Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:22

Crackdown on fraudulent traders, tuk tuks in tourist hotspots

Consumer Affairs Authority to carry out regular raids in Galle Face Green, Hulftsdorp, Kalutara, Hikkaduwa, Ella among other popular tourist sites ..

Govt. and Sinopec to sign deal on $ 4.5 b refinery by June: Minister

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:21

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera expressed optimism yesterday regarding potential developments with Sinopec, aiming for a comprehensive a ..

Stockbrokers hopeful of Govt. and ISB holders reaching consensus on hair cut

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:20

Several stock broking firms have expressed the hope that the Government and holders of SL’s International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs) will reach consensu ..

Cinnamon Life Integrated Resort woos businesses to reach new heights through premium commercial spaces

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:18

Cinnamon Life, Sri Lanka’s largest mixed development project, a mega 4.5 million sqft. complex with its architecturally stunning 30-storey tower, sa ..

Lankan Pradeep Kurukulasuriya appointed new Executive Secretary of UN Capital Development Fund

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:16

UN’s catalytic finance entity for developing countries sets off on strategic reimagining around blended finance ..

Softlogic Holdings share price gains by 24% on return to trading

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:14

The share price of Softlogic Holdings PLC (SHL) gained yesterday when it returned to trading at the Colombo stock market after a four month hiatus due ..

Dialog, Axiata Group and Bharti Airtel sign definitive deal for merger in SL

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:38

Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog), Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata) and Bharti Airtel Ltd., (Bharti Airtel) yesterday announced they have signed a Definitive Agr ..

EPIC Lanka acquires Affiniti Innovations

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:30

Epic Lanka Ltd., the digital transformation and fintech pioneer in Sri Lanka, said yesterday it has acquired Affiniti Innovations Ltd., a leading tech ..

Opposition leader criticises visa fee hike, warns of tourism industry setback

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:26

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa voiced concerns yesterday on the Government’s decision to increase visa fees through its new online system, warni ..

Govt. gazettes revised Sri Lanka Electricity Bill

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:24

Plans to present to Parliament next week for sector overhaul The Government has published the proposed electricity sector reforms in the gazette on ..

Four-month suspension of trading of Softlogic Holding shares lifted

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:20

The trading suspension imposed on shares of Softlogic Holdings PLC will be lifted with effect from today as the company has submitted Annual report fo ..

Govt. jacks up visa fee amid tourism recovery

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:48

The Government has hiked the standard tourist visa fee by over 100%, coupled with the shift to a global processing company, which has raised eyebrows ..

Japan BCC Corp.’s strategic stake in Hunas Holdings ushers in new era of hospitality innovation

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:44

BCC Corporation Japan, a leading conglomerate renowned for its global investments, has marked a significant milestone with the acquisition of a strate ..

Colombo stock market manages to rebound

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:42

The Colombo stock market managed to bounce back yesterday after two days of declines though, for the indices, the recovery was choppy amidst improved ..

15-year-old teen sensation Shashini Gimhani set to make history

Thursday, 18 April 2024 00:29

One name that made the headlines when the 15-member Sri Lanka Women’s team for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Abu Dhabi was ann ..

Harsha expresses disappointment over lack of transparency in Govt.’s debt restructuring process

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 03:28

The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday expressed disappointment at the lack of transparency in the Governme ..

Activists demand debt cancellation on side-lines of IMF and World Bank meetings

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:20

Activists gathered on the side-lines of the annual meeting of the IMF and World Bank in Washington DC yesterday to demand “deep, wide and urgent deb ..

Colombo stock market ends week with losses

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:19

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week with losses, a complete U-turn after the previous saw sharp gains. During the week the benchmark A ..

SJB condemns President’s actions as “local Robin hood rule”

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:17

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Chandima Weerakkody yesterday accused President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his Government of adhering to a “local Robi ..

President affirms commitment to youth empowerment, economic growth

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:15

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has reiterated his dedication to shaping Sri Lanka into an economy that aligns with the aspirations of its youth. Add ..

