Monday, 13 May 2024 03:14

Mahinda calls for halt of SOE sales until Presidential poll

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Leader and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday urged the current regime to postpone all moves to sell nati ..

Standard Chartered CEO outlines broader impact of external debt restructuring

Monday, 13 May 2024 03:05

Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka Chief Executive Officer Bingumal Thewarathanthri last week outlined the broader impacts of external debt restructuri ..

SL aims to triple investment to $ 3 b in 2024: State Minister

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:54

State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama announced on Friday a bold objective to attract over $ 3 billion in investments this year. ..

Tourism earnings top $ 1.25 b in first four months

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:44

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has demonstrated a remarkable resurgence, raking in over $ 1.25 billion in revenue during the first four months of 2024 ..

George Steuart revamps Board of Directors

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:37

George Steuart & Co. Ltd. (GS&Co), Sri Lanka’s oldest company established in 1835, has revamped the Board of Directors. ..

SLSRFA adamant on stealing candy from the kids

Monday, 13 May 2024 01:16

The newly elected committee of the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) is persistent with its proposed changes to the League format, ..

Navara Capital selected by USAID Catalyze PSD to strengthen bank capabilities in debt restructuring for stressed MSMEs

Monday, 13 May 2024 00:00

Navara Capital Ltd., a leading corporate advisory service provider in the country, has been appointed as the Training Partner for the United States Ag ..

United for “Good Gestures” movement

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:52

In a rare but united for a worthy cause, here President Ranil Wickremesinghe with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and business leader-turned SLPP M ..

President visits CCI Build SL 2024 Expo

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:49

President Ranil Wickramasinghe, yesterday paid a quick visit to the Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka’s (CCI) organised Build SL 2024 Ex ..

DIGIECON Global Investment Conference: A one-of-a-kind chance for tech enthusiasts – State Minister

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:48

State Minister of Technology Kanaka Herath yesterday underscored the key role of the DIGIECON Global Investment Summit – 2024, held in conjunction w ..

Fitch sees risk of stronger US dollar affecting Emerging Market credit momentum

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:47

Fitch Ratings believes a sustained period of US dollar (USD) strength against emerging market (EM) currencies could weigh on some EM sovereign credit ..

President reiterates need for unity and putting national interest before self

Friday, 10 May 2024 00:40

President Ranil Wickre-mesinghe yesterday in yet another special address in Parliament urged for unity with all putting the nation’s well-being firs ..

Verité Research shares structure for rational, efficient Government in SL

Friday, 10 May 2024 00:34

Verité Research yesterday launched a ‘Blueprint for a Rational Government in Sri Lanka’. The publication shows how all the duties, functions, i ..

CBSL clears off-shore banking regulations for Port City

Friday, 10 May 2024 00:28

In a significant development the Central Bank has cleared the Colombo Port City Banking and Financial Services Regulations that will be applicable to ..

Bill to revise TRC Act after 28 years today in P’ment

Friday, 10 May 2024 00:24

The long-awaited amended Bill to revise the Telecommunications Regulatory Act, after 28 years, will be submitted to Parliament today. Previously, re ..

Tourist arrivals soar past 800,000

Friday, 10 May 2024 00:20

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector celebrates a significant milestone as tourist arrivals soar past 800,000, sparking optimism for the year-end targets. T ..

President calls for more women on Boards and management

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:58

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday called for more women on corporate Boards and management as one of the measures to truly empower educated wom ..

Amended Telecom legislation to punish sharing of false info via phones

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:53

The Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill, containing clauses aimed at penalising persons who spread false information via telephone leading t ..

Workers’ remittances top $ 2 b mark by April

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:41

Workers’ remittances have crossed the $ 2 billion mark in the first four months of this year as per the Central Bank data. ..

Technology Ministry collaborates with Mastercard for DigiEcon Global Investment Summit 2024

Monday, 13 May 2024 01:35

The Technology Ministry has collaborated with Mastercard for the DigiEcon Global Investment Summit 2024, which is aimed at catalysing the country’s ..

