Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:11

PUCSL approves 20% electricity tariff cut across the board

In a long-awaited move, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday announced an average 20% reduction in electricity tariffs for a ..

Power play: Energy Ministry seeks green light from Finance Ministry for electricity tariff slash

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:11

The Power and Energy Ministry yesterday announced that the approved electricity tariff revision by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL ..

SL renews $ 1.4 b currency swap with China

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:09

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said yesterday that in December 2024 it successfully renewed the bilateral currency swap with the People’s Bank ..

New crime divisions to be set up in provinces

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:09

Crime divisions similar to Colombo Crime Division will be established in all provinces, soon, to strengthen investigation capacities of the Sri Lanka ..

HRW World Report says President AKD should ensure accountability for past war crimes

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:08

The Government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, which took office on 23 September 2024, has promised to address longstanding human rights issues ..

Colombo stock market ends week with over 2% gain

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:07

The Colombo stock market yesterday sustained its upward momentum closing the week positively. The benchmark ASPI gained by 0.26% and the S&P SL20 by ..

HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival brings soft power to Colombo

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:04

The second edition of the HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival commenced yesterday at the Colombo Public Library with a vibrant cultural dance perfo ..

President holds strategic talks with globally renowned Chinese firms to woo investments

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:34

During his four-day state visit to China, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a series of strategic discussions with several globally acclaimed le ..

New mechanism soon to refund WHT to pensioners

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:30

A new mechanism will be implemented following instructions of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to refund Withholding Tax (WHT) for pensioners, who d ..

FR to invalidate SL-Adani wind power project to come up on 23 May

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:28

The Court of Appeal has moved the Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed seeking an order to invalidate the agreement reached by the Government with ..

Ekta Global concludes mandatory offer; charts strategic future for Ceylon Printers

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:24

Singapore-based investment firm Ekta Global Ltd., has announced the successful conclusion of its acquisition process, securing a 63.62% controlling st ..

Advocata recommends Govt. to constitute procurement law to mitigate medicine shortage

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:20

In recent times, the country’s healthcare system has been burdened by a shortage of essential medicines. Among various contributing factors, the cur ..

Celebrity Chef Lan Minglu to headline Chinese Food Festival at Long Feng, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:06

A celebration of Chinese culinary excellence is about to unfold at Long Feng restaurant at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo as the hotel announces its star-s ..

CBSL launches digital payments promotion campaign

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:02

The Digital Payments Promotion Campaign 2025 under the theme of “Shaping the future through digital transactions” was launched by Central Bank Gov ..

CMA Sri Lanka SME Development Committee Budget proposals for promotion and development of SME sector

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:00

The CMA Sri Lanka SME Development Committee comprises members from professional bodies, commercial banks, chambers of commerce and industry, and indus ..

Import delays threaten soaring costs for consumers as importers near heavy losses

Thursday, 16 January 2025 02:53

Major importers yesterday revealed that they are facing increasing costs due to delays in releasing over 1,000 containers, with additional expenses ex ..

LECO to introduce prepaid tariff scheme by 1Q

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:10

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has given a special approval to Lanka Electricity Company Ltd., (LECO) to roll out a prepaid tari ..

SJB urges President AKD to revisit previous harsh criticism on China

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:09

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harshana Rajakaruna yesterday while commending President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for seeking assistance from foreign ..

Planters’ Association commends postponement of SVAT abolition; urges further reevaluation

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:08

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) yesterday commended the Government for its decision to postpone the abolition of the Simplified Value Added ..

Sri Lanka joins global fight to protect oceans

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:07

Greenpeace South Asia has commended the Sri Lankan Cabinet of Ministers’ approval for the proposal made by the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment a ..

GR questioned at CID over electricity connection

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:06

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has given a statement at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), yesterday. He was summoned to the CID to gi ..

SL, Sinopec sign deal in Beijing for $ 3.7 b refinery in Hambantota: PMD

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:36

The President’s Media Division yesterday revealed that a $ 3.7 billion investment by leading Chinese global petroleum firm Sinopec was formalised wi ..

Finance Ministry announces wider relief measures to SMEs

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:32

The Finance Ministry yesterday announced wider relief measures to troubled small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurs (SMEs). It said SME sector ..

No room to renegotiate IMF program

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:30

Senior Economic Advisor to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga speaking at the Daily FT – ACCA and ICC Sri Lanka webinar t ..

HNB, DFCC sign deal on Acuity Partners

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:26

The Hatton National Bank (HNB) has signed a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with DFCC Bank yesterday for the transfer of the 50% stake held by the l ..

Aravinda de Silva joins Hatton Plantation Board

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:22

Cricketing fame and high net worth investor Aravinda de Silva has joined the Board of Hatton Plantations PLC as an Independent Non-Executive Director. ..

