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Author: Team Independent

BASL Draws the Line on Judges’ Ages
TOP STORY

BASL Draws the Line on Judges’ Ages

Lawyers signal every legal avenue remains open as dispute over 22nd Amendment moves closer to a constitutional confrontation COLOMBO, Thursday…

byTeam Independent14/08/202614/08/2026
Hayleys: More Than a Domestic Recovery Story
BUSINESSFEATURED

Hayleys: More Than a Domestic Recovery Story

The June quarter consequently presents an unusually strong opening to Hayleys’ new financial year: rapid revenue expansion, substantially faster operating-profit…

byTeam Independent13/08/202613/08/2026
Hayleys: Rs. 17.9 Billion Invested in Three Months
BUSINESS

Hayleys: Rs. 17.9 Billion Invested in Three Months

That strategy is occurring alongside a considerably larger investment programme. Hayleys spent approximately Rs 17.9 billion on property, plant and…

byTeam Independent13/08/202613/08/2026
A Foreign – Exchange Engine
BUSINESS

A Foreign – Exchange Engine

Hayleys’ significance, however, extends well beyond its own balance sheet. For Sri Lanka  – which continues rebuilding the external buffers…

byTeam Independent13/08/202613/08/2026
Hayleys Profit Surges as Dhammika Perera – Controlled Conglomerate Extends Growth Run – USD 2 Billion turnover beckons.
TOP STORY

Hayleys Profit Surges as Dhammika Perera – Controlled Conglomerate Extends Growth Run – USD 2 Billion turnover beckons.

COLOMBO  – Hayleys PLC, the Sri Lankan conglomerate majority-controlled by billionaire businessman Dhammika Perera, has opened its new financial year…

byTeam Independent13/08/202613/08/2026
From Port City to What Next?
BUSINESS

From Port City to What Next?

Chinese construction giant CCCC tells President Dissanayake it wants to expand investment into renewable energy, logistics and digital services as…

byTeam Independent12/08/202612/08/2026
1.4 Million Tourists – But Show Us the Money
ECONOMY

1.4 Million Tourists – But Show Us the Money

Sri Lanka crosses another impressive arrivals milestone, but the more important measure may be how long visitors stay, how much…

byTeam Independent12/08/202612/08/2026
No More Rate Hikes – For Now
ECONOMY

No More Rate Hikes – For Now

Central Bank Governor says May’s shock increase appears sufficient as inflation reaches 7.3%; but with growth, fuel costs and the…

byTeam Independent12/08/202612/08/2026
The Enemy Within?
TOP STORY

The Enemy Within?

Prison officer arrested over alleged drug supply to Magazine Prison as Sri Lanka’s prison crisis raises an increasingly uncomfortable question:…

byTeam Independent12/08/202612/08/2026
When Does a Warning Become a Threat?
EDITORIALPOLITICS

When Does a Warning Become a Threat?

SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam arrested after remarks concerning the Police Chief, then released on bail – raising questions about…

byTeam Independent11/08/202613/08/2026

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