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Our rotten pillars, politicians and bureaucrats
A cyclone of unusual strength has sent the nation reeling
7 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
National Referee Development Plan and elite panel of referees on the cards for Sri Lanka Rugby
SRI Lanka Rugby (SLR) has taken a significant step forward in strengthening the foundations of the game with a renewed focus on long-term development, governance, and performance enhancement.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
CMC budget clears narrowly as SLMC suspends councillor
SRI Lanka’ local government councils saw contrasting developments yesterday, with the Colombo Municipal Council approving its budget by a slim margin, while unrest at the Galle Municipal Council led to the arest of five opposition councilors.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
From door to door, heart to heart, near or far, SLT - MOBITEL carries well wishes from across the nation.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
WCIC Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 to be unveiled on 13 Jan.
THE Women's Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) will host its annual flagship event, WCIC Prathibhabhisheka — Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025, on 13 January 2025 at the Colombo Hilton.
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January 01, 2026
Daily FT
Seylan Islamic Banking extends support to OrphanCare Trust
SEYLAN Bank’s Islamic Banking Unit has recently extended its support to OrphanCare Trust, contributing Rs. 1 million from its charity fund to strengthen the organisation’s ongoing efforts in supporting orphaned youth as they transition into independent life.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
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From 2026 to 2029: Winning strategy for Sajith and Namal
QUALITY US periodicals are running cover stories of the front runners in the 2028 Presidential race and the campaign strategy of JD Vance.
10 min |
January 01, 2026
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Strict single-use plastic ban for Sri Paada pilgrimage season
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a series of measures aimed at minimising plastic usage and improving waste management in the highly sensitive Sri Paada ecosystem during the six-month annual pilgrimage season, which begins in December.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
CEB update on Lakvijaya plant units, maintenance and repairs continue
THE Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday said maintenance and repair work is in progress on two generating units at the Lakvijaya (Norochcholai) Coal Power Plant, outlining expected timelines for their return to service.
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January 01, 2026
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Evergreen Group emerges as the largest tea producing private group
EVERGREEN Group situated in Horangalla, Thalgaswala in Galle district has produced and sold the highest quantity of tea for a group in Sri Lanka in 2025 selling 10,379,568.00 kilos thus establishing it as the largest tea producing private group for the eighth consecutive year.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
Kapruka says Partner Central project undershoots budget by Rs. 110.7 m
KAPRUKA Holdings PLC yesterday said that its IPO-funded Partner Central e-commerce project was completed well below budget, leaving Rs. 110.7 million unutilised and proposes reallocating the excess funds to working capital, citing in-house development efficiencies, and will seek shareholder approval for the change.
3 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
T20 World Cup squad to play series against England
Pakistan T20I series to be used to finalise squad DDS to solve Sri Lanka's fifth bowler problem?
3 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
Government’s local council woes
IT was second time lucky for the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) led Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) when at the second attempt, the Council’s Budget passed by a thin majority.
3 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
Rankings rejoice for bowlers in Melbourne blitz
A host of fast bowlers who played their part in the rapid Boxing Day Test in Melbourne have made leaps in the latest ICC Men's Player Rankings.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
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Pan Asia Bank puts digital power in every palm
Pan Asia Bank Chief Digital Officer Pradeepan Sivalingam in this interview shares key insights to the Bank’s initiative titled “Digital Power in Every Palm’ and on-going digital transformation thrust.
3 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
Over Rs. 370 m valued narcotics, 71 persons arrested by Coast Guard in 2025
DURING the year 2025, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), with the assistance of other stakeholders, has taken into custody illegal narcotics worth over Rs. 370 million along with 71 suspects.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
Tea grower's story: Context for humanity
■2025 was a tough year for tea growers, worse than 2024, yet 2026 will be tougher
9 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
MAS Athlete Training Academy partners SLIIT to champion athlete education
THE MAS Athlete Training Academy (MATA) has announced a significant step forward in strengthening holistic athlete development with the formalising of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SLIIT.
3 min |
January 01, 2026
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BOC contributes Rs. 500 m to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka" Fund
BANK of Ceylon (BOC) has contributed Rs. 500 million to the Government's \"Rebuilding Sri Lanka\" Fund to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
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CSE ends year on the up; ASPI gains 42% in 2025 and generates Rs. 2.4 t value
THE Colombo stock market yesterday ended 2025 on the up with the ASPI gaining 42% (down from 49.66% in 2024) and generating Rs. 2.4 trillion in value during the year.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
People’s Bank provides financial assistance to support distressed customers and businesses
PEOPLE'S Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s leading state-owned commercial banks, has taken steps to provide concessions and financial support to strengthen and uplift small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) affected by the recent Cyclone Ditwah.
3 min |
January 01, 2026
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Former Sri Lanka Under-19 WC cricketer Akshu Fernando dies at 34
FORMER Sri Lanka Under-19 World Cup cricketer Akshu Fernando has passed away at the age of 34 in a career and life cut tragically short.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
CR-Havelock game tomorrow to spice up Inter-Club 'A' Division Rugby League
THE Inter-Club ‘A’ Division Rugby League 2025/26 moves into Round 1 of Week 6 with two games down for decision tomorrow, with one game each on 3 and 4 January, as the competition gathers momentum midway through the season.
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January 01, 2026
Daily FT
Nearly Rs. 5 b disbursed to paddy farmers hit by Cyclone Ditwah
AGRICULTURE and Livestock Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne yesterday said compensation amounting to Rs. 4,983 million has been paid o 67,460 paddy farmers whose cultivations were damaged by (clone Ditwah.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
Twenty-six thoughts for 2026: Essentials for excellence
A refreshing 31,557,600 seconds in 2026 are with us.
8 min |
January 01, 2026
Daily FT
Macksons Tiles Lanka records first ever tile export to Australia
MACKSONS Tiles Lanka Ltd., (Macktiles) has achieved a significant milestone with its first export of tiles to Australia, marking an important step in the company's international expansion and Sri Lanka's growing presence in value-added manufacturing.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
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Weekly T-Bill auction averages rise for 2nd straight week; auction undersubscribed
AT the weekly Treasury Bill auction held yesterday, weighted average yields recorded an upwards movement across the board for a second consecutive week.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
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Marikkar tears into Rs. 500 b Supplementary Estimate
SAMAGI Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar yesterday tore into the Government's Rs. 500 billion Supplementary Estimate for post-Ditwah recovery in 2026.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Daily FT
SSC certainly mean business
SSC certainly means business the way they have launched their campaign to win the Tier B 3-day league and gain promotion next year to the Major Clubs 3-day league.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Daily FT
HNB General Insurance wins Gold award in Insurance Sector at National Management Excellence Awards 2025
HNB General Insurance has been crowned the Gold Winner in the Insurance Sector at the National Management Excellence Awards (NMEA) 2025, organised by the Institute of Management of Sri Lanka (IMSL).
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