Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:10

US says China needs to provide credible, specific assurances on debt restructuring to IMF

A visiting senior US State Department official said yesterday that China needs to provide more credible and specific assurances on its readiness to jo ..

SJB says committed to implement IMF deal

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:08

The main Opposition, Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB), yesterday clarified comments made by its leader, Sajith Premadasa, with respect to the IMF program, ..

Hatch spells hope with Draper Start-up House to transform SL from ‘Troubled Nation to Start-up Nation’

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:06

Hope was decidedly the overarching sentiment conveyed by Hatch at its ‘Troubled Nation to Start-up Nation’ kick-off event hosted on Wednesday in c ..

Sampath Bank’s Rs. 10 b debenture issue snapped up

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:04

The Sampath Bank PLC’s Rs. 10 billion debenture has been oversubscribed following which it was closed on Tuesday. ..

Adani shares nosedive 30% as Indian tycoon drops down from Top 10 rich list

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:03

Five-day rout has now wiped out $ 92 b of value of conglomerate’s listed units while Adani’s fortune has collapsed by over $ 40 b ..

Open loop payment system: Key towards an efficient, data driven and prosperous public transport system in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 2 February 2023 01:56

Major cities across the world are seen as hubs of activity, which in turn becomes the driving force behind a nation’s economic growth. Employment, e ..

JKH wants public sector reforms, privatisation expedited

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:29

utilities in a sustainable manner John Keells Holdings (JKH) is urging the Government to expedite public sector reforms as well as privatisation. ..

EDB Chief upbeat on achieving $ 18.5 b exports target in 2023

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:26

Despite global recession fears, Sri Lanka Export Development Board Chairman Suresh de Mel was upbeat about giving the best shot at realising an over $ ..

Positive start for CSE in 2023 with over 4% gain in January

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:24

The Colombo stock market ended the first month of the New Year with a gain of over 4% largely influenced by strong momentum earlier on as investor sen ..

Sagala chairs follow-up talks on WB-mooted economic reforms

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:23

A follow-up discussion on ‘Major Economic Reforms - World Bank’s Preliminary Actions’ was held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday under t ..

President directs State officials to control expenditure

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:22

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed all State officials to control the expenditure, warning that those who violate the order will be held resp ..

Port employees protest against unbearable tax hikes

Tuesday, 31 January 2023 03:23

Employees of the Colombo Port yesterday staged a massive lunch break protest against the Government’s new high tax regime and its impact on their in ..

Tourism industry begins 2023 with over 100,000 arrivals in January

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:07

With January arrivals breaking the 100,000 mark for the first time in nine months, Sri Lanka’s tourism industry starts out in 2023 on a positive not ..

Positive start for February at CSE

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:05

The Colombo Stock Market began February on a positive note with both indices up and net foreign inflow though activity levels were low. ..

Petrol 92 price up by Rs. 30

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:03

The price of Octane 95 petrol has been increased by Rs. 30 to Rs. 400 per litre with immediate effect. In the previous month, the price of a litre of ..

PUCSL files writ against CEB to ensure no power cuts during A/L exams

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:02

The Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) yesterday filed a writ application before the Court of Appeal to obtain a writ against the Ceylon Electricity ..

Long due global marketing campaign key for tourism revival: JKH

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:30

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) yesterday reiterated the need for authorities to expedite the launch of Sri Lanka’s much awaited global marketing cam ..

Apologetic Maithri launches presidential bid for 2024

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:27

Former President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday apologised to victims of Easter Sunday terror attacks and announced his decision to run for presidency ..

Inflation eases in January but CBSL issues warning of upside risks

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:25

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index decreased to 54.2% in January 2023 from 57.2% i ..

Govt. decides to revise Social Security Contribution Levy Act

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:23

The Government has decided to revise the Social Security Contribution Levy Act to pass on incentives to deserving people. Accordingly, the introducti ..

Kanchana updates on power and energy sector woes

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:22

Following the power play between the Public Utilities Commission, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the Power and Energy Ministry, the subject Minist ..

