Friday, 19 April 2024 00:00

SRU says divestiture of select SOEs by August amidst concerns over delays

The Government yesterday issued an update on the progress of the divestiture of the initial set of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) saying all transacti ..

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Friday, 19 April 2024 00:40

The SOE Restructuring Unit (SRU) yesterday insisted that reforms involving State-owned enterprises are “non-negotiable” and efforts are underway t ..

New visa system to boost tourism: Controller General

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:32

Immigration and Emigration Department Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya said the introduction of new visa procedures and the rollout of an online v ..

BOC records over Rs. 503 b worth transactions via service touch points during Avurudu

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:28

Bank of Ceylon said yesterday it yet again set a record during Avurudu Season with over Rs. 503 billion worth transactions carried out by customers vi ..

President to open ITC Ratnadipa Colombo next week

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:26

Highly anticipated super-luxury ITC Ratnadipa Colombo hotel is poised to open its doors on next Thursday (25 April) under the patronage of President R ..

TISL files FR Petition over human immunoglobulin and other controversial medical supplies

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:22

The Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) on Tuesday filed a Fundamental Rights Application (SCFR/ 99/2024) at the Supreme Court highlighting th ..

Govt. says continuing to engage with ISB holders on debt restructuring

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:50

State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe yesterday said that Sri Lankan authorities continue to engage all debt restructuring negotiations in good ..

Sri Lanka’s Piyumi Wijesekara among new NASA crew for next simulated Mars journey

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:46

Sri Lanka’s Piyumi Wijesekera is among NASA’s four-member new volunteer crew selected to participate in a simulated mission to Mars within a habit ..

1Q tea exports in $ terms reach 6-year high of $ 354 m

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:42

First quarter tea exports in $ terms had hit a six year high of $ 354 million, Asia Siyaka Research said yesterday quoting data published by Sri Lanka ..

NPP pledges to bring criminal charges against Maithripala and others over Easter Sunday attacks

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:40

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) led National People’s Power (NPP) party released a charter yesterday, promising that under an NPP Government, ju ..

ICC Cricket rights in Sri Lanka secured by MTV Channel until end of 2025

Thursday, 18 April 2024 00:28

The International Cricket Council (ICC) yesterday announced that ICC cricket rights in Sri Lanka up until the end of 2025 have been awarded to MTV Cha ..

Debt talks deadlock hurts SL bonds; suffers biggest decline since 2022

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 03:27

Bloomberg: Sri Lanka’s first round of talks with dollar bondholders failed to yield an agreement, sending bonds lower, even as the South Asian count ..

Sumanthiran challenges major parties to commit to EPF Act reforms

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 03:25

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Jaffna district MP M.A. Sumanthiran is urging all major political parties intending to form a Government to commit to am ..

Immigration implements visa new procedure, launches new online visa system today

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 03:21

The Immigration and Emigration Department has announced the implementation of new visa procedures and the launch of an online visa issuing system from ..

CSE suffers highest daily loss for the year

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 03:17

The Colombo stock market yesterday suffered its highest daily loss as investors reacted negatively to the deadlock in external debt restructuring talk ..

Nations Trust Bank and American Express unveil Sri Lanka’s first Metal Payment Card

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 02:15

Sri Lanka’s first Metal Payment Card has been introduced by Nations Trust Bank and American Express. The launch of this payment Card – ‘The Amer ..

Dialog, Axiata Group and Bharti Airtel sign definitive deal for merger in SL

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:38

Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog), Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata) and Bharti Airtel Ltd., (Bharti Airtel) yesterday announced they have signed a Definitive Agr ..

EPIC Lanka acquires Affiniti Innovations

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:30

Epic Lanka Ltd., the digital transformation and fintech pioneer in Sri Lanka, said yesterday it has acquired Affiniti Innovations Ltd., a leading tech ..

Opposition leader criticises visa fee hike, warns of tourism industry setback

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:26

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa voiced concerns yesterday on the Government’s decision to increase visa fees through its new online system, warni ..

Govt. gazettes revised Sri Lanka Electricity Bill

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:24

Plans to present to Parliament next week for sector overhaul The Government has published the proposed electricity sector reforms in the gazette on ..

