Monday, 23 June 2025 04:52

Sri Lanka Tourism opens 3,000 acres of land in drive to attract $ 60 m investment

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) last Friday announced a major initiative to unlock State-owned land for tourism, offering over 3,0 ..

Sri Lanka fears winter booking setbacks amid Israel-Iran conflict and airspace disruption

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:51

Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe on Friday expressed concern over the impact of the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, noting ..

World Bank Group to support Sri Lanka’s clean energy transition with $ 150 m program

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:47

The World Bank Group has approved a new $ 150 million program to support Sri Lanka’s move towards clean, reliable, and affordable energy. ..

Eshana and Sarva appointed to Global Advisory Council of Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:43

At the recent meeting of the Global Advisory Council of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), held at Pewterers’ Hall in the C ..

Oil trade’s lifeline Strait of Hormuz faces blockade

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:41

Iran’s Parliament has approved blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for 20% of global oil. Final approval depends on the Supreme National Secu ..

Media organisations urge President Disanayake to strengthen RTI Commission

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:13

A host of media organisations have urged President Anura Kumara Disanayake to strengthen the Right to Information (RTI) Commission. ..

BOI tells President $ 4.6 b FDI proposals received so far in 2025

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:11

The Board of Investment (BOI) yesterday informed President Anura Kumara Disanayake that Sri Lanka has attracted $ 4.6 billion in investment proposals ..

Latest episode of groundbreaking docuseries by Prince William puts spotlight on Sri Lanka’s wildlife

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:09

Prince William and The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife program have released the newest episode of its groundbreaking docuseries, Guardians, ..

South Australia Governor arrives

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:07

South Australia Governor Frances Adamson AC, will visit Sri Lanka on 21-22 June for high-level meetings. The Governor of South Australia will meet Pr ..

CSE rebounds on Friday but ends week with loss

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:05

The Colombo stock market yesterday staged a strong rebound though ending the week with losses. The benchmark ASPI and active S&P SL20 gained by 1.6% ..

Late Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar story on surviving Swissair Athens plane crash in 1979

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:00

Following are extracts from the book “The cake that was baked at home” Lakshman Kadirgamar written by his daughter Ajita Kadirgamar and published ..

Market veteran Dimuthu new CSE Chairman

Friday, 20 June 2025 00:10

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday announced the appointment of Dimuthu Abeyesekera as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Abeyeseker ..

Renewable energy remains cheapest power builds

Friday, 20 June 2025 00:06

Renewable power like solar and onshore wind is the least expensive and quickest power generation source to deploy, even without government subsidies, ..

Compliance takes centre stage as pillar of trust in modern finance

Friday, 20 June 2025 00:04

By Janani Kandaramage The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) this week outlined a renewed vision for financial sector compliance, urging institutions t ..

Resus Energy to raise Rs. 1 b via Green Bonds

Friday, 20 June 2025 00:00

Resus Energy PLC aims to raise Rs. 1 billion via the issuance of Green Bonds. It will issue up to 10 million listed, rated, unsecured, senior, redeem ..

HK-based fund manager triples weight on Lankan equities

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:48

Hong Kong-based Asia Frontier Capital (AFC) has almost tripled its weightage within two years on Sri Lanka’s listed equities, a move which it said w ..

Revised rooftop solar tariff comes into force

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:45

The Government has announced a revised tariff for Rooftop Solar PY (RTSPY) schemes based on the input parameters used for determining the tariff. ..

UAE draws $ 45 b in FDI, accounts for 37% of regional inflows

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:42

Dubai: IN an integral international vote of confidence in the strength and resilience of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) economy, foreign direct inv ..

Singer Finance to raise Rs. 2 b via Rights, withdraws debenture issue

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:36

Singer Finance PLC is to raise Rs. 2 billion via a Rights Issue having abandoned the previously announced debenture issue. ..

