Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:00

Economy achieves complete turnaround in 2024

Sri Lanka’s economy achieved a complete turnaround in 2024 posting a 5% growth as provisional data released yesterday showed as against a contractio ..

Vijitha appoints new Tourism Advisory Committee

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:20

Some of the best brains in the industry have been appointed to the latest Tourism Advisory Committee by Minister Vijitha Herath. The Committee is est ..

WNPS withdraws legal petition following Adani’s exit from Mannar island project

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:12

The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) yesterday withdrew its legal petition before the Supreme Court following confirmation that Adani Gre ..

WE Finance Code will champion economic democracy in Sri Lanka: Prime Minister

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:10

By Janani Kandaramage Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday said the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code (WE Finance Code) is aimed at catalys ..

National Tariff Policy Committee gets Cabinet approval

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:06

In a significant step toward establishing a transparent and competitive tax system, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the appointment of a N ..

British Council Sri Lanka marks Commonwealth Day

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:02

Hosts latest cohort of returning Commonwealth and Chevening Scholars from Sri Lanka The British Council in Sri Lanka hosted its annual networking ..

Sivanesan appointed to LOLC Board

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:00

Top professional Kanthimany Sivanesan has been appointed to the Board of LOLC Holdings PLC as an Independent Director. He fills the vacancy created b ..

PMI signals growth in manufacturing and services in February

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:19

The country’s manufacturing and services sectors in February have expanded as per the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), its compiler the Central B ..

Hayleys to raise Rs. 7 b via listed debentures

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:16

Diversified blue-chip Hayleys PLC is to raise Rs. 7 billion via a listed debenture issue. ..

Resilient digital industry poised for growth amid policy shifts

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:13

The digital services sector in Sri Lanka has witnessed new tax measures introduced in the latest national Budget, which marks a significant shift in t ..

LOLC Al-Falaah pioneers Sri Lanka’s first wakalah-based factoring solution

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 01:52

LOLC Al-Falaah, Sri Lanka’s leading provider of alternate financial solutions announced the launch of “Al-Falaah Wakalah Future-Cash”, a pioneer ..

Central Finance secures first place in K Seeds Investments’ ranking report

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 00:47

K Seeds Investments identified Central Finance PLC as the best performing finance company under the first category among the 27 listed finance compani ..

Sri Lanka sets sights on becoming global tourism powerhouse

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 00:45

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is gaining momentum, with the Government unveiling an ambitious vision to position the country as a top global destinat ..

Parliament to hold debate on Batalanda Commission report on 10 April

Monday, 17 March 2025 05:13

The Parliamentary Communications Department has announced that the long-awaited debate on the Batalanda Commission report will commence on 10 April an ..

Tourism earnings up 12% to $ 768.2 m in first two months

Monday, 17 March 2025 05:03

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is off to a strong start in 2025, raking in $ 768.2 million during the first two months, marking a 12% year-on-year (Yo ..

FitsAir expands regional network with direct flights to Kuala Lumpur

Monday, 17 March 2025 04:56

FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately-owned international airline, is expanding its regional connectivity with the introduction of direct flights to ..

Lankadeepa wins SLIM Kantar People’s Newspaper of the Year Award for 19th time

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:14

Wijeya Newspapers’ flagship brand “Lankadeepa” last night won the SLIM Kantar People’s Newspaper of the Year for the 19th consecutive year. He ..

Govt. to overhaul over 100 non-commercial State institutions

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:10

By Charumini de Silva The Government has decided on a major reform initiative targeting over 100 non-commercial State institutions, following a compr ..

R.P.H. Fernando appointed new IRD Commissioner General

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:08

Inland Revenue Service Special Grade Officer R.P.H. Fernando has been appointed as the Commissioner General of the Inland Revenue Department with imme ..

Cricket captains file writ applications in Court of Appeal

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:04

A writ petition was yesterday preferred by Charith Asalanka and Dhanajaya De Silva as the respective captains of the One Day International and Twenty2 ..

