Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:00

Parliament erupts over Govt.’s defiance of SC order against IGP

A tense situation arose in Parliament yesterday after Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena declared the injunction order issued by the Supreme Court agai ..

AKD issues challenge to PM and Deshabandu

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:08

National People’s Party (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said the NPP will take legal action against IGP Deshabandu Thennakoon if he attemp ..

Dismal week at CSE amidst lacklustre investor interest

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:04

The Colombo stock market closed the week on a dismal and lacklustre note as investor sentiments remained wary over the future of listed equities. Dur ..

Rejection of SC order will propel SL towards dictatorship – Saliya Peiris PC

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:00

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) former President Saliya Peiris yesterday warned any Government stance rejecting the Supreme Court’s order on ..

US Ambassador welcomes Presidential Election announcement

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:00

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung yesterday welcomed the Election Commission’s announcement of the Presidential Election scheduled for 21 Septe ..

Apparel sector calls on Govt. to urgently reconsider SVAT abolition as time running out

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:32

With the countdown to the forthcoming abolition of the Simplified Value-Added Tax (SVAT) system ticking down to an end date of 1 April 2025, the apex ..

Maharaja Foods set to debut trading at CSE today

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:28

Maharaja Foods Ltd., a renowned manufacturer and exporter of authentic Sri Lankan food and spices, proudly announces commencing secondary market tradi ..

Scope brings IMAX to Sri Lanka sparking cinematic revolution

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:24

Scope Cinemas is set to revolutionise cinema experiences in Sri Lanka with the grand opening of its new IMAX Theatre at Havelock City Mall on 24 July. ..

MAC becomes first global beauty brand to set up shop in Sri Lanka with Exclusive Lines

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:22

By Nisthar Cassim MAC, a flagship range of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., recently became the first global beauty brand to set up shop in Sri Lank ..

Tea amidst tranquillity: Introducing High Tea at Ishq Colombo

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:12

Designed by the acclaimed architect Channa Daswatta, Ishq Colombo is a contemporary villa tucked away in the heart of Colombo. Once a beloved family h ..

Human Capital Summit 2024: Strategies for sustainable growth in tourism sector

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:00

The Human Capital Summit 2024, held last week at Temple Trees, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss the future of w ..

Central Bank implements controversial salary recommendations by Parliament

Thursday, 25 July 2024 05:07

The Central Bank yesterday confirmed that it is moving forward with the implementation of salary revisions as directed by the committee and Parliament ..

SL urged to go for quality than increasing number of investment zones

Thursday, 25 July 2024 05:03

The Verité Research Economic Policy Group yesterday said Sri Lanka needs to focus on quality over quantity in terms of investment zones, an expansion ..

Any attempt to defy court order will be in contempt - Saliya Peiris PC

Thursday, 25 July 2024 04:59

Former Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Saliya Peiris PC has said that any efforts by any party to deft the Supreme Court order temporari ..

SEC signs landmark MOU with Maldives’ capital market regulator

Thursday, 25 July 2024 04:31

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Capital Market Development Authority of Maldives (CMDA) signed a landmark Memorandum ..

Sajith demands forensic audit on SLT sale

Wednesday, 24 July 2024 00:33

The Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for a forensic audit to be carried out on Sri Lanka Telecom PLC prior to any efforts to privatise it ..

Vote for new President on 21 September

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:06

The Election Commission has issued a Gazette notification announcing the dates for the 2024 Presidential Election and the acceptance of nominations. ..

Scope elevates cinema experience with first-ever world famous IMAX theatre at Havelock City Mall

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:03

Scope Cinemas yesterday elevated the experience for moviegoers with the launch of a world-class IMAX theatre at the Havelock City Mall, Colombo 5. Th ..

Good debut by Maharaja Foods at CSE

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:00

Latest debutant at the Colombo Stock Exchange and 285th the listed entity, Maharaja Foods Ltd., had a good start yesterday. The Company saw 3.5 milli ..

