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Apparel exports dip in January as global demand wavers

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Sri Lanka's apparel exports fell 2.66 percent in January 2026 to US $ 425.44 million, from US $ 437.07 million a year earlier, reflecting the persistent pressure across key marke... Read More


Unit trust investors to benefit from proposed tax disclosure measures: UTASL

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The proposed amendments to Sri Lanka's Inland Revenue Act aim to improve tax transparency for the unit trust investors and strengthen governance within the sector, the Unit Trust... Read More


Labour shortage clouds construction boom despite strong PMI reading

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Construction sector recorded an index value of 75.0, its second highest reading since highest of 75.7 recorded in July 2020 As the construction sector gains momentum, the firms ... Read More


External sector opens 2026 on firm footing

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Sri Lanka's external sector delivered a stronger-than-expected start to 2026, with January's numbers pointing to a more broad-based foreign exchange cushion. The data released b... Read More


Charles Henry de Soysa: Benefactor beyond compare

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- This year, March 3, is the 190th birth anniversary of the Late Charles Henry de Soysa. In all these years, his largesse to the nation remains unsurpassed, making him our greatest... Read More


Late Charles Henry de Soysa commemoration today

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The 190th Birth anniversary commemoration of philanthropist and the founder of Prince and Princess of Wales Colleges, Late Charles Henry de Soysa, will be held today (March 3). ... Read More


Kev Rupee: From Colombo roots to global ambition

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The album has been created with the vision of blending trap, soul, R&B coupled with old-school hip-hop influences. Thematically introspective, the project touches on facets such ... Read More


Clarity through Conversation

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Today, people face multiple crises like economic burdens, social disparities and moral dilemmas. In such circumstances, clarity plays an important role in remaining steadfast and... Read More


Why the state needs to establish 'human security' first

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- With 10 shooting incidents claiming the lives of 10 individuals and injuring eight others during the first two months of 2026, people continue to worry a little more about their ... Read More


Middle-East War: Sri Lanka should tell its stand clearly on the breach of international law -Iranian Ambassador

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- In the wake of war raging in the Middle-East following the U.S. Israel attacks on Iran, Iranian Ambassador Dr. Alireza Delkhosh who offered to have an interview with Daily Mirror... Read More