Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:15

Airlines expect busy travel season this winter

Ahead of the winter season, the airline industry yesterday said passenger loads to Sri Lanka were seeing a sharp increase, ..

Justice Minister tours Port City; says it will create compelling value proposition for SL

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:30

Justice Minister Ali Sabry yesterday declared that the Port City Colombo was the most anticipated multi-faceted development project and it would serve ..

Advocata says fostering competition, improving productivity best form of price control

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:26

Welcomes removal of MRP on several products; urges Govt. to avoid price control practice going forward Independent think-tank Advocata has welcomed ..

Global stocks extend rally on earnings; Brent oil hits new peak

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:24

Global stocks rallied again Friday on strong US earnings, and London hit a post-pandemic peak as Brent oil rose to its highest level in three years on ..

Govt. to roll out rapid development of communication infrastructure in remote areas

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:22

The Government on Thursday announced the rollout of rapid development of communication infrastructure in rural areas. Telecommunication Regulatory Co ..

Sri Lanka, India discuss new ways to boost tourism

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:20

New measures to boost bilateral travel between Sri Lanka and India came under review yesterday at the third meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) d ..

Webinar promotes Pakistan’s Buddhist tourism in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:19

The High Commission of Pakistan in Colombo, in collaboration with Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), this week organised a webinar on ‘ ..

Motor vehicle import resumption: CB to send memo to Govt.

Friday, 15 October 2021 00:30

The Central Bank (CB) said yesterday it will send a memo to the Government shortly outlining how the importing of motor vehicles could be resumed if i ..

IMF and others’ growth forecast: CB agrees on global, disagrees on SL

Friday, 15 October 2021 00:28

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday disagreed with the IMF and other multilateral agencies’ forecast on Sri Lanka’s GDP for this year t ..

Northern fishermen seek India’s action over disputes

Friday, 15 October 2021 00:25

The Hindu: Sri Lanka’s northern fishermen want authorities in India and Sri Lanka to urgently step-up action to resolve the long-persisting conflict ..

Stock market, investor sentiment rebound on CBSL move

Friday, 15 October 2021 00:23

The Colombo stock market yesterday snapped a three-day losing streak as investor sentiment bounced back after the Central Bank kept policy rates uncha ..

Govt. reopens on-arrival ETA counters at Katunayake, Mattala

Friday, 15 October 2021 00:20

To attract more tourists this winter, the Government has decided to reopen the on-arrival Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) service to fully vacci ..

Port City to open to public in Dec.

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:27

The Colombo Port City will be opened to the public in December, its promoters announced via social media yesterday. Daily FT learns the marina, which ..

CSE suffers first weekly loss in a month

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:25

The Colombo stock market managed to close marginally on the up but ended the week negative for the first time in almost a month. The All Share Price I ..

Sydney to scrap quarantine, readies to welcome overseas visitors

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:23

Sydney will scrap all quarantine requirements for travellers from next month, officials said Friday, an abrupt step toward reopening Australia’s lon ..

Fully vaccinated foreign visitors can enter US from 8 Nov.

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:21

The United States announced Friday that it will allow entry to foreign travellers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, by both land and air, sta ..

Sri Lanka imports chemical fertiliser despite ban

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:19

The Government breached its own ban on chemical fertilisers by importing potassium chloride this week, scientists said Friday, after outraged farmers ..

Japan pledges support to tea, tourism

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:18

Japan this week expressed willingness to promote Sri Lanka’s 150-year-old global brand Ceylon Tea, as well as help the revival of tourism post-COVID ..

CBSL backs fuel price hike

Friday, 15 October 2021 00:29

The Central Bank yesterday backed a fuel hike saying “cost-reflective” price adjustment was in the best interest of all stakeholders. “Given th ..

Monetary Board keeps policy rates unchanged

Friday, 15 October 2021 00:27

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank, at its meeting held on 13 October, decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Stand ..

Indonesia’s Bali reopens to international tourists, but with no flights

Friday, 15 October 2021 00:24

Indonesia’s holiday island of Bali reopened to foreign tourists after 18 months of pandemic hiatus on Thursday, but the island is lacking one crucia ..

USAID’s Private Sector Development project signs MoU with HNB to expand financing to MSMEs

Friday, 15 October 2021 00:22

The US Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Private Sector Development project signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hatton Nati ..

Hayleys, LOLC and Expolanka take honours in the LMD 100 rankings

Friday, 15 October 2021 00:00

In an exclusive pre-publication release to the Daily FT, leading business magazine LMD, publisher Media Services, announced its top 10 line-up in the ..

