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Opposition and related problems

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:26

Takeaways for Sri Lanka from UNCTAD’s Investment Reality Check

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:22

Wake-up call: Part 2 – Demystifying AI in business

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:20

Winds of change switch course of the League

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:20

Rebuilding trust, reforming habits, rethinking tax compliance

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 01:11

Sri Lanka’s Local Government reform: Strategic imperative for progress – Part 1

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:42

Energy sector governance under scrutiny: Questions mount over policy direction and transparency

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:37

Electricity reforms and CEB restructure: Confusion, conjecture or calmness?

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:30

Morality binds and blinds: Applying Haidt’s framework to NPP’s political psychology – Part 1

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:01

Adverse global shocks and Sri Lanka’s road to recovery

Monday, 30 June 2025 02:07

Tourist arrivals gain pace in June, but annual target still elusive

June demonstrated Sri Lanka’s continuing appeal even in the face of geographical headwinds, attracting 138,241 visitors with a 22% year-on-year (YoY ..

Banks affirm strong support for SMEs while reiterating need to protect customer deposits

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:10

The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA), representing all licenced commercial banks in the country, yesterday issued a statement firmly rejecting at ..

Chandana L. Aluthgama resigns as Group Chief Executive Officer of SLIC

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:06

Sri Lanka Insurance yesterday announced the resignation of its Group Chief Executive Officer Chandana L. Aluthgama from 1 August. Aluthgama assumed d ..

Key insights from top experts at first ever Data Privacy and Protection Summit tomorrow

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:00

A host of top experts will share key insights at Sri Lanka’s first ever full-day Data Privacy and Protection Summit tomorrow at the Cinnamon Lakesid ..

CSE ends June with stellar performance

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:17

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended June with a stellar performance, with both indices netting 7% growth whilst the benchmark ASPI crossed the 18 ..

Opposition Leader calls on Govt. to provide fair solutions to struggling SMEs

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:14

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the Government to immediately provide fair and just solutions to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs ..

Veteran Nihal Fonseka appointed to SLT Board

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:11

Veteran banker Nihal Fonseka has been appointed to the Board of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) as an Independent Non-Executive Director. ..

Govt. rolls out Rs. 6.5 b concessionary loan scheme to support paddy purchasing in Yala season

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:09

The Government yesterday announced a fresh concessionary loan scheme aimed at ensuring fair prices for paddy farmers during the 2025 Yala harvesting s ..

Compelling case for smarter VAT solution for exporters

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 01:08

Sri Lanka’s export industries – especially the apparel sector, have long depended on efficient tax mechanisms to remain competitive in global mark ..

JXG delivers strong FY25 performance with Rs. 5.24 b Net Profit After Tax

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:00

JXG (Janashakthi Group), Sri Lanka’s emerging financial conglomerate, brings together a broad spectrum of financial services – spanning investment ..

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 ..

$ 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 ..

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 ..

Immigration Chief pleads guilty to contempt charges over controversial visa deal

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:08

The Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya yesterday pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court to contempt ..

Colombo Dockyard says Mazagon picked via competitive process; Rights Issue before mandatory offer

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:02

The Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDP), yesterday said that the selection of Indian giant Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., to acquire controlling stake was via ..

Supreme Court flags Constitutional violations in Electricity (Amendment) Bill

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:19

The Supreme Court has ruled that several clauses of the proposed Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution, requir ..

Construction PMI regains momentum in May

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:15

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity index, rebounded to 59.7 in May ..

Johannes Zutt new World Bank Vice President for South Asia

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:12

The World Bank has appointed Johannes Zutt as the new Vice President for the South Asia region, succeeding Martin Raiser effective 1 July. ..

ORIN joins Sri Lanka’s inaugural Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2025 as Gold Partner

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:10

Building on a decade-long legacy of excellence in digital risk management, CICRA Holdings and Daily FT proudly announce Sri Lanka’s first Data Priva ..

Fuel prices get expensive

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:08

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) last night announced a revision of fuel prices with effect from midnight, followed by Lanka IOC. ..

Cargills Bank marks 11 years of purpose-driven banking

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:05

Cargills Bank celebrated its 11th anniversary on 30 June, marking over a decade of transformative, inclusive banking dedicated to reshaping access to ..

