Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:16

Sri Lanka stands stronger; reforms key for future success: CBSL Chief

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday declared that Sri Lanka stands stronger with restored macroeconomic and financial sector stability foll ..

GDP forecast to have grown by seven-year high of 5% in 2024

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:15

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday revealed that the economy in 2024 is forecast to have grown by a seven-year high of 5%. ..

Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce overall winner of Entrepreneur Award

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:10

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) Prathibhabhisheka Grand Awards ceremony was held on Tuesday. ..

Chongqing Airlines resumes services to Colombo with three weekly flights

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:05

Chongqing Airlines yesterday resumed its flights to Colombo, offering three weekly services between the two cities. ..

Government Digital Payment Platform to go live this year

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:01

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced that the Government Digital Payment Platform (GDPP) will be operationalised this year followi ..

‘Clean Sri Lanka’ to be debated in Parliament

Thursday, 9 January 2025 02:59

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday announced in Parliament that the Government’s national initiative, ‘Clean Sri Lanka,’ will be de ..

Lankan non-life insurers to tackle profitability pressure with key shifts: Fitch

Thursday, 9 January 2025 02:57

Underwriting profitability for Sri Lankan non-life insurers will gradually improve as they enhance practices and shift focus to more profitable non-mo ..

Cabinet extends tax incentives to boost air traffic at key airports

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:14

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved an extension of tax concessions for airlines operating into three key airports — Jaffna ..

Combatting rise of cyber scams with expert insights and actionable solutions

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:10

By Hiyal Biyagamage In an era where digital connectivity defines both personal and professional spheres, cyber scams have emerged as a rapidly escala ..

President discusses next steps on vehicle imports, tax reforms and digitalisation

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:08

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday discussed the next steps with regard to vehicle imports, tax reforms and digitisation with officials from ..

AKD Govt. reaffirms Sri Lanka’s ‘One China Policy’

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:04

Sri Lanka this week reiterated commitment to the ‘One China Policy’, whilst Cabinet of Ministers approved a series of new agreements with China. ..

India and Sri Lanka usher 2025 with deepened partnership: Jha

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:02

By Charumini de Silva Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santhosh Jha yesterday said the two countries have ushered 2025 with a deepened partners ..

AIA Sri Lanka welcomes Biswa Prakash Misra as new Chairman

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:00

AIA Sri Lanka has announced the appointment of Biswa Prakash Misra as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective January 2025 subject to ap ..

NSA for tea surges in 2024 across all elevations

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 03:06

The National Tea Sales Average (NSA) for tea in 2024 increased across all elevations in comparison to last year, with positive variances in both Rupee ..

Dubai welcomes 16.8 m international tourists in 11 months

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 03:02

Dubai has welcomed a total of 16.79 million international tourists during the first 11 months of 2024, thus registering an increase of 9% compared to ..

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 02:59

Under growing pressure from his own party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down and end his nine-year stretch as lea ..

President goes south to inaugurate ‘Gem Sri Lanka – 2025’ exhibition

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:11

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday inaugurated the ‘Gem Sri Lanka – 2025’ gem and jewellery exhibition at the Cinnamon Bentota Beach H ..

Harsha proposes new regulations for ‘Undial’ and ‘Hawala’ systems

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:07

The Committee of Public Finance (CoPF) Chairman MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday stated that both the Undial system and the Hawala system are not ille ..

Brandix expands apparel technology legacy with Fusion Apparel

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:02

Fusion Apparel Ltd., has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment (BOI) to initially invest $ 1.06 million to provide a much-demanded, technol ..

CBSL purchases of forex from market at highest ever of $ 2.8 b in 2024

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:00

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday revealed that it purchased the highest-ever annual amount of foreign exchange from the domestic foreign ..

Gas distributor ups stake in Sigiriya Village Hotel to 10%

Thursday, 9 January 2025 02:58

Suhada Gas Distributors Ltd., (SGD) has upped its stake in Sigiriya Village Hotel PLC to 10% recently. ..

www.ft.lk adjudged the Best Designed News Website

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:20

The Daily FT web site www.ft.lk was adjudged the Best Designed News Website among English media at the annual Journalism Awards for Excellence 2023 he ..

Dense fog disrupts early morning landings at BIA

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:12

By T.K.G. Kapila Four international flights scheduled to land at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake faced significant disruption ..

DCSL to redefine brewing landscape with palatable new product launch

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:10

Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL), yesterday said it will redefine brewing landscape with palatable new product launch following the acquis ..

Agrarian Insurance Board pays Rs. 100 m to 6,459 farmers for crop damages

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:06

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board (AAIB) has paid Rs. 100 million as compensation to 6,459 farmers for their crop damages in the 2024 Yala ..

Rootcode secures Government collaboration in Europe with City of Prague

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:02

Rootcode, a global software product engineering company, announced another European government project. Rootcode will partner with the City of Prague, ..

