Tuesday, 15 October 2024 03:40

Ceylon Federation of MSMEs urges President’s intervention to resolve dire issues

With the clock ticking on the temporary suspension of the Parate execution law, the Ceylon Federation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) i ..

John Keells Group unveils $ 1.2 b Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka today

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 03:33

In a move that promises to reshape Sri Lanka’s tourism landscape, John Keells Group will officially launch Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka ..

Mangala Wijesinghe new Chairman at EDB

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 03:26

Young corporate leader Mangala Wijesinghe has been appointed the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri ..

Govt. informs SC decision to re-evaluate Adani Wind Farm deal

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 03:21

The Government has decided to re-evaluate the agreement with Adani Green Energy for a 250 MW Wind Power Project in Mannar, according to information pr ..

Rupee’s YTD appreciation against US Dollar tops 10% mark

Monday, 14 October 2024 01:28

The Sri Lankan Rupee last week entered the double-digit appreciation level against the US Dollar. ..

CSE introduces High-Yield Bonds to enhance access to capital markets via debt issuances

Monday, 14 October 2024 01:21

In a significant move, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has introduced High-Yield Bonds, allowing companies with ratings below investment grade to rai ..

Rwanda selects MTI for FDI, tourism and export strategy

Monday, 14 October 2024 01:09

Arising from a competitive international pitch, MTI Consulting has been selected by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to develop their five-year stra ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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. ..

CA Sri Lanka Annual Session promotes ‘Looking Beyond Margins’

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 03:31

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) commenced their 45th Annual Conference in Colombo last night, discussing how ‘Mar ..

Arjun Aloysius sentenced to six months imprisonment over VAT evasion

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 03:23

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday sentenced controversial businessman and W.M. Mendis Distilleries Director Arjun Aloysius, along with two ot ..

JKH’s Rs. 24 b Rights Issue draws demand worth Rs. 27.4 b

Monday, 14 October 2024 01:31

The Rights Issue to raise Rs. 24 billion by top blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) has drawn a demand worth Rs. 27.4 billion. ..

WORKERS’ REMITTANCES

Monday, 14 October 2024 01:23

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SC grants leave to proceed in FR cases against PUCSL’s unlawful tariff hike in Feb. 2023

Monday, 14 October 2024 01:18

The Supreme Court on Friday concluded hearing submissions on three fundamental rights applications filed by former Public Utilities Commission of Sri ..

DHL Express announces annual price adjustments for 2025 in Sri Lanka

Monday, 14 October 2024 01:08

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has announced price adjustments that will take effect on 1 January, 2025. ..

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 ..

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. ..

John Keells Group unveils $ 1.2 b Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka today

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 03:33

In a move that promises to reshape Sri Lanka’s tourism landscape, John Keells Group will officially launch Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka ..

CA Sri Lanka Annual Session promotes ‘Looking Beyond Margins’

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 03:31

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) commenced their 45th Annual Conference in Colombo last night, discussing how ‘Mar ..

Mangala Wijesinghe new Chairman at EDB

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 03:26

Young corporate leader Mangala Wijesinghe has been appointed the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri ..

Arjun Aloysius sentenced to six months imprisonment over VAT evasion

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 03:23

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday sentenced controversial businessman and W.M. Mendis Distilleries Director Arjun Aloysius, along with two ot ..

Govt. informs SC decision to re-evaluate Adani Wind Farm deal

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 03:21

The Government has decided to re-evaluate the agreement with Adani Green Energy for a 250 MW Wind Power Project in Mannar, according to information pr ..

JKH’s Rs. 24 b Rights Issue draws demand worth Rs. 27.4 b

Monday, 14 October 2024 01:31

The Rights Issue to raise Rs. 24 billion by top blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) has drawn a demand worth Rs. 27.4 billion. ..

Rupee’s YTD appreciation against US Dollar tops 10% mark

Monday, 14 October 2024 01:28

The Sri Lankan Rupee last week entered the double-digit appreciation level against the US Dollar. ..

WORKERS’ REMITTANCES

Monday, 14 October 2024 01:23

WORKERS’ REMITTANCES IN THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2024 ..

CSE introduces High-Yield Bonds to enhance access to capital markets via debt issuances

Monday, 14 October 2024 01:21

In a significant move, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has introduced High-Yield Bonds, allowing companies with ratings below investment grade to rai ..

SC grants leave to proceed in FR cases against PUCSL’s unlawful tariff hike in Feb. 2023

Monday, 14 October 2024 01:18

The Supreme Court on Friday concluded hearing submissions on three fundamental rights applications filed by former Public Utilities Commission of Sri ..