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 ..

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 ..

Banks affirm strong support for SMEs while reiterating need to protect customer deposits

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:10

The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA), representing all licenced commercial banks in the country, yesterday issued a statement firmly rejecting at ..

Immigration Chief pleads guilty to contempt charges over controversial visa deal

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:08

The Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya yesterday pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court to contempt ..

Chandana L. Aluthgama resigns as Group Chief Executive Officer of SLIC

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:06

Sri Lanka Insurance yesterday announced the resignation of its Group Chief Executive Officer Chandana L. Aluthgama from 1 August. Aluthgama assumed d ..

Colombo Dockyard says Mazagon picked via competitive process; Rights Issue before mandatory offer

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:02

The Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDP), yesterday said that the selection of Indian giant Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., to acquire controlling stake was via ..

Key insights from top experts at first ever Data Privacy and Protection Summit tomorrow

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:00

A host of top experts will share key insights at Sri Lanka’s first ever full-day Data Privacy and Protection Summit tomorrow at the Cinnamon Lakesid ..

Supreme Court flags Constitutional violations in Electricity (Amendment) Bill

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:19

The Supreme Court has ruled that several clauses of the proposed Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution, requir ..

CSE ends June with stellar performance

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:17

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended June with a stellar performance, with both indices netting 7% growth whilst the benchmark ASPI crossed the 18 ..

Construction PMI regains momentum in May

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:15

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity index, rebounded to 59.7 in May ..

Opposition Leader calls on Govt. to provide fair solutions to struggling SMEs

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:14

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the Government to immediately provide fair and just solutions to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs ..

Johannes Zutt new World Bank Vice President for South Asia

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:12

The World Bank has appointed Johannes Zutt as the new Vice President for the South Asia region, succeeding Martin Raiser effective 1 July. ..

Veteran Nihal Fonseka appointed to SLT Board

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:11

Veteran banker Nihal Fonseka has been appointed to the Board of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) as an Independent Non-Executive Director. ..

ORIN joins Sri Lanka’s inaugural Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2025 as Gold Partner

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:10

Building on a decade-long legacy of excellence in digital risk management, CICRA Holdings and Daily FT proudly announce Sri Lanka’s first Data Priva ..

Govt. rolls out Rs. 6.5 b concessionary loan scheme to support paddy purchasing in Yala season

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:09

The Government yesterday announced a fresh concessionary loan scheme aimed at ensuring fair prices for paddy farmers during the 2025 Yala harvesting s ..

Fuel prices get expensive

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:08

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) last night announced a revision of fuel prices with effect from midnight, followed by Lanka IOC. ..

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Eight youths rescued from Hanthana mountains

Monday, 30 June 2025 18:20

Eight children and young adults aged 12 to 24 were rescued after becoming stranded while hiking in the Hanthana mountain range in Kandy on June 28 due ..

New state pharmacies to improve medicine access

Monday, 30 June 2025 10:53

President vows transformational development and accountability

Sunday, 29 June 2025 15:16

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

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

Saturday, 7 June 2025 00:00

Sampath Bank thrills audiences with spectacular trilingual symphony experience

Thursday, 29 May 2025 03:36

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Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

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Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:20

From legacy to leadership: Agility Innovation’s bold leap into digital future

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:08

5G-A powers all-scenario IoT to enable intelligent connections for all

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:02

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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

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Opinion and Issues

Opposition and related problems

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:26

“While Sri Lanka’s economy is bouncing back stronger than expected, a significant portion of the population—about a third—remains in poverty o ..

Takeaways for Sri Lanka from UNCTAD’s Investment Reality Check

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:22

Wake-up call: Part 2 – Demystifying AI in business

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:20

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From promise to paralysis: Elusive FDI boost in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:00

Early this month, confusion arose as to how much Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) was channelled into the country’s economy in the first quarter (1Q) ..

