Friday, 15 November 2024 00:00

AKD reveals assassination plot linked to push for political privileges reform

Says fear of losing elitist privileges has led some persons to consider a conspiracy to assassinate him Recalls party’s difficult political journey ..

NPP takes strong lead in postal votes despite low voter turnout

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:40

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People’s Power (NPP) was off the block on a strong note in initial release of postal votes as offici ..

Hayleys records 78% growth in PBT to Rs. 12.73 b in 1H

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:34

The Hayleys Group said yesterday it delivered remarkable growth and profitability during the first half of the financial year ending 31 March 2025, as ..

Amãna Bank delivers strong 9-month performance; profits up 26% to cross Rs. 1 b

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:30

Amãna Bank said yesterday it continued strong financial performance as it closed the nine months ending 30 September 2024 with a Profit Before Tax of ..

SLT-Mobitel achieves financial recovery in Q3 2024

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:26

The SLT-Mobitel Group said yesterday it has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 1,093 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to a loss o ..

Strategic approach to digitise Government services

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:22

The Government has announced a new initiative to issue copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates to Sri Lankans living abroad through Sri Lank ..

US Embassy lifts travel restrictions for Arugam Bay

Thursday, 14 November 2024 02:15

The US Embassy in Colombo yesterday lifted the travel restrictions for Arugam Bay, initially issued on 23 October. ..

Foreign Affairs Ministry reiterates Sri Lanka is ‘peaceful, beautiful and friendly’ for tourists

Thursday, 14 November 2024 02:13

The Foreign Affairs Ministry yesterday reiterated that Sri Lanka is a peaceful, beautiful, and friendly destination for tourists ahead of the upcoming ..

BOC ups PBT by 66% in 3Q

Thursday, 14 November 2024 02:07

In the first nine months of 2024, the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) skilfully navigated Sri Lanka’s complex economic terrain. Despite intense competition and ..

NDB delivers solid profits amidst gradually reviving economic conditions

Thursday, 14 November 2024 01:57

The National Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday reported resilient performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2024, navigating challenges an ..

ICTA’s new Board of Directors holds inaugural meeting

Thursday, 14 November 2024 01:49

The newly-appointed Board of Directors of the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) yesterday convened its first meeting. ..

Trump appoints Elon Musk to ‘efficiency’ role and Fox News host as Defence Secy.

Thursday, 14 November 2024 01:45

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday billionaire backer Elon Musk and supporter Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new ‘Department of Government ..

CSE revs up for polls; ASPI shy of 13,000-points mark

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 00:28

The Colombo stock market yesterday apparently revved up for tomorrow’s Parliamentary Election with the benchmark ASPI momentarily touching 13,000-po ..

Sri Lanka nears 1.7 m tourist arrivals with surge in November

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 00:24

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector continued its robust rebound with over 61,000 arrivals in the first 10 days of November, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) ..

Voters support higher PAYE income tax rates on high earners in big disconnect with politicians

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 00:20

Polling by the Institute for Health Policy’s Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey (SLOTS) reveals a significant disconnect between Sri Lankan voters and ..

Vallibel Finance to raise Rs. 3 b via first-ever listed debenture issue

Tuesday, 12 November 2024 03:01

Vallibel Finance PLC has announced its first-ever listed debenture issue to raise ..

Strong Parliament will suffice to propel populist reforms – AKD

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:36

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday expressed his vision for a transformative political culture in Sri Lanka, vowing to establish a Governmen ..

Sampath Bank ups Profit After Tax by 44% to Rs. 17.8 b

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:32

Sampath Bank PLC yesterday reported a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs. 29.9 billion and a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 17.8 billion for the nine months ..

DFCC says prudent Balance Sheet management results in strong bottom line growth

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:28

DFCC Bank said yesterday in 3Q it has continued to record a strong financial performance, reflecting the entity’s growth and stability amid the ongo ..

CSE ends General Election week on a high

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:24

The Colombo stock market yesterday concluded a shortened week on a high note with sharp gains in indices and a surge in turnover. The benchmark ASPI ..

Israel removes severe travel warning for Arugam Bay

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:20

Israeli authorities eased a travel warning for Sri Lanka on Wednesday, some three weeks after cautioning tourists at a popular beach town of an immine ..

Pre-poll Bull Run persists at CSE

Thursday, 14 November 2024 02:13

The Colombo stock market yesterday sustained its Bull Run ahead of today’s Parliamentary Election, with the benchmark index reaching a new high amid ..

Shorter trading hours today at CSE

Thursday, 14 November 2024 02:11

Trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in view of the Parliamentary Election. ..