SOE reforms are non-negotiable insists SRU

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:40

The SOE Restructuring Unit (SRU) yesterday insisted that reforms involving State-owned enterprises are “non-negotiable” and efforts are underway t ..

New visa system to boost tourism: Controller General

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:32

Immigration and Emigration Department Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya said the introduction of new visa procedures and the rollout of an online v ..

BOC records over Rs. 503 b worth transactions via service touch points during Avurudu

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:28

Bank of Ceylon said yesterday it yet again set a record during Avurudu Season with over Rs. 503 billion worth transactions carried out by customers vi ..

President to open ITC Ratnadipa Colombo next week

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:26

Highly anticipated super-luxury ITC Ratnadipa Colombo hotel is poised to open its doors on next Thursday (25 April) under the patronage of President R ..

TISL files FR Petition over human immunoglobulin and other controversial medical supplies

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:22

The Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) on Tuesday filed a Fundamental Rights Application (SCFR/ 99/2024) at the Supreme Court highlighting th ..

Govt. says continuing to engage with ISB holders on debt restructuring

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:50

State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe yesterday said that Sri Lankan authorities continue to engage all debt restructuring negotiations in good ..

Sri Lanka’s Piyumi Wijesekara among new NASA crew for next simulated Mars journey

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:46

Sri Lanka’s Piyumi Wijesekera is among NASA’s four-member new volunteer crew selected to participate in a simulated mission to Mars within a habit ..

1Q tea exports in $ terms reach 6-year high of $ 354 m

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:42

First quarter tea exports in $ terms had hit a six year high of $ 354 million, Asia Siyaka Research said yesterday quoting data published by Sri Lanka ..

NPP pledges to bring criminal charges against Maithripala and others over Easter Sunday attacks

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:40

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) led National People’s Power (NPP) party released a charter yesterday, promising that under an NPP Government, ju ..

ICC Cricket rights in Sri Lanka secured by MTV Channel until end of 2025

Thursday, 18 April 2024 00:28

The International Cricket Council (ICC) yesterday announced that ICC cricket rights in Sri Lanka up until the end of 2025 have been awarded to MTV Cha ..

Debt talks deadlock hurts SL bonds; suffers biggest decline since 2022

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 03:27

Bloomberg: Sri Lanka’s first round of talks with dollar bondholders failed to yield an agreement, sending bonds lower, even as the South Asian count ..

Govt. and Sinopec to sign deal on $ 4.5 b refinery by June: Minister

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:21

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera expressed optimism yesterday regarding potential developments with Sinopec, aiming for a comprehensive a ..

Activists demand debt cancellation on side-lines of IMF and World Bank meetings

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:20

Activists gathered on the side-lines of the annual meeting of the IMF and World Bank in Washington DC yesterday to demand “deep, wide and urgent deb ..

Stockbrokers hopeful of Govt. and ISB holders reaching consensus on hair cut

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:20

Several stock broking firms have expressed the hope that the Government and holders of SL’s International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs) will reach consensu ..

Colombo stock market ends week with losses

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:19

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week with losses, a complete U-turn after the previous saw sharp gains. During the week the benchmark A ..

Cinnamon Life Integrated Resort woos businesses to reach new heights through premium commercial spaces

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:18

Cinnamon Life, Sri Lanka’s largest mixed development project, a mega 4.5 million sqft. complex with its architecturally stunning 30-storey tower, sa ..

SJB condemns President’s actions as “local Robin hood rule”

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:17

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Chandima Weerakkody yesterday accused President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his Government of adhering to a “local Robi ..

Lankan Pradeep Kurukulasuriya appointed new Executive Secretary of UN Capital Development Fund

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:16

UN’s catalytic finance entity for developing countries sets off on strategic reimagining around blended finance ..

President affirms commitment to youth empowerment, economic growth

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:15

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has reiterated his dedication to shaping Sri Lanka into an economy that aligns with the aspirations of its youth. Add ..