Ceylinco Life explores genesis of 20 years of leadership and keys to the future

Monday, 13 May 2024 00:20

With two decades of unbroken market leadership in Sri Lanka’s life insurance sector achieved, two key figures in Ceylinco Life’s remarkable journe ..

Acuity Partners appoints dynamic banker Damith Pallewatte as Chairman

Monday, 13 May 2024 00:00

Acuity Partners has announced the appointment of Damith Pallewatte as its new Chairman. ..

Benchmark All Share Price Index tops 12,500 points mark after 2 years

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:50

The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo stock market crossed the 12,500 points mark for the first time in two years thanks to the su ..

Basil says SLPP willing to forge or break alliances in national interest

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:49

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) founder Basil Rajapaksa yesterday said the party stands ready to align with or disengage from any group in the inte ..

US Assistant Secretary of South and Central Asian Affairs to visit SL

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:48

The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh from 10 to 15 May. H ..

Fitch affirms SriLankan Airlines’ Government-guaranteed bonds at ‘C’

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:47

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the rating on SriLankan Airlines Limited’s (SLA) $ 175 million Government guaranteed 7% unsecured bonds due 25 June 2024 ..

Presidential poll between 16 Sep. and 17 Oct. says EC

Friday, 10 May 2024 00:36

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECSL) officially declared yesterday that the 2024 Presidential election will take place on a day between 17 Sept ..

President and Dhammika to launch world’s first of its kind ‘Global Gestures for Empowerment’ today

Friday, 10 May 2024 00:30

President Ranil Wickremesinghe will today ceremoniously launch the world’s first of its kind “Global Gestures for Empowerment” aimed at discoura ..

HNB bolsters Board of Directors with appointment of Suresh Shah

Friday, 10 May 2024 00:26

HNB PLC yesterday announced another strategic addition to its Board of Directors with the appointment of Suresh Shah as an Independent Non-Executive D ..

High incidence of malware and web-borne threats in Sri Lanka warns Kaspersky

Friday, 10 May 2024 00:22

15 m local incidents on the computers of Kaspersky Security Network participants in Sri Lanka 46.7% of users were targeted by local threats due to ..

SEC approves first set of Accredited Shariah Scholars for Islamic Capital Market Products certification

Friday, 10 May 2024 00:14

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) said yesterday it has approved a list of Accredited Shariah Scholars as “Supplementary Ser ..

Standard Chartered CEO outlines broader impact of external debt restructuring

Monday, 13 May 2024 03:05

Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka Chief Executive Officer Bingumal Thewarathanthri last week outlined the broader impacts of external debt restructuri ..

President calls for more women on Boards and management

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:58

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday called for more women on corporate Boards and management as one of the measures to truly empower educated wom ..

SL aims to triple investment to $ 3 b in 2024: State Minister

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:54

State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama announced on Friday a bold objective to attract over $ 3 billion in investments this year. ..

Amended Telecom legislation to punish sharing of false info via phones

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:53

The Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill, containing clauses aimed at penalising persons who spread false information via telephone leading t ..

Tourism earnings top $ 1.25 b in first four months

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:44

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has demonstrated a remarkable resurgence, raking in over $ 1.25 billion in revenue during the first four months of 2024 ..

Workers’ remittances top $ 2 b mark by April

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:41

Workers’ remittances have crossed the $ 2 billion mark in the first four months of this year as per the Central Bank data. ..

George Steuart revamps Board of Directors

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:37

George Steuart & Co. Ltd. (GS&Co), Sri Lanka’s oldest company established in 1835, has revamped the Board of Directors. ..

Technology Ministry collaborates with Mastercard for DigiEcon Global Investment Summit 2024

Monday, 13 May 2024 01:35

The Technology Ministry has collaborated with Mastercard for the DigiEcon Global Investment Summit 2024, which is aimed at catalysing the country’s ..

