Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:50

Solar industry warns looming crisis over policy threats, investment collapse

Sri Lanka’s solar industry is warning of a looming collapse in renewable energy development if urgent reforms are not made to the country’s energy ..

Govt. renews push to finalise legal framework for Sri Lanka Food Science and Technology Agency

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:45

The Government this week decided to expedite the finalisation of a draft bill to legalise the Sri Lanka Food Science and Technology Agency through an ..

Cabinet approves to gazette draft bills to raise national minimum wage for private sector employees

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:45

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Wednesday approved the publication of revised draft bills in the Government Gazette, after which they wil ..

Policy approval for revised Bills of Exchange Amendment Bill

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:44

The Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday granted policy approval to publish the revised draft of the Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Act in the Government ..

No FT due to Vesak holidays

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:43

The Daily FT will not be published on Monday 12 May and Tuesday 13 May in view of Vesak holidays. ..

Cabinet green lights draft bill to bring Samurdhi Banks under Govt. audit

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:43

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Wednesday approved publishing a draft bill amending the Samurdhi Act No. 1 of 2013 in the Government Gaze ..

Sri Lanka engages ADB leadership on challenges in ‘sustaining hard-earned gains’

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:30

A Sri Lankan delegation attending the 58th Annual Meeting of Asian Development Bank (ADB) has met with ADB President Masato Kanda and other senior off ..

Govt. maintains neutral stance amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:26

The Government yesterday affirmed its non-aligned position amidst a potential escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan, stating that the coun ..

Cabinet approves exploration of four petroleum and gas blocks in Mannar Basin

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:22

In a renewed push to attract foreign investment into the energy sector, the Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Wednesday approved the exploratio ..

NPP to lead over 250 local councils with clean governance: Tilvin

Thursday, 8 May 2025 05:13

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva yesterday said that the ruling party— the National People’s Power (NPP)—intends t ..

World Bank Group to boost jobs and private sector growth in SL with $ 1 b support package

Thursday, 8 May 2025 05:06

The World Bank Group yesterday announced a major initiative to support job creation and unlock private sector growth in Sri Lanka, backed by more than ..

Sri Lanka crosses 900,000 arrivals mark in 2025

Thursday, 8 May 2025 05:01

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has surpassed 900,000 tourist arrivals for this year, enhancing the optimism in the sector of achieving the ambitious g ..

National tea sales averages tumble across the board in April, YoY

Thursday, 8 May 2025 04:57

Sri Lanka’s tea industry continues to feel the pressure, with national tea sale averages slipping for a second consecutive month in 2025, while the ..

Ruling NPP leads in early LG poll results

Wednesday, 7 May 2025 00:10

The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) was leading in LG polls as per early results released by the Election Commision last night. Wins included ..

CBSL Chief urges $ 10.85 b climate push by 2030

Wednesday, 7 May 2025 00:06

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe on Monday cautioned that Sri Lanka must mobilise an estimated $ 10.85 billion by 2030 to meet its clima ..

Hayleys debenture issue oversubscribed on opening day

Wednesday, 7 May 2025 00:02

Hayleys PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading diversified conglomerate, announced that its Rs. 7 billion senior unsecured redeemable debenture issue has been o ..

Govt. begins second batch of bidding for 27 more luxury vehicles

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:45

Presidential Secretariat yesterday announced the commencement of second batch of bidding for the sale of 27 luxury and decommissioned vehicles. ..

Mixed sentiment at Colombo stock market

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:44

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week with mixed sentiment. ..

Procurement of Amphotericin B to treat life-threatening fungal infections gets Cabinet nod

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:44

The Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday approved the procurement of 30,000 vials of 50 mg Liposomal Amphotericin B, a critical antifungal medication use ..

Cabinet clears partial procurement of knee replacement systems amid limited bidding response

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:43

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Wednesday approved proceeding with the partial procurement of Total Knee Replacement (TKR) component sets ..

Trade war hits emerging market growth, weaker dollar eases some risks: Report

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:42

Emerging-market (EM) issuers are variously exposed to direct and indirect impacts from the global trade war, Fitch Ratings says in a new report. Credi ..

Govt. records nearly Rs. 500 b budget deficit in Q1

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:28

The Government has registered a budget deficit of Rs. 498.28 billion in the first quarter of 2025, as per the Statement of Government Financial Perfor ..

World Bank and ADB extend $ 60 m investment package for power transmission projects

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Wednesday approved moving forward with a $ 60 million investment package aimed at upgrading the country ..

Mastercard and LankaPay unveil three-fold plan to accelerate Sri Lanka’s digital economy

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:20

Reaffirming their commitment to bolstering Sri Lanka’s digital economy, Mastercard and LankaPay, the national payment network of Sri Lanka, have ann ..

NPP tops Colombo Municipal Council, but falls short of majority

Thursday, 8 May 2025 05:11

The National People’s Power (NPP) has emerged as the leading party in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), securing 48 seats. It polled over 81,000 ..

Advocata Institute welcomes Gambling Bill approval

Thursday, 8 May 2025 05:02

The Advocata Institute has welcomed the Sri Lankan Cabinet’s overwhelming approval of the Gambling Regulatory Bill. This decisive move marks a signi ..

Sri Lanka affirms commitment to repeal PTA with timeline to secure EU GSP+

Thursday, 8 May 2025 04:58

Sri Lanka has affirmed its commitment to repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) during the recent EU-Sri Lanka joint meeting, a longstanding ..

AKD votes

Wednesday, 7 May 2025 00:14

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday cast his vote at the Abesingharama Saikoji Preschool in Panchikawatta, Maradana, for the Local Governmen ..

World Bank Group President in town

Wednesday, 7 May 2025 00:08

World Bank Group President Ajay Banga will visit Sri Lanka today (7), marking the first Presidential visit to the country by a World Bank Group Presid ..

Right of Reply/Correction: Rehana Thowfeek

Wednesday, 7 May 2025 00:04

With reference to the article titled ‘Economist warns of deepening economic vulnerabilities for SL amid US tariff policy’ published in the Daily F ..

CSE closes shortened trading day on the up

Wednesday, 7 May 2025 00:00

The Colombo stock market yesterday closed on the up during the shortened trading session in view of LG polls. The active S&P SL20 gained by 0.22% ..

Govt. renews push to finalise legal framework for Sri Lanka Food Science and Technology Agency

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:45

The Government this week decided to expedite the finalisation of a draft bill to legalise the Sri Lanka Food Science and Technology Agency through an ..

Govt. begins second batch of bidding for 27 more luxury vehicles

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:45

Presidential Secretariat yesterday announced the commencement of second batch of bidding for the sale of 27 luxury and decommissioned vehicles. ..

Cabinet approves to gazette draft bills to raise national minimum wage for private sector employees

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:45

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Wednesday approved the publication of revised draft bills in the Government Gazette, after which they wil ..

Mixed sentiment at Colombo stock market

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:44

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week with mixed sentiment. ..

Policy approval for revised Bills of Exchange Amendment Bill

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:44

The Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday granted policy approval to publish the revised draft of the Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Act in the Government ..

Procurement of Amphotericin B to treat life-threatening fungal infections gets Cabinet nod

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:44

The Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday approved the procurement of 30,000 vials of 50 mg Liposomal Amphotericin B, a critical antifungal medication use ..

No FT due to Vesak holidays

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:43

The Daily FT will not be published on Monday 12 May and Tuesday 13 May in view of Vesak holidays. ..

Cabinet clears partial procurement of knee replacement systems amid limited bidding response

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:43

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Wednesday approved proceeding with the partial procurement of Total Knee Replacement (TKR) component sets ..

Cabinet green lights draft bill to bring Samurdhi Banks under Govt. audit

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:43

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Wednesday approved publishing a draft bill amending the Samurdhi Act No. 1 of 2013 in the Government Gaze ..

Trade war hits emerging market growth, weaker dollar eases some risks: Report

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:42

Emerging-market (EM) issuers are variously exposed to direct and indirect impacts from the global trade war, Fitch Ratings says in a new report. Credi ..

Sri Lanka engages ADB leadership on challenges in ‘sustaining hard-earned gains’

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:30

A Sri Lankan delegation attending the 58th Annual Meeting of Asian Development Bank (ADB) has met with ADB President Masato Kanda and other senior off ..

Govt. records nearly Rs. 500 b budget deficit in Q1

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:28

The Government has registered a budget deficit of Rs. 498.28 billion in the first quarter of 2025, as per the Statement of Government Financial Perfor ..

Govt. maintains neutral stance amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:26

The Government yesterday affirmed its non-aligned position amidst a potential escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan, stating that the coun ..

World Bank and ADB extend $ 60 m investment package for power transmission projects

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Wednesday approved moving forward with a $ 60 million investment package aimed at upgrading the country ..

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Government moves to raise private sector minimum wages

Friday, 9 May 2025 10:11

The government has approved plans to increase the national minimum monthly and daily wages for private sector employees, aligning them with recent sta ..

World Bank President visits Sri Lanka after nearly two decades

Friday, 9 May 2025 08:45

Sri Lanka and Vietnam sign key cooperation agreements

Monday, 5 May 2025 20:18

President invites Vietnam’s Vingroup to invest in Sri Lanka

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National Road Safety Plan discussed under “Clean Sri Lanka” programme

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Wednesday, 7 May 2025 00:00

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FITIS appoints new Board for 2025/2026

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:10

Sri Lanka faces rising cyber threats as Kaspersky detects over 8.6 m web threats in 2024

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:06

Rootcode partners Portugal to launch smart farming AI and IoT system

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FT Lite

Honoring mothers with thoughtful experiences at Hilton Sri Lanka

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:00

This Mothers’ Day, Hilton Sri Lanka invites guests to celebrate the heart and soul of the family with thoughtfully curated experiences. From indulge ..

