Friday, 9 December 2022 00:00

Budget 2023 goes through in Parliament

The Budget 2023 was passed in Parliament yesterday with a majority of 43 votes thereby giving a boost to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s reforms an ..

RW moots probe on those responsible for making SL bankrupt

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:30

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday called on the Parliament to form a Select Committee to investigate monetary and fiscal policy failures that ..

Alliance Air to start direct flights to Jaffna from Monday

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:27

Alliance Air, a wholly owned subsidiary of AIAHL is all set to resume its services connecting Chennai and Jaffna from Monday, after a nearly three-yea ..

President wants Parliament to probe PUCSL Chief over refusal to hike power tariff

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:25

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday criticised the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka Chairman, emphasising that the powers to revise elect ..

Stock market inches up; net foreign inflow persists

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:24

The Colombo stock market produced mixed sentiments yesterday though foreign net inflow persisted. The active S&P SL20 index gained by 0.31%, and the ..

Sri Lanka leads South Asia in proactive action to deter cybercrime

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:21

Sri Lanka recently signed the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime on Enhanced Cooperation and Disclosure of Electronic Evidence ..

Experts moot National Investment Fund for SOE restructuring

Thursday, 8 December 2022 03:28

Several experts recently at a webinar identified listing as a better step to raise capital for SOEs. Franklin Templeton Deputy CEO of Corporate Strate ..

Govt. on mission to reduce operational costs at CEB

Thursday, 8 December 2022 03:26

The Government announced a raft of measures to bring down the operational costs of the Ceylon Electricity Board following a high-level meeting held ye ..

Prasanna instructs UDA to set up land bank

Thursday, 8 December 2022 03:24

Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has instructed the Urban Development Authority to list all lands owned by it and set up a la ..

Business confidence stands firm

Thursday, 8 December 2022 03:21

“A rise one more in the exclusive business barometer raises hope of better times,” said business magazine LMD, in its latest edition. ..

ADB VP discusses future assistance with President

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:28

Asian Development Bank Vice President Shixin Chen met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday and discussed future assistance. ADB Vice Preside ..

Govt. instructs Legal Draftsman to prepare Bill to establish Parliamentary Budget Office

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:26

The Government has instructed the Legal Draftsman to prepare a Bill to establish the proposed Parliamentary Budget Office. The proposal to this eff ..

Sri Lanka crisis is opportunity for fundamental reforms: World Bank VP South Asia

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:28

World Bank Vice President for South Asia Martin Raiser this week underscored the need for urgent action to reverse the deep crisis through long overdu ..

Casino Business (Regulation) Act gets COPF approval

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:26

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the clauses under the Casino Business (Regulation) Act, its Chairman and MP Dr. Harsha de Silva to ..

Fitch says APAC Sovereigns to face risks from slowing global growth in 2023

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:25

Fitch ratings yesterday cautioned that continued global headwinds imply lower GDP growth for many Asia-Pacific (APAC) sovereigns in 2023, as well as h ..

ILO says interests on ‘responsible business conduct’ on the rise in Asia Pacific

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:23

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Thursday said there is rising interest in Asia Pacific and Arab States to its responsible business agen ..

Hayleys wins overall excellence in corporate reporting at CA Sri Lanka’s TAGS Awards 2022

Thursday, 8 December 2022 03:30

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) celebrated excellence in corporate reporting at the TAGS Awards 2022 on Tuesday by ..

Imports in Oct. down YoY for 8th month but higher from Sept.

Thursday, 8 December 2022 03:27

Sri Lanka’s imports in October declined for the eighth consecutive month, despite recording an increase, compared to September 2022. ..

Govt. eases COVID entry regulations to Sri Lanka

Thursday, 8 December 2022 03:25

The Government yesterday announced that it has decided to ease several COVID-19 rules about visitors arriving from overseas. ..

Colombo Port highest performing port in South Asia; 24th best in the world: UNCTAD

Thursday, 8 December 2022 03:23

The United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its new Review of Maritime Transport 2022 has revealed that the Port of Colombo is ..

Mini donor meeting

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:30

World Bank, Asian Development Bank, International Monetary Fund and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank representatives met with President Ranil Wick ..

SL inept to continue international trade if reserves fail $ 3 b mark: Cabinet Co-Spokesman

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:27

Cabinet Co-Spokesman and Minister Bandula Gunawardena yesterday said that Sri Lanka will not be able to continue trading internationally unless the fo ..

Stock market remains bullish with net foreign inflow

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:25

The Colombo stock market remained bullish yesterday, including continuous net foreign inflow. The active S&P SL20 index gained by 0.93% and the bench ..

RW moots probe on those responsible for making SL bankrupt

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:30

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday called on the Parliament to form a Select Committee to investigate monetary and fiscal policy failures that ..

Sri Lanka crisis is opportunity for fundamental reforms: World Bank VP South Asia

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:28

World Bank Vice President for South Asia Martin Raiser this week underscored the need for urgent action to reverse the deep crisis through long overdu ..

