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Sri Lanka Tourism optimistic of reaching ‘unreachable’ targets by 2029

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam last Friday expressed optimism about reaching prev ..

Sri Lanka set to welcome 2 millionth tourist tomrrow

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:16

Sri Lanka is preparing to mark a major milestone in its tourism recovery, with the arrival of its 2-millionth visitor tomorrow. The Sri Lanka Tourism ..

Sri Lanka and India strengthen ties with Rs. 2.3 b development initiative

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:10

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India to boost socioeconomic development and furth ..

Govt. to provide Rs. 100,000 per hectare in flood relief for farmers

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:06

The Government has decided to provide Rs. 100,000 per hectare for farmers whose crops were damaged by the recent floods countrywide. The Cabinet of M ..

Sri Lanka’s framework for combatting money laundering and terrorism financing under spotlight

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:02

Sri Lanka’s efforts in terms of combatting money laundering and terrorism financing came under spotlight on Monday at a high-level review involving ..

Moody’s upgrades Sri Lanka’s rating to Caa1; outlook stable

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 03:28

Global rating agency, Moody’s yesterday upgraded the Government of Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Rating to Caa1 from Ca. The outlo ..

CSE sets new benchmark as ASPI tops 15,000-points mark

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 03:23

The Colombo stock market yesterday set a new benchmark with the benchmark ASPI crossing the 15,000-points mark amidst a high Rs. 8.5 billion turnover. ..

Ousted Ruhuna VC files FR challenging removal

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 03:19

Former University of Ruhuna Vice Chancellor Prof. Sujeewa Deshapriya Amarasena has filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court, contestin ..

Rise in European cruise ship calls at HIP in 2024

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 03:13

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) experienced a modest increase in cruise ship arrivals in 2024, marking a significant shift in the origin of ve ..

Driving innovation and sustainability: Sampath IT’s vision beyond ASOCIO ESG Award

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 02:28

Following Sampath Information Technology Solutions’ (SITS) recent win at the ASOCIO General Assembly in Tokyo, CEO Mangala Rodrigo shares insights o ..

Santa takes to skies at Occidental Eden Beruwala

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 00:56

Occidental Eden Beruwala, the luxurious beach resort located on the pristine shores of Beruwala, recently ushered in a thrilling twist to traditional ..

Treasury Secy. welcomes Fitch rating upgrade; says SL officially exited sovereign default status

Monday, 23 December 2024 03:11

Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana on Saturday welcomed the sovereign rating upgrade by Fitch and said Sri Lanka has officially exited default sta ..

Sri Lanka Customs collects Rs. 4 b in taxes from rice imports

Monday, 23 December 2024 03:08

Sri Lanka Customs announced a tax revenue of Rs. 4.3 billion from the import of 67,000 tons of rice since 4 December. ..

Udaya Nanayakkara bestowed with Tourism Legends/Pioneer award

Monday, 23 December 2024 03:06

Industry icon Udaya Nanayakkara (second from right) on Friday was bestowed with the Tourism Legends/Pioneer award for his outstanding contribution to ..

Capital Market Investor Forum in March in Colombo to woo foreign investments

Monday, 23 December 2024 03:03

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), in association with the stockbroker industry, will hos ..

ITC’s GTEX Project conducts textile and clothing program phase II

Monday, 23 December 2024 00:02

ITC’s GTEX Project in Sri Lanka, funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), held a training-of-trainers session followed by ..

SJB welcomes SL’s credit rating upgrade

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:12

Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has welcomed the recent upgrade of Sri Lanka’s credit rating by leading global agencies, Moody’s and ..

Colombo stock market gains for 21st consecutive day

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:08

The Colombo stock market yesterday clocked the 21st consecutive day of gains as investors sustained their bullish sentiments. The benchmark ASPI gain ..

Cabinet nod to overhaul Colombo Port container clearance system

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:04

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved establishing a Committee tasked with streamlining the container clearance system at the Colombo Port. T ..

Honda and Nissan in merger talks, eye Mitsubishi for expanded alliance

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:00

Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are preparing to start negotiations on a possible merger, which ultimately could be expanded to include Mitsubish ..

Cinnamon Grand triumphs among Colombo’s 5-stars and Lankan cuisine

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 03:24

Cinnamon Grand Colombo on Friday was adjudged the ‘Best 5-Star Hotel’ in the city along with Nuga Gama as the ‘Most Authentic Sri Lankan Cuisine ..

200 cigarette-free zones established countrywide

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 03:21

The Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) Association has announced the establishment of 200 cigarette-free zones across Sri Lanka as part of its broader in ..