Justice Minister tours Port City; says it will create compelling value proposition for SL

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:30

Justice Minister Ali Sabry yesterday declared that the Port City Colombo was the most anticipated multi-faceted development project and it would serve ..

Port City to open to public in Dec.

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:27

The Colombo Port City will be opened to the public in December, its promoters announced via social media yesterday. Daily FT learns the marina, which ..

Advocata says fostering competition, improving productivity best form of price control

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:26

Welcomes removal of MRP on several products; urges Govt. to avoid price control practice going forward Independent think-tank Advocata has welcomed ..

CSE suffers first weekly loss in a month

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:25

The Colombo stock market managed to close marginally on the up but ended the week negative for the first time in almost a month. The All Share Price I ..

Global stocks extend rally on earnings; Brent oil hits new peak

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:24

Global stocks rallied again Friday on strong US earnings, and London hit a post-pandemic peak as Brent oil rose to its highest level in three years on ..

Sydney to scrap quarantine, readies to welcome overseas visitors

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:23

Sydney will scrap all quarantine requirements for travellers from next month, officials said Friday, an abrupt step toward reopening Australia’s lon ..

Govt. to roll out rapid development of communication infrastructure in remote areas

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:22

The Government on Thursday announced the rollout of rapid development of communication infrastructure in rural areas. Telecommunication Regulatory Co ..

Fully vaccinated foreign visitors can enter US from 8 Nov.

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:21

The United States announced Friday that it will allow entry to foreign travellers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, by both land and air, sta ..

Sri Lanka, India discuss new ways to boost tourism

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:20

New measures to boost bilateral travel between Sri Lanka and India came under review yesterday at the third meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) d ..

Sri Lanka imports chemical fertiliser despite ban

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:19

The Government breached its own ban on chemical fertilisers by importing potassium chloride this week, scientists said Friday, after outraged farmers ..

Webinar promotes Pakistan’s Buddhist tourism in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:19

The High Commission of Pakistan in Colombo, in collaboration with Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), this week organised a webinar on ‘ ..

Japan pledges support to tea, tourism

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:18

Japan this week expressed willingness to promote Sri Lanka’s 150-year-old global brand Ceylon Tea, as well as help the revival of tourism post-COVID ..

Motor vehicle import resumption: CB to send memo to Govt.

Friday, 15 October 2021 00:30

The Central Bank (CB) said yesterday it will send a memo to the Government shortly outlining how the importing of motor vehicles could be resumed if i ..

CBSL backs fuel price hike

Friday, 15 October 2021 00:29

The Central Bank yesterday backed a fuel hike saying “cost-reflective” price adjustment was in the best interest of all stakeholders. “Given th ..

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The Chief of Indian Army Calls on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Sunday, 17 October 2021 01:23

The Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, who is now in Sri Lanka called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marsh ..

Presidential Task Force for Green Agriculture

Sunday, 17 October 2021 00:12

A squadron of Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet arrives at port of Colombo.

Saturday, 16 October 2021 20:21

Pelwatte Sugar Continues Operations amidst Challenges

Saturday, 16 October 2021 19:01

Pilot Project to Administer Pfizer Vaccine for A/L Students Kicked Off.

Friday, 15 October 2021 14:19

Monetary Board keeps policy rates unchanged

Thursday, 14 October 2021 23:49

FT Click

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (UK) – Sri Lanka Branch hosts Annual Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, 19 May 2021 00:00

Awards ceremony of art competition for children in childcare homes

Wednesday, 12 May 2021 00:00

IT / Telecom / Tech

SLT-Mobitel Customer Contact Centre first in Asia to receive ISO 18295-1:2017 certification

Friday, 15 October 2021 00:00

Exactpro appoints Jagath De Silva as CEO to lead operations in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 14 October 2021 00:00

Dusty Alahakoon joins LinearSix as Board Advisor

Thursday, 14 October 2021 00:00

FT Lite

Eating green and clean in Colombo

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:05

Moving towards plant-based food is good for your health, good for the environment, good for animals, and good for the planet. With the increasing awar ..

‘Tik Tik’: A dog’s tale of love

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:00

German delights at Hilton Colombo

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Pandemic paradise

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:21

Much is being made of the Panama Papers, the Paradise Papers and now the Pandora Papers, allegedly shining light on where the elites sequester their ..

Nilanth De Silva: A tribute to a banker par excellence

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:20

Dr. Harischandra Wijayatunga: Multifaceted colossal literary genius

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:17

FT View - Editorial

Opening the door to international jurisdiction

Saturday, 16 October 2021 00:00

This week the Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal that his Department had decided to drop its indictments against former Navy Commander, Adm ..

