The 50% surcharge imposed on vehicle import taxes from May 15 had been extended until December 31, 2026, the Finance Ministry announced on Friday. The extension will take effect from Saturday (15) and ...

By Norman Palihawadane The Navy has appointed a special board of inquiry to investigate the sinking of a Fast Attack Craft, off Angulana, while search operations continue for a naval officer who went ...

Dialog Axiata PLC and apparel manufacturer MAS Holdings have concluded the fourth Dialog MAS Enabler Programme, aimed at expanding workplace opportunities and inclusion for persons with disabilities ...

By Sanath Nanayakkare The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has clarified that Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe did not make any commitment to keep policy interest rates unchanged for the remainder of ...

Dr Sean Perera on a Butterfly, identity, culture and the journey from science to fiction By Saman Indrajith ✍️ For Dr Sean Perera, writing his debut novel a Butterfly was only half the challenge.

Five years, countless memorable moments and a journey defined by style, sophistication and an unmistakable sense of glamour – Haute Monde marked its fifth anniversary recently. For Haut Monde, it was ...

Rex Clementine in Galle ✍️ It was only earlier this year that Sri Lankan cricket became the laughing stock of the cricketing world when Shammi Silva’s Executive Committee pushed for a revamp of the ...

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Maldives Business Chamber have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will create new opportunities for businesses in Sri Lanka and the Maldives ...

Ltd. has secured ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Kandy manufacturing facility, strengthening its quality-management systems and readiness to serve increasingly demanding global apparel supply ...

People’s Bank has launched its ‘Legacy 65’ Anniversary Investment Plan to mark its 65th anniversary, offering customers a six per cent annual interest rate during a limited 65-day promotional period.

Text and Pix by SK Samaranayake ✍️ What began with a single tea field planted in 1975 has grown into a family business with a much wider ambition — to put premium Ceylon tea, sustainable farming and ...

HNB Finance PLC has secured a Silver Award in the Data Submission Volume – Category 4 at the CRIB Data Management and Compliance Awards 2026, organised by the Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka ...