Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:06

Cabinet approves reintroduction of single-entry visa: Harin

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando disclosed yesterday that the Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Thursday, gave the green light to reintroduce the ..

Sri Lanka ranks 5th among ‘World’s Best Countries to Visit in Your Lifetime, 2024’

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:06

Sri Lanka has been recognised as the 5th best country to visit in your lifetime, according to CEOWORLD Magazine’s prestigious rankings for 2024. ..

US Under Secretary Alexis Taylor visits Sri Lanka to strengthen agricultural ties, food security

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:04

The visiting Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Alexis Taylor together with US Amba ..

Heat wave, Red Sea crisis send global tea prices up

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:01

The cost of a cuppa is set to surge, with coffee and tea prices spiralling on global markets. Wholesale coffee prices are up by more than 20% since J ..

Dr. Mahathir Mohamad appears on ‘Talking Foreign Affairs’ with Adil Cader

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s longest serving Prime Minister, was a guest today on ‘Talking Foreign Affairs’ with Adil Cader. Dr. Mahathir. ..

New committee to develop regulatory framework for petroleum products

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

The Cabinet of Ministers cleared the appointment of a committee, chaired by the Power and Energy Ministry which is tasked with studying and formulatin ..

President expresses confidence in ITC Ratnadipa being symbol of Colombo

Friday, 26 April 2024 03:09

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday expressed confidence that the ITC Ratnadipa Hotel will serve as a symbol of Colombo city and tourism centred ..

Colombo stock market soars to two year high

Friday, 26 April 2024 03:05

The Colombo stock market gathered further momentum yesterday bolstering the main index to two year high. ..

AirAsia Consulting, not AirAsia, is bidding for SriLankan Airlines, says Fernandes

Friday, 26 April 2024 02:58

Capital A Bhd’s unit AirAsia Consulting Sdn Bhd is the entity that is bidding to acquire SriLankan Airlines, and if it materialises, will raise its ..

Gota denies Cardinal’s allegations regarding Easter Sunday attack

Friday, 26 April 2024 02:54

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday denied the recent allegations made against him by Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith concern ..

CTTA calls for stable exchange rate amid rupee appreciation

Friday, 26 April 2024 02:47

The Ceylon Tea Traders Association (CTTA) Chairman SanjayaHerath Wednesday said the appreciation of the rupee has emerged a pressing concern for the i ..

President declares open “Nihonbashi” Japanese Restaurant at Port City

Friday, 26 April 2024 02:39

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday inaugurated the “Nihonbashi” Japanese ..

US report says SL failed to take action against HR violators

Thursday, 25 April 2024 00:28

The latest 2023 Country Report on Human Rights Practices released by the US Department of State has highlighted the Sri Lankan Government’s failure ..

Sri Lanka Tea Board Chief remains optimistic despite 1Q setback

Thursday, 25 April 2024 00:24

Despite the temporary setback in tea production in the first quarter, due to the dry weather and low fertiliser application by smallholders in Q1, the ..

SLASSCOM applauds National Digital Economy Strategy; confident it will pave way for inclusive growth

Thursday, 25 April 2024 00:21

The SLASSCOM yesterday applauded the launch of National Economy Strategy and expressed confidence it will pave the way for inclusive growth. It said ..

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomes Nazoomi Azhar as new General Manager

Thursday, 25 April 2024 00:00

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo yesterday announced it has welcomed a new era of leadership with the appointment of Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager ..

Indian and Russian firms to manage Mattala Airport for 30 years

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:05

The Cabinet of Ministers approved entrusting the management of the Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport (MRIA) to Shaurya Aeronautics Ltd., of Ind ..

Maldivian Airlines starts twice weekly Colombo-Male flights

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:03

The inaugural flight of Maldivian Airlines Q2 940, carrying 157 passengers, arrived at Katunayake Airport on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. The carrier will ..

Colombo stock market enjoys sharp gains, high turnover

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week with sharp gains with turnover on Friday crossing Rs. 4 billion mark. During the week the benchmark ..

Sri Lanka Tea Board set to secure GI certification for Ceylon Tea

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Sri Lanka Tea Board Chairman Niraj de Mel confirmed this week that the required documentation to bear the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) cer ..

Oriflame announces withdrawal from Sri Lanka due to economic challenges

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Oriflame, a global beauty company, has announced its decision to withdraw from the Sri Lankan market effective 15 May 2024, citing a range of economic ..

US Court extends staying of proceedings of SL-Hamilton Reserve Bank case till 1 August

Friday, 26 April 2024 03:06

As a significant development in the ongoing debt restructuring plan, the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, aligned with the US ..

Ceylon Chamber welcomes National Digital Economy Strategy

Friday, 26 April 2024 03:03

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday welcomed the launch of the National Digital Economy Strategy. ..

Sri Lankan oil and gas exploration grinds to a standstill amid protracted legal battle

Friday, 26 April 2024 02:57

Sri Lanka’s efforts to attract and leverage international investment into exploration and commercialisation two blocks adding to over 5,000 square k ..

