Monday, 31 March 2025 00:00

Current account balance more than doubles MoM in February

The country’s current account balance more than doubled in February to $ 359 million month-on-month (MoM) from January, though year-on-year (YoY) it ..

President assures to reveal key suspects in Easter Sunday attacks before 21 April

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:25

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday announced that the Government will disclose the names of a significant number of individuals responsible f ..

Sri Lanka sends first-ever canned fish exports

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:22

Marking a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s fisheries sector, the country officially began exporting locally produced canned jack mackerel from ..

Govt. opens ‘Raja Salt’ high-capacity factory to boost local production and exports

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:18

The Government took a significant step towards self-sufficiency in salt production with the opening of the ‘Raja Salt’ factory at the National Sal ..

CMA CGM SILVERSTONE makes maiden call at Hambantota International Port

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:04

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) welcomed vessel CMA CGM SILVERSTONE, a pure car carrier operated by CMA CGM, marking her first-ever call at a ..

Govt. doubles stamp duty on lease and rental agreements

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:00

The Government has announced a 100% increase in stamp duty on lease and rental agreements, with the new rates taking effect from tomorrow (1 April). ..

Indian PM Modi arrives on 4 April for high-level talks

Saturday, 29 March 2025 01:01

Foreign Ministry yesterday confirmed that the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake an official State visit to Sri Lanka from 4 to 6 Apri ..

TISL welcomes IMF structural benchmark on asset declarations

Saturday, 29 March 2025 01:01

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) yesterday welcomed the introduction of a new structural benchmark in the IMF’s Third Review Agreement, a ..

President directs acceleration of Central Expressway construction

Saturday, 29 March 2025 01:00

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday directed officials to expedite the construction of the Central Expressway, particularly the Mirigama-Kadaw ..

Sri Lanka and Thailand deepen bilateral ties at 6th round of political consultations in Bangkok

Saturday, 29 March 2025 00:57

Sri Lanka and Thailand successfully concluded the 6th round of bilateral political consultations on 25 March at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the ..

SL has potential to make its mark in global supply chain: Redwheel

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:34

Redwheel Emerging and Frontier Markets Team Co-Head and Portfolio Manager James Johnstone yesterday declared that Sri Lanka has the potential to make ..

Tourist arrivals top 200,000 in first 27 days of March

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:30

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector continues its strong momentum in 2025, with over 200,000 tourists arriving in the first 27 days of March, marking a 13% g ..

JKCG Auto begins BYD revolution delivering cars to first two customers

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:27

John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto) yesterday began the BYD revolution by handing over New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) to the first two customers. BYD SEALION ..

Ceylinco Life voted Sri Lanka’s most popular life insurer for 19th year

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:10

Ceylinco Life has been voted the “People’s Life Insurance Service Provider of the Year” for a record 19th consecutive year winning the coveted S ..

CDB first NBFI to achieve ISO 22301:2019 certification

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:02

Underscoring its commitment to enhancing resilience, business continuity, innovation, security, and operational excellence, Citizens Development Busin ..

Govt. reverses decision to liquidate CWC, plans revival

Thursday, 27 March 2025 05:16

In a bold policy shift, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (24) scrapped the previous decision to liquidate the Co-operative Wholesale Corporation (CW ..

Wijeyadasa criticises motion by NPP to remove suspended IGP Thennakoon

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:24

Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has dismissed the motion submitted by National People’s Power (NPP) MPs to remove Deshabandu Thennakoo ..

CCPI in March signals easing of deflationary conditions: CBSL

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:21

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said on Friday that in line with its near term projections, deflationary conditions commenced easing in March 202 ..

Jaffna International Airport expands routes with IndiGo’s direct Tiruchirappalli flights

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:15

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., announced that the Jaffna International Airport (JIA) yesterday welcomed the inaugural direct IndiGo f ..

Ogilvy’s Geometry Global wins Bronze at ADFEST 2025

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:02

Geometry Global, a strategic business unit of the Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka, continued its winning streak at international advertising awards by clinchin ..

Industries Minister compares debt to relationships

Saturday, 29 March 2025 01:02

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi on Thursday called for a more comprehensive approach to debt collection, drawin ..

