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Category: FEATURED

Daily FC Partners with Lanka Data API to Power a New Era of Data-Driven Journalism in Sri Lanka
FEATUREDNEWS

Daily FC Partners with Lanka Data API to Power a New Era of Data-Driven Journalism in Sri Lanka

Colombo: In a significant step towards transforming digital journalism in Sri Lanka, Daily FC has announced the integration of the Lanka Data API into its…

bySienna De Silva07/08/202607/08/2026
What Happens Next?
EASTER TRAGEDYFEATUREDOPINIONS

What Happens Next?

Appeals, legal process and why yesterday’s death sentences are not the final chapter COLOMBO, Saturday – Although former Defence Secretary…

byTeam Independent01/08/202601/08/2026
Can Sri Lanka Break Its Dependence on Imported Fuel?
FEATURED

Can Sri Lanka Break Its Dependence on Imported Fuel?

Business leaders call for faster transition to renewable energy Sri Lanka’s private sector is urging the Government to accelerate investment…

byTeam Independent31/07/202631/07/2026
Dengue Remains Sri Lanka’s Most Persistent Public Health Battle
FEATUREDHealth

Dengue Remains Sri Lanka’s Most Persistent Public Health Battle

While public attention continues to be drawn to politics, the economy and international affairs, another battle is quietly being fought…

byTeam Independent27/07/202627/07/2026
Beyond Higher Tax Rates: How Sri Lanka Can Raise Tax Revenue to 20% of GDP
FEATUREDTOP STORY

Beyond Higher Tax Rates: How Sri Lanka Can Raise Tax Revenue to 20% of GDP

Sri Lanka’s fiscal recovery has made significant progress over the past two years, with tax revenues rebounding following sweeping reforms…

bySienna De Silva24/07/202624/07/2026
THE MAHINDA PARADOX
FEATURED

THE MAHINDA PARADOX

The Man Who Won the War But Lost the Argument This is one of the most consequential questions in modern…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/06/202622/06/2026
Sri Lanka’s AI Industry Reaches Major Milestone With Release of Chat2Find LLM
FEATUREDTECHNOLOGY

Sri Lanka’s AI Industry Reaches Major Milestone With Release of Chat2Find LLM

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka’s artificial intelligence sector has reached a historic milestone with the public release of Chat2Find-Instruct-v1, 7B…

bySienna De Silva30/05/202630/05/2026
The Growing Backlash Against Dialog Axiata PLC
BUSINESSFEATUREDMARKETS

The Growing Backlash Against Dialog Axiata PLC

Dialog Axiata PLC has now emerged as one of the most valuable listed company in Sri Lanka by market capitalisation with…

bySienna De Silva28/05/2026
THE AIRBUS SFO CASE
CORRUPTION / EXPOSEFEATURED

THE AIRBUS SFO CASE

HOW A GLOBAL AVIATION GIANT BECAME ENTANGLED IN ONE OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST CORRUPTION INVESTIGATIONS Be that as it may,…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/05/202613/05/2026
Derivative Action Against NDB Raises Serious Questions Over Maintainability Before Commercial High Court
FEATUREDLEGAL ISSUESOPINIONS

Derivative Action Against NDB Raises Serious Questions Over Maintainability Before Commercial High Court

The derivative action filed against National Development Bank PLC (“NDB”), its Board of Directors and external auditors Ernst & Young has now evolved into…

byEditor12/05/202612/05/2026

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byTeam Independent 07/08/202607/08/2026
FEATUREDNEWS

Daily FC Partners with Lanka Data API to Power a New Era of Data-Driven Journalism in Sri Lanka

bySienna De Silva 07/08/202607/08/2026

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