Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:58

IMF says encouraged by new Govt.’s commitment to continue reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday expressed continued support as it was encouraged by Sri Lanka’s new Government’s commitment to con ..

Sri Lanka announces successful completion of OCC and IMF consultation process

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:57

The Government yesterday announced the completion of consultations with Sri Lanka’s Official Creditor Committee (OCC) and the IMF regarding the comp ..

AKD holds second day of talks with IMF; insists on relief to people

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:55

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held talks for the second consecutive day yesterday with the visiting delegation from the International Monetary Fu ..

Adani and Google announce clean energy collaboration in India

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:54

The Adani Group and Google announced a collaboration yesterday that will advance the companies’ collective sustainability goals and add more clean e ..

Colombo High Court extends suspension on Keheliya’s family bank accounts worth over Rs. 93 m

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:54

The Colombo High Court has further extended the order issued suspending the fixed deposits and insurance policies to the tune of over Rs. 93 million b ..

Sri Lanka Tourism achieves 2023 full year arrivals within first nine months of 2024

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:53

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has achieved a major milestone, surpassing its total arrivals for 2023 within the first nine months of 2024, reflecting ..

Litigation over passports procurement: Appeal Court gives varied interim order

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:38

The Court of Appeal this week gave, what it called a “varied” interim order on the urgent procurement of 750,000 N-Series passports to resolve the ..

Indian External Affairs here today

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:28

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka today, marking the first diplomat to meet t ..

Sri Lanka heads to Moscow for prestigious BRICS+ Fashion Summit

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:24

Moscow, known for its rich cultural heritage and ranked as a top luxury market, hosts the prestigious BRICS+ Fashion Summit from 3 to 7 October. The ..

Gates Foundation Independent Consultant calls on Secretary to the President

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:20

Gates Foundation Independent Consultant Chanditha Samaranayake yesterday met with the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the ..

Court dismisses plaint against Asia Capital

Thursday, 3 October 2024 04:35

Asia Capital PLC said yesterday its Board has received information that the private plaint filed by a third party seeking to incriminate the Company, ..

Court puts stop to follow on Dedigama Pawning Centre

Thursday, 3 October 2024 04:33

Dedigama Group Ltd., pioneers in the pawn brokering and gold loan industry, recently obtained an interim injunction from the Commercial High Court of ..

PickMe shares debut today at CSE

Thursday, 3 October 2024 04:27

Shares of leading mobility solutions app, PickMe owner Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Ltd., will debut today for trading at the Colombo Stock Exchan ..

Dhammika Perera quits politics; returns to Hayleys and Vallibel

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 03:25

Business leader and ex-Parliamentarian Dhammika Perera is set to return to the corporate world by re-joining the Boards of Hayleys PLC and Vallibel PL ..

PickMe shares enters CSE tomorrow for debut trading

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 03:09

Shares of leading mobility solutions app, PickMe owner Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Ltd., will debut today for trading at the Colombo Stock Exchan ..

Passport crisis continues amid legal dispute and delays

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 03:06

Cabinet Spokesman and Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said the country is grappling with a passport shortage due to an ongoing legal ..

India reaffirms support for Sri Lanka

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:56

India yesterday reaffirmed its support for Sri Lanka with the two countries expressing commitment to further strengthen ties. The development follow ..

CSE closes week on the up; ASPI crosses 12,000 points

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:55

The Colombo stock market yesterday closed the week on the up with the benchmark ASPI crossing the 12,000 points-mark as investors reverted to buying m ..

SP Ajantha Rodrigo’s new appointment cancelled amidst public backlash

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:54

The appointment of Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajantha Rodrigo as Acting Director of the Public Order Management Division has been cancelled followi ..

Jaishankar meets Ranil

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:54

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during his brief visit to Sri Lanka yesterday found time to meet former President Ranil Wickreme ..

Erik Solheim praises President, calls for international support

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:52

Former diplomat Erik Solheim yesterday voiced strong support for new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging the international community to back hi ..

CBSL announces new measures to strengthen corporate governance in banks

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:30

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced the issuance of the Banking Act Directions No. 05 of 2024 on corporate governance for license ..