Addressing SriLankan Airlines’ long trail of corruption

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:41

UN Human Rights Chief’s Lanka visit

Monday, 30 June 2025 01:50

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

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

CEOs Roundtable holds strategic discussion on trade and business between SL and India

Finance Ministry rolls out high-yield special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens

LIIN and Good Market forge strategic partnership to strengthen MSMEs

Indian Jain businessmen visit SL

Export Development Board and Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye hold discussion on enhancing trade opportunities

Dinesh and Sanath re-elected as Chairman and Vice Chairman of EFC

Malik, Isfahani among JCI’s 110’s Most Influential Members in Asia and the Pacific

Top banker Delvin Pereira – new Rotary Governor Sri Lanka and Maldives

Shantha Bandara appointed President at SLCPI’s 64th Annual General Meeting

India, Sri Lanka CEOs meet in Colombo to deepen ties

Maliban explores strategic investment and partnership opportunities in Thailand

US Envoy hails enduring partnership with Sri Lanka at 249th Independence Day address

SL calls for stronger trade ties with US

Liquor Licensees Association accuses Excise Dept. of not supporting tax workshop

Janaka Rathnakumara elected President of Association of Printers; Charts new chapter for industry

Top delegation from Confederation of Indian Industry in town

MTI explores how businesses can integrate Gross National Happiness

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

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

American Plastics emerges as leading national brand at IDB Awards

‘AI-driven productivity is the future’

Skal Colombo ready to host 54th Asia Congress

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Opposition and related problems

Takeaways for Sri Lanka from UNCTAD’s Investment Reality Check

Wake-up call: Part 2 – Demystifying AI in business

Winds of change switch course of the League

Rebuilding trust, reforming habits, rethinking tax compliance

Sri Lanka’s Local Government reform: Strategic imperative for progress – Part 1

Energy sector governance under scrutiny: Questions mount over policy direction and transparency

Electricity reforms and CEB restructure: Confusion, conjecture or calmness?

Morality binds and blinds: Applying Haidt’s framework to NPP’s political psychology – Part 1

Adverse global shocks and Sri Lanka’s road to recovery

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Adverse global shocks and Sri Lanka’s road to recovery

Ex-Thomas Cook Group Chairman joins JKH Board

Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe remanded

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

Indian giant Mazagon strikes deal to buy Colombo Dockyard for $ 53 m

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

Veteran Nihal Fonseka appointed to SLT Board

CoPF flags massive revenue losses from vehicle import valuation practices

India, Sri Lanka CEOs meet in Colombo to deepen ties

Mujibur tables Customs inquiry report on release of high-risk containers

Business News

CEOs Roundtable holds strategic discussion on trade and business between SL and India

Finance Ministry rolls out high-yield special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens

LIIN and Good Market forge strategic partnership to strengthen MSMEs

Indian Jain businessmen visit SL

Export Development Board and Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye hold discussion on enhancing trade opportunities

Dinesh and Sanath re-elected as Chairman and Vice Chairman of EFC

Malik, Isfahani among JCI’s 110’s Most Influential Members in Asia and the Pacific

Top banker Delvin Pereira – new Rotary Governor Sri Lanka and Maldives

Shantha Bandara appointed President at SLCPI’s 64th Annual General Meeting

India, Sri Lanka CEOs meet in Colombo to deepen ties

Maliban explores strategic investment and partnership opportunities in Thailand

US Envoy hails enduring partnership with Sri Lanka at 249th Independence Day address

SL calls for stronger trade ties with US

Liquor Licensees Association accuses Excise Dept. of not supporting tax workshop

Janaka Rathnakumara elected President of Association of Printers; Charts new chapter for industry

Top delegation from Confederation of Indian Industry in town

MTI explores how businesses can integrate Gross National Happiness

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

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

American Plastics emerges as leading national brand at IDB Awards

‘AI-driven productivity is the future’

Skal Colombo ready to host 54th Asia Congress

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Govt. tightens seat belt rules to boost safety drive

Former Motor Traffic Commissioner among three remanded over illegal vehicle registration scandal

President to determine action on container controversy after reviewing committee findings: Bimal

Sri Lanka gets $ 2.5 m from Japan to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom Ranjith on Monday celebrated 50 years

Mujibur tables Customs inquiry report on release of high-risk containers

Shanakiyan calls on international community to pressure Govt. to give more protection to Chemmani mass grave site

‘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