Monday, 7 October 2024 04:43

Harsha accuses NPP of contradicting pre-election promises on IMF and debt restructuring

Former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has accused President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power (NPP) of b ..

President assures justice for Easter Sunday victims

Monday, 7 October 2024 04:40

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday announced that investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks will be expedited, and steps will be taken t ..

Automobile component manufacturers look to NPP’s futuristic industrial policies to boost industry

Monday, 7 October 2024 04:35

The Sri Lanka Automobile Component Manufacturers Association (SLACMA) yesterday extended best wishes to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on being elected as t ..

Pravir new Chairman of Hilton Colombo-owning firm

Monday, 7 October 2024 04:31

Young business leader Pravir D. Samarasinghe has been appointed the Chairman of Hotel Developers (Lanka) Ltd., the owning company of Hilton Colombo. ..

Govt. appoints Citi as Dealer Manager for proposed Sovereign Bond Exchange

Monday, 7 October 2024 04:25

The Government has appointed Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (Citi) as the Dealer Manager for the proposed Sovereign Bond Exchange following a competiti ..

India reaffirms support for Sri Lanka

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:56

India yesterday reaffirmed its support for Sri Lanka with the two countries expressing commitment to further strengthen ties. The development follow ..

CSE closes week on the up; ASPI crosses 12,000 points

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:55

The Colombo stock market yesterday closed the week on the up with the benchmark ASPI crossing the 12,000 points-mark as investors reverted to buying m ..

SP Ajantha Rodrigo’s new appointment cancelled amidst public backlash

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:54

The appointment of Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajantha Rodrigo as Acting Director of the Public Order Management Division has been cancelled followi ..

Colombo High Court extends suspension on Keheliya’s family bank accounts worth over Rs. 93 m

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:54

The Colombo High Court has further extended the order issued suspending the fixed deposits and insurance policies to the tune of over Rs. 93 million b ..

Erik Solheim praises President, calls for international support

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:52

Former diplomat Erik Solheim yesterday voiced strong support for new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging the international community to back hi ..

CBSL announces new measures to strengthen corporate governance in banks

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:30

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced the issuance of the Banking Act Directions No. 05 of 2024 on corporate governance for license ..

PickMe rides to positive debut

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:26

Shares of leading mobility solutions app, PickMe owner Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Ltd., had a positive debut yesterday in the Colombo Stock Exch ..

Retired Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe new SLPA Chairman

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:22

Admiral Sirimevan Sarathchandra Ranasinghe (Rtd.) assumed duties yesterday as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). He was the Commander o ..

Court orders arrest over luxury vehicle import scam

Thursday, 3 October 2024 04:38

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage has issued a directive to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) ordering ..

Court dismisses plaint against Asia Capital

Thursday, 3 October 2024 04:35

Asia Capital PLC said yesterday its Board has received information that the private plaint filed by a third party seeking to incriminate the Company, ..

High-level IMF team meets Govt. officials to discuss economic reforms

Thursday, 3 October 2024 04:29

A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday to engage with the newly formed Government led by Pr ..

Tourism earnings slump to four-month low in September

Monday, 7 October 2024 04:38

Tourism earnings in September dipped to a four-month low in tandem with low arrivals amid the visa crisis. ..

Sri Lanka Tourism gets professionals as new heads

Monday, 7 October 2024 04:33

The Government has appointed new Chairmen for the four key tourism institutions. ..

IFC takes up 14.73% stake in Sunshine Healthcare for Rs. 3.27 b

Monday, 7 October 2024 04:29

The World Bank’s private sector investor arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has acquired a 14.73% stake in Sunshine Healthcare Lanka ..

Sri Lanka announces successful completion of OCC and IMF consultation process

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:57

The Government yesterday announced the completion of consultations with Sri Lanka’s Official Creditor Committee (OCC) and the IMF regarding the comp ..

AKD holds second day of talks with IMF; insists on relief to people

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:55

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held talks for the second consecutive day yesterday with the visiting delegation from the International Monetary Fu ..

Adani and Google announce clean energy collaboration in India

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:54

The Adani Group and Google announced a collaboration yesterday that will advance the companies’ collective sustainability goals and add more clean e ..

Jaishankar meets Ranil

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:54

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during his brief visit to Sri Lanka yesterday found time to meet former President Ranil Wickreme ..

Sri Lanka Tourism achieves 2023 full year arrivals within first nine months of 2024

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:53

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has achieved a major milestone, surpassing its total arrivals for 2023 within the first nine months of 2024, reflecting ..

Litigation over passports procurement: Appeal Court gives varied interim order

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:38

The Court of Appeal this week gave, what it called a “varied” interim order on the urgent procurement of 750,000 N-Series passports to resolve the ..

Indian External Affairs here today

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:28

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka today, marking the first diplomat to meet t ..

