Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:48

Visa controversy ignites Parliament debate

The visa controversy raged into the Parliament yesterday with Opposition MPs describing it similar to the infamous bond scam as well as a daylight rob ..

Browns becomes world’s biggest tea exporter in deal with LIPTON

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:47

LIPTON Teas and Infusions yesterday announced it has agreed terms of a partnership which will result in the transfer of its tea estates in Kenya, Rwan ..

Sri Lanka CVF and Nativa Capital ink MOU to enhance sustainable, community scale farming and forest protection

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:43

$100 m project aims to enhance community scale 15,000 farming families ..

Ball on SLT-Mobitel court after serious indictment by Minister Alles, DIE

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:42

Serious indictment by Public Security Minister Tiran Alles and Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) on Monday has put the onus on SLT-Mobite ..

Parliament passes Bill to temporarily suspend parate action

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:42

The Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) bill which was amended to facilitate legal provisions for the suspension of Parate Law ..

Alles affirms Cabinet awareness of VFS proposal

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:36

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles yesterday asserted that Cabinet Ministers were fully briefed on the proposal on the selection of VFS well in adva ..

Harsha blows whistle over $ 200 m investment promise by IVS-GBS

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:32

Main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva who is also the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) yesterday flagg ..

SLAITO welcomes Govt. decision to reintroduce single entry visa

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:28

The Sri Lanka Assoc-iation of Inbound Travel Operators (SLAITO) yesterday welcomed the Government’s decision to reintroduce the single-entry 30-day ..

Independent Committee’s report on CBSL salary hike given to President

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:24

The Independent Remuneration Com-mittee set up by the Ministry of Finance to resolve the disputed CBSL pay hike has handed over its report to Presiden ..

Sajith demands answers on tourist visa fiasco

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:20

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa took to X (formerly Twitter) yesterday to pose seven key questions concerning Sri Lanka’s recent contentious deci ..

Hollow rupee: High cost of mandatory currency conversions on Sri Lanka’s ability to earn foreign exchange

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:04

Politics and economics are concepts that are fundamentally intertwined. Yet the unprecedented economic crisis of 2022 highlighted the complex challeng ..

VFS Global statement on Sri Lanka E-Visa

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:00

VFS Global is a trusted partner to 67 client governments. It operates over 3,300 visa application centres in 151 countries and has processed over 285 ..

Some of VFS’ milestones

Monday, 6 May 2024 04:09

2023: Appointed to deliver UK Government visa and passport services across 142 countries ..

Japanese Foreign Minister appreciates Wickremesinghe’s efforts to overcome economic crisis

Monday, 6 May 2024 04:05

Japan Foreign Minister Yōko Kamikawa has yesterday expressed appreciation of President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s efforts to overcome the economic cris ..

EQT to acquire WSO2

Monday, 6 May 2024 04:03

WSO2, the leader in digital transformation technology, announced on Friday that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by EQT. ..

Sri Lanka Tourism to rollout global PR and digital campaign from 15 May

Monday, 6 May 2024 03:44

Sri Lanka Tourism is gearing up to launch its inaugural comprehensive global public relations (PR) and digital campaign, targeting 15 key identified m ..

Harin meets Emirates Chairman and CEO Al Maktoum in Dubai

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:43

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, who is in Dubai to attend the Arabian Travel Mart (ATM), yesterday met the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Emirates G ..

CBSL calls for public inputs to amend Finance Leasing Act

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:42

The Central Bank has called for public views to complete the draft on Amendments to the Finance Leasing Act (FLA), as part of its ongoing efforts to b ..

Govt. approves 20-year PPA with Adani for484 MW wind power in Mannar and Poonaryn

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:42

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera says negotiated tariff rate of $ 8.26 cents is to be paid in rupees on prevailing exchange rate ..

Govt. must define stance on visa policy via formulation of National Policy: Alles

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:40

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles yesterday highlighted the necessity for the Government to define its stance on visa policy through the formulatio ..

Harin and tourism industry happy as Cabinet reverts to previous 30-day visa fee regime

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:34

The Cabinet of Ministers yesterday reverted to the previous single entry 30-day visa arrangement signalling moral victory for Tourism Minister Harin F ..

