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Prasanna assures private sector role in tourism

Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga yesterday assured the private sector of its important role in development and marketing and sought their input wit ..

SLAITO welcomes temporary ban on Indian arrivals

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:30

Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) yesterday welcomed the move by Civil Aviation Authority to temporarily halt passengers from I ..

SEC to showcase Sri Lanka as an attractive destination for foreign portfolio investment

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:27

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has performed exceptionally well in the past 12 months with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) appreciating more than 5 ..

Parliament receives SC determination on Port City Bill

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:25

The Supreme Court’s (SC) determination on the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill has been received by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, his ..

AG turns down post-retirement diplomatic post in Canada

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:22

Attorney General (AG) Dappula de Livera had turned down an offer to head Sri Lanka’s High Commission in Ottawa – Canada. De Livera has informed Pr ..

IRD collects 98% of Rs. 575 m targeted tax revenue in Q1

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:20

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has met 98% of the tax revenue target of Rs. 575.5 million given by the Ministry of Finance for the first three mo ..

CIOB praises Prime Minister’s support for construction contractors

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:00

The Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) wrote to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa informing him of the current financial predicament encountered by lo ..

Govt. issues new guidelines for all excise licencees

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:00

The Excise Department yesterday issued health guidelines for all excise licencees in the country including bars, pubs and restaurants serving liquor, ..

CAA bans visitors from India and recent travellers

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:29

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has directed airlines that passengers travelling from India will not be permitted to disembark in Sri Lanka with im ..

Stock market recovery continues

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:26

The recovery at the Colombo stock market continued for the second consecutive day with indices on the up on improved turnover. The All Share Price In ..

FT-ICCSL webinar tomorrow on how Port City can become a game changer

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:23

ICCSL in partnership with Sri Lanka-China Business Council, BCG, ACCA and the Daily FT will hold a webinar tomorrow to discuss the potential opportuni ..

Former Maldives President hurt in blast outside home

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:21

Maldives former President Mohamed Nasheed was injured in a blast outside his home yesterday, local media reported. Former Maldives... Images from Stat ..

Tudor relaunches Black Bay Chrono

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:00

To mark 50 years of its chronographs, Tudor is relaunching its Black Bay Chrono model in steel with a reworked case and two dial options with contrast ..

NDBIB crowned ‘Best Corporate & Investment Bank’ for 5th consecutive year

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:00

NDB Investment Bank (NDBIB) has yet again been adjudged the ‘Best Corporate & Investment Bank in Sri Lanka’ at the recently concluded Asiamoney Aw ..

Govt. presents Bill to amend Fiscal Management (Responsibility) Act

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:00

The Government on Wednesday presented a Bill to amend the Fiscal Management (Responsibility) Act No. 3 of 2003 to Parliament which seeks to increase t ..

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ACFA hosts AGM at Ramada Hotel

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Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport holds 37th AGM

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Meme-based cryptocurrency Dogecoin soars 40% to all-time high

Thursday, 6 May 2021 00:00

LinearSix appoints Ishan Wijetunga as Chief Operating Officer

Thursday, 6 May 2021 00:00

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Thursday, 6 May 2021 00:00

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The Survivors Speak

Saturday, 1 May 2021 00:02

A video series to mark two years since the Easter attacks by the Easter Attack Survivors Project ..

How coastal and marine ecosystems can address climate change

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Saturday, 24 April 2021 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Helping people acquire skills they need

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:00

The world of work is changing. Jobs in every field are increasingly digital. And over 149 million new tech jobs are estimated to emerge by 2025 in are ..

Colombo Port City, a melee of incongruous arguments

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:00

Redeeming the country

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:00

FT View - Editorial

The A/L aftermath

Friday, 7 May 2021 00:00

The usual headlines of Advanced Level (A/L) students who scored at the top of their streams have been printed. Education officials have said, despite ..

Rationalising public funds

Thursday, 6 May 2021 00:00

Salary problems

Wednesday, 5 May 2021 00:00

Deficits in a time of COVID

Tuesday, 4 May 2021 00:00

Press Freedom Day

Monday, 3 May 2021 02:34

COVID-19 and May Day

Saturday, 1 May 2021 00:00

Special Report

Interbrand-Daily FT International Women’s Day 2021 Forum showcases leading in extraordinary times

Tuesday, 6 April 2021 00:20

The observance of International Women’s Day 2021 by Interbrand in association with the Daily FT brought together representatives from the diplomatic ..

