Monday, 30 June 2025 03:56

Renewable energy developers slam tariff cuts, urge AKD’s intervention

The Federation of Renewable Energy Developers (FRED) last Friday voiced deep concern over the Government’s recent move to slash feed-in tariffs for ..

CoPF flags massive revenue losses from vehicle import valuation practices

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:54

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) last week raised serious concerns over how used-vehicle imports are being valued, warning that the Government c ..

Ex-Thomas Cook Group Chairman joins JKH Board

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:49

Former Chairman of Thomas Cook Group Madhavan Menon has been appointed to the Board of John Keells Holdings (JKH) as an Independent Non-Executive Dire ..

Apparel exports in May to US, UK down

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:41

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports in May 2025 remained relatively flat with a slight dip of 0.63% compared to the same month last year, totalling $ 365.08 ..

$ 50 m World Bank support for education in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:16

An estimated 500,000 students and 150,000 teachers across Sri Lanka are set to benefit from a new $ 50 million additional financing package approved b ..

New Tourism Act to replace outdated legislation

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:15

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved directing the Legal Draftsman to prepare a Bill based on the Concept Paper prepared by an Expert Committee ..

Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe remanded

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:14

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered to remand former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe till 1 July, after he w ..

Colombo Port congestion linked to delays in clearing imported salt: Customs

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:12

Colombo Port congestion linked to delays in clearing imported salt: Customs Sri Lanka Customs has clarified that the recent congestion at the Colombo ..

Fintrex Finance powers ahead in FY 2024/25 with strategic growth and innovation

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:34

Fintrex Finance PLC has delivered a landmark performance for the financial year 2024/25, reflecting strong financial fundamentals, strategic agility, ..

Ceylon Chamber appoints Krishan Balendra as Chairperson at 186th AGM

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:26

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce elected Krishan Balendra as its new Chairperson at the 186th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held yesterday. ..

Oxford English Dictionary adds Sri Lankan words in June 2025 update

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:23

The Oxford English Dictionary has included a number of uniquely Sri Lankan words in its June 2025 update, a significant milestone in the global recogn ..

Sri Lanka’s most acclaimed Japanese restaurant Nihonbashi celebrates 30 years

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:36

Marking three decades of popularising “Washoku” in Sri Lanka, Chef Dharshan Munidasa’s flagship restaurant celebrates its 30th anniversary on 28 ..

CSE sets new records as investors turn bullish

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:10

The Colombo stock market yesterday rose to new heights amidst bullish investor sentiment. ..

Comprehensive program to boost export agricultural crops from 2025

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:41

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Tuesday approved supporting and expanding the export-oriented agricultural sector to meet its crop target ..

High Court rules foreign reinsurance brokers can operate from overseas without local registration

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:37

The High Court of Civil Appeal in a significant judgment delivered last week held that foreign reinsurance brokers who operate from outside the territ ..

Getting gaming regulations right: Advocata calls for independence

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:51

The Advocata Institute is urging the Government to withdraw and redraft the proposed Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, citing its most pressing flaw ..

German firms express confidence in Sri Lanka despite global economic headwinds

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:42

German companies operating in Sri Lanka have expressed a notably optimistic outlook for the year ahead, signalling confidence in the country’s econo ..

Celao Capital advices Mazagon in landmark transaction on Colombo Dockyard

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:20

Celao Capital Ltd., a member of RNH Ventures, a boutique consulting and transaction advisory firm, yesterday announced that it has successfully comple ..

Colombo stock market ends week with 4.6% gain

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:16

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended an emphatic week with sharp gains and high turnover fuelled by a rebound in investor sentiment. ..

CoPF approves salt import regulations amid shortage

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:14

The Parliament Committee on Public Finance has granted approval to regulations issued under the Import and Export (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969 as publi ..

Salt manufacturers reduce prices

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:13

Power Sector Reforms DG clarifies

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:12

With reference to the Daily FT story titled “Inter national donors raise alarm over changes to Electricity Act” published on 25 June 2025, the Pow ..

City of Dreams Sri Lanka to launch on 2 August: Landmark in South Asian tourism and luxury

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:30

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Melco) have announced the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on 2 August. ..

Agility Innovation powers first-ever Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2025 as Exclusive Platinum Partner

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:24

On 3 July, Sri Lanka will take a decisive step forward in its digital journey by hosting the inaugural Data Privacy and Protection Summit. This ground ..

Enabling Sri Lanka’s digital economy: Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025 set to kickoff in September

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:57

Tecxa Ltd., in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hatton National Bank PL ..

Sumathi Studios enters global arena with Rizana – A Caged Bird

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:10

In a milestone moment for Sri Lankan cinema, Sumathi Studios stepped onto the global stage with the official title unveiling of its latest internation ..

