Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:00

World Bank extends lifeline for crisis-hit Sri Lanka

The World Bank on Monday approved Sri Lanka’s request to access concessional financing from the International Development Association (IDA). This ..

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 ..

Fitch cuts world growth forecasts again as inflation fight intensifies

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:23

Fitch Ratings said yesterday that the world GDP forecasts for 2023 have been revised down again as central banks intensify their fight against inflati ..

ILO kicks off crucial dialogue to usher inclusive growth amidst challenges

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:22

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) yesterday in Singapore kicked off a crucial four-day dialogue to usher inclusive growth with social justic ..

Dissecting preparedness to combat pandemics

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:00

“On a relative scale, Sri Lanka has managed the COVID-19 pandemic quite well. At the start there were a few issues, but most of these got sorted out ..

Eskimo Fashion Knitwear celebrates 40-year journey brimming with confidence for the future

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:00

Eskimo Fashion Knitwear Ltd. marked its milestone 40th anniversary recently, celebrating an ongoing journey of leadership, passion to perform, innate ..

FDIs into Sri Lanka stay robust amid challenges: State Minister

Tuesday, 6 December 2022 02:26

Despite a wave of global and local volatility, the Board of Investments has attracted foreign direct investment at record levels, amounting to $ 713 m ..

ADB VP commends Govt.’s commitment to revival via economic reforms

Tuesday, 6 December 2022 02:25

Asian Development Bank Vice President Shixen Chen yesterday said international monetary agencies are highly impressed with the strength of the Sri Lan ..

Litro jacks up LPG prices again

Tuesday, 6 December 2022 02:23

Considering the rising world market prices, Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. yesterday said it would increase the price of domestic gas cylinders across the board ..

ComBank named ‘Strongest Bank in Sri Lanka in 2022’ by Asian Banker

Tuesday, 6 December 2022 00:37

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been proclaimed the ‘Strongest Bank in Sri Lanka’ in 2022 by Asian Banker, a leading platform in the Banking and ..

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 ..

Expert calls for combined Indo-Lanka effort for better mutual gain

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:24

With Sri Lanka envisaging to become a developed nation by 2048 and India looking to become a global economic powerhouse by 2047, the visions of both ..

President meets key diplomats

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:22

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday met with the British High Commissioner, Japanese Ambassador, US Ambassador, Indian High Commissioner and Aust ..

Electricity regulator orders CEB to avoid bonus payments for FY 2022

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:20

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka yesterday reminded the Ceylon Electricity Board to avoid any bonus and other payments for Financial Year ..

Orit Apparels wins Gold at NCE Awards 2022

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:00

Sri Lanka’s number one denim specialist, Orit Apparels Lanka Ltd., bagged the Gold award at the NCE Awards in the Textile and Garment Sector – Ext ..

Kanchana justifies idea to increase electricity tariff

Tuesday, 6 December 2022 02:28

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera yesterday justified that the electricity tariff should be further increased to ensure uninterrupted supp ..

YTD net foreign inflow at CSE crosses Rs. 20 b mark

Tuesday, 6 December 2022 02:25

The Colombo stock market remained bearish with net foreign inflows year to date crossing the Rs. 20 billion mark yesterday, whilst indices began the f ..

CPC, LIOC slash Auto Diesel price

Tuesday, 6 December 2022 02:24

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Lanka IOC yesterday announced that the price of Auto Diesel was reduced by Rs. 10 from last night. ..

Sri Lankan student brings AgTech innovation to Indonesia alongside Japfa

Tuesday, 6 December 2022 00:49

For a long time, technological penetration into the animal protein industry has remained a fringe subject, and, generated little improvement for the l ..

What drives leaders?

Tuesday, 6 December 2022 00:10

The ‘feel good’ of being recognised Sincerely wanting to accomplish something worthwhile Perks and privileges – the legitimate ones ‘Hun ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

Expert calls for combined Indo-Lanka effort for better mutual gain

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:24

With Sri Lanka envisaging to become a developed nation by 2048 and India looking to become a global economic powerhouse by 2047, the visions of both ..

Fitch cuts world growth forecasts again as inflation fight intensifies

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:23

Fitch Ratings said yesterday that the world GDP forecasts for 2023 have been revised down again as central banks intensify their fight against inflati ..

President meets key diplomats

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:22

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday met with the British High Commissioner, Japanese Ambassador, US Ambassador, Indian High Commissioner and Aust ..