Four-month suspension of trading of Softlogic Holding shares lifted

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:20

The trading suspension imposed on shares of Softlogic Holdings PLC will be lifted with effect from today as the company has submitted Annual report fo ..

Govt. jacks up visa fee amid tourism recovery

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:48

The Government has hiked the standard tourist visa fee by over 100%, coupled with the shift to a global processing company, which has raised eyebrows ..

Japan BCC Corp.’s strategic stake in Hunas Holdings ushers in new era of hospitality innovation

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:44

BCC Corporation Japan, a leading conglomerate renowned for its global investments, has marked a significant milestone with the acquisition of a strate ..

Colombo stock market manages to rebound

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:42

The Colombo stock market managed to bounce back yesterday after two days of declines though, for the indices, the recovery was choppy amidst improved ..

15-year-old teen sensation Shashini Gimhani set to make history

Thursday, 18 April 2024 00:29

One name that made the headlines when the 15-member Sri Lanka Women’s team for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Abu Dhabi was ann ..

Harsha expresses disappointment over lack of transparency in Govt.’s debt restructuring process

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 03:28

The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday expressed disappointment at the lack of transparency in the Governme ..

Verite Research mooted Governance-Linked Bonds figure in London talks

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 03:26

The Verite Research proposed Governance-Linked Bond (GLB) had figured in the recent London talks between the Government of Sri Lanka and external comm ..

President tours Pekoe Trail; explores opportunities to boost tourism along Central Highlands

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 03:23

President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Nuwara Eliya to explore tourism opportunities, particularly along the Pekoe Trail. ..

Bakery owners urge Govt. to maintain egg imports amid ad-hoc price surge

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 03:18

The All Island Bakery Owners› Association has appealed to the Government not to halt the importation of eggs, emphasising that the survival of the b ..

Fits Air expands reach with direct flight to Dhaka

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 03:16

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., announced yesterday that Fits Air is set to expand its wings with the introduction of direct flights b ..

Senfin Money Market Fund to charge industry’s lowest management fee

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 02:14

Senfin Asset Management Ltd., (SFAM) has announced a significant milestone in its commitment to maximising returns for investors. ..

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Friday, 19 April 2024 00:40

The SOE Restructuring Unit (SRU) yesterday insisted that reforms involving State-owned enterprises are “non-negotiable” and efforts are underway t ..

Dialog, Axiata Group and Bharti Airtel sign definitive deal for merger in SL

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:38

Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog), Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata) and Bharti Airtel Ltd., (Bharti Airtel) yesterday announced they have signed a Definitive Agr ..

New visa system to boost tourism: Controller General

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:32

Immigration and Emigration Department Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya said the introduction of new visa procedures and the rollout of an online v ..

EPIC Lanka acquires Affiniti Innovations

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:30

Epic Lanka Ltd., the digital transformation and fintech pioneer in Sri Lanka, said yesterday it has acquired Affiniti Innovations Ltd., a leading tech ..

BOC records over Rs. 503 b worth transactions via service touch points during Avurudu

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:28

Bank of Ceylon said yesterday it yet again set a record during Avurudu Season with over Rs. 503 billion worth transactions carried out by customers vi ..

Opposition leader criticises visa fee hike, warns of tourism industry setback

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:26

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa voiced concerns yesterday on the Government’s decision to increase visa fees through its new online system, warni ..

President to open ITC Ratnadipa Colombo next week

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:26

Highly anticipated super-luxury ITC Ratnadipa Colombo hotel is poised to open its doors on next Thursday (25 April) under the patronage of President R ..

Govt. gazettes revised Sri Lanka Electricity Bill

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:24

Plans to present to Parliament next week for sector overhaul The Government has published the proposed electricity sector reforms in the gazette on ..

TISL files FR Petition over human immunoglobulin and other controversial medical supplies

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:22

The Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) on Tuesday filed a Fundamental Rights Application (SCFR/ 99/2024) at the Supreme Court highlighting th ..

