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July 09, 2026

14th World Construction Symposium and Sustainability Awards 2026 kicks off tomorrow in Colombo

THE 14th World Construction Symposium and the Sustainability Awards Scheme 2026, organised by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB), will be held at the Hilton Colombo, Sri Lanka on 10 and 11 July, bringing together the nation's and the region's leading minds in the built environment.

1 mins

Positive Court ruling affirms Baby Cheramy’s exclusive brand rights

BABY Cheramy, in a statement yesterday said it was able to protect its identity by affirming its exclusive ownership and rights to the brand identity and intellectual property.

1 mins

Connect to Care registers as NGO, strengthens governance to scale national development impact

CONNECT to Care (CTC) Consulting announced a significant step in its institutional evolution, with its official registration as a Voluntary Social Services/Non-Governmental Organisation under the Voluntary Social Services Organisations (Registration and Supervision) Act No. 31 of 1980, as amended.

3 mins

Smart Media appointed Global Training Partner to IFRS Foundation for ISSB Disclosure Training

SMART MEDIA The Annual Report Company has been appointed as a Global Training Partner to the IFRS Foundation for ISSB Disclosure Training.

2 mins

Shanakiyan urges Govt. to honour pledge on military-held civilian lands

ILANKAI Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has called on the Government to honour its election pledge to release military-occupied civilian lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, arguing that demilitarisation and land restitution are essential to reconciliation, resettlement, and long-term peace.

2 mins

Smart Quest marks 20 years of people transformation with launch of ‘The Growth Circle’ and pre-launch of ‘Rooted’

SMART Quest Ltd., marked its 20th anniversary with an intimate evening at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, bringing together clients, partners, faculty and leaders from more than 30 organisations across Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape.

2 mins

From discarded fish waste to dollar earnings

■ How Yesol Lanka is turning an environmental burden into a global export success ■ BOI-approved investment in Puttalam converts fish-processing waste into export-ready animal feed ingredients, tapping into a global marine-ingredients market worth billions

3 mins

Strengthening Governance Program Phase II launched

Initiative by International Foundation for Electoral Systems Sri Lanka in partnership with the Australian High Commission

1 mins

OneRegistry builds adaptive, future-ready leadership within Registrar General's Department

RECOGNISING that successful digital transformation requires strong institutional leadership, the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), through the OneRegistry initiative funded by the UN Sri Lanka SDG Fund, recently concluded the ‘RGD to Digital Excellence (RGD2DX)’ leadership development program for 61 senior management officials of the Registrar General’s Department.

2 mins

CSE slides for seventh straight session

THE Colombo stock market extended its bear run into a seventh session yesterday.

1 mins

T-Bill rates hold broadly steady; all Bills sold

AT the weekly Treasury Bill auction held yesterday, the weighted average yields held broadly steady, breaking a two-week streak of across-the-board increases prior.

1 mins

Sri Lanka Insurance Life declares industry's largest bonus exceeding Rs. 14.6 b to policyholders

Unmatched track record with cumulative bonus declarations surpassing Rs. 131.28 b since 2006

2 mins

Jetwing Hotels showcases timeless heritage luxury at Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa

JETWING Hotels continues to celebrate Sri Lanka’s rich architectural heritage through Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, an exclusive all-suite boutique villa in Rambukkana that seamlessly blends the grandeur of a 19th-century aristocratic mansion with contemporary luxury and personalised hospitality.

1 mins

Vietjet's July Double Day Sale offers Lankan travellers $ 90 flights to Vietnam

TRAVELLERS from Sri Lanka can now plan their next getaway for less as Vietjet celebrates the July Double Day (7/7) with three days of special offers from 7 to 9 July 2026.

1 mins

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort introduces panoramic ocean view rooms, elevating luxury on southern coast

SET along Sri Lanka’s southern shores, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort announces the introduction of its new Panoramic Ocean View Room, an enhanced accommodation category designed for travellers seeking refined comfort, refreshed interiors, and uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean.

1 mins

Emirates to double its A350 operations in Colombo from August

EMIRATES said yesterday it has introduce a second daily A350 service between Dubai and Colombo from 8 August, further elevating the travel experience for customers with more options to experience the airline’s latest-generation aircraft and Premium Economy cabin.

1 mins

Citrus Leisure reopens refreshed coastal hotels in Waskaduwa and Hikkaduwa

CITRUS Leisure PLC reopened both Citrus Waskaduwa and Citrus Hikkaduwa on 1 July 2026, following extensive enhancement programs.

2 mins

SLID to enhance collaboration with SEC

THE Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) Chairman Dinesh Weerakkody and CEO Anitra Perera called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Prof. Dissa Bandara to discuss opportunities for enhanced collaboration between the two organisations.

