Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:35

Nearly 700 in fray for Parliamentary seats

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECSL) has confirmed that 690 accepted political parties and independent groups will contest in the 22 electoral ..

Expenditure reports of over 65% of Presidential candidates pending

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:34

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECSL) has disclosed that only 13 out of the 38 candidates (or 34%) who contested the 2024 Presidential Election ..

IHP SLOTS tracks most popular politicians

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:33

In The Institute for Health Policy (IHP) Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey (SLOTS) polling through 2024 prior to the Presidential Election, AK Dissanay ..

Bentota Celestia Ayurveda Resort opens with Rs. 2.8 b investment

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:33

The Bentota Celestia Ayurveda resort, the latest addition to Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, boasts an investment of Rs. 2.8 billion and spans over 6 ..

Cinnamon Air launches new daily flights for winter tourists’ season

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:31

Cinnamon Air has announced the launch of two new daily scheduled flights connecting Kandy and Sigiriya with the South Coast destinations Koggala and H ..

Seasoned investigator Shani returns to SL Police

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:22

Seasoned investigator SSP Shani Abeysekara has been rehired on a contract basis as the Director of the Criminal Intelligence Analysis and Prevention D ..

Ajith Nivard Cabraal and others indicted in Greek bond case

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:08

Indictments were filed against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and three other accused before the Colombo High Court yesterday in co ..

SJS main responsibility will be to ensure President keeps his promises – Marikkar

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:04

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) former MP S.M. Marikkar yesterday said the party’s main responsibility will be to ensure President Anura Dissanayake de ..

Adani Airports partners Thales to enhance Indian flying experience

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:00

New Delhi: Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator, and global tech leader Thales, have announced a strategic c ..

Raj Obeysekere new Tea Board Chairman

Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:12

The Plantation Industries Ministry has announced the appointment of Rajpal Obeyesekere as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tea Board. ..

Minority representation in danger of splintering and weakening at next SL election, new research reveals

Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:06

Parliamentary representation of minority ethnic and religious groups is in danger of splintering and weakening in the forthcoming elections, affecting ..

Indian business icon Ratan Tata no more

Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:02

Ratan Tata, one of India’s most loved industrialists, died yesterday aged 86 after prolonged illness. ..

Vatican Ambassador meets President with greetings from Pope Francis

Thursday, 10 October 2024 04:51

The Vatican Ambassador to Sri Lanka Most Reverend Dr. Brian Udaigwe yesterday met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with greetings from Pope Fra ..

Govt. to review Adani wind power project after elections: Minister

Wednesday, 9 October 2024 04:52

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday announced that the Government will review the wind power project promoted by India’s Adani G ..

Gem and Jewellery Association’s new Chief calls for urgent policy reforms, promotion of “a Sapphire Experience”

Wednesday, 9 October 2024 04:48

Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association’s (SLGJA) newly appointed President Akram Cassim last week called for urgent policy reforms and promotion of ..

New leadership to Excise and Registrar of Persons Departments

Wednesday, 9 October 2024 04:46

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved appointing new leadership for Department of Registration of Persons and Excise Department ..

CBSL releases Financial Stability Review 2024 and outlook

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:34

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday released the Financial Stability Review for the Year 2024, providing an assessment of the stability of the fin ..

CSE ends week on the up

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:33

The Colombo stock market managed to close the week on a positive note with improved investor sentiment. The active S&P SL20 gained by 1.10% and the b ..

Air Chief Marshal Harsha Abeywickrema assumes duties as Airport and Aviation Services Chairman

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:32

Air Chief Marshal Harsha Abeywickrema RWP RSP VSV USP rcds psc qfi, assumed duties as the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (AASL) Chairman on ..

President holds virtual talks with USAID on future cooperation

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:30

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday conducted a virtual discussion with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Admini ..

President discusses measures to boost Govt. revenue with Customs, IRD

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:10

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Wednesday discussed measures to boost Government revenue and improve operational efficiency in line with the bro ..

Late rally helps positive close at CSE; net foreign buying continues at JKH

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:06

The Colombo stock market yesterday managed to close on the up marginally thanks to a late rally on a volatile day whilst enjoying net foreign inflow. ..

11,000 acres from Kantale Sugar Company to farmers for short-term crops

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:02

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to allocate 11,000 acres of land, owned by the Kantale Sugar Company, to farmers for short-t ..

Sarath Ganegoda new Chairman at SriLankan Airlines

Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:13

Young business leader Sarath Ganegoda has been appointed the new Chairman of SriLankan Airlines. ..

Jonathan Alles joins Hayleys Board

Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:09

Former professional banker Jonathan Alles has been appointed to the Board of Hayleys PLC as an Independent Non-Executive Director. ..

Govt. to preserve iconic Nuwara Eliya Post Office

Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:04

Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday revealed that the 130-year old iconic Nuwara Eliya Post Office building, along with its premises, will be used exclu ..

