Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:14

Exporters hoarding $ 2.76 b in earnings overseas: CB

The Central Bank (CB) yesterday exposed that exporters are estimated to have hoarded nearly a staggering $ 3 billion in earnings overseas without repa ..

Stock market catapults to new high with strong turnover

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:11

The Colombo stock market yesterday catapulted to a new high in terms of price indices, turnover and volume on the back of improved sentiment triggerin ..

Over 30 new listings at CSE

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:11

Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) CEO Rajeeva Bandaranaike yesterday revealed 2021 had been a significant year for the primary market of CSE in terms of th ..

Prices for LNG arriving at New Fortress plant will be cheapest: Gammanpila

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:08

Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila has said prices for cargo arriving at an upcoming LNG facility by US firm New Fortress Energy Inc. will be the cheape ..

Five-member EU team arrives as part of GSP+ review

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:08

A five-member delegation from the European Union (EU) has arrived as part of the review process of the GSP+ concessions enjoyed by Sri Lanka. ..

New PCR unit at BIA temporarily closed

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:06

Airport and Aviation Services (Lanka) Ltd. (AASL) has temporarily suspended the new PCR unit opened on Saturday until technical issues are resolved al ..

Venture Engine returns for 10th year

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:00

Sri Lanka’s pioneering startup acceleration program Venture Engine has launched its 2021 edition, with applications now open until midnight on 22 Oc ..

SLT-Mobitel and eChannelling power Sri Lanka’s first National Pharmacy Helpline

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 01:55

In commemoration of the National Pharmacist Day observed on 24 September, SLT-Mobitel and eChannelling together with the Ministry of Health and Societ ..

Shippers’ Academy CEO discusses how to benefit from liberalisation

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 01:10

Shippers’ Academy CEO Rohan Masakorala notes that if Sri Lanka wants to convert into an international trade and logistics hub, it needs to create a ..

CB reminds banks not to encourage grey market for forex

Monday, 27 September 2021 00:29

The Central Bank has reminded commercial banks not to encourage the grey market for foreign exchange dealings. In a memo to all CEOs of commercial ban ..

Developer files action in Supreme Court against NHDA, Police

Monday, 27 September 2021 00:25

Oak Street Ltd., a BOI-registered company, on Friday went to the Supreme Court against the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) and the Polic ..

SriLankan Airlines commences IATA Travel Pass trial in selected sectors

Monday, 27 September 2021 00:23

SriLankan Airlines is among the airlines leading the way in the South Asian region by trialling the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Tra ..

Stellar Empower Board debut for EML Consultants

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:11

Empower Board new entrant via introduction, EML Consultants Ltd. (EML) fared exceptionally well on its debut yesterday. ..

Sathosa calls for EoIs for supply of 30 essential food items

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:10

State-owned retail network Sathosa has called for Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the supply of 30 essential consumer items from local producers and ..

Crude oil at 3-year high, Brent nears $ 80 a barrel amid supply constraints

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:08

Oil prices rose for a fifth straight day on Monday with Brent at its highest since October 2018 and heading for $ 80 amid supply concerns as demand pi ..

Norwegian MP of Lankan descent to promote engagement between 2 countries

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:06

Sri Lankan-born Kamzy Gunaratnam who was elected to the Norwegian Parliament recently said she would promote engagement between Sri Lanka and Norway a ..

HCL Technologies commends local talent as it celebrates one year in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:04

Global technology solutions service provider HCL Technologies marked one year of operations in Sri Lanka last week, having employed over 1,000 locals ..

Review of 1H insurance industry performance

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 01:58

Following is the review of the performance of the insurance industry by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. ..

Tourism Alliance ‘Conservation Tourism Webinar Series’ draws record audience

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 01:52

The ‘Conservation Tourism Webinar Series’ organised by Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance kicked off on 27 August, to explore the topic of ‘Wildlife and ..

Ranil insists IMF program key; opines homegrown solutions insufficient

Monday, 27 September 2021 00:30

MP and former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday insisted that a program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was critical to wade ..

RFPs deadline for Foreign Currency Term Financing Facility extended

Monday, 27 September 2021 00:28

The Ministry of Finance has extended the closing date for the submission of Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Foreign Currency Term Financing Facili ..

Financial assistance to MSME industrialists

Monday, 27 September 2021 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an initiative to provide financial assistance to micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) industrialists who ar ..