Perceptions of China’s Belt & Road Initiative and investments in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 6 April 2021 00:00

Sri Lanka’s water resources: Preserving identity, transforming lives

Thursday, 25 March 2021 00:00

FT NEWS

Govt. to expedite use of Ayurvedic hospital system to manage COVID-19

UNP supports continued involvement in UN peacekeeping operations

Sputnik-V vaccination begins in Gothatuwa

1,895 more test positive for COVID-19

1,939 persons test positive for COVID-19

Sputnik V to be given to persons in Gothatuwa, Colombo

COVID-19 fatalities rise to 720 with 11 more deaths

Bathiudeen’s absence sparks heated debate in P’ment

Dinesh to head PSC on electoral reforms

Court says Police breathalyser test faulty

Ministry of Youth and Sports partners ‘WALK THE TALK’ with Waste Action LK and EU

President visits Parliament

Sri Lanka Veterinary Association celebrates World Veterinary Day

Near 2,000 persons test positive for COVID-19

SJB MP raises questions about COVID Fund

SL receives 15,000 doses of Sputnik V; balance 600,000 doses due later this month

Rajitha urges Govt. to use Nelum Pokuna for COVD-19 treatment

Speaker urges MPs to follow health guidelines

Govt. should prioritise containing COVID-19, not passing the Port City bill: SJB

War Heroes Flag pinned on President, War Heroes Commemoration month begins

Air Force denies wrongdoing over Russian helicopter purchase

Gammanpila elected President of Sri Lanka-Australia Parliamentary Friendship Association

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China suspends economic dialogue with Australia as relations curdle

Sri Lanka Vannamei prawns capture Jordanian market

Webinar on ‘Accelerating Growth of Food Sector and Buyer Seller Meet’ between Sri Lanka and S’pore

New Country Director reaffirms WFP commitment to improving nutrition and food security in SL

Virtual German sourcing delegation explores business opportunities in Sri Lanka

N-Joy reassures customers food safety is priority

Lakma and Enricher tie up

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Colombo Port City, a melee of incongruous arguments

Redeeming the country

Why democracy in Sri Lanka needs self-sufficiency

OIC, Muslims and Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka and Taiwan the two new ‘Unsinkable Aircraft Carriers’ in US Indo-Pacific Strategy?

We need a ‘Community Preventive Healthcare Program’ to control COVID-19 spread

Current COVID-19 situation in University of Ruhuna and adverse publicity on social media

Professor Evan Alan Hardy, a legend of technical education and ‘Hardy’

Why Colombo’s China-centricity can’t succeed

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Govt. to expedite use of Ayurvedic hospital system to manage COVID-19

UNP supports continued involvement in UN peacekeeping operations

Sputnik-V vaccination begins in Gothatuwa

1,895 more test positive for COVID-19

1,939 persons test positive for COVID-19

Sputnik V to be given to persons in Gothatuwa, Colombo

COVID-19 fatalities rise to 720 with 11 more deaths

Bathiudeen’s absence sparks heated debate in P’ment

Dinesh to head PSC on electoral reforms

Court says Police breathalyser test faulty

Ministry of Youth and Sports partners ‘WALK THE TALK’ with Waste Action LK and EU

President visits Parliament

Sri Lanka Veterinary Association celebrates World Veterinary Day

Near 2,000 persons test positive for COVID-19

SJB MP raises questions about COVID Fund

SL receives 15,000 doses of Sputnik V; balance 600,000 doses due later this month

Rajitha urges Govt. to use Nelum Pokuna for COVD-19 treatment

Speaker urges MPs to follow health guidelines

Govt. should prioritise containing COVID-19, not passing the Port City bill: SJB

War Heroes Flag pinned on President, War Heroes Commemoration month begins

Air Force denies wrongdoing over Russian helicopter purchase

Gammanpila elected President of Sri Lanka-Australia Parliamentary Friendship Association

Business News

China suspends economic dialogue with Australia as relations curdle

Sri Lanka Vannamei prawns capture Jordanian market

Webinar on ‘Accelerating Growth of Food Sector and Buyer Seller Meet’ between Sri Lanka and S’pore

New Country Director reaffirms WFP commitment to improving nutrition and food security in SL

Virtual German sourcing delegation explores business opportunities in Sri Lanka

N-Joy reassures customers food safety is priority

Lakma and Enricher tie up

Today's Columnists

Helping people acquire skills they need

Colombo Port City, a melee of incongruous arguments

Redeeming the country

Why democracy in Sri Lanka needs self-sufficiency

OIC, Muslims and Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka and Taiwan the two new ‘Unsinkable Aircraft Carriers’ in US Indo-Pacific Strategy?