PUCSL unanimously rejects Cabinet move of retrospective hike

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:21

The members of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka yesterday it their meeting infamously decided to reject President Ranil Wickremesinghe-le ..

Tougher stitch for apparel sector

Tuesday, 31 January 2023 03:21

The apparel industry has ended 2022 with a 22% growth in exports to $ 5.9 billion over 2021 but year-on-year growth dip in performance in last quarter ..

SJB says committed to implement IMF deal

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:08

The main Opposition, Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB), yesterday clarified comments made by its leader, Sajith Premadasa, with respect to the IMF program, ..

Tourism industry begins 2023 with over 100,000 arrivals in January

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:07

With January arrivals breaking the 100,000 mark for the first time in nine months, Sri Lanka’s tourism industry starts out in 2023 on a positive not ..

Hatch spells hope with Draper Start-up House to transform SL from ‘Troubled Nation to Start-up Nation’

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:06

Hope was decidedly the overarching sentiment conveyed by Hatch at its ‘Troubled Nation to Start-up Nation’ kick-off event hosted on Wednesday in c ..

Positive start for February at CSE

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:05

The Colombo Stock Market began February on a positive note with both indices up and net foreign inflow though activity levels were low. ..

Sampath Bank’s Rs. 10 b debenture issue snapped up

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:04

The Sampath Bank PLC’s Rs. 10 billion debenture has been oversubscribed following which it was closed on Tuesday. ..

Petrol 92 price up by Rs. 30

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:03

The price of Octane 95 petrol has been increased by Rs. 30 to Rs. 400 per litre with immediate effect. In the previous month, the price of a litre of ..

Adani shares nosedive 30% as Indian tycoon drops down from Top 10 rich list

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:03

Five-day rout has now wiped out $ 92 b of value of conglomerate’s listed units while Adani’s fortune has collapsed by over $ 40 b ..

PUCSL files writ against CEB to ensure no power cuts during A/L exams

Thursday, 2 February 2023 02:02

The Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) yesterday filed a writ application before the Court of Appeal to obtain a writ against the Ceylon Electricity ..

Open loop payment system: Key towards an efficient, data driven and prosperous public transport system in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 2 February 2023 01:56

Major cities across the world are seen as hubs of activity, which in turn becomes the driving force behind a nation’s economic growth. Employment, e ..

Long due global marketing campaign key for tourism revival: JKH

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:30

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) yesterday reiterated the need for authorities to expedite the launch of Sri Lanka’s much awaited global marketing cam ..

JKH wants public sector reforms, privatisation expedited

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:29

utilities in a sustainable manner John Keells Holdings (JKH) is urging the Government to expedite public sector reforms as well as privatisation. ..

Apologetic Maithri launches presidential bid for 2024

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:27

Former President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday apologised to victims of Easter Sunday terror attacks and announced his decision to run for presidency ..

EDB Chief upbeat on achieving $ 18.5 b exports target in 2023

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:26

Despite global recession fears, Sri Lanka Export Development Board Chairman Suresh de Mel was upbeat about giving the best shot at realising an over $ ..

Inflation eases in January but CBSL issues warning of upside risks

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:25

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index decreased to 54.2% in January 2023 from 57.2% i ..

FT FUNTOON

Cartoon 01.02.2023

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:00

Cartoon 30.01.2023

Monday, 30 January 2023 00:00

Cartoon 28.01.2023

Saturday, 28 January 2023 01:21

Cartoon 26.01.2023

Thursday, 26 January 2023 10:26

Cartoon 23.01.2023

Monday, 23 January 2023 00:00

Funtoon

Cartoon 01.02.2023

Cartoon 30.01.2023

Cartoon 28.01.2023

Cartoon 26.01.2023

Cartoon 23.01.2023

FT TV

Nursing courses aimed at foreign employment commenced

Thursday, 2 February 2023 11:16

The pilot project of starting nursing courses aimed at foreign employment at the Provincial Council level was started recently by the North Central Pr ..