Sri Lanka’s Madu Ratnayake in world’s Top 100 Tech Leaders 2021 list

Monday, 27 September 2021 00:21

Sri Lanka’s IT industry fame Madu Ratnayake has been picked as one of the world’s Top 100 Leaders 2021 by the popular and influential technologyma ..

Stock market catapults to new high with strong turnover

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:11

The Colombo stock market yesterday catapulted to a new high in terms of price indices, turnover and volume on the back of improved sentiment triggerin ..

Stellar Empower Board debut for EML Consultants

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:11

Empower Board new entrant via introduction, EML Consultants Ltd. (EML) fared exceptionally well on its debut yesterday. ..

Over 30 new listings at CSE

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:11

Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) CEO Rajeeva Bandaranaike yesterday revealed 2021 had been a significant year for the primary market of CSE in terms of th ..

Sathosa calls for EoIs for supply of 30 essential food items

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:10

State-owned retail network Sathosa has called for Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the supply of 30 essential consumer items from local producers and ..

Prices for LNG arriving at New Fortress plant will be cheapest: Gammanpila

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:08

Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila has said prices for cargo arriving at an upcoming LNG facility by US firm New Fortress Energy Inc. will be the cheape ..

Crude oil at 3-year high, Brent nears $ 80 a barrel amid supply constraints

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:08

Oil prices rose for a fifth straight day on Monday with Brent at its highest since October 2018 and heading for $ 80 amid supply concerns as demand pi ..

Five-member EU team arrives as part of GSP+ review

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:08

A five-member delegation from the European Union (EU) has arrived as part of the review process of the GSP+ concessions enjoyed by Sri Lanka. ..

Norwegian MP of Lankan descent to promote engagement between 2 countries

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:06

Sri Lankan-born Kamzy Gunaratnam who was elected to the Norwegian Parliament recently said she would promote engagement between Sri Lanka and Norway a ..

New PCR unit at BIA temporarily closed

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:06

Airport and Aviation Services (Lanka) Ltd. (AASL) has temporarily suspended the new PCR unit opened on Saturday until technical issues are resolved al ..

HCL Technologies commends local talent as it celebrates one year in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:04

Global technology solutions service provider HCL Technologies marked one year of operations in Sri Lanka last week, having employed over 1,000 locals ..

Venture Engine returns for 10th year

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:00

Sri Lanka’s pioneering startup acceleration program Venture Engine has launched its 2021 edition, with applications now open until midnight on 22 Oc ..

Review of 1H insurance industry performance

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 01:58

Following is the review of the performance of the insurance industry by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. ..

SLT-Mobitel and eChannelling power Sri Lanka’s first National Pharmacy Helpline

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 01:55

In commemoration of the National Pharmacist Day observed on 24 September, SLT-Mobitel and eChannelling together with the Ministry of Health and Societ ..

Tourism Alliance ‘Conservation Tourism Webinar Series’ draws record audience

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 01:52

The ‘Conservation Tourism Webinar Series’ organised by Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance kicked off on 27 August, to explore the topic of ‘Wildlife and ..

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SLAF Regiment Special Forces (RS) CSAR Training Exercise During Cormorant Strike.

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 19:12

For the first time in history, the Sri Lanka Air Force Regiment Special Forces (RSF) conducted a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise d ..

CBSL Governor Rules Out Seeking IMF Bailout

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 13:31

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SL will cease building new coal-fired power plants and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,

Saturday, 25 September 2021 22:32

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

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Awards ceremony of art competition for children in childcare homes

Wednesday, 12 May 2021 00:00

IT / Telecom / Tech

Furthering your career in quality engineering: An insider perspective

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 03:23

Venture Engine returns for 10th year

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:00

SLT-Mobitel and eChannelling power Sri Lanka’s first National Pharmacy Helpline

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 01:55

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Making mangroves work: Challenges and opportunities for mangrove conservation

Saturday, 25 September 2021 00:05

At the border of land and sea, only a special kind of forest can survive and thrive. Mangroves are able to withstand the harsh conditions of this limi ..

A crash course on social media and online safety

Saturday, 25 September 2021 00:05

AkuruCon ’21: A celebration of Sinhala and Tamil letterforms

Saturday, 18 September 2021 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Domestic inquiries and their importance in Labour Law

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 03:05

Recent Supreme Court pronouncements in Barberyn Reef Hotel Ltd. Vs. Suriyarachchige Raju (SC No. 132/2016) and R. Chandrasena Vs. The Monetary Board ( ..

