Friday, 9 May 2025 00:00

Sri Lanka’s global tourism campaign: Still missing in action

By Charumini de Silva Despite grand promises of launching a game-changing global tourism campaign by post-Avurudu, one that would boldly rebrand Sri ..

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 ..

ADB gets $ 100 b financial firepower to boost region’s resilience

Tuesday, 6 May 2025 02:39

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday announced enhanced financial firepower of $ 100 billion to boost the region’s resilience in successfully ..

Bribery Commission receives over 1,250 complaints in Q1

Tuesday, 6 May 2025 02:36

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has reported a sharp rise in complaints, disclosing that 1,267 complaints ..

Browns Investments expands plantation empire with another Rs. 4.8 b acquisition

Tuesday, 6 May 2025 02:35

Browns Investments PLC (BIL), the investment arm of the LOLC Group, yesterday announced a significant expansion of its plantation portfolio with the a ..

CSE begins new week on positive note

Tuesday, 6 May 2025 02:33

The Colombo stock market yesterday began a fresh week on a positive note, with improved investor activity. ..

Sri Lanka’s protectionist policies are holding back economic growth: Expert

Monday, 5 May 2025 05:19

Sri Lanka has a unique opportunity to tap into a rapidly growing global market in shipping, logistics, and free zones, projected to hit $ 18 trillion ..

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% ..

Sri Lanka and Vietnam forge stronger ties with landmark agreements

Tuesday, 6 May 2025 02:37

Marking a new chapter in bilateral relations, Sri Lanka and Vietnam yesterday solidified their partnership with the signing of four Memoranda of Under ..

Customs to name and shame tax evaders

Tuesday, 6 May 2025 02:36

In a bold move aimed at curbing tax evasion and tightening compliance with import and export laws, the Sri Lanka Customs Department announced yesterda ..

Two flaws will defeat promised women’s quota in LG: Verité Research

Tuesday, 6 May 2025 02:34

The 25% quota for women in local authority elections, introduced in 2017 to improve women’s representation, is likely to be defeated by two flaws in ..

Commercial first SL bank to open Representative Office in Dubai International Financial Centre

Monday, 5 May 2025 05:25

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon is to significantly enhance its international footprint with the opening of a Representative Office in the Dubai Interna ..

Sri Lanka races towards record arrivals in April

Monday, 5 May 2025 05:15

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is maintaining its roaring growth momentum in 2025, attracting nearly 900,000 visitors at the end of its first four mon ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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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

Thursday, 1 May 2025 03:46

Sri Lanka takes strategic stand in US trade talks

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LG Polls 2025

Wednesday, 7 May 2025 00:00

Labour Day rallies take centre stage across Sri Lanka

Friday, 2 May 2025 00:00

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Celebrity and entertainment spotlight at FT-Interbrand IWD gala

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Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

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IT / Telecom / Tech

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

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:06

FT Lite

Pedro Trueba’s “The Intangible and the Invisible” opens at Lionel Wendt

Saturday, 3 May 2025 00:05

In celebration of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Sri Lanka, the Mexican Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Honorary Consula ..

American superhero film “Thunderbolts” now showing in 21 Lankan cinemas

Saturday, 3 May 2025 00:00

Experience vibrant flavours of Spain at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Saturday, 3 May 2025 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Why Azad Maulana fled from Sri Lanka to Switzerland via India

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:40

This article is the third and final of a trilogy about the coordinated attacks by suicide bombers on the Easter Sunday of 21 April 2019. Young men wit ..

Conflicting narratives and NPP’s electoral performance

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:24

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

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:00

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Not prime ministerial Madam Premier

Friday, 9 May 2025 00:00

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya was the darling of the urbanite, liberal supporters of the NPP. Her appointment to the premiership earned praise acr ..

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

Workers’ rights are hard won and must be safeguarded

Saturday, 3 May 2025 00:00

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

Presidential Election 2024

Monday, 23 September 2024 00:50

Business News

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

Newly appointed Sri Lankan Ambassadors and High Commissioners meet with business leaders at National Chamber

SLASSCOM’s exclusive Leadership Skills Bootcamp returns

Scalefusion and Connex Information Technologies partner to empower Maliban Group with seamless endpoint management

Colombo Stock Exchange and NCE partner to empower exporters

Fcode Labs expands into Europe with key partnership in Sweden

Omega Line wins top Presidential Export Award for 2023/24

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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

BASL condemns brutal ragging incident, demands justice for Sabaragamuwa University tragedy

Crucial LG polls today after seven-year lapse

President pays floral tributes at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and War Heroes’ monument

Defence Secretary and high-level SL delegation conduct defence dialogues in Pakistan

President embarks on State visit in Vietnam

Japanese Defence Minister visits Sri Lanka to strengthen bilateral defence collaboration

Main suspect in Club Wasantha’s murder brought to SL

EC urges public and private sector employers to grant leave for employees to vote in LG polls

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Sri Lanka and Vietnam sign key cooperation agreements

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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

Today's Columnists

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

LG elections to endgame 2029: Realist readout for tripolar opposition

Overly intrusive board is CEO’s worst nightmare

Dark reality of ragging in Sri Lankan universities

Decisive mandate for change

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