CBSL releases inaugural Annual Economic Review and Financial Statements

Friday, 26 April 2024 02:52

The inaugural publication under Section 80 of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023 (CBA), namely, the Annual Economic Review 2023, and th ..

Siam House expands Thai culinary empire with new flagship restaurant in Colombo 7

Friday, 26 April 2024 02:42

Benjarong Ltd., a leader in Sri Lankan Thai cuisine, yesterday held the grand opening of its latest venture, a new flagship restaurant in Colombo 7. ..

Sri Lanka, Iran ink five agreements to strengthen bilateral ties

Thursday, 25 April 2024 00:30

Iran and Sri Lanka yesterday signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries. ..

Sajith in P’ment confirms bid for presidency

Thursday, 25 April 2024 00:26

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday revealed in Parliament that he intends to contest the upcoming Presidential Election. The leader of Sama ..

FITIS welcomes National Digital Economy Strategy

Thursday, 25 April 2024 00:22

The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) yesterday welcomed the launch of National Digital Economy Strategy. ..

International Industry Expo 2024 in June

Thursday, 25 April 2024 00:20

In anticipation of the upcoming industry exhibition, the “International Industry Expo 2024”, excitement is building as less than two months are le ..

Sri Lanka, Iran ties get big boost with President Raisi’s visit today

Wednesday, 24 April 2024 00:34

In a significant boost to bilateral ties the Islamic Republic of Iran President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, is due today in Sri Lanka to further consolidate st ..

Sri Lanka ranks 5th among ‘World’s Best Countries to Visit in Your Lifetime, 2024’

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:06

Sri Lanka has been recognised as the 5th best country to visit in your lifetime, according to CEOWORLD Magazine’s prestigious rankings for 2024. ..

Indian and Russian firms to manage Mattala Airport for 30 years

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:05

The Cabinet of Ministers approved entrusting the management of the Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport (MRIA) to Shaurya Aeronautics Ltd., of Ind ..

US Under Secretary Alexis Taylor visits Sri Lanka to strengthen agricultural ties, food security

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:04

The visiting Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Alexis Taylor together with US Amba ..

Maldivian Airlines starts twice weekly Colombo-Male flights

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:03

The inaugural flight of Maldivian Airlines Q2 940, carrying 157 passengers, arrived at Katunayake Airport on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. The carrier will ..

Heat wave, Red Sea crisis send global tea prices up

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:01

The cost of a cuppa is set to surge, with coffee and tea prices spiralling on global markets. Wholesale coffee prices are up by more than 20% since J ..

Colombo stock market enjoys sharp gains, high turnover

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week with sharp gains with turnover on Friday crossing Rs. 4 billion mark. During the week the benchmark ..

Dr. Mahathir Mohamad appears on ‘Talking Foreign Affairs’ with Adil Cader

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s longest serving Prime Minister, was a guest today on ‘Talking Foreign Affairs’ with Adil Cader. Dr. Mahathir. ..

Sri Lanka Tea Board set to secure GI certification for Ceylon Tea

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Sri Lanka Tea Board Chairman Niraj de Mel confirmed this week that the required documentation to bear the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) cer ..

New committee to develop regulatory framework for petroleum products

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

The Cabinet of Ministers cleared the appointment of a committee, chaired by the Power and Energy Ministry which is tasked with studying and formulatin ..

Oriflame announces withdrawal from Sri Lanka due to economic challenges

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Oriflame, a global beauty company, has announced its decision to withdraw from the Sri Lankan market effective 15 May 2024, citing a range of economic ..

President expresses confidence in ITC Ratnadipa being symbol of Colombo

Friday, 26 April 2024 03:09

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday expressed confidence that the ITC Ratnadipa Hotel will serve as a symbol of Colombo city and tourism centred ..

US Court extends staying of proceedings of SL-Hamilton Reserve Bank case till 1 August

Friday, 26 April 2024 03:06

As a significant development in the ongoing debt restructuring plan, the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, aligned with the US ..

Colombo stock market soars to two year high

Friday, 26 April 2024 03:05

The Colombo stock market gathered further momentum yesterday bolstering the main index to two year high. ..

Ceylon Chamber welcomes National Digital Economy Strategy

Friday, 26 April 2024 03:03

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday welcomed the launch of the National Digital Economy Strategy. ..

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Indian giant ITC begins global hospitality journey with Sri Lanka

Friday, 26 April 2024 23:07

Indian giant ITC yesterday began its global hospitality journey with the opening of “ITC Ratnadipa” the 352-room luxurious facility in Colombo inc ..

Cabinet Approves Private Sector Management from Russia, India for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

Friday, 26 April 2024 23:06

U.S. Under Secretary for Trade assures support for Sri Lanka’s agriculture modernisation

Friday, 26 April 2024 20:46

Maldivian Airlines launches new flight route connecting Colombo and Male

Friday, 26 April 2024 15:07

Public Security Minister encourages Police: ’Do not hesitate to use weapons, in pursuit of law enforcement’

Thursday, 25 April 2024 22:41

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Thursday, 25 April 2024 15:01

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Wednesday, 24 April 2024 00:06

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FT Lite

Nihonbashi opens doors at Port City Colombo

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:10

Nihonbashi, Chef Dharshan Munidasa’s flagship Japanese restaurant, marked its relocation to Port City Colombo with an official unveiling held on Wed ..