Two Sub-Committees to monitor Middle East crisis impact on economy

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:45

By Charumini de Silva Amid the rising instability in the Middle East, the Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Tuesday approved the formulating o ..

Cabinet clears Rs. 2 b allocation for urgent renovation of key irrigation schemes in dry zone

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:40

In response to severe flood damage that disrupted water releases to cultivated lands across the dry zone, the Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday (24) app ..

China grants $ 20 m to support digital education rollout

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:34

Sri Lanka is set to accelerate its digital transformation in the education sector with a $ 20 million grant from the People’s Republic of China, fol ..

CoPF flags massive revenue losses from vehicle import valuation practices

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:54

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) last week raised serious concerns over how used-vehicle imports are being valued, warning that the Government c ..

Getting gaming regulations right: Advocata calls for independence

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:51

The Advocata Institute is urging the Government to withdraw and redraft the proposed Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, citing its most pressing flaw ..

Ex-Thomas Cook Group Chairman joins JKH Board

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:49

Former Chairman of Thomas Cook Group Madhavan Menon has been appointed to the Board of John Keells Holdings (JKH) as an Independent Non-Executive Dire ..

German firms express confidence in Sri Lanka despite global economic headwinds

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:42

German companies operating in Sri Lanka have expressed a notably optimistic outlook for the year ahead, signalling confidence in the country’s econo ..

Apparel exports in May to US, UK down

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:41

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports in May 2025 remained relatively flat with a slight dip of 0.63% compared to the same month last year, totalling $ 365.08 ..

Celao Capital advices Mazagon in landmark transaction on Colombo Dockyard

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:20

Celao Capital Ltd., a member of RNH Ventures, a boutique consulting and transaction advisory firm, yesterday announced that it has successfully comple ..

$ 50 m World Bank support for education in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:16

An estimated 500,000 students and 150,000 teachers across Sri Lanka are set to benefit from a new $ 50 million additional financing package approved b ..

Colombo stock market ends week with 4.6% gain

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:16

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended an emphatic week with sharp gains and high turnover fuelled by a rebound in investor sentiment. ..

New Tourism Act to replace outdated legislation

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:15

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved directing the Legal Draftsman to prepare a Bill based on the Concept Paper prepared by an Expert Committee ..

CoPF approves salt import regulations amid shortage

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:14

The Parliament Committee on Public Finance has granted approval to regulations issued under the Import and Export (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969 as publi ..

Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe remanded

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:14

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered to remand former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe till 1 July, after he w ..

Salt manufacturers reduce prices

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:13

Colombo Port congestion linked to delays in clearing imported salt: Customs

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:12

Colombo Port congestion linked to delays in clearing imported salt: Customs Sri Lanka Customs has clarified that the recent congestion at the Colombo ..

Power Sector Reforms DG clarifies

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:12

With reference to the Daily FT story titled “Inter national donors raise alarm over changes to Electricity Act” published on 25 June 2025, the Pow ..

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President vows transformational development and accountability

Sunday, 29 June 2025 15:16

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has pledged to transform Sri Lanka beyond incremental reforms, aiming for a significantly higher level of developmen ..

Exports in first five months grow by 7% to over $ 6.93 b

Friday, 27 June 2025 10:48

President meets former South African President Thabo Mbeki

Friday, 27 June 2025 10:10

UN Rights Chief praises Sri Lanka’s reconciliation efforts

Friday, 27 June 2025 09:27

Sri Lanka to modernise 500 schools with Chinese grant

Thursday, 26 June 2025 10:39

President’s Secretary meets BoC Employee Union on banking sector issues

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 11:41

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Muslim Choral Ensemble’s An-Nur 2025 unveils new path

Saturday, 7 June 2025 00:00

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IT / Telecom / Tech

New era of digital learning with first Wi-Fi 7 network at Smart University Summit 2025

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:14

SLASSCOM’s ‘Hack Like a Girl 2.0’ and ‘Fast Forward 4.0’ celebrate female innovators

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:06

Great Place to Work unveils “Sri Lanka’s 10 Best Workplaces in Technology Industry for 2025”

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:05

FT Lite

Denary Odyssey 2.0 featuring 10 artists now on till 1 July at Lionel Wendt

Saturday, 28 June 2025 00:05

Denary Odyssey 2.0, curated by Mandira Ranathunga, is now on at the Harold Peiris Gallery, Lionel Wendt Art Centre, Colombo until 1 July. ..

“Naruto Ninja Clash in The Land of Snow” movie in Lankan cinemas

Saturday, 28 June 2025 00:00

ITC Ratnadipa to launch premier wedding showcase on 6 July

Saturday, 28 June 2025 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Adverse global shocks and Sri Lanka’s road to recovery

Monday, 30 June 2025 02:07

In a recent forum in Colombo on Sri Lanka’s road to recovery with special reference to debt and governance participated by the country’s top polic ..