THASL hails Tourism Minister’s swift action on visa fee issue

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:30

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) yesterday hailed Tourism Minister Harin Fernando for his proactive leadership to the recent controversy su ..

Gammanpila demands for CBSL Chief and Board of Governors resignations

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:26

PHU leader asks CBSL Governor and board to resign over recent salary increases despite suffering losses Says they have falsely asserted that they do ..

Hayleys gets GSA deal for Air India in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:22

Hayleys PLC has been appointed as the General Sales Agent (Passenger Sales) for Air India, India’s flagship carrier airline. Hayleys is a leading ..

Alhambra Hotels celebrates 50 years of excellence

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:06

Alhambra Hotels recently celebrated 50 years in hospitality excellence with President Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Chief Guest. What began as a visiona ..

Dept. of Immigration and Emigration Chief makes public rationale for working with VFS Global

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:00

Following is the full text of a statement issued by Immigration and Emigration Department Controller General I.S.H.J. Ilukpitiya yesterday on the ..

Govt. should have got SLT-Mobitel to match or better GBS-IVS-VFS unsolicited proposal: Analysts

Monday, 6 May 2024 04:11

In a bid to ensure integrity and efficiency of Sri Lanka’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, the Government in September last year consi ..

Sunshine Holdings’ healthcare arm woos IFC to take up 14.7% stake for Rs. 3.27 b

Monday, 6 May 2024 04:07

Sunshine Healthcare Lanka (SHL), the healthcare arm of the diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC, said yesterday it has entered into an agree ..

SC grants leave to proceed with Shani’s petition against interdiction

Monday, 6 May 2024 04:03

The Supreme Court on Friday granted leave to proceed with the fundamental rights petition submitted by former director of the Criminal Investigation D ..

Petition filed against appointment of new CIABOC DG

Monday, 6 May 2024 04:02

A fundamental rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the recent appointment of W.K.D. Wijeratne as the Director General o ..

SLAITO warns exorbitant visa fees will slash tourist arrivals by 50%

Monday, 6 May 2024 03:41

Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Travel Operators (SLAITO) President Nishad Wijetunga sounded a cautionary note yesterday, warning that exorbitant vis ..

Browns becomes world’s biggest tea exporter in deal with LIPTON

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:47

LIPTON Teas and Infusions yesterday announced it has agreed terms of a partnership which will result in the transfer of its tea estates in Kenya, Rwan ..

Harin meets Emirates Chairman and CEO Al Maktoum in Dubai

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:43

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, who is in Dubai to attend the Arabian Travel Mart (ATM), yesterday met the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Emirates G ..

Sri Lanka CVF and Nativa Capital ink MOU to enhance sustainable, community scale farming and forest protection

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:43

$100 m project aims to enhance community scale 15,000 farming families ..

CBSL calls for public inputs to amend Finance Leasing Act

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:42

The Central Bank has called for public views to complete the draft on Amendments to the Finance Leasing Act (FLA), as part of its ongoing efforts to b ..

Ball on SLT-Mobitel court after serious indictment by Minister Alles, DIE

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:42

Serious indictment by Public Security Minister Tiran Alles and Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) on Monday has put the onus on SLT-Mobite ..

Govt. approves 20-year PPA with Adani for484 MW wind power in Mannar and Poonaryn

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:42

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera says negotiated tariff rate of $ 8.26 cents is to be paid in rupees on prevailing exchange rate ..

Parliament passes Bill to temporarily suspend parate action

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:42

The Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) bill which was amended to facilitate legal provisions for the suspension of Parate Law ..

Govt. must define stance on visa policy via formulation of National Policy: Alles

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:40

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles yesterday highlighted the necessity for the Government to define its stance on visa policy through the formulatio ..

Alles affirms Cabinet awareness of VFS proposal

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:36

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles yesterday asserted that Cabinet Ministers were fully briefed on the proposal on the selection of VFS well in adva ..

Harin and tourism industry happy as Cabinet reverts to previous 30-day visa fee regime

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:34

The Cabinet of Ministers yesterday reverted to the previous single entry 30-day visa arrangement signalling moral victory for Tourism Minister Harin F ..

