflecting a soli ..

Sri Lanka projects $ 5.5 b from apparel exports in 2026

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:30

Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile sector is forecast to generate $ 5.5 billion in export revenue this year, with authorities banking on new trade conc ..

Tourist arrivals top half-a-million mark

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:27

In a remarkable feat for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, arrivals surpassed the half-a-million mark in just under two months of 2026, sparking optimism ..

Govt. says coal tender followed rules; $ 4.27 m penalties recovered

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:25

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday defended the Government’s coal procurement process, insisting it was conducted in ful ..

Sajith claims of job losses due to MAS Holdings’ factory closures

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:23

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday said the closure of two factories operated by MAS Holdings could deal a setback to the economy, with an e ..

Updated National Tariff Policy gets Cabinet nod

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:21

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the implementation of the updated National Tariff Policy based on recommendations submitted by the Nationa ..

Prime, Melwa acquire waterfront land in Port City for $ 57.6 m

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:12

Prime and Melwa, two Sri Lankan business powerhouses, have joined forces to mark a defining milestone in Sri Lanka’s most ambitious urban developmen ..

IRD introduces Privilege Card for compliant individual taxpayers

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:08

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has introduced a Privilege Card scheme for individual taxpayers as a measure to recognise and reward those who mee ..

Gulf Air ups Colombo flights to 10 weekly on strong Ramadan demand

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:00

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has increased flight frequencies between Bahrain and Colombo to 10 flights per week from dai ..

Minister admits inferior coal supplied, denies fraud in tender process

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:58

Agriculture Minister K.D. Lalkantha yesterday acknowledged that inferior quality coal had been supplied under a recent tender, but rejected allegation ..

Sajith claims ninth coal shipment below standard, questions output

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:50

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday alleged that the ninth coal shipment imported to the country is of inferior quality, citing real-time ope ..

Asia Capital and Japanese investors reach amicable deal

Monday, 23 February 2026 02:05

A long-running dispute between Asia Capital PLC and its Japanese investors has come to a close following a mutually agreed settlement, marking the end ..

India’s DTDC inks deal with Prompt Xpress Intl. to enhance logistics in Sri Lanka

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:42

Global logistics company DTDC Express Ltd., has partnered with Prompt Xpress International Ltd., to expand its logistics footprint in Sri Lanka. ..

Court of Appeal restores order in tuk-tuk licence dispute

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:38

The Court of Appeal last week intervened in the escalating controversy over whether foreign tourists may lawfully drive tuk-tuks in Sri Lanka using in ..

Entrepreneurship the real driver of national wealth-building: Wegapitiya

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:35

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is dependent on creating capital and reinvestment, LAUGFS Holdings Co-Founder and Chairman Dr. W.K.H. Wegapitiya said ..

Theagarajah calls for patient capital to rebuild North

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:42

Veteran banker and Impact investor Rajendra Theagarajah recently outlined a patient-capital model aimed at rebuilding Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, ..

EDB and German IPB to ink market access pact

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:28

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved a proposal to sign a cooperation agreement between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board ..

Harsha flags ‘tourism paradox’ as arrivals rise but revenue weakens

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:26

Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has warned of a growing “tourism paradox,” claiming that while visitor arrivals are increasing, sector earnings ..

Fitch says CBSL push to consolidate banks broadly credit-positive

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:24

Fitch Ratings yesterday said the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) reintroduction of a consolidation framework for the banking sector is broadly po ..

Trade policy shift needed for growth phase amid reforms fatigue risk

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:22

Economist Talal Rafi said Sri Lanka has made measurable progress in stabilising the economy following the crisis, but cautioned that sustaining recove ..

Govt. to buy 75 motor graders for Rs. 1.4 b from United Tractors

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding a contract for the procurement of 75 brand-new motor graders at a cost of Rs. 1,424.25 million, t ..

Reform momentum critical for Sri Lanka: IMF Resident Rep.

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:10

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said sustaining reform momentum is critical for Sri Lanka to move from crisis stabilisation to economi ..

Batik Air resumes Colombo-Kuala Lumpur flights from 30 March with four weekly services

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:00

Batik Air will relaunch operations to Sri Lanka from 30 March with four weekly flights between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur, restoring direct connectivity ..

Banks step up AML controls as Sri Lanka braces for critical mutual evaluation

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:00

Sri Lanka’s banking leaders said the country’s upcoming third Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) mutual eva ..

Vidullanka adds 6MW to national grid

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:54

Vidullanka PLC celebrated the opening of its newest solar facility, the 6MW Madampe solar plant, on 21 February. This newly connected plant is the com ..

Life insurance giant AIA optimistic of future prospects in SL

Monday, 23 February 2026 02:07

Life insurance giant AIA recently expressed optimism over future prospects in Sri Lanka and its intent to effectively contribute to the regulator, Ins ..

