Friday, 13 December 2024 05:03

AKD allure: Value of CSE rises by Rs. 1 trillion

Investors in the Colombo stock market appear to show growing signs of attraction to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake-influenced optimism with its va ..

Twinery leads Sri Lankan innovation as it celebrates 100 granted patents

Friday, 13 December 2024 05:02

Traditionally recognised in the fields of agriculture and tourism, Sri Lanka has often been overlooked as a hub for technological innovation. ..

President calls for strengthening of financial system

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:59

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday directed the Ministry of Finance to implement measures to enhance the efficiency and resilience of the fi ..

Dr. Senthilverl exits Alumex sealing 6% stake for Rs. 408 m

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:47

High net worth investors including Rayynor Silva, Aravinda de Silva and Ajith Devasurendra pick up quantities ..

Sri Lanka Customs launches online portal to verify legally imported vehicles

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:43

Sri Lanka Customs yesterday announced that it has introduced an innovative online portal designed to verify the authenticity of legally imported vehic ..

Johann Peries aims to make Sri Lankan history with ‘Seven Summits’ challenge

Friday, 13 December 2024 03:32

Sri Lankan adventurer Johann Peries is on the cusp of making mountaineering history as he sets out to conquer the prestigious ‘Seven Summits’ chal ..

Specialty food platform Gusta upgrades online experience and opens Ahangama store

Friday, 13 December 2024 01:32

Gusta, an online platform connecting specialty food providers, was launched during the pandemic to provide discerning customers with access to high-qu ..

Justice for All calls for reform in the wake of political change

Friday, 13 December 2024 00:09

In light of significant shifts in Sri Lanka’s political landscape following the election of a new President and Government, good governance lobbyist ..

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 has withdrawn from a $ 553 million loan pact with the US International Development Finance Corporat ..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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

No electricity tariff revisions for 1H of 2025: Power Ministry

Friday, 13 December 2024 05:01

The Power and Energy Ministry yesterday confirmed that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for the first half of 2025, citing financial manageme ..

CPC Chief refutes claims of fuel supply threat

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:56

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman J. D. Rajakaruna yesterday dismissed concerns over fuel supply following the departure of a United Pet ..

Advocata commends Govt.’s targeted support in purchasing school stationery for vulnerable families

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:46

Urges Govt. to consider similar targeted interventions over VAT exemptions on various goods and services ..

DFCC Bank launches socially inclusive and eco-friendly recycled plastic debit and credit cards

Friday, 13 December 2024 03:48

DFCC Bank recently launched its latest innovation in sustainable banking: debit and credit cards made from 85% and 100% recycled PVC (rPVC) respective ..

Grow Up Nana 2: Where community, culture, and comedy collided

Friday, 13 December 2024 01:56

Feroze Kamardeen’s much-anticipated sequel, ‘Grow Up Nana 2’, once again brought the house down with its sharp wit, bold humour, and unique abil ..

“Let us become exemplary forbearers of a proud nation”: AKD

Friday, 13 December 2024 00:14

I think the recent people’s mandate has clearly demonstrated society’s aspirations to all of us. On several occasions, the mandate by the people o ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

Twinery leads Sri Lankan innovation as it celebrates 100 granted patents

Friday, 13 December 2024 05:02

Traditionally recognised in the fields of agriculture and tourism, Sri Lanka has often been overlooked as a hub for technological innovation. ..

No electricity tariff revisions for 1H of 2025: Power Ministry

Friday, 13 December 2024 05:01

The Power and Energy Ministry yesterday confirmed that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for the first half of 2025, citing financial manageme ..

President calls for strengthening of financial system

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:59

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday directed the Ministry of Finance to implement measures to enhance the efficiency and resilience of the fi ..

CPC Chief refutes claims of fuel supply threat

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:56

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman J. D. Rajakaruna yesterday dismissed concerns over fuel supply following the departure of a United Pet ..

Dr. Senthilverl exits Alumex sealing 6% stake for Rs. 408 m

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:47

High net worth investors including Rayynor Silva, Aravinda de Silva and Ajith Devasurendra pick up quantities ..

Advocata commends Govt.’s targeted support in purchasing school stationery for vulnerable families

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:46

Urges Govt. to consider similar targeted interventions over VAT exemptions on various goods and services ..

Sri Lanka Customs launches online portal to verify legally imported vehicles

Friday, 13 December 2024 04:43

Sri Lanka Customs yesterday announced that it has introduced an innovative online portal designed to verify the authenticity of legally imported vehic ..

DFCC Bank launches socially inclusive and eco-friendly recycled plastic debit and credit cards

Friday, 13 December 2024 03:48

DFCC Bank recently launched its latest innovation in sustainable banking: debit and credit cards made from 85% and 100% recycled PVC (rPVC) respective ..

Johann Peries aims to make Sri Lankan history with ‘Seven Summits’ challenge

Friday, 13 December 2024 03:32

Sri Lankan adventurer Johann Peries is on the cusp of making mountaineering history as he sets out to conquer the prestigious ‘Seven Summits’ chal ..

