Columnist

Leaving people behind in rebuilding Sri Lanka post-most challenging natural disaster

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:04

Short notes on a tropical cyclone

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 01:46

From proactive risk reduction to reactive crisis:

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 01:12

After the storm: A policy blueprint to protect MSMEs from climate shocks

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:01

Cyclone Ditwah: Testing NPP Govt.’s competence and public confidence

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 02:57

Let us tax for democracy

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 02:55

Transparency and accountability in disaster relief: A new era after decades of misuse

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 02:50

Responding competently to natural disasters

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 02:25

Be warned: Deepfakes are on increase in attacking financial institutions

Monday, 1 December 2025 01:37

Rising together: The private sector’s moment

Monday, 1 December 2025 01:10

Double down to tackle Sri Lanka’s freshwater tsunami

Monday, 1 December 2025 01:04

Cyclone Ditwa: A storm Sri Lanka saw coming but tourism still paid the price

Monday, 1 December 2025 00:56

Big businesses must reform now

Monday, 1 December 2025 00:48

Sri Lanka needs you now, more than ever

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:11

Self-censorship in media has no place in democratic jurisdictions

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:10

Enhancing strategic and sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility endeavours in SL

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:05

Anura Kumara Dissanayake a Sri Lankan President like no other

Friday, 28 November 2025 03:51

Hubbub SL: babel at the junc and torn between two+ voices

Friday, 28 November 2025 03:45

How to beat the NPP In 2029: BluePrints and Bloc parties

Friday, 28 November 2025 03:23

The SriLankan Airlines Paradox: When talent cannot overcome structural failure

Friday, 28 November 2025 02:04

Prime Minister vows swift recovery, policy continuity

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday delivered an unvarnished account of the scale of destruction caused by the recent cyclone and flooding ..

Treasury talking to banks, insurers to help SMEs, industries

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:34

The Government is in talks with the insurance and banking sectors to help households, SMEs and businesses hit by Cyclone Ditwah while keeping the 2026 ..

Over 275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka following devastating cyclone

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:29

Cyclone Ditwah has left children across Sri Lanka facing an escalating humanitarian crisis. After making landfall on the East Coast early on 28 Novemb ..

Accelerate second-gen reforms to secure durable growth, says World Bank

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:19

Sri Lanka must shift from post-crisis stabilisation to fast, investment-led growth by dismantling trade barriers, improving productivity and mobilisin ..

Jude Fernando new Group CEO at Melstacorp

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:15

Fernando brings with him over 32 years of experience in senior positions across many industries, particularly in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Sal ..

HNB’s Rs. 10 b Sustainable Bond issue up for grabs

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:13

The Colombo Stock Exchange yesterday granted in-principle approval for Hatton National Bank PLC to list a tranche of Listed, Rated, Unsecured, Redeema ..

Ditwah death toll rises to 366, over 1.1 m people affected

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:33

Tourist arrivals top 2.1 m mark with November boost

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:24

Sri Lanka’s tourism surpassed 2.1 million arrivals in the first 11 months, whilst November recorded the highest number of visitors since March 2025. ..

Modi phones AKD to reassure support

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:21

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday. ..

BOI says operations largely stabilised across free trade zones

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:20

The Board of Investment (BOI) yesterday confirmed that all Free Trade Zones (FTZs) have resumed near-full operations, with only limited disruptions re ..

InsureMe share price rockets on CSE debut

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:18

InsureMe Insurance Brokers Ltd. debuted on the Colombo Stock Exchange yesterday via an introductory listing on the Empower Board at Rs. 442 per share. ..

Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council expresses solidarity with Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:13

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) has conveyed its condolences to Sri Lanka over the loss of life and extensive damage caused ..

China donates $ 1 m in cash; $ 1.4 m in supplies

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:10

Chinese Government yesterday announced further support to Sri Lanka in its efforts to ensure relief to victims of the Cyclone Ditwah. ..

Two consecutive monthly deficits narrow current account surplus in Oct.

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:16

The external sector remained robust in the first 10 months of 2025, despite the current account registering a deficit for the second time this year in ..

State imposes sweeping emergency powers

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:14

The Government on Saturday issued an Extraordinary Gazette declaring a State of Public Emergency across the country. ..

Central Bank urges public to use official channels for relief donations

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:13

In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka has witnessed a surge of local and international goodwill, with many expressing concern and seeking ways ..

Ditwa death toll reaches 465 as1.56 million affected: DMC

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:29

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC), in its situation report issued at 6 p.m. yesterday, states that 1,558,919 people from 437,507 families have been ..

