Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:07

THASL and SLAITO hail restoration of ETA platform

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) and Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) yesterday hailed the restoration of the Elect ..

Ceylon Chamber commends swift resolution of visa on arrival

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:07

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday commended the new administration for swiftly resolving the visa on arrival issue by reinstating the Electroni ..

Imthiaz Bakeer Markar appointed new Chairman of SJB

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:05

Kabir Hashim appointed General Secretary of Samagi Jana Sandanaya (SJS) ..

Tourism industry’s growth hit by visa issuance crisis

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:04

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has been grappling with a significant decline in arrivals due to the recent crisis over the visa issuance process. Acco ..

CSE enjoys bullish week with over 7% gain

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:03

The Colombo stock market yesterday closed one of its most bullish weeks in history as investors gathered growing confidence over prospects for listed ..

Japan to restart 11 stalled projects in Sri Lanka; backs Sri Lanka’s new anti-corruption drive

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:01

The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki, affirmed that the Japanese Government is committed to fully supporting efforts to combat corr ..

World Bank congratulates President; pledges support for economic recovery

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:30

The World Bank Group has extended its heartfelt congratulations to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the ninth Executive President ..

Epic Lanka gets interim order against procurement of 750,000 passports

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:28

Court of Appeal yesterday has granted an interim order suspending the operation of the Cabinet Decision dated 02.09.2024 and any consequential steps t ..

Esna Holidays welcomes over 500 guests from top Indian corporate

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:24

Esna Holidays, a leading Destination Management Company (DMC) in Sri Lanka, yesterday welcomed over 500 guests from ICICI Lombard Insurance, Mumbai, ..

Browns buys warehouse operator for Rs. 1.5 b

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:20

Brown and Company has bought over Isin Lanka for Rs. 1.5 billion. It is said, Isin Lanka will facilitate the warehouse operations of Browns Group and ..

SriLankan Airlines named Leading International Airline in South Asia at SATA 2024

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:12

SriLankan Airlines has once again been recognised as the Leading International Airline in South Asia under the Visitors’ Choice Awards category at t ..

Sri Lanka’s IT sector to participate at GITEX Expand North Star in October

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:06

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Dubai, UAE, is organising the Sri Lanka pavilio ..

People’s Bank and People’s Leasing partner to introduce co-branded CLASSIQUE VISA Infinite credit card

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:00

People’s Bank, together with Sri Lanka’s pioneering State-owned non-banking financial institution People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), launched ..

Supreme Court remands Controller General of Immigration for contempt of Court

Thursday, 26 September 2024 02:04

The Supreme Court yesterday ordered the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya be remanded, following hi ..

Stock market on a roll; enjoys highest single day gain after 14 months

Thursday, 26 September 2024 02:02

The Colombo stock market yesterday rose to new heights as investors stepped up their bullish sentiment under the new regime of President Anura Kumara ..

Hayleys, ComBank and LOLC helm LMD 100 rankings

Thursday, 26 September 2024 01:57

In an exclusive pre-publication release to the Daily FT, the publisher of the leading business magazine LMD, Media Services, yesterday announced its t ..

CBSL keeps policy rates unchanged

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:05

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 26 September 2024, decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facilit ..

President faces criticism for summoning armed forces to maintain public order

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:04

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s decision to re-issue a gazette notification summoning the armed forces for the maintenance of public order has ..

NMSJ urges political parties to commit to field clean candidates in upcoming General Election

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:03

The National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) has praised the positive political culture demonstrated in the recently concluded 2024 Presidential El ..

Korea reaffirms commitment to support Sri Lanka

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:02

The Korean Government yesterday affirmed its commitment to fully support the transparency agenda of Sri Lanka under the new Presidency of Anura Kumara ..

Biden congratulates AKD

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:40

US President Joe Biden has congratulated Pres-ident Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his victory at the elections held last week. “The people of Sri Lan ..

CSE sustains newfound optimism; turnover tops Rs. 4 b

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:28

The Colombo stock market yesterday further sustained its newfound optimism with turnover topping Rs. 4 billion mark. The indices closed marginally up ..

Western Province Governor Hanif Yusuf calls for collective action to combat corruption

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:26

Newly appointed Western Province Governor Hanif Yusuf yesterday assumed office with a strong call for collaboration among stakeholder to tackle corrup ..

Suresh Srinivasan takes over as Capital Maharaja Group Director and CEO

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:22

The Capital Maharaja Group (CMG) said yesterday it is entering an exciting new chapter as Suresh Srinivasan takes over as Group Director and Chief Exe ..

Ambassador Qi Zhenhong highlights friendship and development at China’s 75th anniversary celebrations

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:15

Ayubowan! Vanakkam! Good evening! 大家晚上好! Thank you all for joining us tonight to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Peop ..

