Tuesday, 26 November 2024 02:54

Power sector gets $ 200 m ADB boost

The Asian Develo-pment Bank (ADB) has approved a $ 200 million loan to upgrade Sri Lanka’s power sector infrastructure, enhancing the reliability of ..

China reiterates support to Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 02:52

The Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), Sun Haiyan yesterday paid a courtesy call on President Anura K ..

Access Engineering diversifies into renewable energy; radiopharmaceutical

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 02:49

Access Engineering PLC (AEL) has diversified into the renewable energy sector hot on the heels of a groundbreaking venture in radiopharmaceutical. ..

FITIS welcomes creation of dedicated Digital Economy Ministry

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 02:47

The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), the apex body for the nation’s ICT sector, has welcomed the Government’s bold ..

Dipped Products buys Thai glove firm for $ 11 m

Monday, 25 November 2024 03:17

Dipped Products PLC last week acquired 100% equity of Hi-Care Thai Gloves Company Ltd ., in Thailand for $ 11 million. ..

CEO Forum of Daily FT-CICRA 10th Annual Cyber Security Summit today at Cinnamon Grand

Monday, 25 November 2024 03:08

The much awaited CEO Forum of the Daily FT-CICRA Holdings organised 10th Annual Cyber Security Summit will be held today from 6.00 p.m. at the Oak Roo ..

NTB introduces Sri Lanka’s first debit card with innovative notch design for visually impaired

Monday, 25 November 2024 02:03

Nations Trust Bank has become the first in Sri Lanka to introduce the Touch Card, an initiative implemented by Mastercard. ..

Two fireside chats to ignite Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference 2024

Monday, 25 November 2024 01:45

Two key topics will be discussed with eminent industry personnel on the 2nd and 3rd days of the 7th edition of the Colombo International Maritime and ..

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka to conduct Next-Gen Digital Boot Camp

Monday, 25 November 2024 01:28

MullenLowe Sri Lanka will host clients and staff in an exclusive digital training program themed ‘Beyond Digital & Social Media’ (BDSM). ..

Shared responsibility of creating better country

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:58

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake greets Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa during the tea party following the ceremonial inauguration of the ..

Kenya’s President cancels major deals with Adani Group

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:57

BBC: Kenya’s President William Ruto has cancelled two major deals involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, after the tycoon was indicted for fraud ..

CSE closes post-election week with losses

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:55

The Colombo stock market this week ended with losses though managing to close yesterday marginally on the up amidst low investor activity. The ASPI g ..

New body to oversee policy implementation by ministries

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:55

The Government is set to establish a new body aimed at supervising and advising ministries on the implementation of policies, marking a first for the ..

Consumer confidence rises to highest level in October since 2022

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:53

The Institute for Health Policy (IHP) yesterday released the October 2024 update of its Consumer Confidence Indices, generated from its Sri Lanka Opi ..

Of mountains, waterfalls and garbage wars

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:03

Mountains that reach to the skies complemented by cascading tresses of waterfalls and trees, and at its feet, hemmed like frills in a dress made for a ..

Billionaire Gautam Adani indicted in New York on bribery charges

Friday, 22 November 2024 04:23

CNN: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and other executives were indicted in New York on Wednesday by US prosecutors for their alleged roles in a yearsl ..

PUCSL grants two-week extension to CEB for tariff proposal submission

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 02:51

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) a two-week extension to submit its proposed electr ..

Indian Railways to launch first hydrogen train trials in December

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 02:48

Indian Railways is set to achieve a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainability with the launch of its first hydrogen-powered train tr ..

Vallibel Finance successfully raises Rs. 3 b via first debenture issue

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 02:44

Vallibel Finance PLC has successfully raised Rs. 3 billion via its first-ever listed debenture issue which concluded last week. The issue had drawn 92 ..

HNB appoints Damith Pallewatte as Managing Director/CEO

Monday, 25 November 2024 03:14

HNB PLC yesterday announced the official appointment of Damith Pallewatte as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective from 22 November 202 ..

Sysco LABS backs 10th Annual Cyber Security Summit 2024 as Gold Partner

Monday, 25 November 2024 03:05

The 10th Annual Cyber Security Summit has announced Sysco LABS as the Gold Partner for this landmark edition, celebrating a decade of fostering collab ..

Ninth Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia kicks off in Colombo today

Monday, 25 November 2024 02:00

The two-day ninth Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) will kick off today at the Shangri-La and Cinnamon Grand. ..

Enfection’s AI playbook for future of marketing

Monday, 25 November 2024 01:32

In the fast-paced world of marketing, Enfection is setting the bar high. ..

Govt. says discussion on third review with IMF concludes successfully

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:59

The Government announced that the discussions related to the third review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program was successfully concluded ..

Sri Lanka signs $ 75 m China-funded housing deal for low-income families and artists

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:57

The Urban Development, Construction and Housing Ministry yesterday formalised supplementary agreements for a Chinese-funded housing initiative worth 5 ..

Adani Group says US allegations baseless

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:56

The Adani Group yesterday in a statement said the allegations made by the US Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission again ..

Sri Lanka elected to UN Commission on International Trade Law

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:55

Sri Lanka is among 31 members elected to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) by the UN General Assembly on 20 November ..

First lady officer from Tri Forces graduates from National Defence College

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:54

Colonel Buddhika Ferdinandez has made history with this graduation, marking her name as the first lady officer from the Tri Forces to graduate from th ..

Voices for Peace IV on 9 December at Lionel Wendt

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:05

Voices for Peace IV, an inspiring initiative aimed at uniting Sri Lanka’s diverse communities through the transformative power of music and the arts ..