CSE sees further drop

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:02

The Colombo stock market yesterday suffered a further steep fall as investors continued their selling spree. The benchmark ASPI was down by 1.6% or 2 ..

Tourist arrivals top 600,000 mark

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:23

In a promising start to the year, Sri Lanka has seen a remarkable uptick in visitor arrivals, exceeding 600,000 in the first half of March, boosting c ..

Court of Appeal dismisses Deshabandu’s petition

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:17

The Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed the writ petition filed by suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Thennakoon, which sought to ..

JVP to pursue legal action over Batalanda Commission report

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:14

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva has announced that the party will take legal action based on the findings of the Batala ..

New allure as Esna Jewellery opens at One Galle Face

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:08

Luxury meets elegance as Esna Jewellery last week unveiled its latest boutique at One Galle Face, Colombo’s premier shopping destination. ..

ComBank launches “TradeLink” – a digital platform for importers and exporters

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 00:50

Sri Lanka’s importers and exporters have been provided with a sophisticated new digital platform for all their trade finance requirements by the Com ..

WNS strengthens commitment to Sri Lanka with expansion at Orion City

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 00:46

WNS Global Services, a leading provider of Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, has announced that it will be expanding its operations signifi ..

Cabinet Spokesman dismisses Wickremesinghe’s late responses

Monday, 17 March 2025 05:17

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s response to the Batalanda Commissio ..

China expresses hope OCC countries including India will sign debt deal with Sri Lanka soon

Monday, 17 March 2025 05:08

China on Friday reiterated its support to Sri Lanka and singled out it being the first country to back the external debt restructuring last year, and ..

Cardinal gives President five-week ultimatum on Easter attacks probe

Monday, 17 March 2025 04:59

Archbishop of Colombo Malcom Cardinal Ranjith on Saturday gave President Anura Kumara Disanayake a five-week deadline to fulfil the Government’s pro ..

US companies to invest in Sri Lanka boosted by Govt.’s anti-corruption focus

Monday, 17 March 2025 04:52

Potential international investors tend to be fired up by a nation’s transparency, a positive anti-corruption stance, and healthy respect for investo ..

Vijitha appoints new Tourism Advisory Committee

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:20

Some of the best brains in the industry have been appointed to the latest Tourism Advisory Committee by Minister Vijitha Herath. The Committee is est ..

Lankadeepa wins SLIM Kantar People’s Newspaper of the Year Award for 19th time

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:14

Wijeya Newspapers’ flagship brand “Lankadeepa” last night won the SLIM Kantar People’s Newspaper of the Year for the 19th consecutive year. He ..

WNPS withdraws legal petition following Adani’s exit from Mannar island project

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:12

The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) yesterday withdrew its legal petition before the Supreme Court following confirmation that Adani Gre ..

Govt. to overhaul over 100 non-commercial State institutions

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:10

By Charumini de Silva The Government has decided on a major reform initiative targeting over 100 non-commercial State institutions, following a compr ..

WE Finance Code will champion economic democracy in Sri Lanka: Prime Minister

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:10

By Janani Kandaramage Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday said the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code (WE Finance Code) is aimed at catalys ..

R.P.H. Fernando appointed new IRD Commissioner General

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:08

Inland Revenue Service Special Grade Officer R.P.H. Fernando has been appointed as the Commissioner General of the Inland Revenue Department with imme ..

National Tariff Policy Committee gets Cabinet approval

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:06

In a significant step toward establishing a transparent and competitive tax system, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the appointment of a N ..

Cricket captains file writ applications in Court of Appeal

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:04

A writ petition was yesterday preferred by Charith Asalanka and Dhanajaya De Silva as the respective captains of the One Day International and Twenty2 ..

British Council Sri Lanka marks Commonwealth Day

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:02

Hosts latest cohort of returning Commonwealth and Chevening Scholars from Sri Lanka The British Council in Sri Lanka hosted its annual networking ..