ILO kicks off crucial dialogue to usher inclusive growth amidst challenges

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:22

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) yesterday in Singapore kicked off a crucial four-day dialogue to usher inclusive growth with social justic ..

Electricity regulator orders CEB to avoid bonus payments for FY 2022

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:20

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka yesterday reminded the Ceylon Electricity Board to avoid any bonus and other payments for Financial Year ..

Dissecting preparedness to combat pandemics

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:00

“On a relative scale, Sri Lanka has managed the COVID-19 pandemic quite well. At the start there were a few issues, but most of these got sorted out ..

Orit Apparels wins Gold at NCE Awards 2022

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:00

Sri Lanka’s number one denim specialist, Orit Apparels Lanka Ltd., bagged the Gold award at the NCE Awards in the Textile and Garment Sector – Ext ..

Eskimo Fashion Knitwear celebrates 40-year journey brimming with confidence for the future

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:00

Eskimo Fashion Knitwear Ltd. marked its milestone 40th anniversary recently, celebrating an ongoing journey of leadership, passion to perform, innate ..

Kanchana justifies idea to increase electricity tariff

Tuesday, 6 December 2022 02:28

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera yesterday justified that the electricity tariff should be further increased to ensure uninterrupted supp ..

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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

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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

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IT / Telecom / Tech

Orel Corporation accelerates transformation together with SAP and John Keells IT

Wednesday, 30 November 2022 00:00

IFS continues to deliver strong 2022 financial performance with Q3 YTD results

Wednesday, 30 November 2022 00:00

SLT-Mobitel mGuide service expands accessibility for Hutch customers

Wednesday, 23 November 2022 00:00

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

‘Pottu Ammaan’ the much-dreaded LTTE intelligence chief

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:30

Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) supremo Veluppillai Prabhakaran along with many senior LTTE leaders was killed in the military confrontation w ..

The shape of 2023

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:00

Dissecting preparedness to combat pandemics

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:00

FT View - Editorial

What questions need to be asked on education?

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 00:00

According to Education Minister Susil Premajayantha, the knowledgeable people resources of Sri Lanka that are dispersed throughout the world should be ..

Courageously go forth with CEB reforms

Tuesday, 6 December 2022 01:50

Ali Sabry and forced cremations

Monday, 5 December 2022 00:00

Learn from Mozambique

Saturday, 3 December 2022 00:00

Preparing to power through another dark year

Friday, 2 December 2022 00:00

How do you solve a problem like Diana?

Thursday, 1 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

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

Govt. gazettes compulsory retirement age for public sector workers

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

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

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

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

Nine locals detained at BIA over fraudulent migration attempt

Seven new political parties enter Sri Lankan politics

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

Imthiaz calls for greater investment in country’s education sector

Sri Lanka Army launches job bank for veterans

Madhura lambasts State officials for facilitating corrupt acts of politicians

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

Beijing, Shanghai under heavy policing after protests

Russia is a reliable friend: Prime Minister

Court of Appeal decides to inquire into Diana Gamage’s citizenship

Freedom People’s Congress holds Gampaha District meet

France funds WFP Sri Lanka to deliver food assistance to young children at risk of malnutrition

Korean Embassy hosts academic seminar on economic situation of SL and effort to turn challenges into chances

India’s National Defence College celebrates 50 years of ties with Sri Lankan Armed Force

Pakistan High Commissioner undertakes first tour to Rajarata, Northern Province

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

SLIP honours industry veteran Sathis Abeywickrama as Packaging Professional 2020

LCMA Chief reiterates support to confectionery industry

Cenmetrix delivers pioneering RFID tree tracking solution in SL

JFS wins Silver at NCE Awards 2022

UTECH Technologies wins big at Sahasak Nimavum Innovation Awards

Hard-won development outcomes cannot be undone: State Finance Minister

Today's Columnists

‘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

The future of climate action: Developments and trends at COP27

Policy choices before a small state: Sri Lanka, balancing relations with India and China

What will result from the present unrest in Iran?

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

SLIP honours industry veteran Sathis Abeywickrama as Packaging Professional 2020

LCMA Chief reiterates support to confectionery industry

Cenmetrix delivers pioneering RFID tree tracking solution in SL

JFS wins Silver at NCE Awards 2022

UTECH Technologies wins big at Sahasak Nimavum Innovation Awards

Hard-won development outcomes cannot be undone: State Finance Minister

Today's Columnists

‘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

The future of climate action: Developments and trends at COP27

Policy choices before a small state: Sri Lanka, balancing relations with India and China