Harsha blows whistle over $ 200 m investment promise by IVS-GBS

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:32

Main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva who is also the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) yesterday flagg ..

THASL hails Tourism Minister’s swift action on visa fee issue

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:30

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) yesterday hailed Tourism Minister Harin Fernando for his proactive leadership to the recent controversy su ..

SLAITO welcomes Govt. decision to reintroduce single entry visa

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:28

The Sri Lanka Assoc-iation of Inbound Travel Operators (SLAITO) yesterday welcomed the Government’s decision to reintroduce the single-entry 30-day ..

Gammanpila demands for CBSL Chief and Board of Governors resignations

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:26

PHU leader asks CBSL Governor and board to resign over recent salary increases despite suffering losses Says they have falsely asserted that they do ..

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Government defends outsourcing of visa processing amid criticism

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In the face of mounting criticism, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles staunchly defended the Government’s decision to transition to outsourcing vi ..

Japan Foreign Minister meets President Wickremesinghe to discuss economic cooperation and gender equality

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STF seizes large drug haul near Sri Jayewardenepura University

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Vis Ta Vie: Luxury boutique hotel contributing to turtle conservation efforts in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 4 May 2024 00:04

Sri Lanka, an enchanting island nestled in the Indian Ocean, boasts a remarkable natural heritage that includes not just its famed elephants but also ..

Gratiaen Prize reveals 2024 shortlist

Saturday, 4 May 2024 00:03

Sri Lankan Food Festival in Mumbai

Saturday, 4 May 2024 00:02

Opinion and Issues

Measuring the pulse of pulses: Improving food security in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:18

While Sri Lanka is recovering from its worst economic crisis since independence, significant concerns remain as 42% of the households still adopt food ..

True value of Ceylon Cinnamon

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:16

Fleas dream of buying a new dog

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:10

FT View - Editorial

Tiran Alles - the quintessential dealmaker

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:00

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Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:00

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Monday, 6 May 2024 02:29

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Saturday, 4 May 2024 00:01

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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 ..

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

Charitha raises concerns over CBSL’s perceived independence from State

CEAT Kelani says not fined by Customs Department

Suresh de Mel appointed as Chairman of Citrus Leisure Group companies

People’s Bank and Hayleys Solar partner to accelerate Sri Lanka’s shift towards sustainable energy

Mithila Wegapitiya new CEO at Laugfs Power Plc.

Singapore’s ICA experts to visit Sri Lanka to study immigration operations

China to support digital education transformation

State Minister Amunugama leads Sri Lankan delegation to Germany’s ‘Hannover Messe’

Good Life X unveils rebranding strategy at 6th anniversary celebration

Ex-Hutchison’s Thirukumar Nadarasa joins Softlogic Holdings Board

Hayleys powers Texlan Centre with landmark commercial solar installation

IFC Regional VP for Asia Pacific signals support for Sri Lanka’s reforms and growth

Awareness session in Bangkok on Sri Lanka-Thailand FTA and investment opportunities

OKLO revolutionises East African Tea e-auction with cutting-edge technology

G&G’s Hatton Plantations brews highest Ceylon Black Tea sales in 2023

Yohan Perera joins E. B. Creasy Board

Pavitra kicks off distribution of Smart Agriculture Package to farmers under ADB funding

BOI rebuts Advocata Institute CEO

Steps to accelerate development of Port of Galle resolving environmental and wildlife issues

SLT-Mobitel introduces social combo plan for the first time

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Alles denies allegations of VFS Global’s election contribution

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Govt. kicks off revolutionary move of granting free land rights to citizens

Ferry service between India and Sri Lanka set to resume on 13 May

Second meeting of Sri Lanka-UK strategic dialogue in Colombo tomorrow

IUSF condemns repression and arrests of US university students

BJP invites SLPP and UNP to observe Indian election

Siyambalapitiya reveals multilateral debt repayments continue

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry undertakes an official visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Fleas dream of buying a new dog

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Electricity sector: Without investment we will be in the dark again

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