Alliance Air to start direct flights to Jaffna from Monday

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:27

Alliance Air, a wholly owned subsidiary of AIAHL is all set to resume its services connecting Chennai and Jaffna from Monday, after a nearly three-yea ..

Casino Business (Regulation) Act gets COPF approval

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:26

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the clauses under the Casino Business (Regulation) Act, its Chairman and MP Dr. Harsha de Silva to ..

President wants Parliament to probe PUCSL Chief over refusal to hike power tariff

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:25

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday criticised the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka Chairman, emphasising that the powers to revise elect ..

Fitch says APAC Sovereigns to face risks from slowing global growth in 2023

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:25

Fitch ratings yesterday cautioned that continued global headwinds imply lower GDP growth for many Asia-Pacific (APAC) sovereigns in 2023, as well as h ..

Stock market inches up; net foreign inflow persists

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:24

The Colombo stock market produced mixed sentiments yesterday though foreign net inflow persisted. The active S&P SL20 index gained by 0.31%, and the ..

ILO says interests on ‘responsible business conduct’ on the rise in Asia Pacific

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:23

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Thursday said there is rising interest in Asia Pacific and Arab States to its responsible business agen ..

Sri Lanka leads South Asia in proactive action to deter cybercrime

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:21

Sri Lanka recently signed the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime on Enhanced Cooperation and Disclosure of Electronic Evidence ..

Hayleys wins overall excellence in corporate reporting at CA Sri Lanka’s TAGS Awards 2022

Thursday, 8 December 2022 03:30

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) celebrated excellence in corporate reporting at the TAGS Awards 2022 on Tuesday by ..

Experts moot National Investment Fund for SOE restructuring

Thursday, 8 December 2022 03:28

Several experts recently at a webinar identified listing as a better step to raise capital for SOEs. Franklin Templeton Deputy CEO of Corporate Strate ..

Imports in Oct. down YoY for 8th month but higher from Sept.

Thursday, 8 December 2022 03:27

Sri Lanka’s imports in October declined for the eighth consecutive month, despite recording an increase, compared to September 2022. ..

Govt. on mission to reduce operational costs at CEB

Thursday, 8 December 2022 03:26

The Government announced a raft of measures to bring down the operational costs of the Ceylon Electricity Board following a high-level meeting held ye ..

Govt. eases COVID entry regulations to Sri Lanka

Thursday, 8 December 2022 03:25

The Government yesterday announced that it has decided to ease several COVID-19 rules about visitors arriving from overseas. ..

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Troop rotation of the UN Peacekeeping Mission to the Central African Republic

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 23:50

The 8th Contingent from the Sri Lanka Air Force to take up duties with UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic departed on Sunday. The ..

CEB chairman says electricity bill should be increased to overcome crisis

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 22:48

SL receives entire MOP fertiliser requirement for the Maha season

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 18:53

Mini donor meeting

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 14:54

Economic Summit 2022

Tuesday, 6 December 2022 21:41

India to provide technical assistance to uplift local milk production

Monday, 5 December 2022 19:27

FT Click

People’s Bank Annual Inter Branch/Department Quiz 2022

Thursday, 24 November 2022 03:46

Retail heroes shine at Pan Asia Bank Retail Awards 2021

Monday, 24 October 2022 23:49

IT / Telecom / Tech

EY GDS Sri Lanka joins National ICT Awards NBQSA 2022 as Exclusive Innovation Sponsor

Thursday, 8 December 2022 02:10

Kingslake hosts manufacturing excellence seminar with Siemens Digital

Thursday, 8 December 2022 02:09

Microsoft Gold Partner for FITIS Young Computer Scientists competition

Thursday, 8 December 2022 02:08

FT Lite

American action-comedy ’Violent Night’ now in Lankan Cinemas

Saturday, 3 December 2022 00:28

American action-comedy Christmas film ‘Violent Night’ is now being shown in seven cinemas in Sri Lanka. They are LSC – Liberty by Scope Cinemas ..

BMICH Opens ’Kolomba Kamatha Kala Kendraya’

Saturday, 3 December 2022 00:27

Big draw for visitor Education program at Museum of modern and contemporary Art Srilanka

Saturday, 3 December 2022 00:25

Opinion and Issues

The economic case to support the social sector

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:00

Successive Sri Lankan governments have attempted to villainise the non-profit and civil society sector as agents of foreign interference. During the p ..

European Union and UNFPA unite to end violence against women and girls

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:00

Whistleblower’s legal protection: A giant stride against corruption drive

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:00

FT View - Editorial

Not the winds of change we expected from our neighbour

Friday, 9 December 2022 00:00

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a warning that the island’s air quality has deteriorated further to a hazardous level ..

‘‘2023 Budget: An assault on people’s economic and civic rights’’

Thursday, 8 December 2022 02:03

Threats to Shani Abeysekara must be taken seriously

Thursday, 8 December 2022 02:02

What questions need to be asked on education?