ITI launches ’Petroleum and Lubricant Testing Laboratory ’

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 23:31

Hi!! Exclusive | Great place to work with Mr Sheran Abeyesundere

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 23:28

Discussion on ’Major Economic Reforms - World Bank’s Preliminary Actions’

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 12:57

Port employees protest against unbearable tax hikes

Tuesday, 31 January 2023 10:01

Independence Day parade rehearsals

Monday, 30 January 2023 15:40

FT Click

Beyond banking: Pan Asia Bank installs library for century-old Ratmale Tissa Maha Vidyalaya

Thursday, 2 February 2023 00:16

HNB ushers in 2023 with multi-religious ceremony

Wednesday, 4 January 2023 00:00

IT / Telecom / Tech

KBSL with VMware creates vision for future of work

Thursday, 2 February 2023 01:41

Sri Lanka’s ICT sector receives high honours at Asia Pacific ICT Awards 2022

Thursday, 2 February 2023 01:40

Brain drain in IT industry a threat: State Minister Kanaka Herath

Thursday, 2 February 2023 01:38

FT Lite

India’s ‘King Khan’ faces right-wing ire on return to big screen

Saturday, 28 January 2023 01:37

Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan returned to the silver screen Wednesday for the first time in four years with a big-budget action movie that has spa ..

Entertaining musical experience to mark india’s 74th Republic Day

Saturday, 28 January 2023 01:33

Chef Heenkenda, Thai Mama and Chef Singh join Mövenpick’s galaxy of shining culinary experts

Saturday, 28 January 2023 01:27

Opinion and Issues

Sri Lanka at 75, Ranil’s ‘full implementation’ and JVP-JJB’s dangerous diagnostics

Thursday, 2 February 2023 01:29

On our 75th Independence Day we should salute Wasantha Mudalige, student leader, political prisoner and freedom-fighter; a people’s champion and tru ..

Objective of 1962 coup was the overthrow of Govt. overnight

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:30

Corruption, large debts and road to recovery

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:00

FT View - Editorial

Independence sans meaning

Thursday, 2 February 2023 00:30

Sri Lanka celebrates 75 years of independence this week amidst its worst economic crisis since that momentous event. Having been one of the very first ..

Take a minute for mental health

Wednesday, 1 February 2023 00:00

Calls for the death penalty are symbolic of political failure

Tuesday, 31 January 2023 02:42

Lessons for India from its neighbour

Monday, 30 January 2023 00:09

Own your taxes

Saturday, 28 January 2023 01:20

Rubber industry to bounce back

Friday, 27 January 2023 00:00

Special Report

Best workplaces in the logistics and transportation industry of Sri Lanka for 2022

Thursday, 19 January 2023 00:00

The ‘logistics and transportation’ industry isn’t merely in the business of delivering goods and storage alone, it delivers trust, reliability, ..

360-degree discourse on 2023 Budget

Wednesday, 23 November 2022 00:00

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

Monday, 21 November 2022 00:00

FT NEWS

Sri Lanka asked to repeal PTA at UNHRC Universal Periodic Review

US expresses support for Sri Lanka’s on-going recovery efforts

Gazette on LG election date published

Catholic Church says will boycott Independence Day celebration

Case against 25 accused over Easter attacks fixed for trial

Thalawathugoda’s biodiversity killed by mounting garbage

Modi woos Indian voters with infrastructure push and tax cuts

IMF approves $ 4.7 b Bangladesh support package

Pakistan’s economy in ‘collapse’ as IMF visits

SJB not afraid of NPP: Marikkar

Rooftop solar for over 11,000 State buildings via Indian credit line

Ravi Waidyalankara appointed President of Association of Chiefs of Police Sri Lanka

Karu Jayasuriya to be bestowed with highest civic honour ‘Sri Lankabhimanya’ on 3 Feb.