SLSRFA adamant on stealing candy from the kids

Monday, 13 May 2024 01:16

The newly elected committee of the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) is persistent with its proposed changes to the League format, ..

Ceylinco Life explores genesis of 20 years of leadership and keys to the future

Monday, 13 May 2024 00:20

With two decades of unbroken market leadership in Sri Lanka’s life insurance sector achieved, two key figures in Ceylinco Life’s remarkable journe ..

Navara Capital selected by USAID Catalyze PSD to strengthen bank capabilities in debt restructuring for stressed MSMEs

Monday, 13 May 2024 00:00

Navara Capital Ltd., a leading corporate advisory service provider in the country, has been appointed as the Training Partner for the United States Ag ..

Acuity Partners appoints dynamic banker Damith Pallewatte as Chairman

Monday, 13 May 2024 00:00

Acuity Partners has announced the appointment of Damith Pallewatte as its new Chairman. ..

United for “Good Gestures” movement

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:52

In a rare but united for a worthy cause, here President Ranil Wickremesinghe with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and business leader-turned SLPP M ..

Benchmark All Share Price Index tops 12,500 points mark after 2 years

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:50

The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo stock market crossed the 12,500 points mark for the first time in two years thanks to the su ..

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’Industry EXPO 2024’ on June 19-23 at BMICH

Sunday, 12 May 2024 21:48

Minister of Industries and Health, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, unveiled plans for the upcoming ’’Industry EXPO 2024’’ during a media briefing at the ..

South Korea assists Sri Lanka in advancing two floating solar pilot projects towards completion

Friday, 10 May 2024 12:25

President says his task to restore Sri Lanka’s economy is nearing its end

Thursday, 9 May 2024 12:42

Sri Lanka Army and Indian High Commission launch artificial limb manufacturing program

Thursday, 9 May 2024 09:33

Sri Lanka targets June deadline for foreign debt restructuring, aims to Cut $17 billion burden

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 21:18

Government defends outsourcing of visa processing amid criticism

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 12:15

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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

Technology Ministry collaborates with Mastercard for DigiEcon Global Investment Summit 2024

Monday, 13 May 2024 01:35

Huawei ADN wins Automation Solution Award at FutureNet World 2024

Monday, 13 May 2024 01:29

One UI 6.1 brings Galaxy AI from S24 series to more Galaxy devices

Monday, 13 May 2024 01:27

FT Lite

Rasika De Silva explores “Nature and Culture for Our Future” in his latest exhibition at Sky Gallery

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:10

Rasika De Silva, now renowned as one of Sri Lanka’s most captivating contemporary artists, unveils his latest exhibition, “Nature and Culture for ..

Sri Lanka gears up for the most awaited e-bicycle event Eco Ride 2024

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:09

MMCA Sri Lanka announces vibrant public programs for May

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Economic growth, national security, and what next for Sri Lanka

Monday, 13 May 2024 00:45

For millennia, nations have recognised that for a country to ensure its national security, it should have enough wealth in surplus. ..

Aragalaya effect vs. IMF effect

Monday, 13 May 2024 00:00

How far can we go with only “hope”?

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:06

FT View - Editorial

The May 2022 renaissance that never was

Monday, 13 May 2024 00:00

It has been two years since the historic events of May 2022. After just two years of the disastrous Gotabaya Rajapaksa administration the people of th ..

Diana G saga exposes collusion between politicians and bureaucrats to shield wrongdoers

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:06

Creating unnecessary obstacles for tourism industry

Friday, 10 May 2024 00:00

MPs have historic chance to decriminalise same-sex relations

Thursday, 9 May 2024 02:33

Tiran Alles - the quintessential dealmaker

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:00

Heatwaves bring home reality of climate change

Tuesday, 7 May 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

Sarva Ameresekere takes baton as Group Chairman of George Steuart & Co.