Systemic reforms critical for MSME financing to work: UNDP

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:47

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sri Lanka Resident Representative Azusa Kubota has positioned enterprise readiness as a structural reform ..

MAS to cease garment operations at Methliya plant, shift to fabric manufacturing

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:41

MAS Holdings has announced it will cease garment manufacturing operations at its Methliya plant in Thulhiriya and repurpose the facility to strengthen ..

Customs revenue hits 96% of February target in 19 days

Monday, 23 February 2026 01:35

Revenue collection by Sri Lanka Customs has reached 96% of its February target within the first 19 days of the month, underscoring strong import momen ..

Deputy Minister keeps ownership options ‘open’ as Mattala awaits lift-off

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:43

Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe struck a cautious tone when asked about the operational future of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airpo ..

CSE ends week in red

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:39

The Colombo stock market ended the week in red weighed down by banking and blue-ship stocks. The ASPI ended down 0.40% or 96.43 points at 23,773.64 a ..

Sri Lanka projects $ 5.5 b from apparel exports in 2026

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:30

Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile sector is forecast to generate $ 5.5 billion in export revenue this year, with authorities banking on new trade conc ..

EDB and German IPB to ink market access pact

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:28

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved a proposal to sign a cooperation agreement between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board ..

Tourist arrivals top half-a-million mark

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:27

In a remarkable feat for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, arrivals surpassed the half-a-million mark in just under two months of 2026, sparking optimism ..

Harsha flags ‘tourism paradox’ as arrivals rise but revenue weakens

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:26

Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has warned of a growing “tourism paradox,” claiming that while visitor arrivals are increasing, sector earnings ..

Govt. says coal tender followed rules; $ 4.27 m penalties recovered

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:25

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday defended the Government’s coal procurement process, insisting it was conducted in ful ..

Fitch says CBSL push to consolidate banks broadly credit-positive

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:24

Fitch Ratings yesterday said the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) reintroduction of a consolidation framework for the banking sector is broadly po ..

Sajith claims of job losses due to MAS Holdings’ factory closures

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:23

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday said the closure of two factories operated by MAS Holdings could deal a setback to the economy, with an e ..

Trade policy shift needed for growth phase amid reforms fatigue risk

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:22

Economist Talal Rafi said Sri Lanka has made measurable progress in stabilising the economy following the crisis, but cautioned that sustaining recove ..

Updated National Tariff Policy gets Cabinet nod

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:21

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the implementation of the updated National Tariff Policy based on recommendations submitted by the Nationa ..

Govt. to buy 75 motor graders for Rs. 1.4 b from United Tractors

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding a contract for the procurement of 75 brand-new motor graders at a cost of Rs. 1,424.25 million, t ..

Prime, Melwa acquire waterfront land in Port City for $ 57.6 m

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:12

Prime and Melwa, two Sri Lankan business powerhouses, have joined forces to mark a defining milestone in Sri Lanka’s most ambitious urban developmen ..

Reform momentum critical for Sri Lanka: IMF Resident Rep.

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:10

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said sustaining reform momentum is critical for Sri Lanka to move from crisis stabilisation to economi ..

IRD introduces Privilege Card for compliant individual taxpayers

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:08

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has introduced a Privilege Card scheme for individual taxpayers as a measure to recognise and reward those who mee ..

Batik Air resumes Colombo-Kuala Lumpur flights from 30 March with four weekly services

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 03:00

Batik Air will relaunch operations to Sri Lanka from 30 March with four weekly flights between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur, restoring direct connectivity ..

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Science Ministry moves to strengthen Sri Lanka Gamma Centre

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 12:45

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Sri Lanka records highest January export earnings in a decade at US$ 1.53 billion

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 11:55

Govt. imposes millions of US$ in penalties for substandard coal shipments

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 23:42

President holds bilateral discussions with Indian Prime Minister

Saturday, 21 February 2026 23:08

President attends dinner hosted by Indian PM at AI Impact 2026 Summit

Thursday, 19 February 2026 10:20

Sri Lanka begins local production of cancer-detecting FDG

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 20:42

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Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:00

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LB Finance adopts Snowflake to transform into AI-powered financial Institution

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:06

Datamation Systems launches world class FiNAC HROptimizer

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:05

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Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:03

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Prime Minister inaugurates ‘Matara Festival for the Arts’

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:05

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‘Waves of Hope’ benefit concert raises Rs. 4 m for flood relief

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:03

HIPG co-hosts Chinese New Year cultural showcase in Hambantota

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Nearly two years of missed inflation targets: why that matters

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:22

Headline inflation in Sri Lanka has been below 3% for seven consecutive quarters, persistently missing the Central Bank’s target of 5% and breac ..

Understanding proposed Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency Law

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:20

Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking?