Election monitors call on IGP to expedite investigations into threats against EC members

SJB MP Kabir Hashim in New York to perform peer review of evaluation function at UNFPA

Constitutional Council approves several judicial appointments

Three years on, WHO says COVID still global emergency

Mujibur accuses PMD of spreading misinformation on EC

Ban Ki-moon to visit Sri Lanka

Medical bodies oppose proposed NMRA registration waiver for drug imports

President warns of falling into crisis again if Government programs disrupted

LG elections may turn violent as political parties are fighting for survival: CPA Chief

Palestine Embassy appeals to all believers of justice and humanity to rise against Israel cruelty

Over 3,000 kilos paddy cultivation in 2022 Yala season

COPE commits to crack the egg crisis

Commonwealth Secretary-General to attend Independence Day celebrations

Ambassador N’dry from Côte d’Ivoire to visit Sri Lanka

Celebration of India’s 74th Republic Day in Sri Lanka

France repatriates another group of illegal Lankan migrants

Israel kills 9 Palestinians in deadliest clash in years

Constitutional Council meets for the first time

Dullas accuses Govt. of attempting to bribe Opposition candidates ahead of LG polls

Elections Commission member quits

Cabinet nod to prepare bill to administer Office for National Unity and Reconciliation

FT TV

Nursing courses aimed at foreign employment commenced

ITI launches ’Petroleum and Lubricant Testing Laboratory ’

Hi!! Exclusive | Great place to work with Mr Sheran Abeyesundere

Discussion on ’Major Economic Reforms - World Bank’s Preliminary Actions’

Business News

Call for Proposals: Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2023

Hyosung Organic and Bio inaugurates Sri Lanka’s largest organic fertiliser manufacturing plant

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce launches Outlook 2023 Report

Exterminators PLC ventures into Agriculture

E-commerce a countrywide phenomenon; a youth-oriented futuristic industry of Sri Lanka

National Chamber of Commerce hosts 64th Annual General Meeting

Today's Columnists

Sri Lanka at 75, Ranil’s ‘full implementation’ and JVP-JJB’s dangerous diagnostics

The emptiness of independence, the weight of dependence

Objective of 1962 coup was the overthrow of Govt. overnight

Independence 75: Many unhappy returns?

Corruption, large debts and road to recovery

‘Flying’ penguins for ‘frying’ people: Few pertinent ponderings

Hasalaka Thushara, Ayn Rand, and an instance of Atlas choosing to shrug himself

Review of Dr. W.A. Wijewardena’s book ‘A Child’s Guide to Ranilnomics, Cryptos, and Currency Boards’

Framework for youth engagement in climate action and policy

So obvious it’s not obvious

FT TV

Nursing courses aimed at foreign employment commenced

ITI launches ’Petroleum and Lubricant Testing Laboratory ’

Hi!! Exclusive | Great place to work with Mr Sheran Abeyesundere

Discussion on ’Major Economic Reforms - World Bank’s Preliminary Actions’

Business News

Call for Proposals: Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2023

Hyosung Organic and Bio inaugurates Sri Lanka’s largest organic fertiliser manufacturing plant

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce launches Outlook 2023 Report

Exterminators PLC ventures into Agriculture

E-commerce a countrywide phenomenon; a youth-oriented futuristic industry of Sri Lanka

National Chamber of Commerce hosts 64th Annual General Meeting

Today's Columnists

Sri Lanka at 75, Ranil’s ‘full implementation’ and JVP-JJB’s dangerous diagnostics

The emptiness of independence, the weight of dependence

Objective of 1962 coup was the overthrow of Govt. overnight

Independence 75: Many unhappy returns?

Corruption, large debts and road to recovery

‘Flying’ penguins for ‘frying’ people: Few pertinent ponderings

Hasalaka Thushara, Ayn Rand, and an instance of Atlas choosing to shrug himself

Review of Dr. W.A. Wijewardena’s book ‘A Child’s Guide to Ranilnomics, Cryptos, and Currency Boards’

Framework for youth engagement in climate action and policy