Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:00

Customs up for historic Rs. 1.5 t revenue with strong finish to 2024

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka Customs is on the brink of a record-breaking achievement, with the Department expected to surpass Rs. 1.5 trillion in ..

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 ..

Hayleys Fentons partners StarCharge for Sri Lanka’s first nationwide electric vehicle charging network

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:06

Hayleys Fentons Ltd., in collaboration with StarCharge Digital Energy Ltd., a world leader in Electric Vehicle (EV) charging solutions, is set to revo ..

HNB triumphs at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:00

Sri Lanka’s leading private retail bank, HNB PLC, made a triumphant statement at the 23rd SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2024, securing a constellatio ..

MSME Chamber hails President for extending freeze of Parate executions

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:30

MSME Chamber of Sri Lanka yesterday welcomed the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led Government’s decision to extend the freeze of Parate law imp ..

Speaker’s academic credentials under fire – calls for resignation amidst controversy

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:28

Former MP Thalatha Athukorala yesterday presented evidence to the media challenging the academic credentials of Speaker Asoka Sapumal Ranwala, allegin ..

Haycarb to set up activated carbon plant in Philippines with $ 8 m initial investment

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:26

Haycarb PLC is to set up an activated carbon plan in the Philippines with an initial investment of $ 8 million. In a disclosure to the Colombo Stock ..

SLINTEC commercialises record 8 patents and innovations within 12 months

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:24

The Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) witnessed a remarkable transformation – with four patents having been commercialised, with an ad ..

President to make first overseas visit to India on Sunday

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:22

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to embark on his inaugural overseas visit to India from 15-17 December, following an invitation from the Ind ..

ITC Ratnadipa unveils first Christmas in city of Colombo

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:10

ITC Ratnadipa – a luxury collection hotel in Colombo recently unveiled its very first Christmas with an elegant Christmas tree lighting ceremony, he ..

CSSL names PLC’s Prabath Gunasena CIO of the Year

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:04

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC announced recently that its Group Chief Information Officer Prabath Gunasena has been named Chief Information Officer ..

BFSI leaders discuss “Resilience in the Age of Digital Innovations”

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:00

MillenniumIT ESP, in partnership with Huawei and Inflow Technologies, recently hosted an exclusive event for key decision-makers from the Banking, Fin ..

President calls for accountability on International Anti-Corruption Day

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 04:01

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday called for urgent introspection and reform to address Sri Lanka’s deepening issues of bribery and corru ..

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 ..

First Capital crowns excellence with ‘Brand of the Year’ accolade

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:06

First Capital Holdings PLC, a pioneering force in the investment sector, has achieved an exceptional milestone at the prestigious SLIM Brand Excellenc ..

Ceylon Federation of MSMEs, National Trade Protection Council hails freeze on Parate, suggest new measures

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:35

Ceylon Federation of MSMEs and the National Trade Protection Council yesterday extended their commendation to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and t ..

Book industry renews clarion call for VAT exemption

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:29

By Janani Kandaramage The country’s book industry yesterday renewed its call to cancel the prohibitive 18% Value-added tax (VAT), with four industr ..

Speaker to address controversy over doctorate credentials soon: Cabinet Spokesman

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:27

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday confirmed that the Speaker of the Parliament Asoka Ranwala is set to make a ‘responsi ..

Cabinet nod to ink agreement with OPEC Fund to secure $ 50 m loan

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:25

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved formalising the agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development to secure a $ ..

Govt. to optimise underutilised State-owned bungalows and residencies

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:23

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved developing an economically beneficial mechanism for utilising State-owned bungalows, incl ..

Sri Lanka and India to amend double taxation agreement

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved amending protocol to the 2013 Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Preventi ..

Creative Software celebrates 25 years of excellence

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:10

Creative Software, a leading software solutions provider, celebrates 25 years of delivering innovative IT services and shaping Sri Lanka’s tech land ..

Muthoot Finance, Asia Asset Finance mark decade of fulfilling partnership

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:02

Muthoot Finance, India’s leading non-banking financial company (NBFC) with a storied 137-year legacy, and its Sri Lankan subsidiary, Asia Asset Fina ..

