Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:33

WNPS goes to Supreme Court against Adani’s Mannar wind power project

In a significant move aimed at protecting the unique ecosystem of Mannar island, the environmental protection organisation, Wildlife and Nature Protec ..

IMF hails Sri Lanka’s strong program performance

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:26

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Communications Department Director Julie Kozack on Thursday said overall program performance in Sri Lanka has been s ..

Sri Lanka’s Dinara among prestigious Forbes “30 Under 30 Asia” list

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:21

Sri Lanka’s actress Dinara Punchihewa is among the prestigious Forbes magazine’s “30 Under 30 Asia” entertainment and sports list. The Forbes ..

American writer of SL heritage wins C$ 205 000 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:15

American writer V. V. Ganeshananthan has won the 2024 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction. The $ 150,000 ($205,074.75 Cdn) prize recognises the best fic ..

SC summons Gota over pardoning of Mirusuvil massacre convict

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:12

The Supreme Court yesterday ordered to summon former President GotabayaRajapaksa to explain his controversial decision to release Army Sergeant Sunil ..

CSE ends week with losses despite Friday gain

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:11

The Colombo stock market staged a recovery yesterday but that wasn’t enough to close the week on a negative note. The benchmark ASPI gained yesterd ..

All acquitted in 2013 Weliweriya shooting case

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:08

Concluding the trial in the Weliweriya shooting case, the High Court yesterday acquitted all suspects, including Major General Aruna Deshapriya Gunawa ..

Ashraff family disassociates from President’s Rs. 25 m memorial museum project

Friday, 17 May 2024 00:57

The family of the late Minister M.H.M. Ashraff has disassociated itself from President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal to construct a memorial museu ..

April tea exports show mixed trends

Friday, 17 May 2024 00:56

Sri Lanka’s tea exports in April in volumes have increased, whilst values have dipped, industry sources said. Forbes and Walker Research said tea e ..

India’s PhonePe unveils UPI payment in partnership with LankaPay

Friday, 17 May 2024 00:53

LankaPay – Sri Lanka’s National Payment Network on Wednesday announced its partnership with PhonePe – one of India’s most popular fintech apps ..

BOC ups 1Q PBT by 180% to Rs. 9.3 b

Thursday, 16 May 2024 04:27

Bank of Ceylon said yesterday during the first quarter of 2024 it demonstrated impressive growth and resilience, achieving a Profit Before Tax (PBT) o ..

Sampath Bank posts steady results in 1Q

Thursday, 16 May 2024 04:15

Sampath Bank said yesterday it posted a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs. 6.2 billion and a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 3.4 billion for the three month ..

Colombo stock market sees 2024’s highest single day net foreign buying of Rs. 772 m

Thursday, 16 May 2024 04:11

The Colombo stock market yesterday saw the highest single day net foreign buying for the year thanks to strategic deals on Amebeon Capital, though loc ..

First Capital Research tips Dollar exchange rate of Rs. 310-320 for 2H

Thursday, 16 May 2024 00:45

First Capital Research has upgraded its exchange rate outlook for the rupee both in the first half and second half of this year. ..

Cabinet approves transfer of responsibility for Ministerial Result Framework

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 00:40

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved transferring the responsibility for achieving goals outlined in the Ministerial Result Framework to the Se ..

ComBank begins 2024 with impressive growth

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 00:32

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group said yesterday it has ended the first quarter of 2024 with a loan book of Rs. 1.316 trillion, continuing the Bank ..

Sri Lanka fails to meet 30% of IMF commitments due by end-April

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:24

Sri Lanka has failed to meet 30% of its due commitments end-April 2024 under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program according to the latest upd ..

President reiterates commitment to modern agricultural practices, financial aid, training

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:19

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday reiterated the Government’s commitment to introducing modern agricultural practices and providing the neces ..

Malaysia’s MMAG partners Supreme Global for SriLankan Airlines acquisition bid

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:14

MMAG Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary MMAG Aviation Consortium Sdn Bhd (MAC) has entered into a partnership with Supreme Global Holdings Ltd., ..

UN says Sri Lanka must ensure accountability for decades of enforced disappearances

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:12

GENEVA: Sri Lanka’s Government must take meaningful action to determine and disclose the fates and whereabouts of tens of thousands of people who ha ..

Port City says providing positive opportunities for business growth

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:09

Port City Colombo, a visionary multi-service special economic zone poised to transform Sri Lanka into the next global investment destination, said it ..