Softlogic Holdings share price gains by 24% on return to trading

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:14

The share price of Softlogic Holdings PLC (SHL) gained yesterday when it returned to trading at the Colombo stock market after a four month hiatus due ..

SOE reforms are non-negotiable insists SRU

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:40

The SOE Restructuring Unit (SRU) yesterday insisted that reforms involving State-owned enterprises are “non-negotiable” and efforts are underway t ..

Dialog, Axiata Group and Bharti Airtel sign definitive deal for merger in SL

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:38

Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog), Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata) and Bharti Airtel Ltd., (Bharti Airtel) yesterday announced they have signed a Definitive Agr ..

New visa system to boost tourism: Controller General

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:32

Immigration and Emigration Department Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya said the introduction of new visa procedures and the rollout of an online v ..

EPIC Lanka acquires Affiniti Innovations

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:30

Epic Lanka Ltd., the digital transformation and fintech pioneer in Sri Lanka, said yesterday it has acquired Affiniti Innovations Ltd., a leading tech ..

BOC records over Rs. 503 b worth transactions via service touch points during Avurudu

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:28

Bank of Ceylon said yesterday it yet again set a record during Avurudu Season with over Rs. 503 billion worth transactions carried out by customers vi ..

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School nutrition: fortified rice distribution initiative commences

Friday, 19 April 2024 21:11

The distribution of fortified rice, provided by the World Food Program (WFP) on behalf of the program initiated under the instructions of President Ra ..

SriLankan Airlines Elevates Ground Handling with State-of-the-Art Equipment Upgrade

Friday, 19 April 2024 21:00

President promotes tourism revival along Nuwara Eliya’s Pekoe Trail

Tuesday, 16 April 2024 20:48

Japan grants USD 8.4 million to boost operations at BIA

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 22:04

Cabinet Grants Approval for Local Students to Pursue MBBS at KDU

Tuesday, 9 April 2024 22:12

President inaugurates new flyover at Slave Island

Monday, 8 April 2024 13:13

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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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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

IT / Telecom / Tech

WSO2 expands presence in India to strengthen service, support for global customers

Thursday, 18 April 2024 00:56

Just In Time Technologies and SLASSCOM collaborate to drive training and development

Thursday, 18 April 2024 00:54

Hatch and Orion City unveil collaboration through app, revolutionising SL’s tech ecosystem

Thursday, 18 April 2024 00:50

FT Lite

MMCA Sri Lanka adds art to the classroom

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:02

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) particularly focuses on educational initiatives for various target groups across ..

‘Japlan Shades and Styles’ takes world of beauty to new heights

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:01

Maestro Ilaiyaraja’s musical extravaganza hits Colombo this weekend

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Smart finance solutions: Leveraging AI for climate finance and risk management

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:10

Artificial intelligence (AI) can contribute to finding innovative solutions for climate finance, climate risk management, and insurance and enable the ..

Energy is people’s property; time to claim our share

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:02

The 2019 Easter Tragedy: The 5th year of callousness

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:02

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More checks needed to curb unfair pricing of food

Saturday, 20 April 2024 00:00

There were two incidents highlighted this week involving attempts to sell overpriced food to foreign tourists. In one case a man was arrested for sell ..

Private Medical Colleges – the endless debate

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:00

Road accidents, drownings mar holiday season

Thursday, 18 April 2024 00:00

NPP Economic Policy Council’s reluctance for a debate

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 00:09

What happens in communist Vietnam will not happen in democratic Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 16 April 2024 00:50

Safety and security of PHIs must be taken seriously

Thursday, 11 April 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

Aitken Spence Hotels: Top 5 in LMD’s Most Awarded Hall of Fame, leading hospitality sector

HVA Foods strengthens leadership team

Hayleys Solar introduces solar hot water systems

Seylan Credit Cards partners British Council to offer 0% instalment plans for IELTS and other courses

‘NatCon 2024: Shaping tomorrow’s leaders’ conference gears up to inspire Sri Lanka youth

New Unilever SL Chairman visits BOI

Asriel signs on as Diamond sponsor for CAFE 2024 – South Asia’s largest food expo

