Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:38

President vows accountability and upholding public trust

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday affirmed his Government’s commitment to accountability and transparency during a meeting with the heads ..

Speaker resigns amid controversy over educational credentials

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:37

Speaker Asoka Sapumal Ranwala yesterday stepped down from his position following a week-long controversy over his educational qualifications. Ranwala ..

Bull run persists at CSE; ends week with 4% gain

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:35

The bull run at the Colombo stock market persisted yesterday and ended the week a 4% gain amidst high turnover. During the week, the ASPI gained by 4 ..

116 security officers of Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa withdrawn

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:32

At least 116 VIP protection police officers assigned to the security detail of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa have officially ended their duties a ..

In first State visit President AKD off to India tomorrow

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:22

President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, will be travelling to India tomorrow on a three-day State visit. This will be the first bilateral visit of Preside ..

Experts respond to President’s promise of creating satisfactory public service

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:20

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake last week during his policy statement at the inauguration of the 10th Parliament promised to create a satisfactory ..

No electricity tariff revisions for 1H of 2025: Power Ministry

Friday, 13 December 2024 05:01

The Power and Energy Ministry yesterday confirmed that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for the first half of 2025, citing financial manageme ..

CPC Chief refutes claims of fuel supply threat

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:56

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman J. D. Rajakaruna yesterday dismissed concerns over fuel supply following the departure of a United Pet ..

Advocata commends Govt.’s targeted support in purchasing school stationery for vulnerable families

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:46

Urges Govt. to consider similar targeted interventions over VAT exemptions on various goods and services ..

DFCC Bank launches socially inclusive and eco-friendly recycled plastic debit and credit cards

Friday, 13 December 2024 03:48

DFCC Bank recently launched its latest innovation in sustainable banking: debit and credit cards made from 85% and 100% recycled PVC (rPVC) respective ..

Grow Up Nana 2: Where community, culture, and comedy collided

Friday, 13 December 2024 01:56

Feroze Kamardeen’s much-anticipated sequel, ‘Grow Up Nana 2’, once again brought the house down with its sharp wit, bold humour, and unique abil ..

“Let us become exemplary forbearers of a proud nation”: AKD

Friday, 13 December 2024 00:14

I think the recent people’s mandate has clearly demonstrated society’s aspirations to all of us. On several occasions, the mandate by the people o ..

ASPI tops 30% year to date return mark; turnover surpasses Rs. 6 b

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:30

The Colombo stock market remained positive for the 12th consecutive day yesterday whilst turnover topped Rs. 6 billion mark. The benchmark ASPI gaine ..

PUCSL to announce final decision on electricity tariff revision on 17 January

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:27

Electricity regulator, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), yesterday informed that its final decision on the proposed electricity ta ..

Randenigala Distilleries directors ordered to appear in Court over Rs. 1.35 b tax evasion case

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:22

Colombo Additional Magistrate Bandara Ilangasinghe yesterday ordered the directors of Randenigala Distilleries Lanka Ltd. to appear in Court on 17 Dec ..

Sri Lanka’s first 7-star luxury hotel Aviyana with Rs. 10 b investment set to open in March

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:19

Aviyana, a melodic Indian name implies ‘bird’ or ‘heaven’ and going by the logo of this magnificent group of villas and their concept of excep ..

President appoints eminent Board to Colombo Port City Economic Commission

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:35

Top commercial litigator and corporate luminary Harsha Amarasekera PC has been appointed as the Chairman of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission ..

Govt. announces successful expiration of ISB holders consent for exchange offer

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:35

The Finance Ministry yesterday announced the expiration of its Consent Solicitation and Exchange Offer related to its International Sovereign Bonds ( ..

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation commits to expanding support to SL

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:32

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has committed to expanding its initiatives in Sri Lanka, according to the President’s Media Division. It said ..

Optimism about country’s direction reaches 25% in November

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:21

According to SLOTS polling conducted in November 2024, 25% of Sri Lankan adults believed the country was heading in the right direction, while 16% exp ..

Twinery leads Sri Lankan innovation as it celebrates 100 granted patents

Friday, 13 December 2024 05:02

Traditionally recognised in the fields of agriculture and tourism, Sri Lanka has often been overlooked as a hub for technological innovation. ..

President calls for strengthening of financial system

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:59

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday directed the Ministry of Finance to implement measures to enhance the efficiency and resilience of the fi ..

Dr. Senthilverl exits Alumex sealing 6% stake for Rs. 408 m

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:47

High net worth investors including Rayynor Silva, Aravinda de Silva and Ajith Devasurendra pick up quantities ..

Sri Lanka Customs launches online portal to verify legally imported vehicles

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:43

Sri Lanka Customs yesterday announced that it has introduced an innovative online portal designed to verify the authenticity of legally imported vehic ..