Sri Lanka’s first women-led resort “Amba Yaalu Kandalama” opens

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:08

By Divya Thotawatte Inspired by the iconic Sri Lankan novel Amba Yahaluwo (1957, “mango friends”) by TB Ilangaratne and the golden era of local ..

Yohani live in concert – Outright Stage Volume 1 tomorrow

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:04

Global music sensation and Prima KottuMee brand ambassador Yohani is set to make a highly anticipated return to the Sri Lankan stage with her first li ..

CA Sri Lanka submits comprehensive Budget proposals to support national revival and growth

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:02

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), the country’s premier national accounting body, submitted a set of comprehensive ..

Xi calls for fostering new highlights in China-Sri Lanka cooperation

Thursday, 16 January 2025 02:54

Beijing, (Xinhua) – China will actively support Sri Lanka in focusing on economic development and the two countries should jointly foster new highli ..

CoPF approves cement CESS tax reduction, welfare allowance, other key orders

Thursday, 16 January 2025 02:52

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) recently approved reducing the CESS tax on cement, following an order presented by Finance Ministry officials. ..

Power play: Energy Ministry seeks green light from Finance Ministry for electricity tariff slash

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:11

The Power and Energy Ministry yesterday announced that the approved electricity tariff revision by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL ..

LECO to introduce prepaid tariff scheme by 1Q

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:10

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has given a special approval to Lanka Electricity Company Ltd., (LECO) to roll out a prepaid tari ..

SL renews $ 1.4 b currency swap with China

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:09

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said yesterday that in December 2024 it successfully renewed the bilateral currency swap with the People’s Bank ..

SJB urges President AKD to revisit previous harsh criticism on China

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:09

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harshana Rajakaruna yesterday while commending President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for seeking assistance from foreign ..

New crime divisions to be set up in provinces

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:09

Crime divisions similar to Colombo Crime Division will be established in all provinces, soon, to strengthen investigation capacities of the Sri Lanka ..

Planters’ Association commends postponement of SVAT abolition; urges further reevaluation

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:08

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) yesterday commended the Government for its decision to postpone the abolition of the Simplified Value Added ..

HRW World Report says President AKD should ensure accountability for past war crimes

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:08

The Government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, which took office on 23 September 2024, has promised to address longstanding human rights issues ..

Sri Lanka joins global fight to protect oceans

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:07

Greenpeace South Asia has commended the Sri Lankan Cabinet of Ministers’ approval for the proposal made by the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment a ..

Colombo stock market ends week with over 2% gain

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:07

The Colombo stock market yesterday sustained its upward momentum closing the week positively. The benchmark ASPI gained by 0.26% and the S&P SL20 by ..

GR questioned at CID over electricity connection

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:06

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has given a statement at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), yesterday. He was summoned to the CID to gi ..

HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival brings soft power to Colombo

Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:04

The second edition of the HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival commenced yesterday at the Colombo Public Library with a vibrant cultural dance perfo ..

SL, Sinopec sign deal in Beijing for $ 3.7 b refinery in Hambantota: PMD

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:36

The President’s Media Division yesterday revealed that a $ 3.7 billion investment by leading Chinese global petroleum firm Sinopec was formalised wi ..

President holds strategic talks with globally renowned Chinese firms to woo investments

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:34

During his four-day state visit to China, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a series of strategic discussions with several globally acclaimed le ..

Finance Ministry announces wider relief measures to SMEs

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:32

The Finance Ministry yesterday announced wider relief measures to troubled small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurs (SMEs). It said SME sector ..

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Govt. of Sri Lanka and Sinopec sign deal for $ 3.7 b refinery in Hambantota

Friday, 17 January 2025 21:35

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President invites Chinese investors to Sri Lanka

Friday, 17 January 2025 20:35

Japanese MP visits Sri Lanka to bolster economic ties

Thursday, 16 January 2025 20:15

President Disanayake meets President Xi Jinping

Thursday, 16 January 2025 09:20

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Government to boost green products and tech innovation

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Saturday, 18 January 2025 01:14

HNB ushers in 2025 with multi-religious ceremony and renewed optimism for the year ahead

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“The Noir Queen Kuweni” ballet enchants audiences at Nelum Pokuna Theatre

Saturday, 18 January 2025 00:10

The curtains rose to thunderous applause at the prestigious Nelum Pokuna Theatre on 3 January 2025, as “The Noir Queen Kuweni” ballet mesmerised a ..

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Saturday, 18 January 2025 00:02

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Saturday, 18 January 2025 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Remembering Professor Sudarshan Seneviratne (1949-2024)

Saturday, 18 January 2025 00:10

I first met Sudarshan Seneviratne – or Uncle Sudarshan as he was to me – when I was around 10 years old. In retrospect, I realise I have known him ..