Hemas Holdings announces Board-level leadership changes

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:22

Hemas Holdings PLC yesterday announced upcoming changes to its Board of Directors, reflecting the Group’s commitment to strong governance and a seam ..

Despite Ditwah cyclone, luxury cruise brings 2,000 tourists to Colombo

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:17

In a powerful symbol of resilience and recovery, Sri Lanka yesterday welcomed the luxury cruise ship Mein Schiff 06, operated by TUI Cruises, carrying ..

Sri Lanka secures € 8 m EU grant to promote sustainable agriculture

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:14

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a financial grant agreement with the European Union (EU) to secure € 8 million for the implementation of ..

1,000 killed in floods across Asia

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:40

Floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia have killed over 1,000 people in less than a week. ..

Tourism weathers Cyclone Ditwah, remains 75% operational

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:25

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) President Asoka Hettigoda yesterday affirmed the tourism industry remains largely resilient despite the di ..

Opposition walks out, accuses Govt. of ignoring advance warning about Ditwah

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:22

Opposition lawmakers yesterday staged a walkout accusing the Government of refusing to allow a formal discussion on the policy response needed to mana ..

CSE falls steeply in Ditwah’s wake, opens December in red

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:20

The Colombo stock market yesterday opened December and a new week with a steep decline in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah which ravaged the country over th ..

India grants Pakistan overflight clearance to deliver aid to SL

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:20

India yesterday granted permission for Pakistani relief aircraft carrying aid to Sri Lanka to cross its airspace. ..

Customs announces procedure for overseas aid consignments

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:18

The Government has introduced measures to streamline the receipt and distribution of humanitarian aid from overseas donors as severe weather continues ..

CCPI steadies in November

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:12

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), which returned to positive territory in ..

Over 998,000 people affected by severe weather

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:16

At least 334 people have died and 370 remain missing, according to the latest situation reports issued by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), which ..

Govt. assures steady food supply despite cyclone disruptions

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:15

The Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Ministry yesterday moved to reassure the public that essential food commodities remain ..

Official portal ‘Stand with Sri Lanka’ to channel global donations for Cyclone Ditwah relief

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:14

The Government has launched an official donation portal, ‘Stand with Sri Lanka,’ to mobilise financial contributions from the international commun ..

President calls on private sector to support national relief and recovery efforts

Monday, 1 December 2025 04:11

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday underscored the vital role of the business community in supporting both immediate relief operations and ..

Treasury talking to banks, insurers to help SMEs, industries

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:34

The Government is in talks with the insurance and banking sectors to help households, SMEs and businesses hit by Cyclone Ditwah while keeping the 2026 ..

Ditwa death toll reaches 465 as1.56 million affected: DMC

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:29

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC), in its situation report issued at 6 p.m. yesterday, states that 1,558,919 people from 437,507 families have been ..

Over 275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka following devastating cyclone

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:29

Cyclone Ditwah has left children across Sri Lanka facing an escalating humanitarian crisis. After making landfall on the East Coast early on 28 Novemb ..

Hemas Holdings announces Board-level leadership changes

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:22

Hemas Holdings PLC yesterday announced upcoming changes to its Board of Directors, reflecting the Group’s commitment to strong governance and a seam ..

Accelerate second-gen reforms to secure durable growth, says World Bank

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:19

Sri Lanka must shift from post-crisis stabilisation to fast, investment-led growth by dismantling trade barriers, improving productivity and mobilisin ..

Despite Ditwah cyclone, luxury cruise brings 2,000 tourists to Colombo

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:17

In a powerful symbol of resilience and recovery, Sri Lanka yesterday welcomed the luxury cruise ship Mein Schiff 06, operated by TUI Cruises, carrying ..

Jude Fernando new Group CEO at Melstacorp

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:15

Fernando brings with him over 32 years of experience in senior positions across many industries, particularly in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Sal ..

Sri Lanka secures € 8 m EU grant to promote sustainable agriculture

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:14

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a financial grant agreement with the European Union (EU) to secure € 8 million for the implementation of ..

HNB’s Rs. 10 b Sustainable Bond issue up for grabs

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 05:13

The Colombo Stock Exchange yesterday granted in-principle approval for Hatton National Bank PLC to list a tranche of Listed, Rated, Unsecured, Redeema ..

1,000 killed in floods across Asia

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:40

Floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia have killed over 1,000 people in less than a week. ..