Downturn for manufacturing in April, service sector posts marginal expansion

Friday, 17 May 2024 00:57

The country’s manufacturing sector in April failed to sustain the strong upturn recorded in the first quarter of 2024, whilst the services sector sh ..

Fonterra explores selling Sri Lankan business as part of global review

Friday, 17 May 2024 00:56

Renowned New Zealand dairy giant, Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd., is contemplating the sale of its Sri Lankan business as part of a broader review o ..

SLT-Mobitel reports marginal growth in 1Q amidst cost optimisation efforts

Friday, 17 May 2024 00:55

SLT-Mobitel has reported a flat growth in Q1 2024 ending 31 March, amidst a challenging business environment. However, the company’s proactive cos ..

Budget deficit shrinks

Friday, 17 May 2024 00:53

The 2023 budget deficit of 8.26% is the lowest since 2019. But it is still above; (1) Government’s estimate of 7.96% (2) the deficits achieved from ..

HNB Group posts Rs. 11.2 b PBT in 1Q

Thursday, 16 May 2024 04:21

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) said yesterday it has recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 9.8 billion during the first quarter of 2024 while Prof ..

Major UK retailer Tesco to introduce two fashion brands owned by Hela across its stores

Thursday, 16 May 2024 04:13

The brand licencing division of Hela Apparel Holdings PLC, Focus Brands, has announced a strategic partnership with Tesco to introduce its Peter Werth ..

Tourism Minister appoints 20-member Tourism Advisory Committee

Thursday, 16 May 2024 04:01

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando has appointed a 20-member Advisory Committee under the provisions of the Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005 section 32 (b) whi ..

Lake House Technologies empowers NDB to launch Wriztpay in collaboration with Visa International

Thursday, 16 May 2024 00:24

Lake House Technologies Ltd. has empowered NDB Bank to launch the revolutionary Wriztpay in collaboration with Visa International and Thales DIS Ltd. ..

Green light to Economic Transformation Bill

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 00:34

The Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Monday cleared to publish the Economic Transformation bill in the Government gazette notification, paving t ..

Moragoda releases six-point statement concerning the present economic situation

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 00:30

Pathfinder Foun-dation Founder and diplomat Milinda Moragoda yesterday released a six-point statement concerning the present economic situation. ..

IMF hails Sri Lanka’s strong program performance

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:26

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Communications Department Director Julie Kozack on Thursday said overall program performance in Sri Lanka has been s ..

Sri Lanka fails to meet 30% of IMF commitments due by end-April

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:24

Sri Lanka has failed to meet 30% of its due commitments end-April 2024 under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program according to the latest upd ..

Sri Lanka’s Dinara among prestigious Forbes “30 Under 30 Asia” list

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:21

Sri Lanka’s actress Dinara Punchihewa is among the prestigious Forbes magazine’s “30 Under 30 Asia” entertainment and sports list. The Forbes ..

President reiterates commitment to modern agricultural practices, financial aid, training

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:19

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday reiterated the Government’s commitment to introducing modern agricultural practices and providing the neces ..

American writer of SL heritage wins C$ 205 000 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:15

American writer V. V. Ganeshananthan has won the 2024 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction. The $ 150,000 ($205,074.75 Cdn) prize recognises the best fic ..

Malaysia’s MMAG partners Supreme Global for SriLankan Airlines acquisition bid

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:14

MMAG Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary MMAG Aviation Consortium Sdn Bhd (MAC) has entered into a partnership with Supreme Global Holdings Ltd., ..

SC summons Gota over pardoning of Mirusuvil massacre convict

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:12

The Supreme Court yesterday ordered to summon former President GotabayaRajapaksa to explain his controversial decision to release Army Sergeant Sunil ..

UN says Sri Lanka must ensure accountability for decades of enforced disappearances

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:12

GENEVA: Sri Lanka’s Government must take meaningful action to determine and disclose the fates and whereabouts of tens of thousands of people who ha ..

CSE ends week with losses despite Friday gain

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:11

The Colombo stock market staged a recovery yesterday but that wasn’t enough to close the week on a negative note. The benchmark ASPI gained yesterd ..

Port City says providing positive opportunities for business growth

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:09

Port City Colombo, a visionary multi-service special economic zone poised to transform Sri Lanka into the next global investment destination, said it ..

