Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:47

Sri Lanka Tourism to unveil long-awaited ‘Nation Branding Campaign’ on 26 June

After months of anticipation, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) yesterday announced that it will officially launch its long-awaited ‘Nation ..

CIABOC Director General calls for public-driven reform under new anti-corruption strategy

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:46

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Director General Ranga Dissanayake on Thursday underscored the urgency of ..

President calls to expedite urban development projects

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:44

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday stressed the urgent need to accelerate urban development initiatives, directing officials to prioritise th ..

Govt. warns salt importers against price hike amid market shortage

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:42

Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development issued a stern warning in Parliament yesterday, assuring that the Government will intervene ..

NIRDC launches transparent evaluation framework to boost commercialisation of R&D in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:42

Marking a pivotal step in transforming the country’s innovation landscape, the National Initiative for the Commercialisation of Research and Develop ..

SLBFE faces CoPE scrutiny over Rs. 1 b in unauthorised spending, financial mismanagement

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:12

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) came under intense scrutiny after the Committee on Public Enterprises (CoPE) revealed it had spent ..

Sugar importers warn against tax hike, say consumers will pay the price

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:08

Sugar importers have urged President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Disanayake not to increase the existing sugar import tax, warning that it would ..

Former SLR President fires salvo over alleged criminal conduct, financial mismanagement, and lack of accountability

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:08

Former Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) President Rizly Illyas has fired a salvo alleging criminal conduct, financial mismanagement and lack of accountability in ..

PayMedia expands executive team with new Chairman and Director appointments

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:06

In a strategic move to further strengthen its leadership team and drive continued innovation in Sri Lanka’s fintech sector, PayMedia Ltd., a leading ..

HNB Investment Bank powers Alpha Fire Services’ journey from historic CSE listing to sale of controlling interest

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:04

HNB Investment Bank yesterday recounted its facilitation of Alpha Fire Services’ (AFS) journey from historic listing three years ago to the sale of ..

President calls for end to political patronage in environmental destruction

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:02

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday issued a stern warning to both State officials and political actors, pledging to dismantle entrenched syst ..

$ 650 m in FDI in first quarter claims Minister Handunneththi

Thursday, 5 June 2025 04:53

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi yesterday told Parliament that Sri Lanka received $ 650 million in Foreign Dire ..

President stresses need for holistic national development and collective governance

Thursday, 5 June 2025 04:47

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday stressed that a country’s progress must go beyond economic success, insisting on the importance of accom ..

Climate resilience in South Asia will be private sector-led

Thursday, 5 June 2025 04:42

South Asia is facing a sharp rise in extreme weather, with nearly 90% of the population expected to be exposed to intense heat and more than one in fi ..

First Shariah-compliant Rs. 500 m debt by Vidullanka up for grabs

Thursday, 5 June 2025 04:35

The first Shariah-compliant debt securities issue by Vidullanka PLC is up for grabs now. ..

Connaissance champions spiritual tourism with “One Buddha One World” pilgrimage

Thursday, 5 June 2025 02:46

Sri Lanka is set to host an extraordinary gathering of spiritual devotees as One Buddha One World brings together 80 participants from Taiwan, China, ..

Colombo stock market ends week with 3.2% gain

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:45

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended with losses taking a complete U-turn after two consecutive sharp gains, though ending the week on the up. ..

Foreign Employment Agencies warn of sharp decline, urge Government to intervene

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:43

The Association of Licensed Foreign Employment Agencies has warned of a major decline in Sri Lanka’s foreign employment sector, attributing it to wh ..

How do FMCG companies add value to their consumer?

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:42

For many FMCG products, clinically, there is hardly any difference in their actual composition. The market has significantly more production capacity ..

Accelerate rural road development under 2025 Budget: President

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:41

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday underscored the urgent need to accelerate rural road development initiatives, directing officials to prior ..

DEFY FEST delivers world-class advertising training to over 700 attendees across 2 transformative days

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:10

DEFY, Sri Lanka’s youngest advertising and design agency, proved that impact is not a function of age but of vision. On 29 and 30 May, DEFY FEST, ..

Colombo stock market sustains all-time high level

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:08

The Colombo stock market sustained its all-time high level yesterday amidst healthy turnover fuelled by bullish investor sentiment. The benchmark ASP ..