Central Bank to continue home-grown policy experiments without IMF bailout

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 03:00

New legislation gives the SEC more teeth

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 02:57

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Reconciliation starts here

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 03:07

“Reconciliation starts here” is a quote from the movie ‘Invictus’ in which Morgan Freeman plays the iconic Nelson Mandela. ..

Prisoners’ plight

Monday, 27 September 2021 00:00

Enforced disappearance: Call the crime by its name

Saturday, 25 September 2021 00:00

Unpacking the President’s speech

Friday, 24 September 2021 00:00

Confidence is key at Central Bank

Thursday, 23 September 2021 01:22

We need to talk about vaccines

Wednesday, 22 September 2021 00:00

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

983 persons test positive for COVID-19

Second dose coverage of over-30 population nears 100%

51 more COVID-19 deaths raise total to 12,731

2,237 COVID-19 cases detected over the weekend

Delta variant with spike mutations detected in SL named A.28 B.1.617.2.28 Sri Lanka lineage

COVID-19 death toll rises to 12,680 with 71 more COVID-19 deaths

148,306 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 on Saturday

Vaccination program for children with comorbidities expanded across Western Province

1,332 persons test positive for COVID-19

250,356 COVID-19 vaccines administered on Thursday

82 COVID-19 deaths raise total fatalities to 12,530

Schools to reopen in 4 phases

President attends commemoration for 9/11 victims in New York

Vaccination against COVID-19 for children starts

1,368 persons test positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccination for children begins today in Colombo

228,645 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 on Wednesday

72 COVID-19 deaths raise total to 12,448

National Peace Council welcomes President’s speech at UN; says joint effort key for reconciliation

1,342 persons test positive for COVID-19

183,278 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday

92 COVID-19 fatalities raise death toll to 12,376

High Commissioner Milinda Moragoda presents credentials to President of India

Cabinet nod to lease 37 acres for bird park in Madiwela

Govt. insists no decision yet to increase prices of essential goods

Govt. clarifies issues over organic fertiliser shipment from China

1,321 persons test positive for COVID-19

Vaccination of children with disabilities and chronic illness to commence on Friday

59,187 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 on Monday

66 COVID-19 fatalities confirmed on Monday

Ketagoda re-enters Parliament

Milinda appointed Deputy DG at Information Dept.

1,518 persons test positive for COVID-19

93 more COVID-19 fatalities raise total to 12,218

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SLAF Regiment Special Forces (RS) CSAR Training Exercise During Cormorant Strike.

CBSL Governor Rules Out Seeking IMF Bailout

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Sri Lanka and Thailand hold high-powered talks to explore mutually-beneficial investment corridors

Ceylon Tea, spices and cashew attract at World Food Istanbul Trade Fair

SL boat industry promoted in Southern Africa

Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh holds webinar to promote bilateral trade

Pathfinder ‘In Conversation’ webinar on ‘Should Sri Lanka be afraid of going to the IMF?’

SL’s Consulate General in Guangzhou woos Chinese buyers

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Domestic inquiries and their importance in Labour Law

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FT NEWS

983 persons test positive for COVID-19

Second dose coverage of over-30 population nears 100%

51 more COVID-19 deaths raise total to 12,731

2,237 COVID-19 cases detected over the weekend

Delta variant with spike mutations detected in SL named A.28 B.1.617.2.28 Sri Lanka lineage

COVID-19 death toll rises to 12,680 with 71 more COVID-19 deaths

148,306 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 on Saturday

Vaccination program for children with comorbidities expanded across Western Province

1,332 persons test positive for COVID-19

250,356 COVID-19 vaccines administered on Thursday

82 COVID-19 deaths raise total fatalities to 12,530

Schools to reopen in 4 phases

President attends commemoration for 9/11 victims in New York

Vaccination against COVID-19 for children starts

1,368 persons test positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccination for children begins today in Colombo

228,645 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 on Wednesday

72 COVID-19 deaths raise total to 12,448

National Peace Council welcomes President’s speech at UN; says joint effort key for reconciliation

1,342 persons test positive for COVID-19

183,278 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday

92 COVID-19 fatalities raise death toll to 12,376

High Commissioner Milinda Moragoda presents credentials to President of India

Cabinet nod to lease 37 acres for bird park in Madiwela

Govt. insists no decision yet to increase prices of essential goods

Govt. clarifies issues over organic fertiliser shipment from China