Four-month suspension of trading of Softlogic Holding shares lifted

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:20

The trading suspension imposed on shares of Softlogic Holdings PLC will be lifted with effect from today as the company has submitted Annual report fo ..

Govt. says continuing to engage with ISB holders on debt restructuring

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:50

State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe yesterday said that Sri Lankan authorities continue to engage all debt restructuring negotiations in good ..

Govt. jacks up visa fee amid tourism recovery

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:48

The Government has hiked the standard tourist visa fee by over 100%, coupled with the shift to a global processing company, which has raised eyebrows ..

Sri Lanka’s Piyumi Wijesekara among new NASA crew for next simulated Mars journey

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:46

Sri Lanka’s Piyumi Wijesekera is among NASA’s four-member new volunteer crew selected to participate in a simulated mission to Mars within a habit ..

Japan BCC Corp.’s strategic stake in Hunas Holdings ushers in new era of hospitality innovation

Thursday, 18 April 2024 01:44

BCC Corporation Japan, a leading conglomerate renowned for its global investments, has marked a significant milestone with the acquisition of a strate ..

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President promotes tourism revival along Nuwara Eliya’s Pekoe Trail

Tuesday, 16 April 2024 20:48

President Ranil Wickremesingha embarked on an observation tour today, immersing himself in the scenic beauty of Nuwara Eliya to bolster the region’ ..

Japan grants USD 8.4 million to boost operations at BIA

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 22:04

Cabinet Grants Approval for Local Students to Pursue MBBS at KDU

Tuesday, 9 April 2024 22:12

President inaugurates new flyover at Slave Island

Monday, 8 April 2024 13:13

14th contingent of SLFPC returns home after successful UNIFIL mission

Saturday, 6 April 2024 21:28

Hingurakgoda Domestic Airport to be upgraded for international flight operations

Friday, 5 April 2024 12:23

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Harvard Asia Pacific Regional Conference successfully concludes in Colombo

Thursday, 11 April 2024 00:00

Harvard Asia Pacific Regional Conference kicks off in Colombo

Friday, 5 April 2024 00:00

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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IT / Telecom / Tech

WSO2 expands presence in India to strengthen service, support for global customers

Thursday, 18 April 2024 00:56

Just In Time Technologies and SLASSCOM collaborate to drive training and development

Thursday, 18 April 2024 00:54

Hatch and Orion City unveil collaboration through app, revolutionising SL’s tech ecosystem

Thursday, 18 April 2024 00:50

FT Lite

Gratiaen Trust announces longlist for 31st Gratiaen Prize

Saturday, 6 April 2024 00:05

The Gratiaen Trust, in association with the John Keells Foundation and the British Council, is proud to announce the longlist for the 31st annual Grat ..

Speranza to raise its voices tomorrow in harmony for Easter

Saturday, 6 April 2024 00:00

Full’r Burgers—Giga Foods’ gourmet journey beyond boundaries

Saturday, 6 April 2024 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Economic reforms: Lessons from India

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:22

Transformation of India In the face of a deep balance of payments crisis in the 1980s, a recession was triggered in India in 1991. Prices for necessi ..

A polite challenge to Harsha de Silva

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:20

Executive Director Aryasinha draws attention to ‘bottlenecks’ faced by Sri Lanka in enhancing exports and FDI

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:00

FT View - Editorial

Private Medical Colleges – the endless debate

Friday, 19 April 2024 00:00

The Cabinet of Ministers recently granted approval for the admission of local civilian students to the MBBS degree program at General Sir John Kotelaw ..

Road accidents, drownings mar holiday season

Thursday, 18 April 2024 00:00

NPP Economic Policy Council’s reluctance for a debate

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 00:09

What happens in communist Vietnam will not happen in democratic Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 16 April 2024 00:50

Safety and security of PHIs must be taken seriously

Thursday, 11 April 2024 00:00

Giving a lifeline to the impoverished: Aswesuma needs to be well-targeted

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 01:21

Special Report

World’s first-ever Cinnamon Museum opens in Mirissa

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 00:00

Spotlighting Sri Lanka’s significance and rich spice heritage, the world’s first cinnamon museum opened its doors on 6 April at Mirissa Hills Esta ..