All acquitted in 2013 Weliweriya shooting case

Saturday, 18 May 2024 01:08

Concluding the trial in the Weliweriya shooting case, the High Court yesterday acquitted all suspects, including Major General Aruna Deshapriya Gunawa ..

Downturn for manufacturing in April, service sector posts marginal expansion

Friday, 17 May 2024 00:57

The country’s manufacturing sector in April failed to sustain the strong upturn recorded in the first quarter of 2024, whilst the services sector sh ..

Ashraff family disassociates from President’s Rs. 25 m memorial museum project

Friday, 17 May 2024 00:57

The family of the late Minister M.H.M. Ashraff has disassociated itself from President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal to construct a memorial museu ..

Fonterra explores selling Sri Lankan business as part of global review

Friday, 17 May 2024 00:56

Renowned New Zealand dairy giant, Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd., is contemplating the sale of its Sri Lankan business as part of a broader review o ..

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President Wickremesinghe unveils draft laws to boost agricultural export economy

Thursday, 16 May 2024 14:28

President Ranil Wickremesinghe reaffirmed his dedication to driving Sri Lanka’s economic development by transitioning from traditional plantation in ..

Govt. prepared to confront legal action from companies over estate workers’ wage hike: Minister

Thursday, 16 May 2024 10:35

Government advances ’Economic Transformation Bill’ following cabinet approval

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 20:07

US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu calls on President Wickremesinghe

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 10:18

’Industry EXPO 2024’ on June 19-23 at BMICH

Sunday, 12 May 2024 21:48

South Korea assists Sri Lanka in advancing two floating solar pilot projects towards completion

Friday, 10 May 2024 12:25

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Harvard Asia Pacific Regional Conference successfully concludes in Colombo

Thursday, 11 April 2024 00:00

Harvard Asia Pacific Regional Conference kicks off in Colombo

Friday, 5 April 2024 00:00

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IT / Telecom / Tech

Flowyzer by 99x : Providing transparency and delivery insights for software product engineering teams

Friday, 17 May 2024 00:29

Technology Ministry collaborates with Mastercard for DigiEcon Global Investment Summit 2024

Monday, 13 May 2024 01:35

Huawei ADN wins Automation Solution Award at FutureNet World 2024

Monday, 13 May 2024 01:29

FT Lite

A soulful journey unveiled: An’Nur by Muslim Choral Ensemble, Sri Lanka on 2 June

Saturday, 18 May 2024 00:06

A transcendent experience of sound and spirit awaits as the Muslim Choral Ensemble of Sri Lanka presents “An’Nur” at the Lionel Wendt Theatre on ..

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf expands to the Maldives

Saturday, 18 May 2024 00:05

MLH Governor’s Restaurant presents “Cocina Andaluza” night

Saturday, 18 May 2024 00:04

Opinion and Issues

What should we commemorate in Sri Lanka in the month of May?

Saturday, 18 May 2024 00:07

By Frances Bulathsinghala Within the scriptorium of time that man has written his little legacies, what has been the winning lexicography? And in ..

Public-private partnerships and blended finance for climate action

Saturday, 18 May 2024 00:05

‘Interventions’: A book review

Saturday, 18 May 2024 00:04

FT View - Editorial

Voters beware: Don’t reward indisciplined, corrupt politicians with your vote

Saturday, 18 May 2024 00:06

Sri Lankan politicians are known mostly for making news for the wrong reasons. Be it indiscipline in Parliament, thuggery, breaking traffic rules, etc ..

Challenging prospects for IT/BPO sector amidst brain drain

Friday, 17 May 2024 00:00

May commemorations and Sri Lanka’s great divide

Thursday, 16 May 2024 01:49

Overcoming prolonged stagnation in exports

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 00:00

Dysfunctional Executive and a compromised Judiciary

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

The May 2022 renaissance that never was

Monday, 13 May 2024 00:00

Special Report

World’s first-ever Cinnamon Museum opens in Mirissa

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 00:00

Spotlighting Sri Lanka’s significance and rich spice heritage, the world’s first cinnamon museum opened its doors on 6 April at Mirissa Hills Esta ..