CSE sees further drop

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:02

The Colombo stock market yesterday suffered a further steep fall as investors continued their selling spree. The benchmark ASPI was down by 1.6% or 2 ..

Sivanesan appointed to LOLC Board

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:00

Top professional Kanthimany Sivanesan has been appointed to the Board of LOLC Holdings PLC as an Independent Director. He fills the vacancy created b ..

Tourist arrivals top 600,000 mark

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:23

In a promising start to the year, Sri Lanka has seen a remarkable uptick in visitor arrivals, exceeding 600,000 in the first half of March, boosting c ..

PMI signals growth in manufacturing and services in February

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:19

The country’s manufacturing and services sectors in February have expanded as per the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), its compiler the Central B ..

Court of Appeal dismisses Deshabandu’s petition

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:17

The Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed the writ petition filed by suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Thennakoon, which sought to ..

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Government launches major reform of state institutions

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 11:23

The Government has decided on a major reform initiative targeting over 100 non-commercial State institutions, following a comprehensive review conduct ..

President calls for urgent tourism infrastructure development

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 10:36

New initiative launched for consumer rights awareness in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 10:25

India donates 50,000 Furosemide injections to Sri Lanka

Sunday, 16 March 2025 15:14

Grand celebrations at St. Antony’s Church, Katchatheevu

Sunday, 16 March 2025 14:18

Japan supports Sri Lanka’s fair trade reforms

Thursday, 13 March 2025 10:42

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Budget allocation for children with neuro developmental conditions a welcome move

Saturday, 1 March 2025 00:00

Colombo Fashion Week

Tuesday, 25 February 2025 04:24

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

IT / Telecom / Tech

MiHCM announces all-new AI-powered support agent

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:08

EWIS TechEdu 2025 Summit empowers educators for AI era

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:04

Fortude celebrates key milestones in leadership development and community impact through GLO program

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:02

FT Lite

The Workshop Players present ‘Encore for a Cause’

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:23

The Workshop Players, one of Sri Lanka’s most esteemed theatre ensembles, are set to return to the stage for a special charity concert, Encore for a ..

Action comedy film “Novocaine” now showing in 11 cinemas in SL

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:22

“Water of Life” solo exhibition by renowned artist H.A. Karunaratne at PRSFG

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:21

Opinion and Issues

Can we rely on the police?

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:24

The Sri Lanka Police is once again under scrutiny, with former IGP Deshabandu Thennakoon missing after the Matara Magistrate’s order for his immedia ..

MMDA reform is about women’s and girls’ lives not political games

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:22

“People’s Festival”: Celebrating Sri Lanka’s vibrant diversity

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:20

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Trump’s tariff turmoil

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 00:00

Last Wednesday, President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imported to the US, sending shockwaves across the globe and pote ..

Securing your rights: Power of Financial Consumer Protection Regulations – Part IV

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 04:03

Addressing deep-rooted issue of sexual violence

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 04:02

Lessons for Sri Lanka from extradition of Duterte

Monday, 17 March 2025 02:00

Ranil’s Batalanda blues and UNP woes

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:24

Poaching by Tamil Nadu fishermen: Biggest stumbling block in Indo-Lanka ties

Friday, 14 March 2025 00:00

Special Report

President and experts dissect new Govt.’s maiden Budget 2025

Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:36

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday participated as the Chief Guest at the 15th consecutive post-Budget forum organised by the Daily FT, in p ..

President AKD presents Budget 2025

Tuesday, 18 February 2025 03:18

Presidential Election 2024

Monday, 23 September 2024 00:50

Business News

Fertiliser boost for 2025 Yala season gets Cabinet nod

New IPS publication: “Who stands to lose? The effects of GSP+ withdrawal on Sri Lanka’s exports and labour force”

ADB support to upgrade power sector

Pyramid Wilmar backs “Salam Ramadan” as official sponsor

Food safety for thriving economy

Cabinet clears to gazette Personal Data Protection (Amended) Act, present to Parliament

HNB hosts Women’s Day program empowering over 300 microfinance entrepreneurs

BOI celebrates International Women’s Day by “accelerating action” in multiple zones