Grow Up Nana 2: Where community, culture, and comedy collided

Friday, 13 December 2024 01:56

Feroze Kamardeen’s much-anticipated sequel, ‘Grow Up Nana 2’, once again brought the house down with its sharp wit, bold humour, and unique abil ..

Specialty food platform Gusta upgrades online experience and opens Ahangama store

Friday, 13 December 2024 01:32

Gusta, an online platform connecting specialty food providers, was launched during the pandemic to provide discerning customers with access to high-qu ..

“Let us become exemplary forbearers of a proud nation”: AKD

Friday, 13 December 2024 00:14

I think the recent people’s mandate has clearly demonstrated society’s aspirations to all of us. On several occasions, the mandate by the people o ..

Justice for All calls for reform in the wake of political change

Friday, 13 December 2024 00:09

In light of significant shifts in Sri Lanka’s political landscape following the election of a new President and Government, good governance lobbyist ..

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 ..

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President sets new rice price limits amid market concerns

Monday, 9 December 2024 09:29

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced new maximum retail and wholesale prices for rice on Saturday to address market challenges. ..

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

Saturday, 7 December 2024 17:52

’’Ransalu’’ National Handloom Textile Exhibition kicks off at BMICH

Saturday, 7 December 2024 17:16

27 officers graduate from Logistics Staff Course at KDU

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Cabinet lifts rice import restrictions temporarily to address shortage

Friday, 6 December 2024 09:17

President meets small and medium-scale rice mill owners to tackle supply chain issues

Thursday, 5 December 2024 14:41

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Lankans vote peacefully to elect new Parliament

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IT / Telecom / Tech

Creative Software celebrates 25 years of excellence

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:10

CSSL names PLC’s Prabath Gunasena CIO of the Year

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:04

SLT-Mobitel triumphs at NBQSA 2024 with 3 awards for innovation

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:02

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’

Saturday, 7 December 2024 00:02

Colombo Comedy Show 2024 – another massive success for CTRT 3

Saturday, 7 December 2024 00:01

Opinion and Issues

Ilankai Thamil Arasuk Katchi celebrates 75th birth anniversary

Friday, 13 December 2024 00:44

The recently held Parliamentary elections have resulted in the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) led National People’s Power (NPP) winning 159 seats a ..

MMDA reform is not repeal: New Govt. must counter fearmongering and resistance to justice

Friday, 13 December 2024 00:18

Mannar’s wind turbines: Greenwashing on a giant scale

Friday, 13 December 2024 00:15

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Downsizing public sector

Friday, 13 December 2024 00:16

Recently, Senior Presidential Advisor Duminda Hulangamuwa publicly remarked that the country would have to downsize its State sector employee pool fro ..

Government learning lessons the hard way

Thursday, 12 December 2024 00:00

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

Special Report

Presidential Election 2024

Monday, 23 September 2024 00:50

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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

Aitken Spence wins Grand Slam Award as Best Corporate Citizen of 2024

Gem and jewellery industry readies for FACETS 2025 in January

Visionary leadership to propel bilateral trade: SLCBCC welcomes new President

High Commission of Sri Lanka in Bangladesh woos more bilateral trade

Celebrating Top10 Champions of Diversity 2024

Asia Foundation honours success of women in entrepreneurship

EDB’s NPC conducts awareness workshop on ‘Packaging Solutions for Fruits and Vegetables’ for exporters

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

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SLPP pushes NCM against Speaker over academic qualification allegations

SLFP to part ways with NDF

Mano, Nizam, Sujeewa and Ismail secure SJB national list slots

Relatives of Major General Janaka Perera call for fresh investigation into his killing

Rice imports begin with 1,900 tons arriving at Colombo

Australia-Sri Lanka relationship continues to soar

UAE pledges support for Sri Lanka’s development efforts

US Embassy Colombo achieves LEED Gold Certification

Canada reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption efforts

Japan provides emergency supplies to disaster victims

NPP’s fabricated stories risk turning into political joke: Charitha

Liberal Youth Movement urges Govt. inquiry into academic qualification concerns of Speaker

Preliminary Budget 2025 discussions begin under President’s leadership

Sri Lanka and Switzerland consolidate enduring ties with two high-level visits

Food Policy and Safety Committee to boost national food security

Cabinet green lights to sign agreement with Indian Railways’ grant of 22 locomotives

New allowance scheme to support fisheries industry

Faiszer’s national list appointment sparks controversy

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President sets new rice price limits amid market concerns

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

’’Ransalu’’ National Handloom Textile Exhibition kicks off at BMICH

27 officers graduate from Logistics Staff Course at KDU

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Ilankai Thamil Arasuk Katchi celebrates 75th birth anniversary

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Boys and girls: Dilemma in international sports

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

Challenges and opportunities in financial sector

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

FT TV

President sets new rice price limits amid market concerns

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

’’Ransalu’’ National Handloom Textile Exhibition kicks off at BMICH

27 officers graduate from Logistics Staff Course at KDU

Today's Columnists

Ilankai Thamil Arasuk Katchi celebrates 75th birth anniversary

MMDA reform is not repeal: New Govt. must counter fearmongering and resistance to justice

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

Boys and girls: Dilemma in international sports

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

Challenges and opportunities in financial sector

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

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