Miraclon selects Sri Lanka’s ALFT Packaging to showcase business and technology evolution

AHK Sri Lanka organises first-ever delegation to ‘Hannover Messe 2024’ in Germany

ABMCL bags National Quality Award

Uber Springboard: Sri Lankan start-ups set to soar with mentorship program

WORX Coworking unveils 4th property in Colombo

Building capacities for Sri Lankan start-ups in renewable energy domain

People’s Bank re-launches SPARK entrepreneurial development program to boost SMEs

Largest ever housing and construction expo kicks off at BMICH

Rani Sandalwood tributes loyal consumers with gold sovereigns

HNB General Insurance launches hotline

Sri Lanka revs up to be global automobile manufacturing hub

Sri Lanka exporters gear up for Hotel Asia Exhibition 2024 in Maldives

Govt. revenue concerns spike amid drop in liquor production

UAE envoy meets BOI

Litro commissions modern Mabima storage and bottling facility after Rs. 1 b investment

TBS International: Spotlighting Sri Lankan excellence to impact global industry standards

Air India back in operation with Hayleys as new General Sales Agent

President says his task to restore Sri Lanka’s economy is nearing its end

Govt. visa processing handover to private firm illegal claims G.L

CEAT Kelani says not fined by Customs Department

Charitha raises concerns over CBSL’s perceived independence from State

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Wijeyadasa takes over SLFP leadership as Maithri steps down

Govt. de-gazettes part of Vidataltivu Nature Reserve

CEJ to take legal action over degazetting of Vidataltivu

Sobitha Thera claims 10 dual citizen MPs in Parliament

Cabinet clears to draft bill for National Teachers Council

President announces plans to pass women-empowering bills in Parliament by June

Good Gestures for Empowerment

Mujibur sworn in as National List MP

BASL raises concerns on delays in filling CoA vacancies

Maithri’s Easter Sunday statement – Courts call for CID action on any criminal wrongdoing

COPA looks into current performance of National Education Management Information System

‘Keeping humanity alive’: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2024

High Commissioner’s visit underscores India’s special relationship with Eastern Province

Artificial Limb Camp by India

Japan and UN Women unite to advance women, peace and security agenda in Sri Lanka

Diana accuses Sajith of orchestrating grand conspiracy against her

Second Sri Lanka – UK Strategic Dialogue held in Colombo

CoA grants two-week window for objections in Hirunika contempt case

FT TV

’Industry EXPO 2024’ on June 19-23 at BMICH

South Korea assists Sri Lanka in advancing two floating solar pilot projects towards completion

President says his task to restore Sri Lanka’s economy is nearing its end

Sri Lanka Army and Indian High Commission launch artificial limb manufacturing program

Today's Columnists

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Aragalaya effect vs. IMF effect

How far can we go with only “hope”?

Deplorable debt: Is Sri Lanka caught between IMF and IIF?

Seven reasons why I would not vote for a socialist utopia

Sri Lankan elections and an Indian Ocean tug-of-war

Revitalising Sri Lanka’s future: Path forward with export-oriented manufacturing economy

Widening gap between rhetoric and reality

The five pillars of Rugby

Post-May Day political balance and scenarios

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’Industry EXPO 2024’ on June 19-23 at BMICH

South Korea assists Sri Lanka in advancing two floating solar pilot projects towards completion

President says his task to restore Sri Lanka’s economy is nearing its end

Sri Lanka Army and Indian High Commission launch artificial limb manufacturing program

Today's Columnists

Economic growth, national security, and what next for Sri Lanka

Aragalaya effect vs. IMF effect

How far can we go with only “hope”?

Deplorable debt: Is Sri Lanka caught between IMF and IIF?

Seven reasons why I would not vote for a socialist utopia

Sri Lankan elections and an Indian Ocean tug-of-war

Revitalising Sri Lanka’s future: Path forward with export-oriented manufacturing economy

Widening gap between rhetoric and reality

The five pillars of Rugby

Post-May Day political balance and scenarios

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