‘AKD Govt. continues IMF agreement ignoring people’s mandate’

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:00

Following is the full text of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa’s speech in Parliament last week on Sri Lanka’s international debt negotiations ..

Finco buys 10% stake in Asia Asset Finance from Dr. Senthilverl for Rs. 223 m

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 03:59

High net worth but low profile investor Dr. T. Senthilverl yesterday exited Asia Asset Finance PLC, divesting 10% stake for Rs. 223 million with buyer ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

Hayleys Fentons partners StarCharge for Sri Lanka’s first nationwide electric vehicle charging network

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:06

Hayleys Fentons Ltd., in collaboration with StarCharge Digital Energy Ltd., a world leader in Electric Vehicle (EV) charging solutions, is set to revo ..

First Capital crowns excellence with ‘Brand of the Year’ accolade

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:06

First Capital Holdings PLC, a pioneering force in the investment sector, has achieved an exceptional milestone at the prestigious SLIM Brand Excellenc ..

HNB triumphs at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:00

Sri Lanka’s leading private retail bank, HNB PLC, made a triumphant statement at the 23rd SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2024, securing a constellatio ..

Ceylon Federation of MSMEs, National Trade Protection Council hails freeze on Parate, suggest new measures

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:35

Ceylon Federation of MSMEs and the National Trade Protection Council yesterday extended their commendation to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and t ..

MSME Chamber hails President for extending freeze of Parate executions

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:30

MSME Chamber of Sri Lanka yesterday welcomed the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led Government’s decision to extend the freeze of Parate law imp ..

Book industry renews clarion call for VAT exemption

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:29

By Janani Kandaramage The country’s book industry yesterday renewed its call to cancel the prohibitive 18% Value-added tax (VAT), with four industr ..

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President sets new rice price limits amid market concerns

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FT Lite

George Keyt Foundation unveils distinguished line-up of Lankan artists for auction

Saturday, 7 December 2024 00:04

The eagerly anticipated first-ever art auction conducted by Sotheby’s in Sri Lanka, presented by the George Keyt Foundation, continues to generate e ..

Saskia Fernando Gallery presents latest exhibition by artist Fabienne Francotte ‘My Makeup is Wrong’

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Opinion and Issues

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

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:30

However formidable, even brilliant, a leader and protagonist in the national political arena President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is, dialectics in gene ..

Boys and girls: Dilemma in international sports

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:24

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

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:22

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Government learning lessons the hard way

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:00

Less than three months into his presidency and weeks into office of the NPP-led Government, much of the euphoria around the election victory has evapo ..

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

Balanced approach needed to deal with crop damage by wild animals

Saturday, 7 December 2024 00:06

Non-representation of Muslims in the Cabinet

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Special Report

Presidential Election 2024

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Upbeat President Ranil Wickremesinghe shares vision for transformative Sri Lanka

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Business News

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

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

Dr. Ravi Fernando appointed to Elpitiya Plantations Board

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

Greenlect to launch SLFRS-aligned ESG Reporting Platform

Distinguished corporate leader Sujeewa Mudalige awarded honorary doctorate at NSBM Convocation Week 2024

Lankan handicrafts on show for first time at Saudi Handicrafts Expo – “Banan” 2024

LAUGFS Rubber crowned Sri Lanka’s Most Outstanding Exporter

Kapruka, first e-commerce platform in Sri Lanka to accept Apple Pay

SLIIT Business School inaugurates ICSDB 2024 conference

Roar Global celebrates 10 years of digital transformation in APAC region

CMA holds Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2024

Häfele Sri Lanka hosts exclusive partner networking event

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NCE holds Export Awards 2024

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Govt., Opposition clash over President’s expenditure

Ex-CCD Chief arrested by CID

Parliament turns orange against gender-based violence

New Secretary at Fisheries Ministry

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Sri Lanka College of Journalism holds 2024 graduation

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Boys and girls: Dilemma in international sports

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House of Cards: Sri Lanka’s sovereign bond fiasco and precarious balancing act of Central Bank

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