The economics of the Ambani wedding

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:00

It has drawn criticism from onlookers who believe they should adopt a more socialist approach or dislike the flaunting. However, the invitees had no s ..

Ceylon Chamber calls on Govt. to revisit visa strategy

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:30

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday requested the Government to consider all aspects of the new e-Visa issuance process and review the pricing in ..

Presidential election date to be announced today

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:26

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECSL) is set to announce the highly anticipated date for the Presidential election today through an Extraordinar ..

Parliament passes Economic Transformation, Public Financial Management Bills

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:24

In a significant legislative stride, Parliament yesterday passed the Public Financial Management Bill and the Economic Transformation Bill, both cruci ..

CMA National Forum discusses reform; need to stick to the playbook

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:20

By Darshana Abayasingha Advocata Chairman Murtaza Jafferjee on Wednesday said Sri Lanka must stick to the playbook, as experiments could spell disast ..

Sri Lanka Tea Board Chief calls to re-establish tea as a ‘fashionable drink’ again

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:10

Sri Lanka Tea Board Chairman Niraj de Mel yesterday delivered a passionate appeal to a gathering of global tea producers, traders, exporters and value ..

CB Chief assures adequate tools to address potential liquidity issues

Thursday, 25 July 2024 05:07

Despite a limited amount of Treasury Bills available for monetary policy operations, the Central Bank assured yesterday that sufficient instruments an ..

Japan officially notifies Sri Lanka of decision to resume disbursement to Yen loan projects

Thursday, 25 July 2024 05:05

The Government of Japan yesterday officially decided to resume disbursement to Yen Loan Projects, which had been suspended since the default of Sri La ..

Cabinet to declare position on IGP court decision on Friday

Thursday, 25 July 2024 04:59

Following an emergency cabinet meeting yesterday evening, the Government has decided to announce its stance on the Supreme Court injunction order agai ..

Next Acting IGP - Pathinayake or Weerasooriya?

Thursday, 25 July 2024 04:58

Names of several contenders to be appointed as the Acting IGP have come up following the injunction order against IGP Deshabandu Thennakoon yesterday. ..

International experts advocate sustainable economic growth for Sri Lanka through edible oil

Thursday, 25 July 2024 00:00

There is a substantial drain on the country’s finances as millions of rupees are splurged on palm oil imports in Sri Lanka, experts recently pointed ..

NPP accuses Govt. of attempting to sell Hilton at undervalued price

Wednesday, 24 July 2024 00:30

The National People’s Power (NPP) affiliated Voice Against Corruption (VAC) convenor Wasantha Samarasinghe has accused the Government of attempting ..

AKD issues challenge to PM and Deshabandu

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:08

National People’s Party (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said the NPP will take legal action against IGP Deshabandu Thennakoon if he attemp ..

Vote for new President on 21 September

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:06

The Election Commission has issued a Gazette notification announcing the dates for the 2024 Presidential Election and the acceptance of nominations. ..

Dismal week at CSE amidst lacklustre investor interest

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:04

The Colombo stock market closed the week on a dismal and lacklustre note as investor sentiments remained wary over the future of listed equities. Dur ..

Scope elevates cinema experience with first-ever world famous IMAX theatre at Havelock City Mall

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:03

Scope Cinemas yesterday elevated the experience for moviegoers with the launch of a world-class IMAX theatre at the Havelock City Mall, Colombo 5. Th ..

Rejection of SC order will propel SL towards dictatorship – Saliya Peiris PC

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:00

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) former President Saliya Peiris yesterday warned any Government stance rejecting the Supreme Court’s order on ..

Good debut by Maharaja Foods at CSE

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:00

Latest debutant at the Colombo Stock Exchange and 285th the listed entity, Maharaja Foods Ltd., had a good start yesterday. The Company saw 3.5 milli ..

US Ambassador welcomes Presidential Election announcement

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:00

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung yesterday welcomed the Election Commission’s announcement of the Presidential Election scheduled for 21 Septe ..