Deputy Minister Harshana resigns as MP to take up Treasury Secretary post

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:11

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday resigned as a National List MP to take up the post of Treasury Secretary. ..

Southern Expressway service area leased for Rs. 10,000 for 99-years: Bimal

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:10

In a startling revelation made in Parliament, Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake yesterday alleged that the servi ..

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights here next week

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:08

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 23 to 26 June. ..

Sri Lanka charts bold course in global trade with strengthened Bangladesh ties

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:06

Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe this week confirmed that the Government is intensifying efforts to expand Sri Lanka’s int ..

War is bad for stocks? Think again

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:05

Missiles struck the heart of Tel Aviv’s financial district yesterday, yet investors barely flinched. Defying conventional market logic, Israel’s s ..

Govt. to review minimum wage for migrant workers amid Middle East concerns

Friday, 20 June 2025 00:14

The Government is reviewing the possible reintroduction of minimum wage policy for Sri Lankan migrant workers, particularly in light of growing concer ..

First five months’ vehicle registrations top 73,000

Friday, 20 June 2025 00:08

Following the Government’s decision to ease restrictions on vehicle imports, Sri Lanka has registered over 73,000 new vehicles during the first five ..

Lankem to raise Rs. 1.2 b via Rights; Share subdivision to follow

Friday, 20 June 2025 00:04

Lankem Ceylon PLC is to raise Rs. 1.2 billion via a Rights Issue which will be followed by a share subdivision. The Board of Directors of Lankem reso ..

AASL strengthens collaborative engagement with airline partners

Friday, 20 June 2025 00:02

In a continued effort to enhance passenger service levels and foster a culture of collaboration, the Chairman, along with the senior management team o ..

Mahinda Siriwardana reflects on defining tenure as Treasury Secretary amid crisis

Thursday, 19 June 2025 03:37

Outgoing Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana yesterday described his three-year tenure at the Finance Ministry as the most significant period of hi ..

Sri Lanka fears winter booking setbacks amid Israel-Iran conflict and airspace disruption

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:51

Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe on Friday expressed concern over the impact of the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, noting ..

HK-based fund manager triples weight on Lankan equities

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:48

Hong Kong-based Asia Frontier Capital (AFC) has almost tripled its weightage within two years on Sri Lanka’s listed equities, a move which it said w ..

World Bank Group to support Sri Lanka’s clean energy transition with $ 150 m program

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:47

The World Bank Group has approved a new $ 150 million program to support Sri Lanka’s move towards clean, reliable, and affordable energy. ..

Revised rooftop solar tariff comes into force

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:45

The Government has announced a revised tariff for Rooftop Solar PY (RTSPY) schemes based on the input parameters used for determining the tariff. ..

Eshana and Sarva appointed to Global Advisory Council of Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:43

At the recent meeting of the Global Advisory Council of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), held at Pewterers’ Hall in the C ..

UAE draws $ 45 b in FDI, accounts for 37% of regional inflows

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:42

Dubai: IN an integral international vote of confidence in the strength and resilience of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) economy, foreign direct inv ..

Oil trade’s lifeline Strait of Hormuz faces blockade

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:41

Iran’s Parliament has approved blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for 20% of global oil. Final approval depends on the Supreme National Secu ..

Singer Finance to raise Rs. 2 b via Rights, withdraws debenture issue

Monday, 23 June 2025 04:36

Singer Finance PLC is to raise Rs. 2 billion via a Rights Issue having abandoned the previously announced debenture issue. ..

Media organisations urge President Disanayake to strengthen RTI Commission

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:13

A host of media organisations have urged President Anura Kumara Disanayake to strengthen the Right to Information (RTI) Commission. ..

Deputy Minister Harshana resigns as MP to take up Treasury Secretary post

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:11

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday resigned as a National List MP to take up the post of Treasury Secretary. ..

