Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:00

Presidential support for MSMEs with extended suspension of Parate law

By Charumini de Silva President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has offered the much needed support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) grapplin ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

Reyaz Mihular joins Aitken Spence Board

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 03:57

Top professional Reyaz Mihular has joined the Board of Aitken Spence PLC as an Independent Non-Executive Director. ..

Cinnamon Colombo Hotels light up Colombo with festive elegance

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 02:20

Cinnamon Colombo Hotels recently officially welcomed the festive season with a trio of spectacular Christmas lighting ceremonies across Cinnamon Lakes ..

Data, AI, and Sri Lanka’s future: What challenges must be overcome for smarter tomorrow?

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 01:58

LIRNEasia hosted a forum on 7 December titled “Unlocking Data for Artificial Intelligence in Sri Lanka” at the ITC Ratnadipa Hotel, Colombo. The ..

Top banker Dr. Illesinghe appointed to BOC Board

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 01:18

Top professional Dr. Amal K.L. Illesinghe has been appointed to the Board of Bank of Ceylon as an Independent Non-Executive Director. ..

Russia boosts early December tourist surge

Monday, 9 December 2024 02:15

Russian tourists have given a kickstart to December arrivals, with the country welcoming nearly 24,000 visitors in the first four days of December. ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

CSE sustains upward momentum to 10th day

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 03:59

NDB Securities said indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hayleys, LOLC Holdings and Hatton National Bank. Turnover ..

Karu calls on President to reinstate oversight committees and strengthen democracy

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 03:55

National Movement for a Just Society (NMSJ) patron and former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has appealed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to restore ke ..

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct lights up for festive season with Mastercard

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 02:13

The Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct recently ushered in the holiday season with its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, held in collaboration wi ..

Sri Lankan students shine at Asia Pacific ICT Alliance 2024 in Brunei

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 01:53

Sri Lanka’s young innovators achieved a remarkable milestone at the prestigious Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (APICTA) 2024, held in Brunei from ..

NDB Investment Bank wins Euromoney Award for 13th consecutive year

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 01:10

NDB Investment Bank (NDBIB) has once again been recognised as the “Best Investment Bank in Sri Lanka” by Euromoney Magazine at the Euromoney Award ..

President directs new price limits for rice

Monday, 9 December 2024 02:11

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday announced a new maximum retail price (MRP) and wholesale price limit for various rice types, emphasisin ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 $ ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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President sets new rice price limits amid market concerns

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

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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

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

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:22

The Central Bank (CBSL) Governor’s sanguine assurances about Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability ring hollow in the face of Sri Lanka’s impending fo ..

Open letter to Education Ministry Secretary

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:20

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

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:00

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Rice conundrum

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:00

Soaring prices of rice – the staple food of the islanders – have been dominating the news headlines over the last two months. It has become a poli ..

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

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Non-representation of Muslims in the Cabinet

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NPP’s new “race card” and concerns on freedom of expression

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Special Report

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Upbeat President Ranil Wickremesinghe shares vision for transformative Sri Lanka

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Business News

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

Strengthening sustainability: JAAF and Solidaridad chart path for EU market alignment

NCE holds Export Awards 2024

Agriculture Ministry partners FAO to boost farming sector amid climate challenges

PickMe plans expansion of delivery services for upcoming season

Australia, UN Women, Chrysalis launch 5-year project to empower women and transform social norms

A sip of history: The enduring legacy of Dambatenne Estate

DIMO Academy and HomeServe Germany forge strategic partnership to enhance vocational education in Sri Lanka

UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission highlights export potential of women-led businesses in Jaffna

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Ex-CCD Chief arrested by CID

Parliament turns orange against gender-based violence

New Secretary at Fisheries Ministry

Sri Lanka Barometer showcases “Sri Lanka Speaks”

US and Sri Lanka advance emergency preparedness with regional partners

Sri Lanka College of Journalism holds 2024 graduation

USAID’s PRO-INFO celebrates thousand stories on CitizensConnect

‘Beyond checkpoints: Stories of human resilience in troubled Sri Lanka’

Pathfinder Foundation hosts roundtable discussion with US-South Asia expert

India extends relief assistance to flood-affected regions in Northern Province

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

Open letter to Education Ministry Secretary

Demand for academic sustainable tourism research in Sri Lanka

NPP’s pragmatism and the political economy

To not sweat the small stuff in education: Decentralise and delegate responsibilities

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Financial sector should shoulder heavy burden on promoting growth via new market products

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