TRC approves tariff plans for Starlink satellite broadband services

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:00

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has approved the tariff plans for Elon Musk’s ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband s ..

Govt. issues new directives to strengthen foreign relations

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 03:08

Making foreign relations more effective and proper, the Presidential Secretariat has issued a special circular detailing protocols for interactions be ..

Karu Jayasuriya refutes involvement in SJB and UNP merger efforts

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 03:03

National Move-ment for Social Justice Chairman and former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya yesterday said he would not mediate to merge political parties and a ..

Navy nets over Rs. 28 b worth of drugs and narcotics in 2024

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 03:01

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has taken a large consignment of drugs and narcotics worth over Rs. 28.15 billion into custody, while apprehending 407 people ..

Frontier markets in Asia Pacific outperform emerging markets in 2024

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 02:57

Frontier markets in the Asia Pacific, including Pakistan and Sri Lanka, have outperformed emerging markets in 2024. Pakistan led the highest gainers ..

GDP forecast to have grown by seven-year high of 5% in 2024

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:15

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday revealed that the economy in 2024 is forecast to have grown by a seven-year high of 5%. ..

President goes south to inaugurate ‘Gem Sri Lanka – 2025’ exhibition

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:11

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday inaugurated the ‘Gem Sri Lanka – 2025’ gem and jewellery exhibition at the Cinnamon Bentota Beach H ..

Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce overall winner of Entrepreneur Award

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:10

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) Prathibhabhisheka Grand Awards ceremony was held on Tuesday. ..

Harsha proposes new regulations for ‘Undial’ and ‘Hawala’ systems

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:07

The Committee of Public Finance (CoPF) Chairman MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday stated that both the Undial system and the Hawala system are not ille ..

Chongqing Airlines resumes services to Colombo with three weekly flights

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:05

Chongqing Airlines yesterday resumed its flights to Colombo, offering three weekly services between the two cities. ..

Brandix expands apparel technology legacy with Fusion Apparel

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:02

Fusion Apparel Ltd., has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment (BOI) to initially invest $ 1.06 million to provide a much-demanded, technol ..

Government Digital Payment Platform to go live this year

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:01

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced that the Government Digital Payment Platform (GDPP) will be operationalised this year followi ..

CBSL purchases of forex from market at highest ever of $ 2.8 b in 2024

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:00

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday revealed that it purchased the highest-ever annual amount of foreign exchange from the domestic foreign ..

‘Clean Sri Lanka’ to be debated in Parliament

Thursday, 9 January 2025 02:59

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday announced in Parliament that the Government’s national initiative, ‘Clean Sri Lanka,’ will be de ..

Gas distributor ups stake in Sigiriya Village Hotel to 10%

Thursday, 9 January 2025 02:58

Suhada Gas Distributors Ltd., (SGD) has upped its stake in Sigiriya Village Hotel PLC to 10% recently. ..

Lankan non-life insurers to tackle profitability pressure with key shifts: Fitch

Thursday, 9 January 2025 02:57

Underwriting profitability for Sri Lankan non-life insurers will gradually improve as they enhance practices and shift focus to more profitable non-mo ..

www.ft.lk adjudged the Best Designed News Website

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:20

The Daily FT web site www.ft.lk was adjudged the Best Designed News Website among English media at the annual Journalism Awards for Excellence 2023 he ..

Cabinet extends tax incentives to boost air traffic at key airports

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:14

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved an extension of tax concessions for airlines operating into three key airports — Jaffna ..

Dense fog disrupts early morning landings at BIA

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:12

By T.K.G. Kapila Four international flights scheduled to land at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake faced significant disruption ..

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’’Gem Sri Lanka - 2025’’ exhibition opens in Bentota

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 12:55

The annual ’’Gem Sri Lanka - 2025’’ exhibition was inaugurated today (January 8) at the Cinnamon Bentota Beach Hotel by President Anura Kumara ..

Sri Lanka and China Media Group to boost tourism with new partnership

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 12:32

President focuses on vehicle imports, tax reforms, and VAT digitalisation

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JICA -pledges continued support to Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 20:10

FACETS Sri Lanka 2025 opens in Colombo

Saturday, 4 January 2025 17:08

Australian High Commission partners with Sri Lanka to boost vocational education

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CSSL President calls for collaboration and innovation to realise digital economy aspirations

Thursday, 9 January 2025 00:34

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Thursday, 9 January 2025 00:30

Hutch Sri Lanka collaborates with Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud

Thursday, 9 January 2025 00:28

FT Lite

MMCA Sri Lanka trains young museum professionals

Saturday, 4 January 2025 00:03

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) recently concluded its 2024 Visitor Educator (VE) training program. This four-d ..

Event Management Association offers generous dose of love and care to patients at Apeksha Hospital

Saturday, 4 January 2025 00:01

Council for Business with Britain celebrates spirit of Christmas

Saturday, 4 January 2025 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Sri Lanka’s economic turmoil in ‘70s: Reflections and realities through Aththa newspaper

Thursday, 9 January 2025 01:48

In the early 1970s, Sri Lanka found itself grappling with multiple internal and external economic factors that would culminate in an economic crisis d ..

