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SL requests further stay of proceedings in US; Hamilton Reserve Bank wary

The Government has requested the US District Court for the Southern District of New York to extend its stay of proceedings in the case filed by Ham ..

18-member Presidential Task Force empowered to implement “Clean Sri Lanka” program

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:15

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed an 18-member Presidential Task Force to plan and implement the “Clean Sri Lanka” program. The in ..

Turnover at CSE hits 10-month high as ASPI sustains 19-day gain

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:14

Turnover at the Colombo stock market yesterday shot up to a 10-month high of Rs. 9.2 billion with the benchmark ASPI succeeding to gain for the 19th ..

Cabinet approves new procurement guidelines for Parliament submission

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:12

The Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday approved a proposal by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to submit the Procurement Guidelines 2024 to Parliamen ..

Govt. retains Special Commodity Levy framework amid policy concerns

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:12

The Government has decided against revising the Special Commodity Levy Act No. 48 of 2007, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the existing levy ..

Govt. seeks to update ISFTA with India as ETCA discussions continue

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:11

Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has clarified that the current Government has neither signed the controversial Economic and Technical Coope ..

ITC Hotel demerger from 1 January

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:11

NEW DELHI: FMCG giant ITC Ltd. has fixed 1 January 2025 as the effective date for the demerger of its hotel business after receiving an order from the ..

Central Bank intensifies crackdown on prohibited financial schemes

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:43

The Central Bank yesterday announced that it has intensified efforts to combat the alarming rise in prohibited financial schemes, which poses risks to ..

Sri Lanka to procure high-quality livestock to boost dairy sector

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:38

The Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday approved a Government-to-Government transaction to procure high-quality cattle and bovine genetic material to bo ..

Revision of Cess on clinker and cement imports

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:29

The Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday approved submitting a previously issued directive on Cess duty for Parliamentary approval. The directive, initi ..

Foreign exchange measures extend till June 2025

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:25

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Wednesday approved new directives under the Foreign Exchange Act No. 12 of 2017 to extend and amend certa ..

Gourmet Galle 2025: Feast of culinary adventures on South coast presented by Mastercard

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:14

Gourmet Galle 2025, is seven weeks of mouth-watering gourmet events that span from 27 January to 9 March 2025, bringing together globally celebrated a ..

Concerns over neglect of small hydropower plant owners

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:00

It appears that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has shown minimal consideration towards small hydropower plant owners. Despite paying premium rates ..

Dr. Harsha appointed Chairman of CoPF

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:39

Main Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has been unanimously appointed as the Chair to the Committee on Public Finance (C ..

Tobacco harm reduction and progressive regulation work hand-in hand: BAT

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:36

British American Tobacco’s (BAT) Director – Science and Research Dr. James Murphy is urging countries around the world to adopt ‘progressive reg ..

Govt. says plan to lease NLDB and Milco to India’s Amul scrapped

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:32

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Namal Karunaratne assured Parliament yesterday that the Government has not decided to move forward with t ..

Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+’

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:14

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC+’, from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default). Fit ..

Govt. says final call on Adani Wind Farm not possible until final SC ruling

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:13

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath has said the Sri Lankan Government is unable to make a final decision on the proposed 250 MW Mannar Wind Power ..

Macksons signs up for $ 17 m BOI venture to add value to minerals

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:12

Macksons Minerals and Polymers Ltd., a subsidiary of Macksons Holdings, has signed an agreement worth $ 17 million with the Board of Investment. The ..

Abans raises Rs. 300 m via debentures

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:11

Abans PLC has successfully raised Rs. 300 million via a listed debenture issue recently. The issue involved 3 million listed, rated, unsecured, senio ..

Govt. extends rice imports via private sector till 10 January

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:11

The Government has extended the temporary lifting of rice import restrictions, allowing private importers to bring in rice without a licence till 10 J ..

Review of non-commercial State institutions amidst inefficiency concerns

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:45

The Government has announced a comprehensive review of its non-commercial State statutory institutions, a move aimed at strengthening public service d ..

ADB signs deal for $ 150 m credit line to CEB

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:40

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday signed an agreement for a loan of $ 150 million. After rigorous due dil ..

Cabinet nod to import 30,000 tons of salt before 31 January 2025

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:35

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Wednesday approved allowing import of 30,000 tons of salt amidst a possible shortage in the first quarter ..

$ 25 m project at Hambantota International Port’s industrial park

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:28

Comfort Mattress Lanka Ltd., has become the first investor to seize the opportunity to set up operations in the Hambantota International Port’s (HIP ..

Cinnamon Bentota Beach Resort – Signature Selection: Eclectic blend of luxury, superior service and art enriching soul

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:19

By Uma Chandrasiri Cinnamon Bentota Beach Resort – Signature Selection repositions itself as the group’s foremost Signature Selection hotel, thei ..