‘Smoke & Bitters’ makes history by being first from Sri Lanka on World’s Best Bars list

Thursday, 10 October 2024 04:59

Soaring on to the global stage, Smoke & Bitters made history this week by becoming the first and only bar and restaurant in Sri Lanka to ever make the ..

Special probe into missing sections on Easter Sunday report

Wednesday, 9 October 2024 04:55

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday revealed that a special probe is underway to determine how certain parts of the Investigation ..

Sri Lanka reaffirms neutral diplomacy

Wednesday, 9 October 2024 04:48

The Cabinet Spokesman and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday assured that Sri Lanka maintains balanced diplomatic relations with all countries, ..

Court orders winding up defunct piling giant Walkers in case filed by Tokyo Cement Group firm

Wednesday, 9 October 2024 04:47

On an application made by Tokyo Supermix Ltd., the Commercial High Court of Colombo recently issued an order to wind up the defunct Walkers Piling Ltd ..

Special Committee for Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Project

Wednesday, 9 October 2024 04:46

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the formation of a Special Committee chaired by the Mass Media Secretary, including representatives from r ..

Expenditure reports of over 65% of Presidential candidates pending

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:34

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECSL) has disclosed that only 13 out of the 38 candidates (or 34%) who contested the 2024 Presidential Election ..

CBSL releases Financial Stability Review 2024 and outlook

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:34

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday released the Financial Stability Review for the Year 2024, providing an assessment of the stability of the fin ..

IHP SLOTS tracks most popular politicians

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:33

In The Institute for Health Policy (IHP) Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey (SLOTS) polling through 2024 prior to the Presidential Election, AK Dissanay ..

CSE ends week on the up

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:33

The Colombo stock market managed to close the week on a positive note with improved investor sentiment. The active S&P SL20 gained by 1.10% and the b ..

Bentota Celestia Ayurveda Resort opens with Rs. 2.8 b investment

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:33

The Bentota Celestia Ayurveda resort, the latest addition to Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, boasts an investment of Rs. 2.8 billion and spans over 6 ..

Air Chief Marshal Harsha Abeywickrema assumes duties as Airport and Aviation Services Chairman

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:32

Air Chief Marshal Harsha Abeywickrema RWP RSP VSV USP rcds psc qfi, assumed duties as the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (AASL) Chairman on ..

Cinnamon Air launches new daily flights for winter tourists’ season

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:31

Cinnamon Air has announced the launch of two new daily scheduled flights connecting Kandy and Sigiriya with the South Coast destinations Koggala and H ..

President holds virtual talks with USAID on future cooperation

Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:30

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday conducted a virtual discussion with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Admini ..

Seasoned investigator Shani returns to SL Police

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:22

Seasoned investigator SSP Shani Abeysekara has been rehired on a contract basis as the Director of the Criminal Intelligence Analysis and Prevention D ..

President discusses measures to boost Govt. revenue with Customs, IRD

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:10

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Wednesday discussed measures to boost Government revenue and improve operational efficiency in line with the bro ..

Ajith Nivard Cabraal and others indicted in Greek bond case

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:08

Indictments were filed against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and three other accused before the Colombo High Court yesterday in co ..

Late rally helps positive close at CSE; net foreign buying continues at JKH

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:06

The Colombo stock market yesterday managed to close on the up marginally thanks to a late rally on a volatile day whilst enjoying net foreign inflow. ..

SJS main responsibility will be to ensure President keeps his promises – Marikkar

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:04

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) former MP S.M. Marikkar yesterday said the party’s main responsibility will be to ensure President Anura Dissanayake de ..

11,000 acres from Kantale Sugar Company to farmers for short-term crops

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:02

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to allocate 11,000 acres of land, owned by the Kantale Sugar Company, to farmers for short-t ..

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75th anniversary of Sri Lanka Army celebrated with tribute and honors

Friday, 11 October 2024 11:34

On 10 October 2024, the Sri Lanka Army celebrated its 75th anniversary with a ceremony at the Panagoda Army Cantonment. ..

Chinese Navy training ship ’PO LANG’ arrives in Colombo for official visit

Thursday, 10 October 2024 12:30

Govt. to review Adani wind power project after elections

Wednesday, 9 October 2024 15:05

US pledges economic and developmental support to Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 9 October 2024 12:37

World Bank approves $200 million for Sri Lanka’s economic stability and reform program

Monday, 7 October 2024 17:50

UNDP Resident Representative meets with Secretary to the President

Monday, 7 October 2024 16:51

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IT / Telecom / Tech

Lion Brewery reinforces data security and integrity with ISO 27001:2022

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:06

Kaspersky achieves 25% increase in APT detection with machine learning in 1H 2024

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:04

Entution ERP delivers enhanced business performance for Gestetner of Ceylon

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:02

FT Lite

Sky Gallery presents Van Gogh 2: The second exhibition of his masterpieces

Saturday, 12 October 2024 00:10

Sky Gallery of the ‘Fareed Uduman Art Forum’ recently announced Van Gogh 2, the second exhibition featuring the works of the legendary Dutch artis ..