George Keyt Foundation partners Sotheby’s to showcase Sri Lankan artists in landmark charity auction

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:00

The George Keyt Foundation is set to usher in a transformative chapter for Sri Lanka’s creative arts through a historic partnership with Sotheby Int ..

Rayynor gets bullish on banking, buys 9.75% of DFCC for Rs. 3.6 b

Friday, 22 November 2024 04:17

High net worth individual and electronic media baron Rayynor Silva signalled his continuous bullish outlook on the banking sector by buying 9% stake i ..

China reiterates support to Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 02:52

The Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), Sun Haiyan yesterday paid a courtesy call on President Anura K ..

PUCSL grants two-week extension to CEB for tariff proposal submission

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 02:51

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) a two-week extension to submit its proposed electr ..

Access Engineering diversifies into renewable energy; radiopharmaceutical

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 02:49

Access Engineering PLC (AEL) has diversified into the renewable energy sector hot on the heels of a groundbreaking venture in radiopharmaceutical. ..

Indian Railways to launch first hydrogen train trials in December

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 02:48

Indian Railways is set to achieve a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainability with the launch of its first hydrogen-powered train tr ..

FITIS welcomes creation of dedicated Digital Economy Ministry

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 02:47

The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), the apex body for the nation’s ICT sector, has welcomed the Government’s bold ..

Vallibel Finance successfully raises Rs. 3 b via first debenture issue

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 02:44

Vallibel Finance PLC has successfully raised Rs. 3 billion via its first-ever listed debenture issue which concluded last week. The issue had drawn 92 ..

Dipped Products buys Thai glove firm for $ 11 m

Monday, 25 November 2024 03:17

Dipped Products PLC last week acquired 100% equity of Hi-Care Thai Gloves Company Ltd ., in Thailand for $ 11 million. ..

HNB appoints Damith Pallewatte as Managing Director/CEO

Monday, 25 November 2024 03:14

HNB PLC yesterday announced the official appointment of Damith Pallewatte as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective from 22 November 202 ..

CEO Forum of Daily FT-CICRA 10th Annual Cyber Security Summit today at Cinnamon Grand

Monday, 25 November 2024 03:08

The much awaited CEO Forum of the Daily FT-CICRA Holdings organised 10th Annual Cyber Security Summit will be held today from 6.00 p.m. at the Oak Roo ..

Sysco LABS backs 10th Annual Cyber Security Summit 2024 as Gold Partner

Monday, 25 November 2024 03:05

The 10th Annual Cyber Security Summit has announced Sysco LABS as the Gold Partner for this landmark edition, celebrating a decade of fostering collab ..

NTB introduces Sri Lanka’s first debit card with innovative notch design for visually impaired

Monday, 25 November 2024 02:03

Nations Trust Bank has become the first in Sri Lanka to introduce the Touch Card, an initiative implemented by Mastercard. ..

Ninth Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia kicks off in Colombo today

Monday, 25 November 2024 02:00

The two-day ninth Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) will kick off today at the Shangri-La and Cinnamon Grand. ..

Two fireside chats to ignite Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference 2024

Monday, 25 November 2024 01:45

Two key topics will be discussed with eminent industry personnel on the 2nd and 3rd days of the 7th edition of the Colombo International Maritime and ..

Enfection’s AI playbook for future of marketing

Monday, 25 November 2024 01:32

In the fast-paced world of marketing, Enfection is setting the bar high. ..

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Tuesday, 26 November 2024 01:24

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Oh when will they ever learn

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 00:56

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Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:00

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ICCSL hosts webinar on Temporary Import for Export Processing

Foreign investors explore opportunities at Trincomalee and Hambantota Ports

Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry visits SL

PickMe’s partnership with Moratuwa University to boost logistics sector

FINAP’s journey: From local innovation to global recognition

Driving fintech forward: Cargills Bank partners SITS for seamless banking solutions

Epic Lanka joins premier Asian banks and fintechs at World Financial Innovation Series in Indonesia

Tourism Minister draws inspiration from ABBA music at Arrival from Sweden concert

Tourist arrivals surge in first 20 days of November

Funding earmarked for SMEs goes abegging

Govt. considers extended relief for SMEs amid financial woes

MSME-Govt. talks on Parate law postponed amid MP training program

SLPA targets Rs. 85 b revenue in 2024 as operations expand

Sri Lanka seeks enhanced trade ties with India, calls for quota reforms

Agripreneurs’ Forum ready to collaborate with new Govt. for economic revival and food security

Construction industry congratulates new Government

FCCISL congratulates NPP; pledges support for economic and governance reforms

Sri Lanka discusses investment cooperation with Bangladesh Investment Development Authority

Walton Hi-Tech and Monik Trading join forces to bring innovative home appliances to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council visits Canada

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President appoints two new Ministry Secretaries

New MP Dr. Archchuna apologises for parliamentary seating fiasco

Sujeewa Senasinghe’s luxury SUV released on Rs. 100 m bond

President says State employees must dedicate to building nation that fulfils people’s aspirations

Two top cops to be questioned over Dr. Shafi arrest

Maldivian Coast Guard seizes Lankan fishing trawler carrying illegal drugs

SJB calls for Presidential apology on JVP’s role in undermining rule of law

Pillayan provides statement to CID on Easter Sunday attack claims

Japanese Ambassador calls on President’s Secretary

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Thursday appointed 29 Deputy Ministers

HSBC and A-PAD Sri Lanka spearhead recovery mission for education in flood-affected districts

Book launch and discussion on South Asian labour migration issues and concerns

SLFUW organises special event to commemorate International Children’s and World Elders’ Day

President seeks support of all to achieve successful new era

NPP victory boosts female representation in Parliament to 9%

Ravi K defends NDF National List appointment

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