Sri Lanka heads to Moscow for prestigious BRICS+ Fashion Summit

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:24

Moscow, known for its rich cultural heritage and ranked as a top luxury market, hosts the prestigious BRICS+ Fashion Summit from 3 to 7 October. The ..

Gates Foundation Independent Consultant calls on Secretary to the President

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:20

Gates Foundation Independent Consultant Chanditha Samaranayake yesterday met with the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the ..

Farmers urge Govt. intervention to ensure timely delivery of fertiliser subsidy amid election law

Thursday, 3 October 2024 04:35

Two major farming organisations yesterday called on the Government to intervene and ensure the timely delivery of the increased fertiliser subsidy, wh ..

Court puts stop to follow on Dedigama Pawning Centre

Thursday, 3 October 2024 04:33

Dedigama Group Ltd., pioneers in the pawn brokering and gold loan industry, recently obtained an interim injunction from the Commercial High Court of ..

PickMe shares debut today at CSE

Thursday, 3 October 2024 04:27

Shares of leading mobility solutions app, PickMe owner Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Ltd., will debut today for trading at the Colombo Stock Exchan ..

President assures justice for Easter Sunday victims

Monday, 7 October 2024 04:40

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday announced that investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks will be expedited, and steps will be taken t ..

Tourism earnings slump to four-month low in September

Monday, 7 October 2024 04:38

Tourism earnings in September dipped to a four-month low in tandem with low arrivals amid the visa crisis. ..

Automobile component manufacturers look to NPP’s futuristic industrial policies to boost industry

Monday, 7 October 2024 04:35

The Sri Lanka Automobile Component Manufacturers Association (SLACMA) yesterday extended best wishes to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on being elected as t ..

Sri Lanka Tourism gets professionals as new heads

Monday, 7 October 2024 04:33

The Government has appointed new Chairmen for the four key tourism institutions. ..

Pravir new Chairman of Hilton Colombo-owning firm

Monday, 7 October 2024 04:31

Young business leader Pravir D. Samarasinghe has been appointed the Chairman of Hotel Developers (Lanka) Ltd., the owning company of Hilton Colombo. ..

IFC takes up 14.73% stake in Sunshine Healthcare for Rs. 3.27 b

Monday, 7 October 2024 04:29

The World Bank’s private sector investor arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has acquired a 14.73% stake in Sunshine Healthcare Lanka ..

Govt. appoints Citi as Dealer Manager for proposed Sovereign Bond Exchange

Monday, 7 October 2024 04:25

The Government has appointed Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (Citi) as the Dealer Manager for the proposed Sovereign Bond Exchange following a competiti ..

Sri Lanka announces successful completion of OCC and IMF consultation process

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:57

The Government yesterday announced the completion of consultations with Sri Lanka’s Official Creditor Committee (OCC) and the IMF regarding the comp ..

India reaffirms support for Sri Lanka

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:56

India yesterday reaffirmed its support for Sri Lanka with the two countries expressing commitment to further strengthen ties. The development follow ..

AKD holds second day of talks with IMF; insists on relief to people

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:55

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held talks for the second consecutive day yesterday with the visiting delegation from the International Monetary Fu ..

CSE closes week on the up; ASPI crosses 12,000 points

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:55

The Colombo stock market yesterday closed the week on the up with the benchmark ASPI crossing the 12,000 points-mark as investors reverted to buying m ..

Adani and Google announce clean energy collaboration in India

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:54

The Adani Group and Google announced a collaboration yesterday that will advance the companies’ collective sustainability goals and add more clean e ..

SP Ajantha Rodrigo’s new appointment cancelled amidst public backlash

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:54

The appointment of Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajantha Rodrigo as Acting Director of the Public Order Management Division has been cancelled followi ..

Jaishankar meets Ranil

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:54

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during his brief visit to Sri Lanka yesterday found time to meet former President Ranil Wickreme ..

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Gates Foundation Consultant meets with Sri Lankan officials to discuss key initiatives

Sunday, 6 October 2024 17:20

Chanditha Samaranayake, an independent consultant for the Gates Foundation, met with Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, at the ..

Jaishankar met with Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya

Sunday, 6 October 2024 16:53

President Dissanayake holds further talks with IMF, aims to ease public burden

Sunday, 6 October 2024 11:07

Govt. has a streamlined plan for economic development- PM

Friday, 4 October 2024 22:41

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar meets President Dissanayake, reaffirms support for Sri Lanka

Friday, 4 October 2024 19:56

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka for official visit

Friday, 4 October 2024 19:27

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vivo appoints Trident as exclusive national distributor

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 00:48

Vish Govindasamy appointed to Dialog Axiata Board

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 00:45

IT Gallery unveils latest Lenovo commercial portfolio in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 00:43

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“Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential to be There” exhibition at Yale Architecture Gallery

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:10

The exhibition “Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential to be There” opened at the Yale School of Architecture Gallery. Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Baw ..