“Proposed personal income tax change benefits extended to all”: Suresh Perera

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:02

KPMG Sri Lanka Principal – Tax and Regulatory Suresh R.I. Perera speaks about the change to be introduced to the personal income tax structure and i ..

Govt. confirms 98% of ISB holders give consent for debt exchange

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:41

The Government yesterday announced that it has received consent from International Sovereign Bond (ISB) holders amounting to 97.86% of the aggregate p ..

Finance Ministry announces setting up of Public Debt Management Office

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:38

The Finance Ministry yesterday said the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) was established and commenced operationalisation on 2 December, following ..

Private vehicle imports to resume from 1 Feb.

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:34

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday in Parliament announced that the Government will allow private vehicles to be imported from 1 February 20 ..

AKD says SL not concerned about Adani’s dealings in other countries

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:31

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the Sri Lankan Government is not concerned with Adani Group’s dealings with other nations. He added that the ..

18-member Presidential Task Force empowered to implement “Clean Sri Lanka” program

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:15

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed an 18-member Presidential Task Force to plan and implement the “Clean Sri Lanka” program. The in ..

Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+’

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:14

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC+’, from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default). Fit ..

Turnover at CSE hits 10-month high as ASPI sustains 19-day gain

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:14

Turnover at the Colombo stock market yesterday shot up to a 10-month high of Rs. 9.2 billion with the benchmark ASPI succeeding to gain for the 19th ..

Govt. says final call on Adani Wind Farm not possible until final SC ruling

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:13

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath has said the Sri Lankan Government is unable to make a final decision on the proposed 250 MW Mannar Wind Power ..

Cabinet approves new procurement guidelines for Parliament submission

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:12

The Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday approved a proposal by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to submit the Procurement Guidelines 2024 to Parliamen ..

Macksons signs up for $ 17 m BOI venture to add value to minerals

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:12

Macksons Minerals and Polymers Ltd., a subsidiary of Macksons Holdings, has signed an agreement worth $ 17 million with the Board of Investment. The ..

Govt. retains Special Commodity Levy framework amid policy concerns

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:12

The Government has decided against revising the Special Commodity Levy Act No. 48 of 2007, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the existing levy ..

Abans raises Rs. 300 m via debentures

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:11

Abans PLC has successfully raised Rs. 300 million via a listed debenture issue recently. The issue involved 3 million listed, rated, unsecured, senio ..

Govt. seeks to update ISFTA with India as ETCA discussions continue

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:11

Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has clarified that the current Government has neither signed the controversial Economic and Technical Coope ..

Govt. extends rice imports via private sector till 10 January

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:11

The Government has extended the temporary lifting of rice import restrictions, allowing private importers to bring in rice without a licence till 10 J ..

ITC Hotel demerger from 1 January

Saturday, 21 December 2024 01:11

NEW DELHI: FMCG giant ITC Ltd. has fixed 1 January 2025 as the effective date for the demerger of its hotel business after receiving an order from the ..

Review of non-commercial State institutions amidst inefficiency concerns

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:45

The Government has announced a comprehensive review of its non-commercial State statutory institutions, a move aimed at strengthening public service d ..

Central Bank intensifies crackdown on prohibited financial schemes

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:43

The Central Bank yesterday announced that it has intensified efforts to combat the alarming rise in prohibited financial schemes, which poses risks to ..

ADB signs deal for $ 150 m credit line to CEB

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:40

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday signed an agreement for a loan of $ 150 million. After rigorous due dil ..

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Cabinet approves import of high-quality dairy cattle and semen

Friday, 20 December 2024 21:04

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Ravi, Asela appointed to DIMO Board

Divasa Pharma emphasises compliance with all NMRA regulations

Chitral Wijesinha appointed to Boards of Brown & Co., and Browns Investments

Godrej NX Pro Digi Lockers launched in SL

Salasi Lanka Engineering Services launches new website

Sri Lanka to partner with India for digital transformation

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Family Movers celebrates 35 years of happy moving experiences

Link Natural honoured at Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2024

Amplifon-Infomate partnership aims to foster the BPM talent pool in Sri Lanka

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Socomec forms strategic alliance with Venora Group to advance power monitoring solutions in Sri Lanka

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D.V. Chanaka appointed as new SLPP National Organiser

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Sri Lanka wins many trophies including 16 championship trophies at the UCMAS International Competition in New Delhi

Cabinet approves Rs. 25 m allocation for temporary care homes operations

Govt. increases daily allocation for preschool breakfast program

Petition filed against Minister Upali Pannilage over MP eligibility

President appreciates China for debt support, eyes strengthening bilateral ties

Sri Lanka imports 16,000 tons of rice so far to address shortage

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