ComBank accelerates lending in Q3 as strong fundamentals spur growth

Thursday, 14 November 2024 02:03

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group said yesterday it has achieved impressive growth at the end of the third quarter of 2024 by banking on judicious p ..

Nations Trust Bank records strong 3Q 2024 performance

Thursday, 14 November 2024 01:53

Nations Trust Bank PLC yesterday reported a strong performance for the nine months ending 30 September 2024, achieving a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. ..

Supreme Head of Thareeqathul Qadiriya World Sufistic Order in town

Thursday, 14 November 2024 01:47

Sheikh Afeefuddin Al-Jailani, the distinguished Grand Custodian of the Shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani and the Supreme Head of the Thareeqathu ..

Economic sentiment shores up – survey

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 00:30

In its latest edition, leading business magazine LMD reports that “there’s been a surge of optimism following the recent Presidential Election.” ..

CID to question 18 former ministers over substandard drugs scandal

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 00:26

Maligakanda Chief Magistrate Lochani Abeywickrama has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to obtain statements from 18 former cabinet ..

Saudi crown prince says Israel committing “genocide” in Gaza

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 00:22

BBC: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide” in some of the harshest public criticism of the ..

Economic crisis tops voter priority during election season

Tuesday, 12 November 2024 03:03

In the latest polling by the IHP Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey (SLOTS) conducted from August to November, 74% of Sri Lankans named the economy as t ..

Aviation Minister visits BIA, announces key reforms for employee welfare and passenger services

Tuesday, 12 November 2024 03:00

In a proactive move to address the operational and welfare issues at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Aviation Minister Vijitha Herath conduc ..

NPP takes strong lead in postal votes despite low voter turnout

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:40

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People’s Power (NPP) was off the block on a strong note in initial release of postal votes as offici ..

Strong Parliament will suffice to propel populist reforms – AKD

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:36

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday expressed his vision for a transformative political culture in Sri Lanka, vowing to establish a Governmen ..

Hayleys records 78% growth in PBT to Rs. 12.73 b in 1H

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:34

The Hayleys Group said yesterday it delivered remarkable growth and profitability during the first half of the financial year ending 31 March 2025, as ..

Sampath Bank ups Profit After Tax by 44% to Rs. 17.8 b

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:32

Sampath Bank PLC yesterday reported a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs. 29.9 billion and a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 17.8 billion for the nine months ..

Amãna Bank delivers strong 9-month performance; profits up 26% to cross Rs. 1 b

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:30

Amãna Bank said yesterday it continued strong financial performance as it closed the nine months ending 30 September 2024 with a Profit Before Tax of ..

DFCC says prudent Balance Sheet management results in strong bottom line growth

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:28

DFCC Bank said yesterday in 3Q it has continued to record a strong financial performance, reflecting the entity’s growth and stability amid the ongo ..

SLT-Mobitel achieves financial recovery in Q3 2024

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:26

The SLT-Mobitel Group said yesterday it has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 1,093 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to a loss o ..

CSE ends General Election week on a high

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:24

The Colombo stock market yesterday concluded a shortened week on a high note with sharp gains in indices and a surge in turnover. The benchmark ASPI ..

Strategic approach to digitise Government services

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:22

The Government has announced a new initiative to issue copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates to Sri Lankans living abroad through Sri Lank ..

Israel removes severe travel warning for Arugam Bay

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:20

Israeli authorities eased a travel warning for Sri Lanka on Wednesday, some three weeks after cautioning tourists at a popular beach town of an immine ..

US Embassy lifts travel restrictions for Arugam Bay

Thursday, 14 November 2024 02:15

The US Embassy in Colombo yesterday lifted the travel restrictions for Arugam Bay, initially issued on 23 October. ..

Pre-poll Bull Run persists at CSE

Thursday, 14 November 2024 02:13

The Colombo stock market yesterday sustained its Bull Run ahead of today’s Parliamentary Election, with the benchmark index reaching a new high amid ..

Foreign Affairs Ministry reiterates Sri Lanka is ‘peaceful, beautiful and friendly’ for tourists

Thursday, 14 November 2024 02:13

The Foreign Affairs Ministry yesterday reiterated that Sri Lanka is a peaceful, beautiful, and friendly destination for tourists ahead of the upcoming ..

Shorter trading hours today at CSE

Thursday, 14 November 2024 02:11

Trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in view of the Parliamentary Election. ..

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Ceylon Petroleum Corporation faces challenges despite profit gains: CPSTL Chairman

Wednesday, 6 November 2024 11:38

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has recently turned profitable but is struggling to operate independently due to competition from foreign petro ..