Celebrating World Water Day with special philatelic cover by PASL

Friday, 22 March 2024 00:10

Integrated water resources management: Creating a positive ripple effect

Friday, 22 March 2024 00:00

Business News

11th Sancharaka Udawa 2024 kicks off

Embassy in Brussels holds “Sri Lanka: Your vital island”, trade and tourism promotion event

Adani Energy Solutions completes acquisition of Essar’s Operational Mahan-Sipat Transmission assets

HNB and 3DH Building Solutions collaborate for seamless financing for generators and elevators

Sadaharitha partners with UAE’s Alweena Perfumes to expand global operations with agarwood exports

Commercial Bank in strategic partnership with Q&E to enhance SME capabilities

Trillium Group breaks ground for $ 15 m Trillium Duplex – Colombo 5

US Embassy Colombo to host Indo-Pacific Business Forum via satellite

Lankan envoy in Ha Noi woos Vietnam-based leading Southeast Asian EV manufacturer

IADRC holds ’’Regional Alternative Dispute Resolution Symposium 2024’’

Strong Q4 net profit growth boosts Teejay Lanka’s outlook for year ahead

Top Chinese garment delegation explores collaboration opportunities in Sri Lanka

Fairway Colombo wins ‘Best City Business Hotel in Sri Lanka’ Award

Koelnmesse explores opportunities in food and beverage industry in Sri Lanka

CIPM Sri Lanka’s National HR Conference on 5 and 6 June

Advocata conference on ’’Revitalising Economic Governance for Prosperity’’ on Saturday

IDB and Ceylon Federation of MSMEs sign historic MoU

National Chamber of Exporters bestows ‘Certificate of Ethical Trading’ on Alumex

Co-creating family-friendly tea industry conference 2024

SLT-Mobitel Enterprise introduces unlimited voice calling

United Motors Lanka PLC announces appointment of Vish Govindasamy as Independent Non-Executive Director

Dialog customers contribute over Rs. 18 million to Little Hearts via Star Points

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Cabinet cannot decide on elections says Tissa

Rishad’s wife and father-in-law to face indictments in domestic’s death

Jaffna Uni teachers condemn obstruction of Mullivaikkal memorialisation events

Mano criticises International Community’s failure to support SL’s Tamils

Gammanpila calls for designation of incoming US Ambassador as persona non grata

RTI Commission orders Thondaman’s Ministry to disclose “NAAM-200” event expenses

Specialised delegation dispatched to Russia to investigate welfare of Sri Lankans amidst Russian-Ukraine war – State Minister

HRCSL calls for criminal investigation into 2024 alleged enforced disappearance

Sumanthiran denounces Western hypocrisy on Palestine issue

International transitional justice scholars call on SL to halt establishing truth commission

Karu condemns mishandling of commemorative event for war victims in Sampur

Charitha highlights importance of timely Presidential poll

Veteran philatelist bids farewell at 97

Bakeer Markar in Parliament attributes Palestine crisis to global political interests

President mulls invalidation of postponed LG election nominations

Hakeem calls on SL Govt. to cut ties with Israel

US Assistant Secretary Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs calls on President

YJA calls for investigation on Sampur arrests

FT TV

President Wickremesinghe unveils draft laws to boost agricultural export economy

Govt. prepared to confront legal action from companies over estate workers’ wage hike: Minister

Government advances ’Economic Transformation Bill’ following cabinet approval

US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu calls on President Wickremesinghe

Today's Columnists

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What must Sri Lanka do to avoid a second default in the near future?

Is Sri Lanka’s population truly declining amid economic crisis and COVID-19?

Should governments be in the airline business?

Restructure SriLankan Airlines – but no mandate for sale

For Sri Lanka the road to recovery is long and must stay the course

Change, not continuity is imperative for consensus, stability and recovery

Telecom Act amendments don’t address the future: Are they at least fixing flaws from the past?

Sri Lanka’s amended Telecommunications Bill should be sent back to the drawing board

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President Wickremesinghe unveils draft laws to boost agricultural export economy

Govt. prepared to confront legal action from companies over estate workers’ wage hike: Minister

Government advances ’Economic Transformation Bill’ following cabinet approval

US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu calls on President Wickremesinghe

Today's Columnists

Public-private partnerships and blended finance for climate action

‘Interventions’: A book review

What must Sri Lanka do to avoid a second default in the near future?

Is Sri Lanka’s population truly declining amid economic crisis and COVID-19?

Should governments be in the airline business?

Restructure SriLankan Airlines – but no mandate for sale

For Sri Lanka the road to recovery is long and must stay the course

Change, not continuity is imperative for consensus, stability and recovery

Telecom Act amendments don’t address the future: Are they at least fixing flaws from the past?

Sri Lanka’s amended Telecommunications Bill should be sent back to the drawing board

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