She shapes the fabric: Women lead charge in Sri Lanka’s apparel industry transformation

Regulatory framework for boat building and boating industry

E.B. Creasy Solar unveils SUNGROW Service Centre to enhance customer experience

Delmege partners Hettich to introduce full range of hardware solutions

ALFT empowers leading consumer brands with industry-first packaging masterclass

Serendib Flour Mills recognises top performers and unveils strategic vision at Annual Sales Conference 2025

Lumala wins at National Industry Brand Excellence Awards 2024

ComBank celebrates International Women’s Day with more than 20 events

AmCham Sri Lanka to uplift female entrepreneurs in Anuradhapura and Monaragala

LSEG and SLASSCOM join forces to champion women in tech at Conference 3.0

Sri Lanka to engage with US on reciprocal tariffs amid economic concerns

LKI hosts roundtable discussion on ‘Sri Lanka’s Preparedness to Meet Emerging Global Economic Challenges’

Sri Lanka Business Council UAE hosts Iftar under theme “Celebrating Our Diversity”

Marlon Ferreira wins award for entrepreneurship

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Govt. remains mum on disciplinary action against fugitive IGP

Imthiaz Bakeer Makar resigns from SJB chairmanship

SC declares Gotabaya’s 2020 detention order was unlawful

President holds discussions with Western Province Police Chiefs

Cabinet approves key amendments to ‘Aswesuma’

Bimal calls for end to ‘unfair’ criticism of Women’s Affairs Minister

Police issue strict guidelines on reporting of crimes

Boossa Prison jailer remanded over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

14 Sri Lankans rescued from cybercrime centres in Myanmar

Bimal accuses ex-President RW of extravagant UK trip at taxpayers’ expense

Lihini Fernando urges GMOA to tender public apology to Dr. Shafi

Election Commission issues guidelines for LG polls nominations

AG directs CID not to arrest others in Weligama shooting except Deshabandu

‘A Maze in GRACE’ celebrates EU-funded Grassroots Conflict Prevention project

Lankan envoy calls on New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

Lankan Ambassador meets Myanmar Union Minister of Home Affairs and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

Fostering talent and awareness through Zero Chance school competition

High Commission of Sri Lanka in UK hosts panel discussion on women’s role in shaping economies

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Government launches major reform of state institutions

President calls for urgent tourism infrastructure development

New initiative launched for consumer rights awareness in Sri Lanka

India donates 50,000 Furosemide injections to Sri Lanka

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Can we rely on the police?

MMDA reform is about women’s and girls’ lives not political games

“People’s Festival”: Celebrating Sri Lanka’s vibrant diversity

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Fascist mindset, misogyny, intolerance and disinformation campaign

Securing your rights: Power of Financial Consumer Protection Regulations – Part IV

Proceeds of Crime Bill: For whom the bell tolls

Are Sri Lankan universities not ashamed of their poor global rankings?

Emerging Trumporder or Trump(dis)order: IMF-WB advocated policy package at risk

Comprehending “Contemporary Sri Lankan Consumer”: Commendable contribution

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Government launches major reform of state institutions

President calls for urgent tourism infrastructure development

New initiative launched for consumer rights awareness in Sri Lanka

India donates 50,000 Furosemide injections to Sri Lanka

Today's Columnists

Can we rely on the police?

MMDA reform is about women’s and girls’ lives not political games

“People’s Festival”: Celebrating Sri Lanka’s vibrant diversity

The Unbully Project: The time for anti-bullying laws is now

Fascist mindset, misogyny, intolerance and disinformation campaign

Securing your rights: Power of Financial Consumer Protection Regulations – Part IV

Proceeds of Crime Bill: For whom the bell tolls

Are Sri Lankan universities not ashamed of their poor global rankings?

Emerging Trumporder or Trump(dis)order: IMF-WB advocated policy package at risk

Comprehending “Contemporary Sri Lankan Consumer”: Commendable contribution

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