Transforming public service to achieve key government objectives

Tuesday, 5 November 2024 20:22

New online appointment system for passport collection launches November 6

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President leads discussions on digitalising social welfare programs

Sunday, 3 November 2024 17:04

STF seizes over Rs. 2 Billion worth of heroin in major drug bust in Sevanagala

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Wednesday, 13 November 2024 00:08

Digital Evolution Seminar by SITREK Group: Advancing transformation through AI, cybersecurity, and digital optimisation

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 00:06

Ookla rates SLT-Mobitel as fastest 4G mobile network

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 00:02

FT Lite

Glorious Performing Arts to stage “Seasons of Love” 16 and 17 November

Saturday, 9 November 2024 00:10

The Glorious Performing Arts Committee (GPAC) will stage a timely and heartwarming theatre production, “Seasons of Love” on 16 and 17 November, at ..

Standard Chartered is ‘Official Banking Partner’ at Sri Lanka Design Festival 2024

Saturday, 9 November 2024 00:00

Sri Lanka Design Festival 2024 begins

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Opinion and Issues

Sri Lanka’s financial revival: Creating markets that attract, engage, and prosper

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:20

Sri Lanka, emerging from economic upheaval, the nation’s capital markets hold unprecedented promise, not only for financial gains but as a catalyst ..

US election outcomes and trade policy changes: What it means for Sri Lanka

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:02

UN arms embargo on Israel: Dead on arrival

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:00

FT View - Editorial

Can we have political/ economic stability at last?

Friday, 15 November 2024 00:00

By the time you are reading this column, the country would have most probably got to know the composition of the next Parliament and in which directio ..

General election day

Thursday, 14 November 2024 00:00

Shattering the glass ceiling for women in politics

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 00:00

X-Press Pearl disaster still leaves many unanswered questions

Tuesday, 12 November 2024 01:39

Dr. Shafi exonerated but justice not delivered

Monday, 11 November 2024 01:40

Social media and children

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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

Sri Lanka showcases innovation and technology at Thailand Smart City Expo 2024

Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge to export home grown agro products

Huawei launches 5G-AA solutions for mobile AI era

Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai participates in Bizz Expo and Summit 2024

National Chamber of Commerce holds insightful workshop on implementing Kaizen

Jaffna International Trade Fair 2025

Sunshine Holdings delivers robust performance in 1H

BPPL Holdings records stellar 85% growth in QoQ net earnings in Q2 ‘24

Board of Investment of Sri Lanka provides knowledge and training to professionals joining industry to build low-carbon, environment-friendly industries

DIMO drives agri mechanisation

3M-MLL warns customers about dangers of purchasing fake and grey channel products

EU reaffirms support for economic growth with focus on anti-corruption and trade expansion

XpressJobs Official Recruitment Partner for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024

49th Annual International Convention on Quality Control Circles kicks off

SLNAC forges closer ties with Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre via MoU

Fresh initiative to diversify Sri Lankan exports in UAE

‘Tax Conundrum, Democracy, and Rule of Law’ take centre stage at CA Sri Lanka’s 26th Annual Tax Oration

HVA Foods partners Müggenburg Group Germany

Swing into Action: New Zealand’s Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 on Dialog Television

LAN partners SLDF to host “Creative Entrepreneurs for Social Change” competition

Three Sinha Group of Companies wins Silver at CNCI Awards 2024

Agora’24: An exciting blend of Greek mythology and traditional Sri Lankan culture

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Lankan envoy in Myanmar meets with Chief Minister and Mayor of Yangon

Sri Lanka participates in 55th Annual Bazaar of Women’s International Club in Jakarta

Ambassador of Sri Lanka presents Credentials to Prince Albert II of Monaco

Netherlands Govt. keen to provide support to boost agriculture, education, tourism, and public service

Republicans win majority of US House seats, giving Donald Trump and party control of Govt.

New Delhi hosts inaugural Asian Buddhist Summit

Thai AirAsia to promote Buddhist pilgrimage tourism

Lankan envoy participates in Tripitaka Chanting and Asela Buddhist Festival 2024 in Indonesia

Embassy of Sri Lanka in US participates in Katina ceremonies

Five liquor companies to face licence suspension over unpaid taxes

Two defendants acquitted from murder case after 27 years

Sierra Leone national arrested with Rs. 13 m worth cocaine at BIA

Cross-Party Youth Dialogue unites young leaders ahead of Parliamentary poll

IHP says General Election voting intent estimates uncertain due to substantial response bias

New Parliament to convene on 21 November

NMSJ urges political parties to uphold people’s expectations

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Marikkar warns Govt.’s current path will deter FDIs

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