PickMe rides to positive debut

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:26

Shares of leading mobility solutions app, PickMe owner Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Ltd., had a positive debut yesterday in the Colombo Stock Exch ..

Retired Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe new SLPA Chairman

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:22

Admiral Sirimevan Sarathchandra Ranasinghe (Rtd.) assumed duties yesterday as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). He was the Commander o ..

Court orders arrest over luxury vehicle import scam

Thursday, 3 October 2024 04:38

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage has issued a directive to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) ordering ..

Farmers urge Govt. intervention to ensure timely delivery of fertiliser subsidy amid election law

Thursday, 3 October 2024 04:35

Two major farming organisations yesterday called on the Government to intervene and ensure the timely delivery of the increased fertiliser subsidy, wh ..

High-level IMF team meets Govt. officials to discuss economic reforms

Thursday, 3 October 2024 04:29

A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday to engage with the newly formed Government led by Pr ..

YUKTHI calls on AKD to reject pre-poll deal with ISB holders

Thursday, 3 October 2024 04:04

YUKTHI Collective, supporting working people’s movements and struggles for democracy and justice in Sri Lanka, has called on President Anura Kumara ..

Govt. justifies retaining key officials despite pre-election criticism

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 03:10

The incumbent Government, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday defended its decision to retain key State officials despite the ruling p ..

Dinesh Weerakkody new Chairman at Union Bank

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 03:07

Top professional and banking sector specialist Dinesh Weerakkody has been appointed as the new Chairman of Union Bank of Colombo. ..

Delay in implementing free visa system for 35 countries

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 03:05

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday disclosed that the launch of the free-visa system for national from 35 countries, initially se ..

Sri Lanka announces successful completion of OCC and IMF consultation process

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:57

The Government yesterday announced the completion of consultations with Sri Lanka’s Official Creditor Committee (OCC) and the IMF regarding the comp ..

India reaffirms support for Sri Lanka

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:56

India yesterday reaffirmed its support for Sri Lanka with the two countries expressing commitment to further strengthen ties. The development follow ..

AKD holds second day of talks with IMF; insists on relief to people

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:55

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held talks for the second consecutive day yesterday with the visiting delegation from the International Monetary Fu ..

CSE closes week on the up; ASPI crosses 12,000 points

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:55

The Colombo stock market yesterday closed the week on the up with the benchmark ASPI crossing the 12,000 points-mark as investors reverted to buying m ..

Adani and Google announce clean energy collaboration in India

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:54

The Adani Group and Google announced a collaboration yesterday that will advance the companies’ collective sustainability goals and add more clean e ..

SP Ajantha Rodrigo’s new appointment cancelled amidst public backlash

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:54

The appointment of Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajantha Rodrigo as Acting Director of the Public Order Management Division has been cancelled followi ..

Colombo High Court extends suspension on Keheliya’s family bank accounts worth over Rs. 93 m

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:54

The Colombo High Court has further extended the order issued suspending the fixed deposits and insurance policies to the tune of over Rs. 93 million b ..

Jaishankar meets Ranil

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:54

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during his brief visit to Sri Lanka yesterday found time to meet former President Ranil Wickreme ..

Sri Lanka Tourism achieves 2023 full year arrivals within first nine months of 2024

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:53

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has achieved a major milestone, surpassing its total arrivals for 2023 within the first nine months of 2024, reflecting ..

Erik Solheim praises President, calls for international support

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:52

Former diplomat Erik Solheim yesterday voiced strong support for new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging the international community to back hi ..

Litigation over passports procurement: Appeal Court gives varied interim order

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:38

The Court of Appeal this week gave, what it called a “varied” interim order on the urgent procurement of 750,000 N-Series passports to resolve the ..

CBSL announces new measures to strengthen corporate governance in banks

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:30

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced the issuance of the Banking Act Directions No. 05 of 2024 on corporate governance for license ..

Indian External Affairs here today

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:28

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka today, marking the first diplomat to meet t ..