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:00

Courageously go forth with CEB reforms

Tuesday, 6 December 2022 01:50

Ali Sabry and forced cremations

Monday, 5 December 2022 00:00

Special Report

360-degree discourse on 2023 Budget

Wednesday, 23 November 2022 00:00

Multilateral donors as well as Sri Lanka’s private sector champions on Friday shared their key insights to the 2023 Budget at a packed and interacti ..

SL emerging out of its worst crisis: Ranil reaches out to articulate the art of possibility

Monday, 21 November 2022 00:00

Women in eCommerce Daraz Summit 2022 highlights power of digital trade

Thursday, 13 October 2022 01:06

FT NEWS

Environmental Ministry warns of severe air pollution

Election Commission provides updated voter registration data

Prime Minister meets European Union envoys

Sajith calls on Govt. to halt electricity tariff hike

NPP meeting attacked by unidentified group

Consignment of essential medicines donated by China arrives in Sri Lanka

China announces nationwide loosening of COVID restrictions

UK supports implementation of ‘Climate Prosperity Plan’

Human rights activist Sandya Ekneligoda named among world’s 100 top influential women 2022

Govt. gazettes compulsory retirement age for public sector workers

Kanchana insists longer power cuts unavoidable if no tariff hikes in 2023

Lanka Change Makers presents ‘Cyber Discipline’ program to prevent cyberbullying

Milinda meets Indian Finance Minister to review status of bilateral economic cooperation

US provides 9,300 tons of fertiliser to paddy farmers in Sri Lanka

Former CID Director to get special Police protection

India to offer technical support to boost domestic milk production

EC begins preliminary work to conduct LG polls

Foreign Minister Sabry concludes successful visit to US boosting bilateral ties

EC Chairman behind conspiracy to delay polls: AKD

Sajith says SJB only force capable of rebuilding Sri Lanka

Protest-hit Iran abolishes morality police

Dulan assumes duties as Cey Nor Foundation Chairman

Sri Lanka-Maldives to boost investments in agriculture, tourism

Moragoda interacts with envoys from Middle East, Central Asia and Southeast Asian countries concurrently accredited to Sri Lanka

Seven new political parties enter Sri Lankan politics

Nine locals detained at BIA over fraudulent migration attempt

Imthiaz calls for greater investment in country’s education sector

Madhura lambasts State officials for facilitating corrupt acts of politicians

Sri Lanka Army launches job bank for veterans

Premadasa questions Govt. over brutal killing of Easter Sunday suspect

SJB presents Private Member’s Bill to tackle corruption

Thilini Priyamali, Janaki Siriwardhana further remanded till 13 Dec.

President approves bill to empower Maha Sangha to discipline wayward monks

Madhura stresses SL must be business and investment friendly

FT TV

Troop rotation of the UN Peacekeeping Mission to the Central African Republic

CEB chairman says electricity bill should be increased to overcome crisis

SL receives entire MOP fertiliser requirement for the Maha season

Mini donor meeting

Business News

AHK Sri Lanka and FNF Sri Lanka organises Sustainability Awards 2022

Survive to Thrive: SLASSCOM People Summit encourages businesses to be brave during challenges

Procurement to begin for SL’s Unique Digital Identity project

International Conference of SLEA to feature ‘Managing Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka’

Elpitiya Plantations 25th anniversary celebrated with Awards Night

Lumbini Aquaria wins Gold at NCE Export Awards 2022

Today's Columnists

Whistleblower’s legal protection: A giant stride against corruption drive

The economic case to support the social sector

Ranil’s no-roads roadmap, Rasamanikkam’s anti-China rant and the TNA’s Titanic ticket

‘Pottu Ammaan’ the much-dreaded LTTE intelligence chief

The shape of 2023

“The best fly above the rest”: Resounding reflections

The case for an Asset Management Agency (Bad Bank)

What drives leaders?

Keynote on scientific research: Researchers find a truth and not the truth

How global MNCs can help bring dollars into Sri Lanka

FT TV

Troop rotation of the UN Peacekeeping Mission to the Central African Republic

CEB chairman says electricity bill should be increased to overcome crisis

SL receives entire MOP fertiliser requirement for the Maha season

Mini donor meeting

Business News

AHK Sri Lanka and FNF Sri Lanka organises Sustainability Awards 2022

Survive to Thrive: SLASSCOM People Summit encourages businesses to be brave during challenges

Procurement to begin for SL’s Unique Digital Identity project

International Conference of SLEA to feature ‘Managing Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka’

Elpitiya Plantations 25th anniversary celebrated with Awards Night

Lumbini Aquaria wins Gold at NCE Export Awards 2022

Today's Columnists

Whistleblower’s legal protection: A giant stride against corruption drive

The economic case to support the social sector

Ranil’s no-roads roadmap, Rasamanikkam’s anti-China rant and the TNA’s Titanic ticket

‘Pottu Ammaan’ the much-dreaded LTTE intelligence chief

The shape of 2023

“The best fly above the rest”: Resounding reflections

The case for an Asset Management Agency (Bad Bank)

What drives leaders?

Keynote on scientific research: Researchers find a truth and not the truth