DFCC Bank acts as Lead Arranger in $ 100 m loan for India’s Satin Creditcare

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:06

DFCC Bank PLC yesterday announced its role as a Lead Arranger in a landmark $ 100 million Social Loan Facility raised by Satin Creditcare Network Ltd. ..

Proprietary Planters Alliance debuts as urgently needed catalyst

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:04

In the lush hills and tropical lowlands of Sri Lanka, a quiet revolution is stirring—one that seeks not just to revive but to radically transform th ..

Airport-Colombo Fort luxury bus service resumes

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:04

In a significant move to enhance transport convenience for air travellers and the airport users, the Route 187 Airport-Colombo Fort air-conditioned bu ..

Access Engineering buys over 33.3% minority stake in Harbour Village for $ 19 m from CHEC

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:00

Access Engineering PLC has bought over the minority stake of 33.33% in Harbour Village Ltd., for $ 19 million from China Harbour Engineering Company L ..

Policy framework to draft new Condominium Act gets Cabinet nod

Thursday, 5 June 2025 04:51

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday granted policy approval to formulate a new Act to govern the registration of condominium propertie ..

Sri Lanka to sign MoU with World Food Programme for $ 74.87 m strategic plan

Thursday, 5 June 2025 04:45

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government and the World Food Pro ..

SriLankan Airlines’ first wide-body aircraft in seven years touches down at BIA

Thursday, 5 June 2025 04:39

SriLankan Airlines yesterday welcomed an Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft on arrival from Paris. The aircraft, bearing registration number 4R-ALT, ..

CBSL Chief charts course of Sri Lanka’s economy at AmCham Sri Lanka forum

Thursday, 5 June 2025 03:18

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe on Monday urged the private sector to build their own buffers in multiple ways to manage the impact fro ..

CEB announces exit of Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya; new Chairman is Energy Secy. Prof. Hemapala

Wednesday, 4 June 2025 01:14

Ending speculation and uncertainty Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya has formally resigned as the Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Eng. (Pro ..

CIABOC Director General calls for public-driven reform under new anti-corruption strategy

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:46

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Director General Ranga Dissanayake on Thursday underscored the urgency of ..

Colombo stock market ends week with 3.2% gain

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:45

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended with losses taking a complete U-turn after two consecutive sharp gains, though ending the week on the up. ..

President calls to expedite urban development projects

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:44

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday stressed the urgent need to accelerate urban development initiatives, directing officials to prioritise th ..

Foreign Employment Agencies warn of sharp decline, urge Government to intervene

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:43

The Association of Licensed Foreign Employment Agencies has warned of a major decline in Sri Lanka’s foreign employment sector, attributing it to wh ..

Govt. warns salt importers against price hike amid market shortage

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:42

Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development issued a stern warning in Parliament yesterday, assuring that the Government will intervene ..

How do FMCG companies add value to their consumer?

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:42

For many FMCG products, clinically, there is hardly any difference in their actual composition. The market has significantly more production capacity ..

NIRDC launches transparent evaluation framework to boost commercialisation of R&D in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:42

Marking a pivotal step in transforming the country’s innovation landscape, the National Initiative for the Commercialisation of Research and Develop ..

Accelerate rural road development under 2025 Budget: President

Saturday, 7 June 2025 01:41

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday underscored the urgent need to accelerate rural road development initiatives, directing officials to prior ..

SLBFE faces CoPE scrutiny over Rs. 1 b in unauthorised spending, financial mismanagement

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:12

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) came under intense scrutiny after the Committee on Public Enterprises (CoPE) revealed it had spent ..

DEFY FEST delivers world-class advertising training to over 700 attendees across 2 transformative days

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:10

DEFY, Sri Lanka’s youngest advertising and design agency, proved that impact is not a function of age but of vision. On 29 and 30 May, DEFY FEST, ..

Sugar importers warn against tax hike, say consumers will pay the price

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:08

Sugar importers have urged President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Disanayake not to increase the existing sugar import tax, warning that it would ..

Colombo stock market sustains all-time high level

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:08

The Colombo stock market sustained its all-time high level yesterday amidst healthy turnover fuelled by bullish investor sentiment. The benchmark ASP ..

Former SLR President fires salvo over alleged criminal conduct, financial mismanagement, and lack of accountability

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:08

Former Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) President Rizly Illyas has fired a salvo alleging criminal conduct, financial mismanagement and lack of accountability in ..