BOI tells President $ 4.6 b FDI proposals received so far in 2025

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:11

The Board of Investment (BOI) yesterday informed President Anura Kumara Disanayake that Sri Lanka has attracted $ 4.6 billion in investment proposals ..

Southern Expressway service area leased for Rs. 10,000 for 99-years: Bimal

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:10

In a startling revelation made in Parliament, Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake yesterday alleged that the servi ..

Latest episode of groundbreaking docuseries by Prince William puts spotlight on Sri Lanka’s wildlife

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:09

Prince William and The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife program have released the newest episode of its groundbreaking docuseries, Guardians, ..

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights here next week

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:08

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 23 to 26 June. ..

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President praises outgoing treasury secretary Mahinda Siriwardana

Thursday, 19 June 2025 21:53

President Anura Kumara Disanayake praised outgoing Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana for his exemplary service and pivotal role in guiding Sri La ..

Sri Lanka to develop national food security index within three months

Thursday, 19 June 2025 20:31

Govt approves special fixed deposit scheme for seniors

Wednesday, 18 June 2025 00:04

Sri Lanka Ports Authority to procure electric gantry cranes and prime movers

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Friday, 20 June 2025 00:00

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MMCA Sri Lanka celebrates animated documentary win

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:10

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) has announced that ‘is this an architectural documentary?’ (2023) has been aw ..

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Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:00

MMCA Sri Lanka on the move

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Opinion and Issues

Development role of Central Bank under new Central Bank Act: Part II

Monday, 23 June 2025 03:09

In Part I of this series,1 we looked at how the public and politicians viewed the central bank as an institution that is responsible for steering the ..

From petrol queues to policy blunders: Dental Faculty SJP and Sri Lanka’s choice between reason and ruin

Monday, 23 June 2025 03:02

Sri Lanka’s coastline dreams drowned in sea of chaos, ballooned by corruption, concrete and condoms

Monday, 23 June 2025 02:49

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Rambukwella clan and face of political rot

Monday, 23 June 2025 02:55

Few names, arguably other than the Rajapaksas, have become as emblematic of corruption, entitlement, and moral bankruptcy as that of Keheliya Rambukwe ..

Tilvin Silva’s China visit and questions Opposition will not raise

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:00

Iran-Israel war: Unfavourable development for both SL and rest of world

Friday, 20 June 2025 00:00

SJB’s political debacles raise questions over future of leadership

Thursday, 19 June 2025 02:31

Angelo Mathews: Legacy of both triumph and disappointment

Wednesday, 18 June 2025 00:00

Reopening Chemmani

Tuesday, 17 June 2025 02:09

Special Report

Forging unity through media: 2025 SCO Media Cooperation Forum in Xinjiang

Monday, 16 June 2025 02:35

The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) countries, hosted by People’s Daily, concluded in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur ..

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

Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:36

President AKD presents Budget 2025

Tuesday, 18 February 2025 03:18

Dr. Chandana Wijayanama and research into “Current people related business challenges and expectations from HR professionals”

Monday, 23 June 2025 00:47

Business News

Tokyo Cement boosts capacity with high-tech 1 m ton plant in Trincomalee

SLASSCOM launches Global Industry Ambassador Program

‘Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery: Debt and Governance’ conference recaps successes and challenges

Prime Group and FSLGA seal public-private synergy to elevate Local Government capacity nationwide

Miss Sri Lanka wins Soorya-ignited Youth Top40 Awards

Dijital Team opens authorised Pearson VUE Test Centre in Sri Lanka

Sustainability in sharper focus: Recognising reporting excellence in Sri Lankan Capital Markets domain

Global stage, local pride: Nishani Fernando represents Sri Lanka at EY Winning Women 2025

“Best Marketing Company of the Year” winner Sunshine Consumer Lanka at AMF Awards 2025

Sri Lankan pavilion shines at Middle East Rubber and Tyre Expo 2025 in Sharjah

CIMA – JXG Pinnacle Awards 2025 crowns Sri Lanka’s corporate trailblazers

Science and Technology Minister calls for protection and revival of local industries