The economics of the Ambani wedding

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:00

It has drawn criticism from onlookers who believe they should adopt a more socialist approach or dislike the flaunting. However, the invitees had no s ..

Apparel sector calls on Govt. to urgently reconsider SVAT abolition as time running out

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:32

With the countdown to the forthcoming abolition of the Simplified Value-Added Tax (SVAT) system ticking down to an end date of 1 April 2025, the apex ..

Ceylon Chamber calls on Govt. to revisit visa strategy

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:30

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday requested the Government to consider all aspects of the new e-Visa issuance process and review the pricing in ..

Maharaja Foods set to debut trading at CSE today

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:28

Maharaja Foods Ltd., a renowned manufacturer and exporter of authentic Sri Lankan food and spices, proudly announces commencing secondary market tradi ..

Presidential election date to be announced today

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:26

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECSL) is set to announce the highly anticipated date for the Presidential election today through an Extraordinar ..

Scope brings IMAX to Sri Lanka sparking cinematic revolution

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:24

Scope Cinemas is set to revolutionise cinema experiences in Sri Lanka with the grand opening of its new IMAX Theatre at Havelock City Mall on 24 July. ..

Parliament passes Economic Transformation, Public Financial Management Bills

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:24

In a significant legislative stride, Parliament yesterday passed the Public Financial Management Bill and the Economic Transformation Bill, both cruci ..

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SLPA leases land for 20-megawatt solar project in Trincomalee

Thursday, 25 July 2024 21:34

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has leased 43 hectares in Kappalthure, Trincomalee, to ’’Sun Scape,’’ a subsidiary of Selex Renewables, f ..

Sri Lanka Army returns home after successful Mali operation, earning 14.5 billion rupees

Wednesday, 24 July 2024 22:18

Interest relief program for gold pawn advances amid economic crisis

Wednesday, 24 July 2024 19:33

USS Michael Murphy arrives in Colombo for formal visit

Wednesday, 24 July 2024 12:22

Cabinet approves draft bill to amend National Minimum Wage of Workers Act

Wednesday, 24 July 2024 10:46

Interest-free loans under Agricultural Modernisation Program

Tuesday, 23 July 2024 20:27

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AIA Insurance Promotes National Water Safety Awareness in Sri Lanka, aligned with the AIA One Billion initiative

Thursday, 25 July 2024 03:17

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Tuesday, 16 July 2024 00:00

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Celebrating excellence in Sri Lankan IT community in UAE

Tuesday, 23 July 2024 00:08

Wavenet takes centre stage at DTW – Ignite 2024 in Copenhagen

Tuesday, 23 July 2024 00:04

Students of Karampon Little Flower Convent, Jaffna get introduction to AI

Tuesday, 23 July 2024 00:02

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Mueen Saheed pays tribute to iconic caricature portrayal of movement that defined era

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:20

In the early 20th century, amidst the declining years of the Empire, a new artistic movement emerged that celebrated the beauty and culture of the isl ..

Chandraguptha Thenuwara’s annual memorial exhibition ‘Meta-Real’ at Saskia Fernando Gallery

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:20

Bon Odori Festival 2024

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:16

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Governance, economy and day of reckoning

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:10

“Good governance never depends on laws, but upon the personal qualities of those who govern. The machinery of government is always subordinate to th ..

Democracy should be about ethics, morality and social values, not just regime changes

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:05

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Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:00

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Let the contest begin

Saturday, 27 July 2024 00:00

After weeks of speculation the Election Commission announced dates for the Presidential election yesterday. It will be held on 21 September with nomin ..