Land for a colossus

Saturday, 18 January 2025 00:09

Geopolitical dynamics, tension, and strategic significance of seaport locations

Saturday, 18 January 2025 00:07

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Police need to step up to control gun violence

Saturday, 18 January 2025 00:10

For a country with prohibitive gun ownership laws, gun violence is becoming as rampant as in certain South American countries where drug lords battle ..

Disruption from Trump 2.0

Friday, 17 January 2025 00:00

Much rests on how Govt. balances Indo-Sino relations

Thursday, 16 January 2025 00:15

Time for Sri Lanka to step up – join refugee, and statelessness conventions

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:00

Govt. must not yield to threats of private bus operators

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:02

Trade Minister must get his act together

Friday, 10 January 2025 00:00

Special Report

Presidential Election 2024

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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

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Business News

Sri Lanka Economic Summit to advance value-added export manufacturing

PGP Glass Ceylon shines with dual Gold wins in packaging and export excellence

A2Z Drop-Shipping honoured at People’s Excellency Awards

Nimo introduces new range Godrej Interio chairs

Maliban Kiri refreshes packaging design

Safe Care Facilities Management shines at Entrepreneur Awards

26th Presidential Export Awards on 7 February

Sri Lanka Economic Association hosts expert panel to chart path from debt default to transformative growth

Aberdeen Holdings shines as Expo Commodities secures three prestigious wins at NCE Export Awards 2024

CEPA welcomes Dr. Sirimal Abeyratne as new Executive Director

LOLC Group MD says Marina development in Port City poised to redefine tourism and maritime industries

Economic Development Deputy Minister pledges solutions to PAYE tax concerns, professional exodus

No night tourism at Sigiriya

C.W. Mackie appoints Indrajit and Shrihan as Independent Non-Executive Directors

One World Duty Free now open at Port City mall

Dilan Christostom appointed to ODEL Board

Santani Wellness Retreat featured in “Everyone Wins” nominee gift bags

Niluka Jayasinghe honoured with prestigious awards for entrepreneurial excellence

National Chamber of Commerce hosts knowledge sharing session by Prof. Patrick Mendis on Friday

Leema clinches South Asian Business Excellence Award

Exterminators launches innovative hygiene solutions in Sri Lanka and Maldives

Canelro Colour Coatings sets benchmark with ISO 9001:2015 certification

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MP Rasamanickam up in arms against NPP Organiser

Sajith wants AKD to take prompt action to suppress crimes

EU observers hail Sri Lanka’s democratic milestone

China and Sri Lanka issue joint statement post-successful visit of President AKD to Beijing

CID to grill journalists paid by pharmaceutical companies to spread fake news

Indian High Commissioner meets Sajith

Two killed, two injured in shooting outside Mannar Court

More parliamentary staffers grilled in connection with false ‘Dr.’ title inclusion to Justice Minister’s name

COPE elects Nishantha Samaraweera as Chair

‘Wele Suda’ sentenced to eight years rigorous imprisonment

Opposition Leader’s Office launches new initiative to get public comments

Sri Lanka signs agreement for Hajj – 2025

Sajith and Prof. Abeywickrama elected Co-Chairs of Caucus on Climate

China rolls out red carpet welcome to President AKD

Authorities brace for Gal Oya flood threat, evacuate families to safety

Indian High Commission and Consulates distribute New Year, Pongal presents

One man’s mission to turn Delkanda pola to indoor basketball court

Udayanga Weeratunga remanded till 17 January for alleged assault

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Remembering Professor Sudarshan Seneviratne (1949-2024)

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Geopolitical dynamics, tension, and strategic significance of seaport locations

Clean Sri Lanka: Lesson from Lenin

Sri Lankan expats: Missing vote

Reforming Sri Lanka’s business immigration: Path from grey markets to growth

This is not expansion of tax net but expansion of net of inefficiency

Panacea for transfer pricing with APA framework only for MNC not for locals

4 strategy-driven business finance trends for 2025

Electoral-shock, crisis continuity, centre-right convergence and left lines

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Govt. of Sri Lanka and Sinopec sign deal for $ 3.7 b refinery in Hambantota

President invites Chinese investors to Sri Lanka

Japanese MP visits Sri Lanka to bolster economic ties

President Disanayake meets President Xi Jinping

Today's Columnists

Remembering Professor Sudarshan Seneviratne (1949-2024)

Land for a colossus

Geopolitical dynamics, tension, and strategic significance of seaport locations

Clean Sri Lanka: Lesson from Lenin

Sri Lankan expats: Missing vote

Reforming Sri Lanka’s business immigration: Path from grey markets to growth

This is not expansion of tax net but expansion of net of inefficiency

Panacea for transfer pricing with APA framework only for MNC not for locals

4 strategy-driven business finance trends for 2025

Electoral-shock, crisis continuity, centre-right convergence and left lines

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