CSE reverts to negative territory

Saturday, 29 March 2025 01:01

The Colombo stock market yesterday reverted to negative territory amidst low turnover reinforcing the lack of conviction among investors. The benchma ..

Govt. to provide discounted food packs for 800,000 families on ‘Aswesuma’ waiting list

Saturday, 29 March 2025 01:00

The Government will offer heavily discounted food packs to over 800,000 families on the Aswesuma welfare benefit scheme waiting list, aiming to ease t ..

Massive quake kills nearly 150 in Myanmar, Thailand

Saturday, 29 March 2025 00:58

AFP: A huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand yesterday, killing nearly 150 people and injuring hundreds, with dozens trapped in collapsed buildings ..

Sri Lanka can once again be safe haven for investors: Tundra Fonder

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:35

Tundra Fonder AB Founding Partner/Chief Investment Officer Mattias Martinsson yesterday in Colombo expressed confidence that Sri Lanka can once again ..

Colombo stock market manages to close marginally up amidst erratic sentiments

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:33

The Colombo stock market yesterday had an erratic day in terms of sentiments but managed to close on the up amidst improved turnover. The benchmark A ..

Asia Capital divests 10% stakes in three firms for Rs. 783 m

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:28

Asia Capital PLC has received Rs. 783 million by divesting minority shareholdings in three companies. They are Galle Heritage Lanka Ltd., (10%), Mari ..

Cargills continues to empower rural SMEs through Village to Home program

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:26

A visit to Cargills Food City Pelawatte last weekend would have been a unique experience for any shopper. The Food City outlet was home to several sma ..

Janashakthi Life records over Rs. 5 b in profits for second consecutive year

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:06

Janashakthi life, one of the fastest growing Life insurers in Sri Lanka has recorded a massive Rs. 5.7 billion Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the period ..

CBSL says aggrieved SMEs can lodge complaints of any lack of banking support

Thursday, 27 March 2025 05:19

The Central Bank (CBSL) yesterday assured that any borrower aggrieved over lack of support for restructuring their loans from financial institutions c ..

Softlogic Life acquires Allianz Life Insurance Lanka, marking new stage of growth

Thursday, 27 March 2025 05:15

Softlogic Life, one of Sri Lanka’s leading life insurers, yesterday announced it has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Allianz Life Insurance ..

President assures to reveal key suspects in Easter Sunday attacks before 21 April

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:25

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday announced that the Government will disclose the names of a significant number of individuals responsible f ..

Wijeyadasa criticises motion by NPP to remove suspended IGP Thennakoon

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:24

Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has dismissed the motion submitted by National People’s Power (NPP) MPs to remove Deshabandu Thennakoo ..

Sri Lanka sends first-ever canned fish exports

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:22

Marking a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s fisheries sector, the country officially began exporting locally produced canned jack mackerel from ..

CCPI in March signals easing of deflationary conditions: CBSL

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:21

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said on Friday that in line with its near term projections, deflationary conditions commenced easing in March 202 ..

Govt. opens ‘Raja Salt’ high-capacity factory to boost local production and exports

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:18

The Government took a significant step towards self-sufficiency in salt production with the opening of the ‘Raja Salt’ factory at the National Sal ..

Jaffna International Airport expands routes with IndiGo’s direct Tiruchirappalli flights

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:15

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., announced that the Jaffna International Airport (JIA) yesterday welcomed the inaugural direct IndiGo f ..

CMA CGM SILVERSTONE makes maiden call at Hambantota International Port

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:04

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) welcomed vessel CMA CGM SILVERSTONE, a pure car carrier operated by CMA CGM, marking her first-ever call at a ..

Ogilvy’s Geometry Global wins Bronze at ADFEST 2025

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:02

Geometry Global, a strategic business unit of the Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka, continued its winning streak at international advertising awards by clinchin ..

Govt. doubles stamp duty on lease and rental agreements

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:00

The Government has announced a 100% increase in stamp duty on lease and rental agreements, with the new rates taking effect from tomorrow (1 April). ..