DFCC Bank acts as Lead Arranger in $ 100 m loan for India’s Satin Creditcare

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:06

DFCC Bank PLC yesterday announced its role as a Lead Arranger in a landmark $ 100 million Social Loan Facility raised by Satin Creditcare Network Ltd. ..

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University of Kelaniya and NERD centre plan tech collaboration

Friday, 6 June 2025 09:44

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SriLankan Airlines’ First Wide-body Aircraft in Seven Years Touches Down at BIA

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Australia gifts aircraft to Sri Lanka Air Force

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Global appeal of Geoffrey Bawa’s furniture designs

Saturday, 7 June 2025 00:10

The Geoffrey Bawa Trust, in collaboration with India-based furniture company Phantom Hands, has re-edited a collection of furniture, lighting, and obj ..

Hilton Hotels in Sri Lanka launch new exclusive offers for weddings

Saturday, 7 June 2025 00:00

Pelican Island presents jazz festival made to mix at Galle Face Hotel

Saturday, 7 June 2025 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Pipe dreams while at sea

Saturday, 7 June 2025 00:10

“All that glisters is not gold”; in Sri Lanka it can even be a T 56 automatic gun! A Shakespearean caution (Merchant of Venice) we ought to bear ..

A brief relief for a regime set to suffer no small grief

Saturday, 7 June 2025 00:08

Underestimated climate threat: Black carbon as a super pollutant

Saturday, 7 June 2025 00:08

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Take cue from India CJ on post-retirement jobs of judges

Saturday, 7 June 2025 00:00

The newly appointed Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai this week spoke on the concerns over post-retirement jobs taken by the judges and publicly pledg ..

The legacy of Mahinda Siriwardana

Friday, 6 June 2025 00:00

Growing public health concerns in SL

Thursday, 5 June 2025 02:48

SLMA proposal to ban sale of tobacco to post-2010 births

Wednesday, 4 June 2025 00:00

Swift justice for corruption

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Malini Fonseka: A tribute

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

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CA Sri Lanka Canada Chapter leads drive to boost trade and professional ties

BOI showcases Sri Lanka’s investment potential to Chinese firms

New Anthoney’s Feeds emerges victorious with double Gold at NCQP 2025

Sri Lanka showcases food and beverage excellence at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2025

Ceylon Chamber hosts EU delegation led by Polish Foreign Minister to advance trade and investment

Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry to produce top business advisers with SLIM

Sri Lanka Export Excellence Initiative advances SMEs with ExpoScaleUp

China affirms strategic trade and investment commitment to Sri Lanka under BRI

Cabinet clears stakeholder committee to review labour law reforms

Task force for digital education transformation

Sri Lanka to host 7th SAARC Inter-Governmental Group Meeting on Transport from 20-21 June

Cabinet clears final phase of Myliddy Fishery Harbour development

Pakistan’s Genix Pharma gets tender for 270,000 vials of Meropenem injection

Task force to revive pig farming

Polycrome celebrates 45-year legacy of innovation and excellence

Connect to Care Global launches to drive post-aid development across Global South

CBSL Chief charts course of Sri Lanka’s economy at AmCham Sri Lanka forum

BNI Sri Lanka to “Connect. Collaborate. Conquer.” at SLNC 2025 on 18 July

EDB hosts networking session for new exporters and entrepreneurs

NCCSL to hold Sri Lanka–Bangladesh Business Forum on 18 June

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ADB supports first performance-based non-revenue water PPP project in Galle

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Ambassador Jayasuriya presents credentials to the UN Secretary – General Guterres

Former Minister Mervyn Silva indicted over Rs. 800 m in unexplained assets

Proposal to establish Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs handed over to the Speaker

New book highlights late Dr. Lal Jayawardena as one of six pioneers of development economics

CEYPETCO and Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat unveil eco-friendly waste bin project in Muthurajawela

Ajith Perera elected Chairman of Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development

Colombo Magistrate’s Court grants bail to former Land Reclamation GM

Cabinet clears to gazette draft Mediation Bill, present to Parliament for approval

Nikakadupola Sanctuary declared to protect endangered ‘Bandula Pethiya’ fish species

Minister orders investigation into Kuchchaveli incident involving Navy and fisherman

Sri Lanka moves to finalise legal recognition of sign language

New DG at Department of Buildings

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President’s Fund expands reach with staff training in Northern Province

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