Shangri-La Hambantota triumphs at 8th edition of South Asian Travel Awards 2024

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:10

Shangri-La Hambantota has made waves at the 8th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2024 by securing two prestigious accolades. The gran ..

Acuity Knowledge Partners marks year of change

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:04

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics, talent and technology solutions to the financi ..

IMF MD congratulates President AKD

Thursday, 26 September 2024 02:07

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has extended her congratulations to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on ..

Former MPs welcome Supreme Court rule, pledges to fight against ‘e-visa fraud’

Thursday, 26 September 2024 02:03

United Republican Front leader Patali Champika Ranawaka and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress leader Rauf Hakeem yesterday vowed to continue the fight against ..

Bids called for completion of BIA Development Phase II Stage 2

Thursday, 26 September 2024 02:00

The Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee (CAPC) has called for bids for the completion of the Bandaranaike International Airport Development Projec ..

Business leader Hanif Yusuf appointed Western Province Governor

Thursday, 26 September 2024 01:55

Business leader and co-founder of Sri Lanka’s multinational logistics giant Expolanka Holdings PLC Hanif Yusuf has been appointed as the Governor of ..

Ceylon Chamber commends swift resolution of visa on arrival

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:07

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday commended the new administration for swiftly resolving the visa on arrival issue by reinstating the Electroni ..

CBSL keeps policy rates unchanged

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:05

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 26 September 2024, decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facilit ..

Imthiaz Bakeer Markar appointed new Chairman of SJB

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:05

Kabir Hashim appointed General Secretary of Samagi Jana Sandanaya (SJS) ..

President faces criticism for summoning armed forces to maintain public order

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:04

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s decision to re-issue a gazette notification summoning the armed forces for the maintenance of public order has ..

Tourism industry’s growth hit by visa issuance crisis

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:04

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has been grappling with a significant decline in arrivals due to the recent crisis over the visa issuance process. Acco ..

NMSJ urges political parties to commit to field clean candidates in upcoming General Election

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:03

The National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) has praised the positive political culture demonstrated in the recently concluded 2024 Presidential El ..

CSE enjoys bullish week with over 7% gain

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:03

The Colombo stock market yesterday closed one of its most bullish weeks in history as investors gathered growing confidence over prospects for listed ..

Korea reaffirms commitment to support Sri Lanka

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:02

The Korean Government yesterday affirmed its commitment to fully support the transparency agenda of Sri Lanka under the new Presidency of Anura Kumara ..

Japan to restart 11 stalled projects in Sri Lanka; backs Sri Lanka’s new anti-corruption drive

Saturday, 28 September 2024 01:01

The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki, affirmed that the Japanese Government is committed to fully supporting efforts to combat corr ..

Biden congratulates AKD

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:40

US President Joe Biden has congratulated Pres-ident Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his victory at the elections held last week. “The people of Sri Lan ..

World Bank congratulates President; pledges support for economic recovery

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:30

The World Bank Group has extended its heartfelt congratulations to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the ninth Executive President ..

CSE sustains newfound optimism; turnover tops Rs. 4 b

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:28

The Colombo stock market yesterday further sustained its newfound optimism with turnover topping Rs. 4 billion mark. The indices closed marginally up ..

Epic Lanka gets interim order against procurement of 750,000 passports

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:28

Court of Appeal yesterday has granted an interim order suspending the operation of the Cabinet Decision dated 02.09.2024 and any consequential steps t ..

Western Province Governor Hanif Yusuf calls for collective action to combat corruption

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:26

Newly appointed Western Province Governor Hanif Yusuf yesterday assumed office with a strong call for collaboration among stakeholder to tackle corrup ..

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Japan to resume 11 stalled development projects in Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 September 2024 13:04

The Japanese government has pledged to resume 11 stalled development projects in Sri Lanka, offering full support for the new administration’s initi ..

Harini Amarasuriya sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 21:21

President appoints new secretaries for Presidential office, Defence and Public Security Ministries

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 12:52

Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka

Monday, 23 September 2024 14:00

Special address by President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Monday, 23 September 2024 13:25

Major General Dinesh Nanayakkara appointed as 65th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army

Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:38

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Monday, 23 September 2024 03:32

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Monday, 9 September 2024 01:04

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IT / Telecom / Tech

Sri Lanka’s IT sector to participate at GITEX Expand North Star in October

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:06

Acuity Knowledge Partners marks year of change

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:04

Kaspersky expands Global Transparency Initiative with new South Korea Transparency Centre

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:02

FT Lite

Animated science fiction “The Wild Robot” now showing in 16 cinemas in SL

Saturday, 28 September 2024 00:48

American animated science fiction survival film “The Wild Robot” is now being screened in 16 cinemas in Sri Lanka. They are Amity LITE – Mahara ..