Johann Peries aims to make Sri Lankan history with ‘Seven Summits’ challenge

Friday, 13 December 2024 03:32

Sri Lankan adventurer Johann Peries is on the cusp of making mountaineering history as he sets out to conquer the prestigious ‘Seven Summits’ chal ..

Specialty food platform Gusta upgrades online experience and opens Ahangama store

Friday, 13 December 2024 01:32

Gusta, an online platform connecting specialty food providers, was launched during the pandemic to provide discerning customers with access to high-qu ..

Justice for All calls for reform in the wake of political change

Friday, 13 December 2024 00:09

In light of significant shifts in Sri Lanka’s political landscape following the election of a new President and Government, good governance lobbyist ..

Adani Ports drops $ 553 m US loan for Sri Lanka terminal, opts for internal funding

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:28

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) Ltd. has withdrawn from a $ 553 million loan pact with the US International Development Finance Corporat ..

Pacific Travel Asia Association CEO to attend SL Tourism Awards ceremony next week

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:24

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), has invited Pacific Asia Tr ..

Lankan start-ups ace SolarX Startup Challenge of Invest India and International Solar Alliance

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:20

Sri Lanka boasts the highest number of winners at the SolarX Startup Challenge (Asia-Pacific Chapter). The Challenge launched at COP 28 by the Inter ..

The Kingsbury Colombo unveils wonder of Christmas with dazzling festive decor

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:10

As the most wonderful time of the year approaches, The Kingsbury, Colombo is ready to enchant visitors with its magnificent Christmas décor and festi ..

Speaker resigns amid controversy over educational credentials

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:37

Speaker Asoka Sapumal Ranwala yesterday stepped down from his position following a week-long controversy over his educational qualifications. Ranwala ..

President appoints eminent Board to Colombo Port City Economic Commission

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:35

Top commercial litigator and corporate luminary Harsha Amarasekera PC has been appointed as the Chairman of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission ..

Bull run persists at CSE; ends week with 4% gain

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:35

The bull run at the Colombo stock market persisted yesterday and ended the week a 4% gain amidst high turnover. During the week, the ASPI gained by 4 ..

Govt. announces successful expiration of ISB holders consent for exchange offer

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:35

The Finance Ministry yesterday announced the expiration of its Consent Solicitation and Exchange Offer related to its International Sovereign Bonds ( ..

116 security officers of Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa withdrawn

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:32

At least 116 VIP protection police officers assigned to the security detail of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa have officially ended their duties a ..

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation commits to expanding support to SL

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:32

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has committed to expanding its initiatives in Sri Lanka, according to the President’s Media Division. It said ..

In first State visit President AKD off to India tomorrow

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:22

President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, will be travelling to India tomorrow on a three-day State visit. This will be the first bilateral visit of Preside ..

Optimism about country’s direction reaches 25% in November

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:21

According to SLOTS polling conducted in November 2024, 25% of Sri Lankan adults believed the country was heading in the right direction, while 16% exp ..

Experts respond to President’s promise of creating satisfactory public service

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:20

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake last week during his policy statement at the inauguration of the 10th Parliament promised to create a satisfactory ..

Twinery leads Sri Lankan innovation as it celebrates 100 granted patents

Friday, 13 December 2024 05:02

Traditionally recognised in the fields of agriculture and tourism, Sri Lanka has often been overlooked as a hub for technological innovation. ..

No electricity tariff revisions for 1H of 2025: Power Ministry

Friday, 13 December 2024 05:01

The Power and Energy Ministry yesterday confirmed that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for the first half of 2025, citing financial manageme ..

President calls for strengthening of financial system

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:59

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday directed the Ministry of Finance to implement measures to enhance the efficiency and resilience of the fi ..

CPC Chief refutes claims of fuel supply threat

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:56

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman J. D. Rajakaruna yesterday dismissed concerns over fuel supply following the departure of a United Pet ..

Dr. Senthilverl exits Alumex sealing 6% stake for Rs. 408 m

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:47

High net worth investors including Rayynor Silva, Aravinda de Silva and Ajith Devasurendra pick up quantities ..

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President sets new rice price limits amid market concerns

Monday, 9 December 2024 09:29

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced new maximum retail and wholesale prices for rice on Saturday to address market challenges. ..

U.S. reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption efforts

Saturday, 7 December 2024 17:52

’’Ransalu’’ National Handloom Textile Exhibition kicks off at BMICH

Saturday, 7 December 2024 17:16

27 officers graduate from Logistics Staff Course at KDU

Friday, 6 December 2024 15:49

Cabinet lifts rice import restrictions temporarily to address shortage

Friday, 6 December 2024 09:17

President meets small and medium-scale rice mill owners to tackle supply chain issues

Thursday, 5 December 2024 14:41

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Lankans vote peacefully to elect new Parliament

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:00

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Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:10

CSSL names PLC’s Prabath Gunasena CIO of the Year

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:04

SLT-Mobitel triumphs at NBQSA 2024 with 3 awards for innovation

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:02

FT Lite

Galle Face Hotel celebrates 160th anniversary with fanfare

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:05

The Galle Face Hotel on 6 December celebrated the season with its cherished Traditional Red Lantern Procession and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, b ..