Industries Minister compares debt to relationships

Saturday, 29 March 2025 01:02

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi on Thursday called for a more comprehensive approach to debt collection, drawin ..

Indian PM Modi arrives on 4 April for high-level talks

Saturday, 29 March 2025 01:01

Foreign Ministry yesterday confirmed that the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake an official State visit to Sri Lanka from 4 to 6 Apri ..

CSE reverts to negative territory

Saturday, 29 March 2025 01:01

The Colombo stock market yesterday reverted to negative territory amidst low turnover reinforcing the lack of conviction among investors. The benchma ..

TISL welcomes IMF structural benchmark on asset declarations

Saturday, 29 March 2025 01:01

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) yesterday welcomed the introduction of a new structural benchmark in the IMF’s Third Review Agreement, a ..

Govt. to provide discounted food packs for 800,000 families on ‘Aswesuma’ waiting list

Saturday, 29 March 2025 01:00

The Government will offer heavily discounted food packs to over 800,000 families on the Aswesuma welfare benefit scheme waiting list, aiming to ease t ..

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Urban Forest Project launched near Kelaniya bridge

Monday, 31 March 2025 21:30

Under the Clean Sri Lanka Programme, the first phase of the Urban Forest Project was launched yesterday (30) near the Kelaniya Bridge. ..

IndiGo launches direct flights between Tiruchirappalli and Jaffna

Monday, 31 March 2025 20:59

President directs acceleration of Central Expressway construction

Saturday, 29 March 2025 19:20

Unilever Sri Lanka and IDB partner to boost SMEs

Saturday, 29 March 2025 13:24

Stage III medical camp supports 1,500 disabled veterans in Kurunegala

Saturday, 29 March 2025 12:09

Government to launch nationwide restaurant initiative

Saturday, 29 March 2025 11:33

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Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs celebrates 26th anniversary

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:00

‘Salam Ramadan’ concludes successfully

Monday, 24 March 2025 00:00

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IT / Telecom / Tech

Dialog Enterprise and Huawei drive digital innovation with Wi-Fi 7 for future-ready businesses

Tuesday, 25 March 2025 02:59

ASUS unveils AI-powered laptops

Tuesday, 25 March 2025 02:59

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Tuesday, 25 March 2025 02:57

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Paw-Sperity Xtravaganza today at Atrium Lobby, Cinnamon Grand

Saturday, 29 March 2025 00:54

Usher in the Avurudhu festivites and Easter joy, at the Paw-Sperity Xtravaganza; a treat for shoppers, where tradition and good cheer meet a cause clo ..

CAN Market and Colombo Port City Mall celebrate International Women’s Day in style

Saturday, 29 March 2025 00:53

SL Embassy collaborates with women artisans in Ankara

Saturday, 29 March 2025 00:53

Opinion and Issues

Philip Gunawardena: Marxist who proposed visionary economic policies in 1930s

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:26

Commemoration of Philip’s work The Philip Gunawardena Commemoration Society held the 53rd commemoration of this veteran politician, popularly calle ..

Tragedy best not forgotten

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:24

Open letter: Appeal for transparent disclosure on external debt restructuring

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:22

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Ignore the hypocrisy, address the issues

Monday, 31 March 2025 00:00

Last week the UK government imposed sanctions on Generals Shavendra Silva and Jagath Jayasuriya, Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda, and former deputy leade ..

Dilemma over SVAT removal

Saturday, 29 March 2025 01:10

EU GSP+: Critical trade concession SL cannot afford to lose

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:00

UK sanctions and Govt. response

Thursday, 27 March 2025 00:03

Signs SL becoming human smuggling hub

Wednesday, 26 March 2025 00:00

Sri Lanka’s stance on war in Gaza and questions it raises

Tuesday, 25 March 2025 01:26

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

Winners of ’’Lesser-known Foods of Sri Lanka’’ cooking competition announced in line with finale of six-week long campaign

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:04

Barbeque Nation opens first outlet in Sri Lanka at Colombo City Centre

Friday, 28 March 2025 00:02

Business News

Sunshine Holdings embarks on new chapter as Shyam Sathasivam succeeds veteran leader Vish Govindasamy