Annika Senanayake new Chairperson of Janashakthi Insurance

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 03:14

Janashakthi Insurance PLC yesterday announced the appointment of Annika Senanayake as the new Chairperson, effective 1 January 2025. Senanayake, with ..

Sri Lanka elected to UN Commission on International Trade Law

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 03:11

Sri Lanka has been recently elected to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) by the United Nations General Assembly for ..

Sri Lanka’s cultural story deserves global stage: Mita Kapur

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 01:17

The HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival is set for 17-19 January 2025, under the curation of Mita Kapur, who has assisted in implementing the visio ..

PATA Chief says Sri Lanka’s tourism sector charts pathway to growth

Monday, 23 December 2024 03:15

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) CEO Noor Ahmad last Friday said Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is charting a path towards prosperity and growth, ..

President empowers Treasury to handle SL’s borrowing

Monday, 23 December 2024 03:09

The authority to borrow funds and issue debt securities, both domestically and internationally, in local or foreign currencies on behalf of the Govern ..

Court of Appeal rejects Epic Lanka’s request to extend interim order against Thales/JIT

Monday, 23 December 2024 03:07

Court of Appeal Judge M.T. Mohammed Laffar last week rejected the application by Epic Lanka Ltd., to extend the limited stay order previously granted ..

CBSL announces relief measures to assist troubled SMEs

Monday, 23 December 2024 03:04

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on Friday issued a Circular to Licenced Banks, highlighting relief measures to be provided to the Small and Mediu ..

CSE announces constituent change in S&P Sri Lanka 20 index

Monday, 23 December 2024 01:59

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced the following changes to the S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents as part of the 2024 Year-End Rebalance ..

Managing overcapacity, environmental pressures and rising costs in shipping

Monday, 23 December 2024 00:01

From supply chain bottlenecks and environmental regulations to overcapacity, the shipping sector is grappling with unprecedented challenges, forcing c ..

Sri Lanka set to welcome 2 millionth tourist tomrrow

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:16

Sri Lanka is preparing to mark a major milestone in its tourism recovery, with the arrival of its 2-millionth visitor tomorrow. The Sri Lanka Tourism ..

SJB welcomes SL’s credit rating upgrade

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:12

Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has welcomed the recent upgrade of Sri Lanka’s credit rating by leading global agencies, Moody’s and ..

Sri Lanka and India strengthen ties with Rs. 2.3 b development initiative

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:10

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India to boost socioeconomic development and furth ..

Colombo stock market gains for 21st consecutive day

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:08

The Colombo stock market yesterday clocked the 21st consecutive day of gains as investors sustained their bullish sentiments. The benchmark ASPI gain ..

Govt. to provide Rs. 100,000 per hectare in flood relief for farmers

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:06

The Government has decided to provide Rs. 100,000 per hectare for farmers whose crops were damaged by the recent floods countrywide. The Cabinet of M ..

Cabinet nod to overhaul Colombo Port container clearance system

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:04

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved establishing a Committee tasked with streamlining the container clearance system at the Colombo Port. T ..

Sri Lanka’s framework for combatting money laundering and terrorism financing under spotlight

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:02

Sri Lanka’s efforts in terms of combatting money laundering and terrorism financing came under spotlight on Monday at a high-level review involving ..

Honda and Nissan in merger talks, eye Mitsubishi for expanded alliance

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:00

Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are preparing to start negotiations on a possible merger, which ultimately could be expanded to include Mitsubish ..

Moody’s upgrades Sri Lanka’s rating to Caa1; outlook stable

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 03:28

Global rating agency, Moody’s yesterday upgraded the Government of Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Rating to Caa1 from Ca. The outlo ..

Cinnamon Grand triumphs among Colombo’s 5-stars and Lankan cuisine

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 03:24

Cinnamon Grand Colombo on Friday was adjudged the ‘Best 5-Star Hotel’ in the city along with Nuga Gama as the ‘Most Authentic Sri Lankan Cuisine ..

CSE sets new benchmark as ASPI tops 15,000-points mark

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 03:23

The Colombo stock market yesterday set a new benchmark with the benchmark ASPI crossing the 15,000-points mark amidst a high Rs. 8.5 billion turnover. ..

200 cigarette-free zones established countrywide

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 03:21

The Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) Association has announced the establishment of 200 cigarette-free zones across Sri Lanka as part of its broader in ..

Ousted Ruhuna VC files FR challenging removal

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 03:19

Former University of Ruhuna Vice Chancellor Prof. Sujeewa Deshapriya Amarasena has filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court, contestin ..