Celebrate the festive season at Bayleaf Colombo’s finest Italian restaurant

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:01

More spotlight on 75 years of the Geneva Conventions

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:00

Opinion and Issues

“Government failing on promises”: Sajith Premadasa highlights key issues

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:08

Our policy is to provide full cooperation to programs that are beneficial to the country, that add strength to both the country and its people, and to ..

Heavenly duties or hellish efforts?

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:06

Need to safeguard people’s mandate on AKD and NPP

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:05

FT View - Editorial

Opposition in dire need of better leadership

Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:00

While the NPP Government finds itself in an embarrassing situation regarding the academic qualifications of Speaker Asoka Ranwala, the Opposition is i ..

Downsizing public sector

Friday, 13 December 2024 00:16

Government learning lessons the hard way

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:00

Rice conundrum

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:00

Thoughtful regulation, not price controls for rice

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 01:24

Tragic toll of human-elephant conflict: Call for sustainable solutions

Monday, 9 December 2024 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

Monday, 2 September 2024 00:40

Business News

Australian High Commissioner calls on EDB Chief to boost trade ties

Agromet Asia triumphs at NCE Annual Export Awards 2024

SBS opens new Hikvision experience centre in Battaramulla

SLT-Mobitel unveils 2025 calendar featuring dragonflies of Sri Lanka

Aitken Spence wins Grand Slam Award as Best Corporate Citizen of 2024

Gem and jewellery industry readies for FACETS 2025 in January

Visionary leadership to propel bilateral trade: SLCBCC welcomes new President

High Commission of Sri Lanka in Bangladesh woos more bilateral trade

Celebrating Top10 Champions of Diversity 2024

Asia Foundation honours success of women in entrepreneurship

EDB’s NPC conducts awareness workshop on ‘Packaging Solutions for Fruits and Vegetables’ for exporters

European Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka holds AGM; appoints John Wilson as President

KOICA partners Sri Lanka to improve solid waste management and circular economy

IFC, Women in Management, Diversity Collective Lanka foster respectful workplaces across SMEs

COYLE launches ‘I AM the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur’ awards scheme

Dr. Ravi Fernando appointed to Elpitiya Plantations Board

Shan Meemanage wins award for innovation in shellfish farming and exports from Sri Lanka

Priyan Edirisinghe appointed to Cargills (Ceylon) Board

Anomi Wanigasekera appointed to Dipped Products Board

Lion Brewery commissions Sri Lanka’s first innovation centre for craft brews

Cabinet approves $ 200 m ADB loan for power sector

Luminex PLC gets contract to increase capacity of public water treatment plant in Horana EPZ

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CPC Central Committee delegation to visit SL

Parliament apologises to Justice Minister over title error

Lankan Ambassador and Governor of Bangkok hold discussions on strengthening bilateral collaboration

SLPP pushes NCM against Speaker over academic qualification allegations

SLFP to part ways with NDF

Mano, Nizam, Sujeewa and Ismail secure SJB national list slots

Relatives of Major General Janaka Perera call for fresh investigation into his killing

Rice imports begin with 1,900 tons arriving at Colombo

Australia-Sri Lanka relationship continues to soar

UAE pledges support for Sri Lanka’s development efforts

US Embassy Colombo achieves LEED Gold Certification

Canada reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption efforts

Japan provides emergency supplies to disaster victims

NPP’s fabricated stories risk turning into political joke: Charitha

Liberal Youth Movement urges Govt. inquiry into academic qualification concerns of Speaker

Preliminary Budget 2025 discussions begin under President’s leadership

Sri Lanka and Switzerland consolidate enduring ties with two high-level visits

Food Policy and Safety Committee to boost national food security

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President sets new rice price limits amid market concerns

U.S. reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption efforts

’’Ransalu’’ National Handloom Textile Exhibition kicks off at BMICH

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MMDA reform is not repeal: New Govt. must counter fearmongering and resistance to justice

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President sets new rice price limits amid market concerns

U.S. reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption efforts

’’Ransalu’’ National Handloom Textile Exhibition kicks off at BMICH

27 officers graduate from Logistics Staff Course at KDU

Today's Columnists

Heavenly duties or hellish efforts?

Need to safeguard people’s mandate on AKD and NPP

Issues Sri Lanka should take up with New Delhi

Developing climate solutions: Role of national systems of innovation

Ilankai Thamil Arasuk Katchi celebrates 75th birth anniversary

MMDA reform is not repeal: New Govt. must counter fearmongering and resistance to justice

AKD-NPP’s March of Folly: Deeper into the debt labyrinth

Boys and girls: Dilemma in international sports

Ride the wave: why the stock market is worth your time

Challenges and opportunities in financial sector

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