MMCA Sri Lanka extends invitation for free public programs in October

Saturday, 12 October 2024 00:00

Action thriller Jigra in nine Lankan cinemas

Saturday, 12 October 2024 00:00

Opinion and Issues

After the Summit of the Future: Charting a path for global climate action

Saturday, 12 October 2024 00:10

The global community stands at a critical juncture, as countries around the world are facing escalating climate impacts, environmental challenges, eco ..

Before the music fades away

Saturday, 12 October 2024 00:08

Constitutional supremacy versus Parliamentary supremacy: Which way for Sri Lanka?

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:28

FT View - Editorial

Will 2024 be a repeat of 1977?

Saturday, 12 October 2024 00:00

“When the Sri Lanka electorate is in one of its not very infrequent mood of disenchantment with the regime in power it gives vent to its displeasure ..

Subsidies and long-term economic costs

Friday, 11 October 2024 00:00

Sensationalising tragedy and society’s lack of empathy

Thursday, 10 October 2024 00:01

Indo-Lanka ties under NPP Government

Wednesday, 9 October 2024 00:00

Let justice and accountability begin with Easter Sunday

Tuesday, 8 October 2024 00:00

AKD blunder at UNGA

Monday, 7 October 2024 00:58

Special Report

Presidential Election 2024

Monday, 23 September 2024 00:50

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Upbeat President Ranil Wickremesinghe shares vision for transformative Sri Lanka

Thursday, 12 September 2024 02:56

First-ever Ceylon Chamber debate puts spotlight on economic vision of key Presidential candidates

Monday, 2 September 2024 00:40

Business News

Sri Lanka explores trade and investment opportunities in Gothenburg

Harsha Jayatunga appointed Executive Director/CEO at Sierra Cables

Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council calls on PM Dr. Harini

Lankan envoy holds talks with Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand

Institute of Policy Studies Chief advocates fiscal austerity measures

Advocata Institute congratulates President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Innovation in action: SLDF 2024 highlights why creative industries mean business

CCI to kick off Build SL Housing & Construction Expo 2025 on 30 May

Lankan envoy in Warsaw meets Polish Chamber of Commerce

Akram Cassim takes helm as President of Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association

Sunshine Healthcare Lanka attracts $ 10 m FDI from IFC

Emojot announces leadership restructuring and secures strategic investment to accelerate growth

Hayleys Fabric receives prestigious ZDHC Torchbearer Award

Calin Baby Soap products receive SLS certification

A coat of protection for Sri Lanka’s high-rise buildings

Fuelling innovation from grassroots to global

AAT Sri Lanka 2024 Conference: Bridging education and professional skills for a dynamic market

Industry giant Maliban asserts intellectual property rights for ‘Maliban Cream Cracker’ in famous ‘red’ pack

Ceylon Chamber welcomes successful IMF and OCC agreement on debt relief

American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka holds 32nd AGM

Sri Lankan company leaders demonstrate expertise as sustainability champions at Asia and Oceania regional event ‘Forward Faster Now by UN Global Compact’

Qatar-Sri Lanka Business Council and National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka sign Memorandum of Understanding

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President directs officials to provide Rs. 3,000 monthly allowance to pensioners immediately

Transport Minister orders unrestricted use of student bus season tickets on holidays

World Food Program assures continuous support to Sri Lanka

UN renews human rights mandate on Sri Lanka

SL condemns attack in Lebanon; 2 Lankan UN peacekeepers injured

News 1st Sonali Wanigabaduge wins prestigious South Asia Laadli Media award for Gender Sensitivity 2024

53rd Intl. Seminar on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention kicks off tomorrow in Colombo

Marriott International’s annual charity “Road to give” today

Alsonic introduces eco-Friendly ODO Plus odour neutraliser

Patali’s URF steps back from 2024 election amid dispute with SJB

Sri Lanka explores trade and investment opportunities in Gothenburg

NFF will not contest in upcoming poll to safeguard national interests – Wimal Weerawansa

Acting CJ takes oath

US Pacific Fleet Commander meets President Dissanayake

Harsha Jayatunga appointed Executive Director/CEO at Sierra Cables

Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council calls on PM Dr. Harini

Vietnamese Ambassador and President Dissanayake discuss measures to boost ties

Turkiye Ambassador and President Dissanayake discuss boosting bilateral ties

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Chinese Navy training ship ’PO LANG’ arrives in Colombo for official visit

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Before the music fades away

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Is intelligence in the right place?

Economics of IMF-AKD negotiations

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