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:16

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New leadership for Sri Lanka’s port sector amidst challenging times

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:00

The recent appointment of Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake to the Chairmanship of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) by the Government was hailed by observ ..

When genocidaires come for tea

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:14

Need for judicial accountability in Natasha Edirisuriya case

Monday, 23 February 2026 00:00

New vehicle number plate backlog needs to be addressed with speed

Saturday, 21 February 2026 00:00

Re-applying for EU GSP+ trade concession

Friday, 20 February 2026 00:00

MP Amarakeerthi murder sentencing sends out strong message

Thursday, 19 February 2026 01:52

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

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Japan-Sri Lanka Committee on Business Environment holds third meeting

Aitken Spence Chairperson Stasshani Jayawardena to assume interim Managing Director role

Colombo Dockyard announces Board appointments post-Mazagon takeover

Sri Lanka positions for Indian Ocean seaweed leadership at India Expo 2026

C.M.S. Jayawickrama appointed MD of Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings

Overseas Realty records Rs 9.2 b Pre-Tax Profit in 2025

DCTS boost: Shipments heading to UK under new tariff-free scheme

PIM Green Digital Summit this Thursday

Hayleys Solar delivers 4,036 kW installations across six locations for Pussalla Meat Producers

UN delegation backs financing framework for Ditwah-hit businesses

EDB hosts special training program to boost international trade competitiveness

Impact investing part of broader capitalism transformation: Expert

OMICRON launches CPX 200 ecosystem in Colombo, strengthening commitment to Sri Lanka’s power sector

SLID concludes high-impact session on directors’ accountability under Sri Lanka’s PDPA

LAUGFS says LPG supply normalising

Melstacorp divests 0.04% DCSL stake for Rs. 119 m

Entrepreneurship the real driver of national wealth-building: Wegapitiya

CBSL digital payments campaign goes to Kurunegala

Abans Environmental Services sets new ethical benchmark as Sri Lanka’s first facility services provider to achieve SEDEX/SMETA

Lankan envoy in Pakistan meets Habib Bank Chairman

Piotex Gloves donates to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

HNB offers tailored leasing solutions for Forton, GWM Vehicles with SENOK

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Nearly two years of missed inflation targets: why that matters

Understanding proposed Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency Law

Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking?

Why data centres?

Agriculture is not Sri Lanka’s past, it is its strategic future

Leadership under siege: The meeting culture crisis

Repeal of Parliamentarians’ Pension: An opportunity to move forward

Pensions: A crucial social responsibility

Onset of AI revolution: Sri Lanka must join Indian bandwagon

AI Impact Summit 2026: Shaping a human-centric future for AI

Book Review ‘Made in Nepal: Lessons in Business Building from the Land of Everest’

Why does the State threaten people with yet another anti-terror law?

An agonising cultural gap

Rahman’s post-election Bangladesh and Hasina’s Awami League

Education reforms: Introduction to religions

Environmental Impact Quotient of pesticides: Catalyst for sustainable agricultural futures

The ’’Silent Bottleneck’’ in 2026 education reforms

Transforming health insurance and healthcare in Sri Lanka: A vision for 2030 and beyond

Digital economy at the core: Leveraging T20 World Cup for Sri Lanka’s economic transformation

The Microfinance Bill 2025: Lawmaking without the people

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IRD introduces Privilege Card for compliant individual taxpayers

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Hayleys Solar delivers 4,036 kW installations across six locations for Pussalla Meat Producers

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Japan-Sri Lanka Committee on Business Environment holds third meeting

Aitken Spence Chairperson Stasshani Jayawardena to assume interim Managing Director role

Colombo Dockyard announces Board appointments post-Mazagon takeover

Sri Lanka positions for Indian Ocean seaweed leadership at India Expo 2026

C.M.S. Jayawickrama appointed MD of Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings

Overseas Realty records Rs 9.2 b Pre-Tax Profit in 2025

DCTS boost: Shipments heading to UK under new tariff-free scheme

PIM Green Digital Summit this Thursday

Hayleys Solar delivers 4,036 kW installations across six locations for Pussalla Meat Producers

UN delegation backs financing framework for Ditwah-hit businesses

EDB hosts special training program to boost international trade competitiveness

Impact investing part of broader capitalism transformation: Expert

OMICRON launches CPX 200 ecosystem in Colombo, strengthening commitment to Sri Lanka’s power sector

SLID concludes high-impact session on directors’ accountability under Sri Lanka’s PDPA

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Melstacorp divests 0.04% DCSL stake for Rs. 119 m

Entrepreneurship the real driver of national wealth-building: Wegapitiya

CBSL digital payments campaign goes to Kurunegala

Abans Environmental Services sets new ethical benchmark as Sri Lanka’s first facility services provider to achieve SEDEX/SMETA

Lankan envoy in Pakistan meets Habib Bank Chairman

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