Biden’s exit and quest for White House

Friday, 26 July 2024 00:00

Gag order for convicted prisoners on bail

Thursday, 25 July 2024 03:44

Converting black money into white

Wednesday, 24 July 2024 00:00

Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Coast Guard for marine disaster preparedness

Tuesday, 23 July 2024 00:02

Stay the course on SriLankan Airlines

Monday, 22 July 2024 00:00

Special Report

Comprehensive strategies for addressing modern slavery and protecting migrant workers

Thursday, 4 July 2024 00:28

Modern slavery is an umbrella term that includes forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation. Despite global awareness, this heinous practice p ..

World’s first-ever Cinnamon Museum opens in Mirissa

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 00:00

Celebrating World Water Day with special philatelic cover by PASL

Friday, 22 March 2024 00:10

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Prime Minister and Ministers give green light to operationalising Citra 3.0

National sustainability standard for Ceylon tea soon

“SANASA Way Forward (SANASA Idiriya)” latest phase held in Jaffna

Boost for Sri Lankan products at Charoen Pokphand Group Global Sourcing Expo 2024 in Thailand

Serendib Flour Mills invests in employee development promoting culture of continuous learning

Hela and Authentic Brands Group announce outerwear partnership for Reebok

President gets Ministerial Sub-Committee’s report on effective RAMIS system utilisation

Sri Lanka and Thailand sign agreement for public debt management capacity building

CH17 Loyalty and Quickee.com team up to redefine convenience and rewards

Overseas Realty records Rs. 3.5 b Profit Before Tax in 1H

Yohan Perera appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director of Overseas Realty (Ceylon)

Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association hosts 7th Annual General Meeting

Kapruka Holdings announces two new appointments to its Board of Directors

OPA to hold 37th Annual Conference from 26-27 August

Hayleys Fentons secures Gold at National Business Excellence Awards

Cabinet nod to gazette and table proposed State Asset Management Bill

Cabinet clears amendments to expedite tax appeal process

Cabinet approves tabling Port City Economic Commission order in Parliament

Rs. 300 m boost for handloom industry to empower women and youth

CPA Australia and Daily FT forum presents insights to digitalisation, AI, and future of business

Telco and banking leaders in strategic partnership to empower SMEs

Seminar on incorporating anti-corruption policies to corporates

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President envisions modern economy in 10 years, stronger economic ties in advancing SL

SL and Pakistan sign MOU to cooperate in dealing with corruption

SL explores more employment opportunities for Lankans in Singapore

Animal activists help tackle local street dog numbers

Eran accuses PM of attempting to cause conflict between Executive and Judiciary

Interim order of Supreme Court and implications

Bakery owners slash bread prices by Rs. 10 after Trade Minister’s ultimatum

SL-Pakistan seventh round of bilateral political consultations in Islamabad

Namal accuses President of attempts to dismantle SLPP

Marikkar says Govt. apology over COVID-19 cremations aimed at gaining Muslim vote

Wijeyadasa and Fonseka announce Presidential bids

Cabinet consideration of SC order on IGP undermines rule of law says YJA

Sajith demands immediate compensation for enforced COVID-19 cremations

WNPS lecture on “Leopards” Today by South African ecologist

Government apologises for compulsory COVID-19 cremations; plans new burial laws

Samagi Jana Sandhanaya to launch on 8 August

Shanakiyan calls for inquiry into news report on plot to assassinate him

Cabinet nod to gazette and table revised Online Safety Bill for Parliament approval

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SLPA leases land for 20-megawatt solar project in Trincomalee

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Interest relief program for gold pawn advances amid economic crisis

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Sri Lanka Army returns home after successful Mali operation, earning 14.5 billion rupees

Interest relief program for gold pawn advances amid economic crisis

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Today's Columnists

Governance, economy and day of reckoning

Democracy should be about ethics, morality and social values, not just regime changes

Interim order of Supreme Court and implications

Sri Lanka’s next President

Resource-rich, policy-poor: Sri Lanka’s flagging growth sectors

Clash of the Titans

Ranil’s Tamil Nadu obsession, comparative Anura-Sajith progressivisms, and North-East solutions

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41 years to Black July: Our voices towards meaningful reconciliation

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