Eastern Province youth entrepreneurs empowered through ‘Revamp Sri Lanka Youth Start-Up Challenge 1.0’

NDB Wealth Management partners nVentures to propel local start-up ecosystem

People’s Bank sponsors “Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators” program to develop youth tech skills

CA Sri Lanka Kuwait Chapter partners Kuwait Accountants & Auditors Association

Ex-CIC fame Samantha Ranatunga new Chairman at HVA Foods

Concordia Estate achieves all-time record price

Techtextil and Texprocess 2024 beckon Sri Lankan firms

Pelwatte Dairy welcomes new Non-Executive Directors: Mohamed Rizwie and Deepthie Wickramasuriya

CEAT Kelani launches 3 new radial tyre variants in ‘Orion Brawo’ range

Meridian Maritime appoints Sanjeewa Kotalawala as new CEO

Hayleys Solar opens new experience centres in Negombo and Kandy

Praise for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery at high-level discussions at IMF-World Bank spring meeting

IFC South Asia Regional Director’s visit emphasise support for SL’s development agenda

Aspiring Sri Lankan tech start up to disrupt global EdTech landscape with HEAD

Coca-Cola appoints Kaushali Kusumapala as first female Country Director for Sri Lanka and Maldives

FT NEWS

Distribution of fortified rice for school children begins

NPP calls on Archbishop of Colombo

DP Education sets up free of charge IT Campus in Akurana

Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne’s final journey today

Marikkar accuses Govt. of resisting anti-corruption measures

SJB suggests alternative plan for public debate with NPP

Govt. with IOM support ensures safe return of 8 Lankan migrants trafficked to cyber scamming in Myanmar

Objections raised against first OSA case

Siyambalapitiya assures forwarding Cabinet paper to address unpaid statutory payments for plantation workers

DP Education opens Sri Lanka’s first digital preschool in Bibile

Range Bandara invites key SJB MPs to rejoin party

Wijeyadasa contemplates Presidential bid amidst calls for candidacy

Gammanpila seeks official docs on Katchatheevu from FM

BASL outraged at police brutality in Medawachchiya

Sarvodaya founder A.T. Ariyaratne no more

Former UNP MP Palitha Thewarapperuma passes away in tragic accident

NextGenSL facilitates cross-party collaboration on governance and economic development framework

BIMSTEC Secretary-General discusses regional cooperation in Bay of Bengal Region at LKI

FT TV

School nutrition: fortified rice distribution initiative commences

SriLankan Airlines Elevates Ground Handling with State-of-the-Art Equipment Upgrade

President promotes tourism revival along Nuwara Eliya’s Pekoe Trail

Japan grants USD 8.4 million to boost operations at BIA

Today's Columnists

Smart finance solutions: Leveraging AI for climate finance and risk management

Energy is people’s property; time to claim our share

The 2019 Easter Tragedy: The 5th year of callousness

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Paris – A Moveable Feast

S.J.V. Chelvanayakam and the Ilankai Thamil Arasuk Katchi

Economic reforms: Lessons from India

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Centrist suicide: Probable extinction, possible survival of SLFP and SLPP

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School nutrition: fortified rice distribution initiative commences

SriLankan Airlines Elevates Ground Handling with State-of-the-Art Equipment Upgrade

President promotes tourism revival along Nuwara Eliya’s Pekoe Trail

Japan grants USD 8.4 million to boost operations at BIA

Today's Columnists

Smart finance solutions: Leveraging AI for climate finance and risk management

Energy is people’s property; time to claim our share

The 2019 Easter Tragedy: The 5th year of callousness

Go East(er)! – A look back to 21/4 and hearkening at what lies ahead

Paris – A Moveable Feast

S.J.V. Chelvanayakam and the Ilankai Thamil Arasuk Katchi

Economic reforms: Lessons from India

A polite challenge to Harsha de Silva

Centrist suicide: Probable extinction, possible survival of SLFP and SLPP

Role of governance and importance of eradication of corruption in attracting forex inflows

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