Newspaper
Daily FT
Revised National Standard strengthens framework for organic agriculture
SRI Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) has revised SLS 1324:2025 — Requirements for Organic Agriculture Production and Processing.
2 min |
February 13, 2026
Daily FT
TPA tells EU GSP+ must be conditioned on justice, land rights and equality for Malayaga Tamils
THE Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) held a high-level and forthright engagement with the visiting delegation of the European External Action Service (EEAS), led by Director for Asia and the Pacific Paola Pampaloni, at the EU Delegation in Colombo, hosted by Ambassador Carmen Moreno.
2 min |
February 13, 2026
Daily FT
Building what holds: DFCC Bank's GSS+ Bond and the architecture of national progress
WHEN economies recover, attention often gravitates towards growth figures, balance sheets, and market sentiment.
3 min |
February 13, 2026
Daily FT
T20 World Cup and Sri Lanka's tourism promotion
THE ongoing ICC T20 World Cup - co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka — has created an atmosphere of excitement and frenzy in the island as the country is hosting a major sporting event after a long period of time.
2 min |
February 13, 2026
Daily FT
Mild Earth to take Sri Lankan spices to global stage with 'Wild Mist Water'
From Sri Lanka's botanicals to a modern wellness experience — a young founder's vision to brew Sri Lanka’s wellness heritage anew
2 min |
February 13, 2026
Daily FT
Home Lands launches 4 new resort apartment projects featuring 1,000 units
Holds “Property Investment Roadshow 2026 - Road to your next investment”
2 min |
February 13, 2026
Daily FT
Presidents Cup 2025 tees off today
THE prestigious Presidents Cup Golf will tee off from today and will continue till Sunday at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC), promising three days of top-class golfing action.
1 min |
February 13, 2026
Daily FT
Balance Sheet restructuring: What it means, when it makes sense, and lessons from Sri Lanka
IN Sri Lanka, the phrase “Balance Sheet restructuring” is appearing more frequently in stock exchange announcements, annual reports, and business news.
10 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
'Salam Ramadan 2026' invites brands and businesses
SALAM Ramadan is a flagship cultural and city-branding initiative of the Western Provincial Council, implemented in collaboration with the Colombo Municipal Council and conceived to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan while fostering inclusivity, cultural understanding, and economic vibrancy across Colombo and the Western Province.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
MSME recovery in post-Ditwah Sri Lanka: Turning geographic data into action
Integrating MSME geolocation into a national statistical system would improve recovery support coordination and reduce the risk of fund misallocation
4 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
BYD strengthens after-sales network
Opens largest dedicated body shop operated by an agent
1 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
Professor Dale Pinto visits H Connect International
Reinforces focus on future- ready accounting talent
2 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
SLID Board Secretaries Forum concludes successfully
Repeat program announced due to high demand
1 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
Empowering SMEs through strong digital partnerships
SLT-MOBITEL recognises partners and expands SME network at ‘Joining Forces '25’
1 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
West Indies beat England by 30 runs
THE West Indies scored 196-6 largely thanks to Sherfane Rutherford's brutal unbeaten 76 and some late hitting from Jason Holder.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
Sri Lanka, yet to hit their straps, take on Oman today
Dushan Hemantha to make T20 World Cup debut
3 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
Sri Lanka tells ISB investors: Govt. locks in IMF targets, reforms
Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma addresses ISB holders via investor call
7 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
BOC Empowers the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs Through Its Beyond Banking Initiative
In conversation with BOC Business Revival Division DGM Rohana Kumara
6 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
Sunshine Holdings ups revenue by 8% to Rs. 48.9 b in 9M amid resilient performance
Group EBIT increases by 1.2% YoY to Rs. 7.5 b with EBIT margin at 15.3%
3 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
Cargills reports strong 3Q performance
THE Cargills Group has reported a strong financial performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, demonstrating resilience despite severe weather disruptions experienced across Sri Lanka during the period.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
US to exempt some Bangladeshi apparels from tariffs
BANGLADESH has secured exemptions for some clothes and textiles that are made with US-produced materials, as part of a new agreement announced on Monday.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
Money market liquidity surges to Rs. 296 b
Rs. 90 b Treasury Bill auction fully subscribed; rates drop for fourth straight week
2 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
Kotagala Plantations divests 31.15% stake in Imperial Hotels for Rs. 219.2 m
4.5 m shares sold under internal Group restructuring
1 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
Sri Lanka emerging hub for gender-climate impact capital: IIX COO
Says as climate-vulnerable island, Sri Lanka relies heavily on women
2 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
IHCL signs 220-key Taj Weligama project
THE Indian Hotels Company Ltd., (IHCL) has signed an agreement to develop a 220-key Taj-branded hotel in Weligama, expanding its presence in Sri Lanka's southern coastal belt.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
Stakeholder consultations begin on Four-Band Tariff reform under 2026 Budget
Expects to rationalise existing tariff framework, improve predictability for businesses and enhance fiscal sustainability
2 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
Tamil Eelam movement revives amidst AKD Presidency
SRI Lanka has neither fared anywhere as well as it was expected to do at Independence in 1948, nor even after its spectacular military victory over the secessionist Tamil Tiger militia, the most powerful non-Sate army of its time, in 2009.
8 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
AG informs letter allegedly endorsing LGBTIQ tourism promotion will be withdrawn
THE Attorney General yesterday informed the Court of Appeal that the letter issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman, which endorsed projects aimed at promoting and developing LGBTIQ tourism in the country, will be withdrawn.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
Dialog powers Sri Lanka’s most loved school cricket season
MARCH in Sri Lanka doesn’t ease in quietly; it arrives with drums, colours, chants, and packed school stands.
2 min |
February 12, 2026
Daily FT
A celebration of love at Taj Samudra, Colombo
Set to the rhythm of romance, Valentine's Day at the Taj unfolds like a beautiful love song—where every note is a promise
1 min |