Pintanna Oud expands legacy with launch of Prestige Oud

ITC SheTrades Outlook celebrates gender-inclusive policy reforms in Sri Lanka

Spa Ceylon: Global award winners in Well-Ageing skincare excellence

INSEE Ecocycle hosts International Conference on Resource Efficiency Towards Sustainability 2025 to advance resource circularity solutions

LCB Finance signs contract with OpenArc for eSecretary

Seylan Bank joins The Wedding Show 2025 as Official Banking Partner

Optimism among Swedish companies working with Sri Lanka

Role of accountancy in driving economic growth and revival

Big draw for CSE-SEC Investor Forum

Hemas Manufacturing secures prestigious trade compliance certification from Sri Lanka Customs

Hayleys unveils ‘Lifecode’ 2nd edition

Indo-Lanka Chamber hosts discussion on Sri Lanka’s industry and trade ties with India

OREL IT wins top honour at Presidential Export Awards

Industry veteran Bandula Fernando re-elected President of SLCGE at AGM

Lumbini Tea Valley wins Grand Prize Award and multiple awards at Global Tea Championship Awards 2025 in Las Vegas

Sri Lanka’s first-ever free OTT platform Kaputa Cinema to revolutionise digital entertainment

National Chamber of Commerce to host session with two key ministers today

National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka holds AGM 2025

Prime Minister attends launch of long-term gender equality project at Australia House

Strengthening women’s economic resilience: Japan and UN Women support women entrepreneurs in Mannar

Michelin Sri Lanka celebrates International Women’s Day

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Prime Minister advocates for stronger ties with Germany during visit to Hamburg

Day of remembrance, prayer, and support for families of 278 forcibly cremated in SL

Ballot papers distribution to begin on 16 April: EC

National Transport Commission Chairman resigns

Ravi K accuses UNP members of sabotage

Court of Appeal to decide Ranaweera’s petition on 28 April

National Green Front condemns UK sanctions on ‘war heroes’

Riding the Indian Wave: World’s fifth largest economy on Sri Lanka’s shores

MP Chamara Sampath remanded till 1 April

Pathfinder Foundation, Ananta Aspen Centre hold India-Sri Lanka Strategic Dialogue ahead of Modi visit

Two Colombo High Court Judges recuse from Namal’s Krrish case

Former ASP Udugampola acquitted from Millennium City case

Govt. assures revised public sector salaries from April

15-year struggle in search of her son: Jayakumari seeks help from President AKD

Parliament to vote on Deshabandu’s removal in April

Namal ordered to appear before Court if CID files indictment against him in another Krrish case

Sri Lanka seeks closer ties with ASEAN via Sectoral Dialogue Partnership

Cabinet clears to gazette repeal of Foreign Debt Act of 1957 and amendments

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Urban Forest Project launched near Kelaniya bridge

IndiGo launches direct flights between Tiruchirappalli and Jaffna

President directs acceleration of Central Expressway construction

Unilever Sri Lanka and IDB partner to boost SMEs

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NPP: not so easy to read the writing on the wall?

Economic supremacy of China: Towards a new world order?

How UK-sanctioned “Col” Karuna was deported from Britain 17 years ago

My thoughts on Handagama’s “Rani”

From equality to equity: Redefining fairness for a performance-driven Sri Lanka

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Urban Forest Project launched near Kelaniya bridge

IndiGo launches direct flights between Tiruchirappalli and Jaffna

President directs acceleration of Central Expressway construction

Unilever Sri Lanka and IDB partner to boost SMEs

Today's Columnists

Philip Gunawardena: Marxist who proposed visionary economic policies in 1930s

Tragedy best not forgotten

Open letter: Appeal for transparent disclosure on external debt restructuring

Harping on “Harmonised Leadership”: Insights and implications

Technology shouldn’t be a medicine looking to create an ailment

NPP: not so easy to read the writing on the wall?

Economic supremacy of China: Towards a new world order?

How UK-sanctioned “Col” Karuna was deported from Britain 17 years ago

My thoughts on Handagama’s “Rani”

From equality to equity: Redefining fairness for a performance-driven Sri Lanka

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