Ditwah death toll rises to 366, over 1.1 m people affected

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:33

Tourism weathers Cyclone Ditwah, remains 75% operational

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:25

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) President Asoka Hettigoda yesterday affirmed the tourism industry remains largely resilient despite the di ..

Tourist arrivals top 2.1 m mark with November boost

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:24

Sri Lanka’s tourism surpassed 2.1 million arrivals in the first 11 months, whilst November recorded the highest number of visitors since March 2025. ..

Opposition walks out, accuses Govt. of ignoring advance warning about Ditwah

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 03:22

Opposition lawmakers yesterday staged a walkout accusing the Government of refusing to allow a formal discussion on the policy response needed to mana ..

FT FUNTOON

Cartoon 02.12.2025

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 08:06

Cartoon 01.12.2025

Monday, 1 December 2025 03:52

Cartoon 28.11.2025

Friday, 28 November 2025 04:09

Cartoon 25.11.2025

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 10:15

Cartoon 19.11.2025

Wednesday, 19 November 2025 00:00

FT TV

Navy rescues 157 people as floods worsen in Mannar

Monday, 1 December 2025 22:32

The Sri Lanka Navy rescued 157 people stranded by severe flooding in the Illuppukadavai and Settikulam areas of Mannar on 30 November. ..

President urges business sector support for national relief and recovery efforts

Sunday, 30 November 2025 21:20

Indian Navy helicopters rescue eight in flood-hit Pannala

Sunday, 30 November 2025 20:17

SLAF Bell 212 helicopter involved in disaster relief crashes into Gin River

Sunday, 30 November 2025 19:08

India sends emergency relief to Sri Lanka

Saturday, 29 November 2025 18:16

Government briefs diplomats on flood relief efforts

Saturday, 29 November 2025 13:26

FT Click

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week concludes with “The Colombo Edit”

Thursday, 27 November 2025 03:28

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week showcases 18 designers at Cinnamon Life

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:00

FT Click Digital

Celebrity and entertainment spotlight at FT-Interbrand IWD gala

Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

IT / Telecom / Tech

NCINGA showcases agentic AI future and Gemini Enterprise to leading Sri Lankan corporate entities

Friday, 28 November 2025 04:46

GNEXT Sri Lanka wins “Best Distributor in the South Asian Region” at Xiaomi Global Partner Conference

Friday, 28 November 2025 04:44

Dialog Enterprise becomes Principal Sponsor of Sri Lanka CERT National Cyber Security Conference 2025

Friday, 28 November 2025 04:42

FT Lite

Golden mirage takes over City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

City of Dreams Sri Lanka is set to ignite Colombo’s festive season with “Signature Golden Mirage,” a breathtaking celebration inspired by the en ..

Memoirs of a heart

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

Russel’s hosts festive cake mixing ceremony led by talented NAITA chefs

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Leaving people behind in rebuilding Sri Lanka post-most challenging natural disaster

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:04

As predicted, the “Cyclone Ditwah” has already turned into an opportunity seeking game in Sri Lanka. While most of the public, young and old, are ..

When all that is solid melts

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 01:55

Cyclone Ditwah: A national tragedy and test of Sri Lanka’s resolve

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 01:50

FT View - Editorial

Cyclone Ditwah – testing Sri Lanka’s resilience once more

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:02

Tsunami, COVID, floods, landslides, economic shocks, droughts, suicide terror attacks, and power cuts, – these are the terms we Sri Lankans have reg ..

Lessons from Cyclone Ditwah

Tuesday, 2 December 2025 00:00

Cyclone Ditwah not an exception

Monday, 1 December 2025 01:48

Cyclone Ditwah and its aftermath

Saturday, 29 November 2025 00:00

Defending Charith Asalanka & et al.

Friday, 28 November 2025 04:04

Hands off the media

Thursday, 27 November 2025 04:45

Special Report

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit focuses on Ditwah, reforms and growth

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:33

The Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025, the flagship annual forum of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, opened yesterday with over 800 partici ..

‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ Harvard APAC Regional Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

Experts hail Budget for consistency, discuss implementation hurdles and opportunities

Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

Business News

Initial Ditwah economic cost likely to reach 1-3% of GDP: First Capital CEO

SLTDA Chief calls on world to visit Sri Lanka

TMC sets stage for transformative growth with Northern Investment Summit

PickMe activates islandwide digital relief network as Sri Lanka battles worst floods in years

Myland Developments appoints Dr. Damindra Ranjan Dissabandara to Board as Executive Director

Ceylon Chamber affirms support for recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah

NCE affirms continuity of export sector following recent floods

Telecom operators, partners accelerate restoration of connectivity after Cyclone Ditwah

Colombo Dockyard delivers “Misje Sakura” – 9th eco-friendly hybrid bulk carrier to Norway

WindForce signs SPPA for Rs. 1.18 b floating solar project

Ambeon Capital to issue up to 10 m shares for ESOP

Sierra Cables delivers strong 1H performance

TVS Lanka Knowledge Centre Hosts NVQ Certification Ceremony at BMICH

Roar AdX shines at Meta Reels Awards

25 multinationals named to Fortune World’s Best Workplaces list

Bay of Bengal countries celebrate small-scale fisheries on World Fisheries Day

Pathfinder Foundation to conduct webinar on management of public finances

Revello chocolates enter Bahrain

Banking veteran joins Seylan Developments Board

A new business platform: BELGOLUX–Sri Lanka Business Council launches in Brussels

Sri Lankan pride, global glory: Solar Booze sweeps service and performance excellence awards

HNB crowned Sri Lanka’s Top Corporate Citizen

Columnist

Leaving people behind in rebuilding Sri Lanka post-most challenging natural disaster

Short notes on a tropical cyclone

From proactive risk reduction to reactive crisis:

After the storm: A policy blueprint to protect MSMEs from climate shocks

Cyclone Ditwah: Testing NPP Govt.’s competence and public confidence

Let us tax for democracy

Transparency and accountability in disaster relief: A new era after decades of misuse

Responding competently to natural disasters

Be warned: Deepfakes are on increase in attacking financial institutions

Rising together: The private sector’s moment

Double down to tackle Sri Lanka’s freshwater tsunami

Cyclone Ditwa: A storm Sri Lanka saw coming but tourism still paid the price

Big businesses must reform now

Sri Lanka needs you now, more than ever

Self-censorship in media has no place in democratic jurisdictions

Enhancing strategic and sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility endeavours in SL

Anura Kumara Dissanayake a Sri Lankan President like no other

Hubbub SL: babel at the junc and torn between two+ voices

How to beat the NPP In 2029: BluePrints and Bloc parties

The SriLankan Airlines Paradox: When talent cannot overcome structural failure

Trending

Sri Lanka needs you now, more than ever

Double down to tackle Sri Lanka’s freshwater tsunami

Be warned: Deepfakes are on increase in attacking financial institutions

Cyclone Ditwa: A storm Sri Lanka saw coming but tourism still paid the price

Govt. announces robust post-disaster rebuilding fund

Severe flood warning to Colombo

Tourism weathers Cyclone Ditwah, remains 75% operational

Official portal ‘Stand with Sri Lanka’ to channel global donations for Cyclone Ditwah relief

25 multinationals named to Fortune World’s Best Workplaces list

President assures funding capacity for post-Ditwah recovery

Business News

Initial Ditwah economic cost likely to reach 1-3% of GDP: First Capital CEO

SLTDA Chief calls on world to visit Sri Lanka

TMC sets stage for transformative growth with Northern Investment Summit

PickMe activates islandwide digital relief network as Sri Lanka battles worst floods in years

Myland Developments appoints Dr. Damindra Ranjan Dissabandara to Board as Executive Director

Ceylon Chamber affirms support for recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah

NCE affirms continuity of export sector following recent floods

Telecom operators, partners accelerate restoration of connectivity after Cyclone Ditwah

Colombo Dockyard delivers “Misje Sakura” – 9th eco-friendly hybrid bulk carrier to Norway

WindForce signs SPPA for Rs. 1.18 b floating solar project

Ambeon Capital to issue up to 10 m shares for ESOP

Sierra Cables delivers strong 1H performance

TVS Lanka Knowledge Centre Hosts NVQ Certification Ceremony at BMICH

Roar AdX shines at Meta Reels Awards

25 multinationals named to Fortune World’s Best Workplaces list

Bay of Bengal countries celebrate small-scale fisheries on World Fisheries Day

Pathfinder Foundation to conduct webinar on management of public finances

Revello chocolates enter Bahrain

Banking veteran joins Seylan Developments Board

A new business platform: BELGOLUX–Sri Lanka Business Council launches in Brussels

Sri Lankan pride, global glory: Solar Booze sweeps service and performance excellence awards

HNB crowned Sri Lanka’s Top Corporate Citizen

FT NEWS

Need for collective political leadership post-Cyclone Ditwah says Justice for All