PM stresses need to address food loss and food insecurity

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosts business dialogue with visiting DCCI delegation from Bangladesh

CA Sri Lanka rings CSE bell to celebrate 65 years of excellence in accounting and financial leadership

Sri Lanka and South Korea reaffirm economic cooperation in high-level meeting

PUMA takes action against counterfeiters in Sri Lanka

EDB partners with ADB to formulate Sri Lanka’s National Export Development Plan 2025–2029

CIPM presents Lifetime Gold Award at National HR Conference 2025

Gestetner appoints two new directors

Resus Energy connects 5.0 MW Solar PV power plant to national grid

ILO convenes policy dialogue on Northern Province to bridge policy and practice

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COPA exposes large-scale corruption in North Central Provincial road projects, school auditorium

UN Chief ‘gravely alarmed’ by US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites

International Atomic Energy Agency to hold emergency Board meeting today post-US strikes

Sri Lanka’s digital ambitions clash with stalled human development

World Bank Group brings together public and private sectors to expand childcare access; Boost women’s employment

Presidential Committee formed to tackle crop damage from wild animals

Cheap alms bowls imports hit Sri Lanka makers, monks

Shanakiyan blasts NPP for not having consistent principles or policies

Bribery Commission urges public officials to uphold integrity and conscience in service

One of Keheliya’s daughters remanded after failing to meet bail conditions

New President of Court of Appeal and two Appeal Court Judges sworn in

Indian actor Mohanlal visits Parliament

Human Rights Commission writes to Justice Minister on repeal of PTA

Appeal to Sri Lanka on World Refugees Day, 20 June

‘Know Your Neethi’ campaign debuts to championing legal literacy in Sri Lanka

Vraie takes oath as 26th Mayor of Colombo

Clean Sri Lanka Task Force reviews progress on 2025 financial year projects

NPP secures power in Kolonnawa UC; SJB gains control of Kuliyapitiya UC

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President praises outgoing treasury secretary Mahinda Siriwardana

Sri Lanka to develop national food security index within three months

Govt approves special fixed deposit scheme for seniors

Sri Lanka Ports Authority to procure electric gantry cranes and prime movers

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Development role of Central Bank under new Central Bank Act: Part II

From petrol queues to policy blunders: Dental Faculty SJP and Sri Lanka’s choice between reason and ruin

Governance theatre

Sri Lanka’s coastline dreams drowned in sea of chaos, ballooned by corruption, concrete and condoms

Dr. Chandana Wijayanama and research into “Current people related business challenges and expectations from HR professionals”

“When we was fab”

Middle East: Escalating tensions in engine of global economy

Professional costing framework should be implemented to determine cost price of electricity: Response

How Tiger intelligence chief Sivashankar alias “Pottu Ammaan” and family members died

Tight tussle in Group 2 to enter Cup and Plate segments

FT TV

President praises outgoing treasury secretary Mahinda Siriwardana

Sri Lanka to develop national food security index within three months

Govt approves special fixed deposit scheme for seniors

Sri Lanka Ports Authority to procure electric gantry cranes and prime movers

Today's Columnists

Development role of Central Bank under new Central Bank Act: Part II

From petrol queues to policy blunders: Dental Faculty SJP and Sri Lanka’s choice between reason and ruin

Governance theatre

Sri Lanka’s coastline dreams drowned in sea of chaos, ballooned by corruption, concrete and condoms

Dr. Chandana Wijayanama and research into “Current people related business challenges and expectations from HR professionals”

“When we was fab”

Middle East: Escalating tensions in engine of global economy

Professional costing framework should be implemented to determine cost price of electricity: Response

How Tiger intelligence chief Sivashankar alias “Pottu Ammaan” and family members died

Tight tussle in Group 2 to enter Cup and Plate segments

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