Rwanda selects MTI for FDI, tourism and export strategy

Monday, 14 October 2024 01:09

Arising from a competitive international pitch, MTI Consulting has been selected by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to develop their five-year stra ..

DHL Express announces annual price adjustments for 2025 in Sri Lanka

Monday, 14 October 2024 01:08

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has announced price adjustments that will take effect on 1 January, 2025. ..

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 ..

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Sri Lanka Army deploys more troops to aid flood victims

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 19:21

Under the direction of the Ministry of Defence and Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, the Sri Lanka Army has deployed additional troops ..

Let’s Talk Tourism: A Perspective from Dmitri Cooray, Managing Director of Jetwing Hotels

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 10:32

WFP pledges ongoing support to Sri Lanka

Sunday, 13 October 2024 14:46

Toxic canned fish consignment containing Arsenic discovered in Orugodawatte Customs storage complex

Sunday, 13 October 2024 11:18

SLAF inducts Beechcraft King Air 360ER to boost maritime surveillance

Saturday, 12 October 2024 13:10

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

Friday, 11 October 2024 11:34

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HNB Legacy Open Golf Tournament swings into action at Nuwara Eliya Golf Club

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 00:00

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IT / Telecom / Tech

Fintech Forum ready to place Sri Lanka on global stage

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 02:23

Evolza launches CGaaS.ai 1.4 as world’s first “no-nonsense AI software engineer”

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 02:21

Cudy Technology and Sala Enterprises: Revolutionising Sri Lanka’s networking industry

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 02:19

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

VAT hike in Sri Lanka: Who really pays the price?

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 02:46

Earlier this year, Sri Lanka introduced major changes to the Value Added Tax (VAT) system. ..

One thousand megawatts of rooftops – solar heaven?

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 02:41

Digitalisation: Gates must be open for Sri Lankan companies for innovation

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 00:06

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Chagos, decolonisation and Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 00:00

Recently an agreement was announced between Mauritius and the United Kingdom to resolve a long-standing dispute in the Indian Ocean. ..

Another lost opportunity in Geneva

Monday, 14 October 2024 00:00

Will 2024 be a repeat of 1977?

Saturday, 12 October 2024 00:00

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

Special Report

Presidential Election 2024

Monday, 23 September 2024 00:50

Presidential Election 2024 ..

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

BOI continues digital transformation:

Lakshman Silva and Ashoka Goonesekere appointed to Melstacorp Board

Daraz Sri Lanka launches Choice by AliExpress on platform to provide consumers with vast assortment and best prices

SDD Polymer marks 20 years of growth, innovation, and industry leadership

Unilever Sri Lanka partners USAID and Vega Innovations to scale-up refillable systems

CCC Sri Lanka-Indonesia Business Council completes successful business promotion mission

Brian appointed to Lanka Realty Investments Board

Magistrate’s Court dismisses case against Asia Capital; upholds company’s, directors’ and employees’ integrity

Top corporates onboard to power CA Sri Lanka’s 45th National Conference

Exterminators launches IoT Digi-Pest-Tech in South Asia

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

FT NEWS

Votes for President reflect public frustration with corruption, not support for NPP ideology – Imthiaz

President prioritises immediate relief for districts affected by inclement weather

UNDP pledges support for governance and economic reforms during meeting with President

Sri Lanka’s diplomatic agenda shifts into high gear amidst political transition

China pledges deeper anti-fraud law enforcement cooperation with SL following major arrests

President calls on NPP for unified effort to secure political power in Nov. election

IGP introduces transparent selection process for police foreign training programs

People’s Struggle Alliance submits national list featuring activists from 2022 Aragalaya movement

Hirunika announces decision to step down as SVB National Organiser

President instructs officials to provide immediate relief to people affected by adverse weather conditions

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

World Food Program assures continuous support to Sri Lanka

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

SL condemns attack in Lebanon; 2 Lankan UN peacekeepers injured

UN renews human rights mandate on Sri Lanka

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

Alsonic introduces eco-Friendly ODO Plus odour neutraliser

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

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Sri Lanka Army deploys more troops to aid flood victims

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WFP pledges ongoing support to Sri Lanka

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VAT hike in Sri Lanka: Who really pays the price?

One thousand megawatts of rooftops – solar heaven?

Digitalisation: Gates must be open for Sri Lankan companies for innovation

What more can Govt. do: Strategies to solidify economic progress post-elections

Education for system change: Proposal for critical thinking and civic responsibility curriculum

Creating a holistic experience for tourists at popular sites: Lessons from Bangkok and Ayutthaya

A left turn: Can ESG principles drive sustainable economic growth under new leadership?

IPS’s SOE 2024: Manual of growth strategies for AKD

Time to drain the swamp

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