Two rare 17th and 18th-century historical works on Ceylon restored with Dutch expertise for “Pathfinder Collection”

Saturday, 28 September 2024 00:48

‘Is this an architectural documentary?’ (2023) premiers in UK

Saturday, 28 September 2024 00:47

Opinion and Issues

Role of history and ideology in shaping China’s geopolitical strategies and influence on Sri Lanka

Saturday, 28 September 2024 00:41

Dr. Patrick Mendis and Dr. Antonina Łuszczykiewicz-Mendis offer an in-depth analysis of China’s ‘Dragon and Phoenix’ strategy, highlighting how ..

Ratha Gaya: A national burden

Saturday, 28 September 2024 00:39

UNP and its continuing suicidal saga

Saturday, 28 September 2024 00:38

FT View - Editorial

Gearing up for the general election

Saturday, 28 September 2024 00:37

A week is a long time in politics and for Sri Lankans the past five years feels like an eternity during which period they have witnessed some dramatic ..

Mandate against the establishment

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:00

Give back the UNP

Thursday, 26 September 2024 00:00

Mandate for change

Wednesday, 25 September 2024 00:00

President’s challenging journey ahead

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 01:04

Salute to Anura

Monday, 23 September 2024 00:24

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

NDB Bank achieves historic milestone as first Sri Lankan bank to reach 100,000 YouTube subscribers

Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Council congratulates new President

SLT-Mobitel offers unbeatable rates on Tourist SIM and eSIM packages

DSI revolutionises footwear retail experience with new showroom at Town Hall

Uber Eats launches campaign focus on deliveries beyond food

Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association congratulates PM Harini

Aquafresh launches eco-friendly glass water bottles

Ironwood Capital Partners partially exits its stake in Colombo Coffee Company to CAL-led consortium

ECCSL congratulates President AKD

Jetwing expands organic tea footprint

Logistics and Freight Forwarders Association congratulates President AKD

Frankfurt consumer goods trade fairs on tour

Planters’ Association welcomes new President AKD; calls for collaborative efforts

OPA expresses confidence in new President AKD

President holds discussion with CBSL Governor and Finance Secretary

Association of Honorary Consuls in Sri Lanka congratulates new President AKD

Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries hails President AKD

Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council congratulates new President AKD and Secretary

RIUNIT signs exclusivity agreement with Port City for prime mixed-use plot

Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce congratulates President AKD

International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka signs MoU with Port City Colombo

Tea Exporters congratulates AKD

FT NEWS

Police protection of ex-MPs withdrawn

SDIG Priyantha Weerasooriya appointed as Acting IGP

Postcards of protest from Mannar to President, PM

Ex-SIS Head Nilantha Jayawardena hit with contempt charges for failing to pay Easter Sunday compensation

Team Europe and UN in support of a circular food system in Sri Lanka

United Nations adopts ground-breaking pact for the future to transform global governance

President assures sufficient fuel reserves

AKD boosts paddy, fishery sectors

Mawbima Janatha Party appoints Dilum Amunugama as National Organiser

PM Harini tells schools to stop inviting politicians

New President calls on Colombo Archbishop; visits mosque

Mahinda Rajapaksa expresses confidence in President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s leadership

Minister Vijitha Herath pledges to resolve passport crisis by mid-October

President orders investigation into misuse of 253 Presidential Secretariat vehicles

2024 General Election: Number of MPs elected from each district revealed

Sajith denies possibility of alliance with defeated President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sajith congratulates new Premier Dr.Harini

SajithPremadasa named Prime Ministerial candidate for SJS in upcoming election

FT TV

Japan to resume 11 stalled development projects in Sri Lanka

Harini Amarasuriya sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister

President appoints new secretaries for Presidential office, Defence and Public Security Ministries

Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka

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A call to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya: Lighten school bags, reform education

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Japan to resume 11 stalled development projects in Sri Lanka

Harini Amarasuriya sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister

President appoints new secretaries for Presidential office, Defence and Public Security Ministries

Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka

Today's Columnists

Ratha Gaya: A national burden

The power of the cross and a crossover in power styles

Team Europe and UN in support of a circular food system in Sri Lanka

Strengthening governance in Sri Lanka: Case for an External Policy Review Board

The prelate and the premier: Why Buddharakkitha Thera got S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike murdered

In celebration of China’s 75th National Day: Towards greater progress of China-Sri Lanka friendship

2024: The change and the choice

A call to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya: Lighten school bags, reform education

Has the new Government already violated its own principles?

Partnering to unleash SL’s maritime industry and blue economy into multibillion-dollar income generation

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