Cinnamon Grand unveils culinary celebration with Chef Phillip Davenport

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:00

Fabulous prizes for all at Paw-Sperity Raffle Draw

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:00

Opinion and Issues

NPP post polls: between optics and operationals

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:10

The win this week of the National People’s Power at the 2025 local government elections is not a black swan event although in many respects it is a ..

Being prompt to respond to Trump

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:09

Why Azad Maulana fled from Sri Lanka to Switzerland via India

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:40

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SL: No country for children and youth

Saturday, 10 May 2025 00:00

Classrooms are becoming a dangerous place for Sri Lankan students, be they in international, private, or Government schools or State universities. In ..

Not prime ministerial Madam Premier

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:00

NPP popularity dips in first electoral test

Thursday, 8 May 2025 03:27

First-of-its-kind local council election

Wednesday, 7 May 2025 00:00

Long-delayed Local Government elections, crucial test at grassrootsToday is a significant moment—the long-postponed local government elections are finally being held. While these polls traditionally receive minimal public attention, their importanc

Tuesday, 6 May 2025 01:22

Government’s credibility hangs on Easter Sunday investigation

Monday, 5 May 2025 03:42

Special Report

President and experts dissect new Govt.’s maiden Budget 2025

Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:36

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday participated as the Chief Guest at the 15th consecutive post-Budget forum organised by the Daily FT, in p ..

President AKD presents Budget 2025

Tuesday, 18 February 2025 03:18

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Business News

US assumes Presidency of Colombo Plan Council

Dinesh meets World Bank Group Chief

Embassy in Doha organises networking event for promotion of foreign remittances to Sri Lanka

INSEE Ecocycle recognised at BMPC Awards 2025 with dual honours

NDB Bank reinforces financial resilience with trusted Gold Loan solutions

Court of Appeal stays proposed seizure of mandarin consignments

WCIC felicitates Founder Members and Past Chairpersons in honour of 40th anniversary milestone

Sri Lanka – Korea Business Council hosts dialogue on “Sri Lanka’s Export Prospect? Challenges. Opportunities. Reforms”

Singapore’s One World Duty Free extends support to Port City Colombo’s promotional drive at The Mall

Emirates Group achieves record profit of $ 6.2 b

Expert committee to review and reform Nanotechnology and Biotechnology Institutes

CTC celebrates exceptional achievements at Pinnacle Awards 2025

US provides radiation detection equipment to Colombo Port

COYLE welcomes new Chairman Manjula Wijesundera: Ushering in a year of international growth

LAUGFS Holdings appoints Dr.Ravi Edirisinghe as Group MD/CEO

Sri Lanka-France Business Council Members’ Day hosted by French Ambassador

Durairatnam joins Tokyo Cement Company Board

Vipula Pusselle new CEO at Maskeliya Plantations

CH17 partners FinWin Group to launch first franchise operation in MENA region

SL among probable countries to face UK visa restrictions – Report

President invites Vietnam’s Vingroup for investments in Sri Lanka

CA Sri Lanka’s TAGS Awards ushers in new era of corporate reporting as it celebrates 60th anniversary

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Celebrating “Our Children” on International Day to End Corporal Punishment

NCPA launches special probe into Kotahena teen’s death

Samantha Ranasinghe sworn in as MP

Bell 212 crash claims six lives

Establishment of Sri Lanka-India Parliamentary Friendship Association in 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka

Deshabandu summoned before Parliamentary inquiry committee

Sri Lanka at inaugural WAVES Summit 2025 in Mumbai, India

WWAD (What Would Amma Do?)

Civil Society Organisations urge Govt. to recommit to Open Government Partnership amid risk of expulsion

Election Commission begins notifying political parties to name new Chairpersons to LG bodies

Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff

No barrier to form councils without clear majority: Official

15 Sri Lankans rescued and repatriated from cybercrime centres in Myanmar

Prasanna Ranaweera remanded till 19 May

Court of Appeal dismisses writ petition against Minister Ananda Wijepala

Pakistan condemns Indian air strikes, calls on global response

Operation Sindoor: Indian armed forces carry out precision strike at terrorist camps

PM engages EU delegation on GSP+ renewal process

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World Bank President visits Sri Lanka after nearly two decades

Sri Lanka and Vietnam sign key cooperation agreements

President invites Vietnam’s Vingroup to invest in Sri Lanka

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NPP post polls: between optics and operationals

Being prompt to respond to Trump

WWAD (What Would Amma Do?)

Why Azad Maulana fled from Sri Lanka to Switzerland via India

Conflicting narratives and NPP’s electoral performance

Ray of reform: Wakf Board’s landmark order on Muslim charities

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