New Govt. has inherited “scary” economic situation: Ravi K
12:49 am | January 27, 2015Says Treasury looking for cheaper debt and stable rupee Reuters: Sri Lanka’s new Government has inherited a “scary” economic situation and is looking...
SriLankan Airlines’ new Chairman assumes duties
12:47 am | January 27, 2015Arjuna calls for decisions based on commercial factors, profitability Faizer assures no political interference SriLankan Airlines’ new Chairman Ajith...
Mahendran takes office as CB Governor
12:46 am | January 27, 2015Newly-appointed Governor of the Central Bank Arjuna Mahendran assumed duties in his new post yesterday at the Governor’s office in Colombo. His appointment...
Govt. steps up intl. engagement
12:45 am | January 27, 2015Mangala sets off for Brussels; Dhanapala to Geneva Foreign Minister to head to Washington DC in early February Dhanapala to meet Prince Zeid tomorrow...
DIG Vass Gunewardane’s wife claims gold from Treasury was sold off
12:44 am | January 27, 2015Wife of former DIG Vass Gunawardene appeared before the Bribery Commission yesterday to lodge a complaint against the former Government regarding a gold...
Defence Ministry to investigate Yoshitha’s scholarships
12:35 am | January 27, 2015Defence Secretary B.M.U.D. Basnayake has ordered the Navy Commander to launch a full-scale inquiry as to how a member of the former first family joined...
Presidential term only five years
12:34 am | January 27, 2015The committee involved in drafting Constitutional changes is to propose a five-year term for the president in future, President Maithripala Sirisena said. Speaking...
US Charge d’ Affairs calls on State Defence Minister
12:33 am | January 27, 2015The US had talks with State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene at the Defence Ministry in Colombo yesterday, the Defence Ministry said. Discussions...
Western Province Governor K.C. Logaswarn assumes duties
12:31 am | January 27, 2015Newly-appointed Western Provincial Governor K.C. Logaswarn assumed duties yesterday at the Western Provincial Governor’s office in Bambalapitiya. Logeswarn...
His Holiness Ash Sheikh Muhammad Al Fassy Al Mackie Ash Shazuli arrives
12:30 am | January 27, 2015Text and pix by Ruzaik Farook His Holiness Ash Sheikh Muhammad Al Fassy Al Mackie Ash Shazuli son of His Holiness Ash Sheik Ajward Abdullah Al Fassy Al...
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New NCCSL Chief lists key measures to boost economy, private sector
12:59 am | January 26, 2015Thilak Godamanne was recently elected as the new President of the National Chamber of Commerce (NCCSL) at its 56th Annual General Meeting. Here are the...
NCCSL outgoing Chief shares insights to revamping public service
12:55 am | January 26, 2015Sunil Wijesinha recently stepped down as the President of the National Chamber of Commerce after serving his two-year term. The following are excerpts...
Could a digital Sri Lanka become the next Singapore?
12:00 am | January 22, 2015By Tyron Devotta The digital arena is changing, we are told on a day-to-day basis and the belly of this environment is the internet; a vast wonder phenomenon...
Krishantha speaks his heart out on national politics and media
12:00 am | January 21, 2015Says presidential poll 2015 was David-Goliath fight The Daily FT spoke with UNP Working Committee Member, Media Director and Political Strategist for...
Rain on India’s parade, but Obama visit keeps spirits high
12:05 am | January 27, 2015NEW DELHI (Reuters): US President Barack Obama watched a dazzling parade of India’s military might and cultural diversity on Monday, the second day of...
Greek leftist leader Tsipras claims victory over austerity
12:03 am | January 27, 2015Reuters: Greek leftist leader Alexis Tsipras promised on Sunday that five years of austerity, ‘humiliation and suffering’ imposed by international...
Pakistan, China to boost counter-terrorism cooperation
12:01 am | January 27, 2015Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Gen Qi Jianguo in Beijing yesterday and discussed a full range of...
Employers caution Govt. over ad-hoc, arbitrary pay hike moves
Insists Govt. should proactively support private sector to generate new jobs by ensuring an enabling environment for them to operate The Employers Federation of Ceylon(EFC) has cautioned the new Government over the dangers of ad-hoc or arbitrary moves to hike pay in the private sector as well a proposal to introduce a new cost [...]
Sri Lanka celebrates 66th Republic Day of India
The High Commission of India and the Indian expatriate community in Sri Lanka yesterday celebrated the 66th Republic Day of India at India House in Colombo. High Commissioner Y.K. Sinha unfurled the Indian flag and inspected a Guard of Honour presented by a contingent of the Border Security Force. He read out significant excerpts from [...]
Kala Pola
Sri Lanka’s annual open-air art exhibition cum fair, Kala Pola, got off the ground recently along Nelum Pokuna Mawatha in Colombo. Conceptualised by the George Keyt Foundation, Kala Pola is an annual event which attracts numerous artists from across...
CPArts: 50 years of peace-building in Sri Lanka
By Thulasi Muttulingam Sixty-seven years since Sri Lanka gained her independence from colonial rule, there are many left wondering what has become of their beloved country, and what is yet to become of it. It is a country that inspires despair and worry, yet also pride and hope in its many constituents. Among those with a never-say-die attitude despite...
Tea Avenue now open for breakfast
By Sarah Hannan Tea Avenue has been in operation for nearly three months now and as promised it is open for breakfast from 6:30 a.m. onwards since 8 January....
Biryani spots around Colombo
Enticing yellow rice, a generous portion of chicken leg/thigh, delicious mint sambol and a boiled egg – the cardinal components of a good biryani. Here’s...
Cinnamon Lakeside serves up new menu at Long Feng
Known for consistent excellence over the years, Long Feng is one of Cinnamon Lakeside’s signature restaurants and has served up authentic Chinese dishes...
A robust regulator
1:21 am | January 27, 2015A fundamental ingredient in a sustainable market economy I was pleased to learn that regulatory authorities such as the Central Bank, the Securities and Exchange Commission and...
CR sink in the final minute
1:12 am | January 27, 2015Without doubt the CR/Havies game was expected to be the showpiece of the weekend. As far as one can recall, the game has traditionally been played on a Saturday, permitting the...
Sri Lanka must beat Estonia
12:01 am | January 27, 2015Since 8 January we have seen how Sri Lanka has unleashed a new attitude to the world. My mind went to the words of nation brand building expert Simon Anholt, who said: “If a...
Solar and wind, the way to go
12:01 am | January 27, 2015Alternative energy choices Sri Lanka has few natural mineral resources in abundance, but two resources which are available in abundance and virtually free of charge are wind and...
Can power bring one peace and happiness?
12:01 am | January 27, 2015Lord Buddha said, ‘Peace comes within and it cannot come from an outside object’. To what extent are we Buddhists analytical on this little phrase? However, there are many,...
Demographic dividends
Developing countries with large youth populations could see their economies soar, provided they invest heavily in young people’s education and health and protect their rights – a point Sri Lanka will need to focus on. According to The State of World Population 2014, published by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, the potential economic gains [...]
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