Putting the digital horse before the cart

Friday, 15 October 2021 00:00

Time for Police to grow up

Thursday, 14 October 2021 00:00

Green-lighting torture

Wednesday, 13 October 2021 00:00

No time for populism

Tuesday, 12 October 2021 03:33

Destigmatising mental health discourse

Monday, 11 October 2021 00:13

Special Report

Top women leaders share insights on navigating headwinds amid pandemic

Tuesday, 3 August 2021 00:10

The first episode of the Daily FT TV ‘Leaders League’ series featured four top women leaders who shared their insights on growth, empowerment, agi ..

Best Small and Medium IT/ITES Workplaces in Sri Lanka 2021

Thursday, 3 June 2021 00:00

ISACA celebrates 50th year global and 25th year Sri Lankan chapter anniversary

Tuesday, 11 May 2021 00:54

FT NEWS

666 persons test positive for COVID-19

Inter-provincial travel restrictions tightened until 21 Oct.

50,812 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 on Thursday

Health Ministry issues revised guidelines for remainder of month

20 COVID-19 fatalities confirmed on Thursday

National Peace Council urges President, Govt. to ensure ground level changes

Ugandan lady nabbed with 100 cocaine pills in her stomach at BIA

Relief package for 20,000 private bus owners

ICTA empowers Base Hospital Wathupitiwala with HHIMS

Malaysia and Sri Lanka to enhance cooperation in digitalisation and education

Sri Lanka and Nepal underline longstanding friendship and bilateral cooperation

674 persons test positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 death toll rises to 13,429 with 21 fatalities confirmed on Wednesday

69,902 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 on Wednesday

Milinda presents new country strategy to PM

MP Rishad Bathiudeen granted bail

Navy apprehends two Indian fishing vessels with 23 fishermen in Sri Lankan waters

680 persons test positive for COVID-19

Vaccination of A/L students to commence in Colombo on Friday

Bridging the generational gap: Women and youth on memory and reconciliation

Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda calls on Govt. to probe all names revealed in Pandora, Panama papers

Indian Army Chief calls on Lankan counterpart

Indian Army chief talks of regional security in talks with President, PM

31 COVID-19 fatalities confirmed on Tuesday

The world calls on new Foreign Minister Prof. Peiris

671 persons test positive for COVID-19

97,166 persons received COVID-19 vaccines on Monday

23 more COVID-19 fatalities confirmed on Monday

Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Fund to be renamed after Lalith Athulathmudali

681 persons test positive for COVID-19

42,639 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 on Sunday

Jeevan Thiagarajah appointed Northern Province Governor

23 COVID-19 fatalities confirmed on Sunday

PSC recommends to table relevant legislation in Parliament to hold PC elections expeditiously

FT TV

The Chief of Indian Army Calls on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Presidential Task Force for Green Agriculture

Business News

Gamlath says 2022 Budget focusing on production economy will be big boost

People’s Bank announces Western Union winners for March-May

Seylan Bank partners STAREMIT to facilitate convenient remittances for Sri Lankans in S. Korea

Sri Lanka, Maldives to boost cooperation in boat and ship building industries

ComBank launches ‘Double Cash’ promo for Western Union and MoneyGram remittance recipients

SLASSCOM brings industry together in pledge to position SL as world’s 1st green IT/BPM destination

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Eating green and clean in Colombo

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Neither realist head nor humanist heart

Narrowing the connectivity gap

The time for climate action is now – Perspectives from BCG

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FT NEWS

666 persons test positive for COVID-19

Inter-provincial travel restrictions tightened until 21 Oct.

50,812 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 on Thursday

Health Ministry issues revised guidelines for remainder of month

20 COVID-19 fatalities confirmed on Thursday

National Peace Council urges President, Govt. to ensure ground level changes

Ugandan lady nabbed with 100 cocaine pills in her stomach at BIA

Relief package for 20,000 private bus owners

ICTA empowers Base Hospital Wathupitiwala with HHIMS

Malaysia and Sri Lanka to enhance cooperation in digitalisation and education

Sri Lanka and Nepal underline longstanding friendship and bilateral cooperation

674 persons test positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 death toll rises to 13,429 with 21 fatalities confirmed on Wednesday

69,902 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 on Wednesday

Milinda presents new country strategy to PM

MP Rishad Bathiudeen granted bail

Navy apprehends two Indian fishing vessels with 23 fishermen in Sri Lankan waters

680 persons test positive for COVID-19

Vaccination of A/L students to commence in Colombo on Friday

Bridging the generational gap: Women and youth on memory and reconciliation

Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda calls on Govt. to probe all names revealed in Pandora, Panama papers

Indian Army Chief calls on Lankan counterpart

Indian Army chief talks of regional security in talks with President, PM