PickMe rides to positive debut

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:26

Shares of leading mobility solutions app, PickMe owner Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Ltd., had a positive debut yesterday in the Colombo Stock Exch ..

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President Dissanayake holds further talks with IMF, aims to ease public burden

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High-level IMF team meets Govt. officials to discuss economic reforms

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Wednesday, 2 October 2024 00:48

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Wednesday, 2 October 2024 00:45

IT Gallery unveils latest Lenovo commercial portfolio in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 00:43

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“Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential to be There” exhibition at Yale Architecture Gallery

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:10

The exhibition “Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential to be There” opened at the Yale School of Architecture Gallery. Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Baw ..

CAN Market celebrates four years of empowering local entrepreneurs

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:01

Pakistani Food Festival at Courtyard Marriott

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Letter to the President: Clarion call for fairness

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:10

Please accept my warmest congratulations on your election victory. As you embark upon your new responsibilities as the ninth Executive President of th ..

‘National lists’ of political parties for general elections in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:02

Role of research providers for building climate-smart and resilient food systems

Saturday, 5 October 2024 00:01

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General elections and party politics

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Madam Prime Minister

Friday, 4 October 2024 00:00

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Thursday, 3 October 2024 00:00

Abolishing Executive Presidency; is it the most pressing need?

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 00:27

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Monday, 30 September 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

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Monday, 2 September 2024 00:40

Business News

ComBank ranked no. 2 among Sri Lanka’s Top 100 listed companies

Qatar-Sri Lanka Business Council and National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka sign Memorandum of Understanding

SriLankan Airlines and SLCB showcase Sri Lanka to top South Indian journalists

MillenniumIT ESP expands global reach with new delivery hub at Port City Colombo

Ceylon Chamber announces acclaimed panel of evaluators for BCCS Awards 2024

Sri Lankan trade delegation forges strong business links with Australia

Exporters Association congratulates new President

Employers’ Federation of Ceylon congratulates President AKD

Excise Department urges companies to settle Rs. 1.8 b unpaid taxes by 30 November

Netherlands funded € 300,000 project grants electric three-wheelers to Gampaha’s batik SMEs

JICA discusses resumption of BIA 2nd phase development, TV digitisation projects

Two Independent Non-Executive Directors appointed to Tokyo Cement Board

KPMG Sri Lanka appoints Dushani Corea as a Principal

CWIT welcomes additions to crane fleet ahead of 2025 operations

Aviyana becomes main sponsor for Sri Lanka Trade Fair Dubai 2024

Govt. appoints Acting Controller General for Department of Immigration and Emigration

Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce holds 39th AGM

Sri Lanka Ceramics and Glass Council congratulates President AKD

SL issues travel warning to Lebanon and Syria

Ashoka Goonesekere appointed to Distilleries Board

Honouring German businesses at 10th edition of Top German Brands in Sri Lanka

Ceylon Beverage Holdings announces new additions to Board

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Lankan envoy in Warsaw meets Sri Lanka Community Association in Poland

Women request PM Harini to curb OGBV

UN Resident Rep. calls on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Bandula decides not to contest in General election

Pathfinder Foundation presents Sinhala translation of ‘The India Way’ to India’s External Affairs Minister

Pathfinder Foundations launches Sinhala translation of “The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World”

President affirms commitment to building efficient, people-centred public service

RW allies to contest general election under “Gas Cylinder” symbol

Sajith calls for national unity; urges focus on solutions over politics

President appoints new Secretary to Public Administration Ministry

Reciprocal cultural visit between Indian and Sri Lankan armed forces

Exim Bank of Korea to provide financial support for SL’s development projects

SJS only alternative against current Govt. – Ranjith Madduma Bandara

Catholic Church highlights missing report on Channel 4 allegations

Indian High Commissioner calls on President

India’s External Affairs Minister in town tomorrow

Govt. uncertain about public sector salary hike promised by previous regime

Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in Colombo

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‘National lists’ of political parties for general elections in Sri Lanka

Old political parties back to their old tricks

Role of research providers for building climate-smart and resilient food systems

Pragmatism and peopleism

Politics, policy and progression in agriculture

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