1 mins

Fintrex Finance appoints Nirodha Kalansooriya to Board

FINTREX Finance PLC has announced the appointment of Nirodha Kalansooriya as a Director of the Company, further strengthening the Board’s legal, governance and financial-sector expertise.

1 mins

BOC empowers Dambana indigenous community through digital payments

THE Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has taken another significant step in advancing financial inclusion by introducing BOC Flex and Lanka QR payment solutions to entrepreneurs from Sri Lanka’s indigenous community in Dambana, enabling them to embrace the country’s growing digital economy while preserving their rich cultural heritage.

1 mins

SANASA Life resumes full business operations with renewed commitment to customers and stakeholders

SANASA Life Insurance said yesterday it has officially resumed full business operations following the lifting of the temporary regulatory suspension by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), marking the beginning of a new chapter focused on strengthening Stakeholder Confidence, delivering exceptional Customer Service, and driving Sustainable Business growth.

1 mins

Pan Asia Bank launches ‘Remit Max’ in Kurunegala

Comprehensive financial solution caters to pre-departure needs of expected migrants while providing seamless global remittance facilities for existing overseas workers

3 mins

Scams don’t respect borders, Sri Lanka says neither should the response

AT an MWC Shanghai roundtable on scams and fraud across China and APAC, Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne put a specific, mechanical ask to GSMA — and a blunter admission than the room expected.

3 mins

People’s Leasing and Finance records stellar performance in FY 25/26

PAT surges past Rs. 5 b mark with over 50% YoY growth; assets up 65% to Rs. 321.23b

3 mins

Sri Lanka’s grossly confusing foreign reserve numbers - Explained

SRI Lanka’s foreign reserves are often discussed through one headline number: gross official reserves. That number matters, but it also does not tell the full picture. To understand the full picture, we have to also know the net reserves.

6 mins

Challenges in preventing tax crimes: From theory to practice

A future free of crime is the aspiration of every civilised society. Tax crimes are one category of criminal offences that exist within society.

8 mins

Govt. needs to address root causes that lead to prisoner unrest

SRI Lankan prisons are like an overheated pressure cooker waiting to explode.

2 mins

EPF reforms by Employers’ Federation: A Trojan Horse masking corporate capture

THE ongoing debate surrounding the governance of Sri Lanka’s Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) has reached a critical juncture.

7 mins

Aragalaya 4th Anniversary: ‘Colour Revolution’ or third post-Independence civic uprising?

THE 4th Anniversary of the triumph of Sri Lanka’s Aragalaya falls today, 9 July. I regarded the Aragalaya then as now, as on balance a greatly positive, progressive phenomenon—though I also saw its errors and excesses, blunders and crimes.

10+ mins

The crime was not the end: How Social Media can harm child abuse victims again

THE recent child abuse case that shocked Sri Lanka has generated intense discussion across television, newspapers, online news platforms, and social media.

3 mins

Understanding child sexual abuse and those who commit it

CHILD sexual abuse remains one of the most hidden and harmful crimes affecting communities across the world. It often happens not in isolated, obvious situations, but in familiar environments where children are expected to feel safe in schools, neighborhoods, online spaces, and even within extended family networks.

3 mins

Before we expel children from their virtual social spaces

AUSTRALIA'S decision to ban social media for children under 16 has struck a chord with anxious parents around the world.

3 mins

Djokovic survives record quarterfinal clash

NOVAK Djokovic produced an astonishing performance to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set thriller lasting over five hours to set up a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final against defending champion Jannik Sinner.

1 mins

Thangaraja in peak form continues to lead

A superb display of consistent golf saw Nadaraja Thangaraja maintain his lead after Day Two of the E-WIS Sri Lanka Professional Golf Championship, returning rounds of 65 and 70 for an outstanding total of 135 at Rajawella yesterday.

1 mins

LPL 2026 ticket counters open

TICKET counters for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 are now open for the public to purchase tickets for the country’s topmost domestic T20 League.

1 mins

FanCode secures digital streaming rights for LPL 2026 in India

THE Lanka Premier League (LPL), Sri Lanka’s premier franchise T20 competition, has officially announced FanCode as its digital streaming partner in India for the upcoming sixth edition.

2 mins

Nearly 50 years of football, 140 years of refreshment: Coca-Cola partners FIFA World Cup

AS the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, Coca-Cola returned as the tournament's official soft drink, extending a partnership with FIFA that now spans nearly five decades and 12 tournaments.

1 mins

West Indies seal series win after high-scoring draw in Antigua

FOR the first time since February 2023, West Indies secured a Test series victory as the second Test against Sri Lanka in Antigua ended in a high-scoring draw to give them a 1-0 series win.