Celebrating World Water Day with special philatelic cover by PASL

Friday, 22 March 2024 00:10

Integrated water resources management: Creating a positive ripple effect

Friday, 22 March 2024 00:00

Business News

‘NatCon 2024: Shaping tomorrow’s leaders’ conference gears up to inspire Sri Lanka youth

New Unilever SL Chairman visits BOI

Asriel signs on as Diamond sponsor for CAFE 2024 – South Asia’s largest food expo

CA Sri Lanka Kuwait Chapter partners Kuwait Accountants & Auditors Association

Ex-CIC fame Samantha Ranatunga new Chairman at HVA Foods

Concordia Estate achieves all-time record price

Techtextil and Texprocess 2024 beckon Sri Lankan firms

Pelwatte Dairy welcomes new Non-Executive Directors: Mohamed Rizwie and Deepthie Wickramasuriya

CEAT Kelani launches 3 new radial tyre variants in ‘Orion Brawo’ range

Meridian Maritime appoints Sanjeewa Kotalawala as new CEO

Hayleys Solar opens new experience centres in Negombo and Kandy

Praise for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery at high-level discussions at IMF-World Bank spring meeting

IFC South Asia Regional Director’s visit emphasise support for SL’s development agenda

Aspiring Sri Lankan tech start up to disrupt global EdTech landscape with HEAD

Coca-Cola appoints Kaushali Kusumapala as first female Country Director for Sri Lanka and Maldives

India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka

Hayleys Fabric celebrates triple triumph at ISPO Textrends Spring/Summer 2026

Pearson unveils PTE Core English exam suite and recognises key agents

Adani Green’s Khavda power plant world’s largest, 5 times the size of Paris

Sri Lanka Pakistan Business Council engages in diplomatic outreach

International Coaching Week to feature 20 global experts

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Marikkar accuses Govt. of resisting anti-corruption measures

SJB suggests alternative plan for public debate with NPP

Govt. with IOM support ensures safe return of 8 Lankan migrants trafficked to cyber scamming in Myanmar

Objections raised against first OSA case

Siyambalapitiya assures forwarding Cabinet paper to address unpaid statutory payments for plantation workers

DP Education opens Sri Lanka’s first digital preschool in Bibile

Range Bandara invites key SJB MPs to rejoin party

Wijeyadasa contemplates Presidential bid amidst calls for candidacy

Gammanpila seeks official docs on Katchatheevu from FM

BASL outraged at police brutality in Medawachchiya

Sarvodaya founder A.T. Ariyaratne no more

Former UNP MP Palitha Thewarapperuma passes away in tragic accident

NextGenSL facilitates cross-party collaboration on governance and economic development framework

BIMSTEC Secretary-General discusses regional cooperation in Bay of Bengal Region at LKI

Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan successfully conclude 2nd round of Foreign Office Consultations

Inaugural Foreign Office Consultations between Sri Lanka and Kyrgyz Republic

Iranian President to inaugurate Uma Oya Project

Uma Oya multi-purpose development project completes construction, begins hydropower generation

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President promotes tourism revival along Nuwara Eliya’s Pekoe Trail

Japan grants USD 8.4 million to boost operations at BIA

Cabinet Grants Approval for Local Students to Pursue MBBS at KDU

President inaugurates new flyover at Slave Island

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Economic reforms: Lessons from India

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President promotes tourism revival along Nuwara Eliya’s Pekoe Trail

Japan grants USD 8.4 million to boost operations at BIA

Cabinet Grants Approval for Local Students to Pursue MBBS at KDU

President inaugurates new flyover at Slave Island

Today's Columnists

Economic reforms: Lessons from India

A polite challenge to Harsha de Silva

Centrist suicide: Probable extinction, possible survival of SLFP and SLPP

Role of governance and importance of eradication of corruption in attracting forex inflows

Business Revival Units in Banks

What I learnt and what Tamil political leaders never learnt

Broadening medical education: Who’s paying, and for what?

Why all the fuss for a downtown duty-free?

Debate over profits of banks: Who shares them ultimately? – Part II

How to checkmate greenwashing?

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