CAN Market celebrates four years of empowering local entrepreneurs

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:01

Pakistani Food Festival at Courtyard Marriott

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Sri Lanka’s International Sovereign Bonds restructuring – frequently asked questions

Monday, 7 October 2024 01:00

On 19 September 2024, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (the “Republic”) announced agreements in principle on the restructuring of ap ..

Priority matrix for tea sector: Part 1

Monday, 7 October 2024 00:04

Nine leadership imperatives for new Lankan leader

Monday, 7 October 2024 00:04

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AKD blunder at UNGA

Monday, 7 October 2024 00:58

In what could only be seen as a major blunder of the new administration led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in the international sphere, former ..

General elections and party politics

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:00

Madam Prime Minister

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:00

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Thursday, 3 October 2024 00:00

Abolishing Executive Presidency; is it the most pressing need?

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 00:27

For God’s sake, resign

Tuesday, 1 October 2024 00:01

Special Report

Presidential Election 2024

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Upbeat President Ranil Wickremesinghe shares vision for transformative Sri Lanka

Thursday, 12 September 2024 02:56

First-ever Ceylon Chamber debate puts spotlight on economic vision of key Presidential candidates

Monday, 2 September 2024 00:40

Business News

Industry giant Maliban asserts intellectual property rights for ‘Maliban Cream Cracker’ in famous ‘red’ pack

Ceylon Chamber welcomes successful IMF and OCC agreement on debt relief

American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka holds 32nd AGM

Sri Lankan company leaders demonstrate expertise as sustainability champions at Asia and Oceania regional event ‘Forward Faster Now by UN Global Compact’

SriLankan Airlines and SLCB showcase Sri Lanka to top South Indian journalists

Qatar-Sri Lanka Business Council and National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka sign Memorandum of Understanding

ComBank ranked no. 2 among Sri Lanka’s Top 100 listed companies

MillenniumIT ESP expands global reach with new delivery hub at Port City Colombo

Ceylon Chamber announces acclaimed panel of evaluators for BCCS Awards 2024

Sri Lankan trade delegation forges strong business links with Australia

Exporters Association congratulates new President

Employers’ Federation of Ceylon congratulates President AKD

Excise Department urges companies to settle Rs. 1.8 b unpaid taxes by 30 November

Netherlands funded € 300,000 project grants electric three-wheelers to Gampaha’s batik SMEs

JICA discusses resumption of BIA 2nd phase development, TV digitisation projects

Two Independent Non-Executive Directors appointed to Tokyo Cement Board

KPMG Sri Lanka appoints Dushani Corea as a Principal

CWIT welcomes additions to crane fleet ahead of 2025 operations

Aviyana becomes main sponsor for Sri Lanka Trade Fair Dubai 2024

Govt. appoints Acting Controller General for Department of Immigration and Emigration

Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce holds 39th AGM

Sri Lanka Ceramics and Glass Council congratulates President AKD

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DIG Dhammika Priyantha Kumara replaces Maj. General Suresh Salley as SIS Chief

Acting IGP orders swift action on police complaints

Rajeev Amarasuriya to contest for post of BASL President 2025/2026

Women request PM Harini to curb OGBV

Lankan envoy in Warsaw meets Sri Lanka Community Association in Poland

UN Resident Rep. calls on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Bandula decides not to contest in General election

Pathfinder Foundation presents Sinhala translation of ‘The India Way’ to India’s External Affairs Minister

Pathfinder Foundations launches Sinhala translation of “The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World”

President affirms commitment to building efficient, people-centred public service

RW allies to contest general election under “Gas Cylinder” symbol

Sajith calls for national unity; urges focus on solutions over politics

President appoints new Secretary to Public Administration Ministry

Reciprocal cultural visit between Indian and Sri Lankan armed forces

Exim Bank of Korea to provide financial support for SL’s development projects

SJS only alternative against current Govt. – Ranjith Madduma Bandara

Catholic Church highlights missing report on Channel 4 allegations

Indian High Commissioner calls on President

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Gates Foundation Consultant meets with Sri Lankan officials to discuss key initiatives

Jaishankar met with Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya

President Dissanayake holds further talks with IMF, aims to ease public burden

Govt. has a streamlined plan for economic development- PM

Today's Columnists

Priority matrix for tea sector: Part 1

Nine leadership imperatives for new Lankan leader

AKD should not try out RW’s failed ‘Vel Palama’ to cross to the other side

Humility, empathy and authenticity key between RW defeat and AKD victory

Letter to the President: Clarion call for fairness

‘National lists’ of political parties for general elections in Sri Lanka

Old political parties back to their old tricks

Role of research providers for building climate-smart and resilient food systems

Pragmatism and peopleism

Politics, policy and progression in agriculture

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