Annika Senanayake new Chairperson of Janashakthi Insurance

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 03:14

Janashakthi Insurance PLC yesterday announced the appointment of Annika Senanayake as the new Chairperson, effective 1 January 2025. Senanayake, with ..

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Cabinet approves import of high-quality dairy cattle and semen

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Cabinet approves salt imports to address possible 2025 shortage

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President expresses gratitude to China for support during economic crisis

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Colombo Stock Market emerges as regional leader in South Asia

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Tuesday, 24 December 2024 02:33

Driving innovation and sustainability: Sampath IT’s vision beyond ASOCIO ESG Award

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FT Lite

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo woos Thai food enthusiasts this weekend

Saturday, 21 December 2024 00:55

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo hosted an exclusive Thai dinner on Thursday, marking the commencement of the highly anticipated Thai Food Festival at the ho ..

“Mufasa: The Lion King” now showing in over 30 cinemas in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 21 December 2024 00:54

Galle Literary Festival reveals main program as festival passes go on sale

Saturday, 21 December 2024 00:53

Opinion and Issues

Has NPP Government burnt its finger with IMF?

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:26

The straw thrown The End of Mission statement issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team that visited Colombo from 17 to 23 November states ..

Ecuador’s debt for nature swap: Innovative bond restructuring – lessons for Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:24

President’s Fund is a tragedy

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:22

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Tax changes amidst necessity for fiscal discipline

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:00

Last week, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced a set of tax changes which will come into effect from 1 April next year. The announcement was ..

20th anniversary of tsunami: Reflecting on preparedness

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 00:52

Long road to recovery amid rating upgrade

Monday, 23 December 2024 01:47

More public discussion needed on proposed mega projects with India

Saturday, 21 December 2024 00:00

NPP’s ignominious qualification-gate

Friday, 20 December 2024 00:00

Politics not for those with fragile egos

Thursday, 19 December 2024 00:24

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

Business News

HEL Partner Forum: Empowering smarter energy solutions for sustainable future

Cabinet approves submission of Special Commodity Levy Orders for Parliament approval

Sharing knowledge in AgriTech: High Commission of India facilitates demonstration of RoWeR agri machinery

Indian CEO Forum, Employers’ Federation hold talks

Great Western Estate achieves all-time record price

Autodrome announces new appointments to Board

Sri Lankan exporters attend world’s largest food innovation exhibition in Paris

British High Commissioner praises Govt. for economic progress

Samantha Ranatunga new Chairman at Citrus Leisure and subsidiaries

Elpitiya Plantations celebrates excellence

Ranjan Lanka partners China’s Zero Technologies to introduce Zero air conditioners in Sri Lanka

1st Annual General Meeting of Sri Lanka – Indonesia Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce

Lanka Business TV’s “Entrepreneur” Kurunegala Business and Investment Summit receives overwhelming response

Ceylon tea promotion adds flavour to Marco Polo tribute in Venice

Rs. 3 m in bill wipeouts for 60 ComBank credit card holders this month

Ravi, Asela appointed to DIMO Board

Divasa Pharma emphasises compliance with all NMRA regulations

Chitral Wijesinha appointed to Boards of Brown & Co., and Browns Investments

Godrej NX Pro Digi Lockers launched in SL

Family Movers celebrates 35 years of happy moving experiences

Link Natural honoured at Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2024

Align Dental Care pioneers Southeast Asia’s first certified Digital Smile Design clinic

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Govt. pledges to tackle underworld activities

Acting IGP directs CID to investigate alleged misuse of President’s Fund

Cabinet green lights to boost LG income generation

Speaker of Thai Parliament reaffirms commitment in rescuing Lankan victims of human trafficking in Myanmar

Key appointments to public administration leadership

Sri Lanka Mission to UN celebrates ‘World Meditation Day’ in New York

Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan to address SGBV in Sri Lanka

ICRC hosts first National Conference for Families of Missing Persons in Sri Lanka

Christmas carol concert at Presidential Secretariat until tomorrow

Govt. inefficiency behind rice shortage: Nalin Bandara

LKI-ICRC seminar discusses contemporary challenges concerning AI and Autonomous Weapons Systems

USAID collaborates with Open University to offer first certificate program in migration law and policy

PM highlights education sector priorities in meeting with ADB

Teachers in Western Province barred from conducting tuition

AHRC urges President to tackle judicial and legal reforms

CoA permits mediation in Hajj quota allocation dispute

Arulsamy appointed Vice President of Democratic People’s Front

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Has NPP Government burnt its finger with IMF?

Ecuador’s debt for nature swap: Innovative bond restructuring – lessons for Sri Lanka

President’s Fund is a tragedy

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