Social cohesion: Relevance for Sri Lanka

Monday, 30 June 2025 02:02

Enter the precious ship of entrepreneurship

Monday, 30 June 2025 01:44

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UN Human Rights Chief’s Lanka visit

Monday, 30 June 2025 01:50

The UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk was on an official visit to Sri Lanka last week. Unlike previous visits by high commissioner ..

Govt. must keep to election promises on PTA/OSA

Saturday, 28 June 2025 00:50

Suriyapperuma’s appointment as Treasury Secretary

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:00

Time for both Govt. and Opp. to look beyond LG polls

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:00

Unsatisfactory conduct of insurance regulator

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:00

Pragmatic partnership between Sri Lanka and IMF

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:41

Special Report

IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:08

The Indian Ocean Divers Association (IODA) recently pledged its support, collaboration, and providing expertise to Sri Lanka to develop meaningful and ..

Forging unity through media: 2025 SCO Media Cooperation Forum in Xinjiang

Monday, 16 June 2025 02:35

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

Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:36

Business News

Top delegation from Confederation of Indian Industry in town

MTI explores how businesses can integrate Gross National Happiness

Star Garments opens state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Togo

NIRDC, ADB, and JICA hold talks to boost Sri Lanka’s innovation and youth

American Plastics emerges as leading national brand at IDB Awards

‘AI-driven productivity is the future’

Skal Colombo ready to host 54th Asia Congress

Legendary South African President Thabo Mbeki Chief Guest at Capital Maharaja Annual Convention

CMA Sri Lanka to mark UN MSME Day 2025 with Business Summit and Excellence Awards

Lanka IOC unveils Servo Futura NXT

Singer Sri Lanka unveils HONOR 400 series

SOORYA Matches honours nation’s brightest rising stars at Youth Top40 Awards 2025

Iconic Nuwara Eliya Post Office building to be developed for tourism

Sandbox Consultancy Services welcomes Thushara Hettihamu as Head of People Solutions

Unlock new trade opportunities with UAE – Exclusive session with Ambassador of UAE at National Chamber

Minister Sunil Handunneththi represents Sri Lanka at World Economic Forum in China

HNB launches fully funded home loans with lifestyle top-up in partnership with Prime Group

Ceylon Chamber to host business interaction with delegation from Yunnan

Ceylon Chamber launches DEI Award 2025 to recognise inclusive business excellence

EDB’s National Packaging Centre conducts awareness workshop on food packaging for exporters

MTI launches Bank of Bhutan’s strategising process

CFA Society Sri Lanka celebrates excellence at Capital Market Awards 2025

FT NEWS

‘Dream Destination’ project to renovate 100 railway stations with private sector help

Protest against US support to Israel atrocities against Palestinians

UNHRC Chief pledges full support to promote national unity, reconciliation and human rights

New National Policy on Research and Development being firmed up

Investing in humanity: Suwa Arana’s transformative model for compassionate care

UNFPA Sri Lanka says 2024 was year of progress, partnership and impact

Education Ministry officials briefed on use of Artificial Intelligence

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk concludes official visit to Sri Lanka

Former Health Secretary Janaka Chandragupta remanded

Former South African President praises AKD for efforts on unity, economic reform

Colombo High Court to resume Krrish project case against Namal in September

UN Human Rights Chief pledges support to build domestic accountability mechanism

Cabinet approves implementation of GFATM grants for HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis control

Five-member Cabinet Sub-Committee to review National Water Resources Policy

Committee on High Posts approves appointment of four State institution Chairpersons

Mobile public service program to address urban and rural development issues

AIA Sri Lanka announces winners of debut AIA Healthiest Schools program

Health Minister flags political plot to disrupt sector reforms

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President vows transformational development and accountability

Exports in first five months grow by 7% to over $ 6.93 b

President meets former South African President Thabo Mbeki

UN Rights Chief praises Sri Lanka’s reconciliation efforts

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CBK at 80: Trailblazer’s legacy in perspective

An island in the slipstream amidst milestones, memories, manifestoes

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President vows transformational development and accountability

Exports in first five months grow by 7% to over $ 6.93 b

President meets former South African President Thabo Mbeki

UN Rights Chief praises Sri Lanka’s reconciliation efforts

Today's Columnists

Adverse global shocks and Sri Lanka’s road to recovery

Social cohesion: Relevance for Sri Lanka

Enter the precious ship of entrepreneurship

Honouring Dr. Saman Kelegama: Legacy guiding Sri Lanka’s digital and fintech future

Looking ahead: Multilateral climate negotiations in 2025 and beyond

CBK at 80: Trailblazer’s legacy in perspective

An island in the slipstream amidst milestones, memories, manifestoes

Leading with vision: Mahinda Rajapaksa’s plan to sterilise 1 million dogs

A round of Rows to reserve slots for next Segment

Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga: Sri Lanka’s daughter of destiny

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