Performance by The French Dance Troupe ‘Souffle de Danse’

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Cloé Café, where every cup tells a story, now in Nawala

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Unveiling the dark reality: Sri Lanka’s deepening drug crisis

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:10

Robert Frost once wrote, “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.” It’s a place like Hotel Californi ..

Thevarapperuma a deformed version of a “Clean” MP

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:01

From global to local: Challenges for equitable local-level access to climate finance and support

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

FT View - Editorial

Breeding impunity in the Police Department

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

“Don’t be afraid to use the weapon in your hand for the right thing and we will stand by you. Eliminating criminals from the country is not a sin, ..

Commitment to market-oriented economic policies is necessary

Friday, 26 April 2024 00:00

Getting modalities right for SJB/NPP debate crucial

Thursday, 25 April 2024 00:00

Leaving the shores en masse

Wednesday, 24 April 2024 00:00

Uma Oya, a symbol of Iran-Sri Lanka relations

Tuesday, 23 April 2024 00:35

A day of infamy

Monday, 22 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

SLT-Mobitel wins ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2023’

Ninewells Hospital partners Sri Lanka Army to implement health insurance scheme for war heroes

Amana Bank collaborates with the University of Colombo to mark World Water Day

Siyambalapitiya outlines objectives of SOE restructuring

Govt. to introduce relief program for senior citizens affected by withholding tax

Dialog Axiata recognised as the most significant FDI contributor by BOI

New electricity bill presented to Parliament

Overseas Realty kicks off FY24 with Rs. 1.83 b pre-tax profit

Elephant House Sausages takes legendary Sri Lankan taste to Australia

Inaugural CPA Australia Appreciation Event

Back to school, back to hope as LOLC Divi Saviya resumes distribution

Prime Residencies breaks ground and launches Phase II of ‘The Colombo Border’

BOI felicitates Brandix as Outstanding Exporter

Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka signs MoU with Singapore Boating Industry Association

Nawaloka Hospitals wins Merit award at Best Management Practices Company Awards 2024

Omega Line honoured as ‘Most Outstanding Exporter – Merchandise’ at the 45th Anniversary of BOI Sri Lanka

Exploring FDI and export potential of Sri Lanka under the new normal

Rising from the Rubble: Sri Lanka’s economy roars back to life – fact or fiction?

Daintee celebrates four decades of sweet success

SLASSCOM successfully concludes People Summit 2024

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Hayleys Solar records double win at SLIM Brand Excellence

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Shanakiyan reveals alleged Tripoli platoon link to Easter Sunday attacks

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AKD urges Govt. to end ‘Ibrahim mantra’ and take action instead

Rice distribution not a panacea to people’s struggles - Namal

Chinese communist party Vice Minister Sun Haiyan meets NR

Clarification issued regarding milk powder price reduction misinformation

Well-known business leader and philanthropist Greatian Gunawardhana passes away

Japan provides $ 3 m through FAO to strengthen inland fisheries, rural livelihoods

Rotary International District 3220 Conference kicks off today creating hope for Sri Lanka

SJB and NPP to meet for public debate date finalisation

Tilvin expresses doubts on Premadasa’s participation in public debate

Interim injunction issued against Wijeyadasa’s SLFP Acting Chairmanship

Pakistan High Commission mourns demise of Ifthikar Aziz

Court of Appeal summons Hajj Committee for contempt of court

International Industry Expo 2024 in June

Moragoda designated as Honorary Senior Fellow of National University of Singapore’s ISAS

Imported milk powder gets cheaper

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Indian giant ITC begins global hospitality journey with Sri Lanka

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U.S. Under Secretary for Trade assures support for Sri Lanka’s agriculture modernisation

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Revival of Premadasaism: The way forward for Sri Lanka

Cardinal Ranjith the new political messiah

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Indian giant ITC begins global hospitality journey with Sri Lanka

Cabinet Approves Private Sector Management from Russia, India for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

U.S. Under Secretary for Trade assures support for Sri Lanka’s agriculture modernisation

Maldivian Airlines launches new flight route connecting Colombo and Male

Today's Columnists

Unveiling the dark reality: Sri Lanka’s deepening drug crisis

Thevarapperuma a deformed version of a “Clean” MP

From global to local: Challenges for equitable local-level access to climate finance and support

Palitha of Pasdun Korale was a “Hitha Honda Chandiya”

Revival of Premadasaism: The way forward for Sri Lanka

Cardinal Ranjith the new political messiah

KPIs in R&D institutes: Defining success path for R&D performance in commercial agriculture

We need a revisionist president, not merely a reformist one

Imposing costs on business; disregarding ability to enforce

Dissecting digital disruption: The imperative of digital literacy for today’s CEOs

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