System closure, Anura’s foundation, devolution’s downfall, Namal’s challenges

Thursday, 9 January 2025 00:41

From JVP to NPP: Through the eyes of a former military officer

Thursday, 9 January 2025 00:34

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Govt. should stop minding the media

Thursday, 9 January 2025 01:45

On Tuesday night the print media fraternity in Sri Lanka marked the 25th anniversary of the Journalism Awards for Excellence, the annual event organis ..

CSE’s bull run amidst need for smart investing

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:00

No justice for Lasantha yet

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 00:34

Black January of impunity needs to end

Monday, 6 January 2025 00:00

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Saturday, 4 January 2025 00:00

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Friday, 3 January 2025 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

First-ever Ceylon Chamber debate puts spotlight on economic vision of key Presidential candidates

Monday, 2 September 2024 00:40

Sri Jayewardenepura Uni. honours illustrious alumnus US Presidential Adviser on National Security Education Prof. Patrick Mendis

Thursday, 9 January 2025 00:42

Business News

COYLE: Championing innovation and entrepreneurship in 2024

JICA Senior Vice President engages with AASL Chairman on BIA Terminal 2 development

Cabinet approves measures to ensure continuous operations at Valaichchenai paper mill

Cabinet green lights revised procurement plan for Colombo Port tug vessels

Julius & Creasy marks 146th anniversary

Sri Lanka – Germany Business Council holds 25th AGM

Cable Solutions awarded Certificate of Ethical Trading by National Chamber of Exporters

Imran Furkan joins Odel Board

Lanka Walltiles announces three new Directors on Board

SLT-Mobitel completes historic SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable landing in Matara

Sri Lanka’s gem industry eyes 2025 boom

Sri Lanka participates in World Furniture Expo 2024 in Mumbai

Two new Directors appointed to Lankem Ceylon, E.B. Creasy and Laxapana Boards

Mohan and Dinesh appointed to Swisstek Board

Ex-JKH Kehelpannala joins Marawila Resorts, Sigiriya Village Boards

EY Sri Lanka welcomes Talal Rafi

CA Sri Lanka unveils comprehensive implementation roadmap for sustainability standards

Star Garments Group wins Gold at NCE Export Awards 2024

DIMO shines at TAGS Awards 2024, clinches prestigious Overall Silver award

Spotlight on key reforms at Sri Lanka Economic Summit

Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry goes public with focus areas, progress

Ogilvy’s Geometry Global, only Lankan agency to win at Global Epica Awards 2024

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Govt. will bring killers of Lasantha Wickrematunge to book soon – Justice Minister

PM denies approving Israeli religious and cultural centres to function

Acting IGP orders investigation into over 1,000 candidates for election spending violations

Govt. to deport Rohingya people if they are victims of human trafficking

Strategic initiative to establish commercial approach to R&D

Sri Lanka College of Pulmonologists to hold Annual Academic Session in February

Marikkar criticises AKD Govt. over broken promises

SJB to take important decisions today

COPF meets for first time under chairmanship of Harsha

Easter attack probe enter new phase, says Public Security Minister

Govt. approves compensation for 17 patients blinded after cataract surgery

Rishad says SL should adhere to intl. humanitarian principles regarding Rohingya refugees

Ceylex Engineering gets Anuradhapura-New Habarana 220 KV transmission line contract

Sri Lanka and Vietnam to strengthen Customs cooperation with new agreement

Finance Ministry reviews progress of National Single Window

Cabinet nod to extend stationary allowance for non-Aswesuma beneficiary students via voucher

Govt. to repatriate Sri Lankans illegally staying in South Korea

President appoints new High Commissioner and four Ambassadors

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’’Gem Sri Lanka - 2025’’ exhibition opens in Bentota

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President focuses on vehicle imports, tax reforms, and VAT digitalisation

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’’Gem Sri Lanka - 2025’’ exhibition opens in Bentota

Sri Lanka and China Media Group to boost tourism with new partnership

President focuses on vehicle imports, tax reforms, and VAT digitalisation

JICA -pledges continued support to Sri Lanka

Today's Columnists

System closure, Anura’s foundation, devolution’s downfall, Namal’s challenges

From JVP to NPP: Through the eyes of a former military officer

Sri Lanka power sector reforms: Way forward

Regional cooperation is a marathon, not a sprint: Highlights from 2024

Make Sri Lanka great again: Reimagining country’s future

Qua Vadis Sri Lanka – where are we heading?

BRICS countries’ effort to dedollarisation just wishful thinking

Clean Sri Lanka and digital economy initiatives: New pragmatic face of NPP?

Sri Lanka’s foreign policy balance will be key in 2025

Mahaweli Water Security Project: AKD’s first failure in the making?

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