Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:59

Sri Lanka eyes regional economic boom to transform ports, marine industries

Sri Lanka Port Authority’s Harbour Master Capt. Nirmal Silva this week underscored the strategic importance of leveraging Sri Lanka’s geographical ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

29 Deputy Ministers sworn in

Friday, 22 November 2024 04:13

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday appointed 29 Deputy Ministers supporting the Cabinet of 23 Ministers. ..

Fitch says reducing sovereign stresses will support Sri Lankan banks’ credit profiles

Friday, 22 November 2024 03:37

Fitch Ratings said yesterday Sri Lankan banks’ operating environment (OE) assessment and overall credit profiles will be supported by any improvemen ..

Trade Union action demanding resignation and inquiries against Ruhuna University VC

Friday, 22 November 2024 00:45

I was appointed as the Vice Chancellor of University of Ruhuna on 09.03.2019 for the first term and on 09.03.2022 for the second term. ..

PMI signals growth in manufacturing and services in October

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:30

The country’s manufacturing and services sectors in October showed strong upturn, judging by the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). The manufacturing ..

Tea exports volume up 14% in Oct.

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:26

Sri Lanka’s tea exports in October have increased by 14% year-on-year (YoY) whilst value-wise, the growth was subdued. Asia Siyaka Commodities PLC ..

Galadari signs restaurant deal with UAE’s Soho Hospitality

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:24

Galadari Hotels (Lanka) PLC has on 18 November entered into a Restaurant Management Agreement with Soho Hospitality Corporate Service Provider – FZC ..

SL’s Tenth Parliament opens today sans pomp and pageantry

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:20

The First Session of Sri Lanka’s Tenth Parliament is set to commence today, departing from the traditional pomp and pageantry. President Anura Kum ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

Colombo apartment market sees robust growth: RIUNIT

Friday, 22 November 2024 04:14

The Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT), yesterday revealed remarkable growth in apartment prices in Colombo and its suburbs, underscoring their resil ..

Jetstar Asia eyes Colombo as key market for regional growth and tourism

Friday, 22 November 2024 03:45

Jetstar Asia yesterday launched its Colombo-Singapore direct route positioning itself as the only low-cost carrier connecting the two cities. ..

People’s Bank achieves multiple feats in digital marketing sphere

Friday, 22 November 2024 02:51

People’s Bank has yet again demonstrated its leadership in digital banking and marketing, becoming the first Sri Lankan bank to exceed 100,000 subsc ..

First AI-enabled ‘Annual Report Analyzer’ by Softlogic Life with bold tech features

Friday, 22 November 2024 00:00

Further raising the bar, Softlogic Life, the country’s leading life insurer with the largest customer base in Sri Lanka has strengthened its ‘Annu ..

Ambeon Capital buys 9% DFCC stake for Rs. 3.3 b; says move is strategic

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:28

Ambeon Capital PLC, under new owners, last week acquired a 9% stake in DFCC Bank for Rs. 3.3 billion with the move described as “strategic and long- ..

CSE posts modest recovery

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:26

The Colombo stock market yesterday posted a modest recovery from Tuesday’s dip amidst relatively low turnover in comparison to recent sessions. The ..

Cabinet nod to import 70,000 tons of rice to address artificial shortage

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:22

The Cabinet of Ministers at its inaugural meeting on Tuesday has approved importation of 70,000 tons of Nadu rice as a short-term measure to counter t ..

US Court extends stay for third time on litigation over SL ISBs by Hamilton Reserve Bank

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:30

By Ashwin Hemmathagama in New York The US District Court for the Southern District of New York has recently granted Sri Lanka’s motion to extend ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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Korean SME association pledges support for Sri Lanka’s agriculture and fishing sectors

Friday, 15 November 2024 19:17

The Korean Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Association has committed to advancing Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector and boosting employment opportuni ..

Netherlands strengthens collaboration with Sri Lanka in agriculture and tourism

Friday, 15 November 2024 19:03

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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 ..

Galle Literary Festival announces more speakers for February 2025

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:02

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Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:01

Opinion and Issues

New Govt. focuses on Easter bombings 2019 investigation

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:27

On 20 November former LTTE member and former parliamentarian, ‘Pillayen’ was summoned to the CID and left after a mammoth five-hour questioning se ..

President seeks support of all to achieve successful new era

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:10

To include or not to include a Muslim Minister

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:05

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New Cabinet and NPP Economic Policy Council

Saturday, 23 November 2024 00:27

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) has retained most of the critical portfolios, like Finance and Defence, under his purview within the new Cabi ..

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Friday, 22 November 2024 01:43

National List and political wranglings

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:00

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Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:00

Time for big things

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Business News

Consulate General in Karachi facilitates visit of Pakistan business delegation to Sri Lanka

Lankan envoy introduces Port City Colombo to Saudi Investment Ministry

First Ceylon Tea showroom opens in Riyadh

AMW and New Holland Tractors celebrate 10-year partnership with free inspection campaign

Abans Environmental Services secures prime spot in Sri Lanka’s premier business directory for 2024/25

Dr. P. A. Kiriwandeniya observes the progress of ‘Sanasa Forward’ (Sanasa Idiriya) projects in Hambantota

FAAMA successfully concludes 17th Annual General Meeting

Sri Lanka: One of the best ethical and sustainable sourcing destinations

nVentures celebrates first exit as Singapore-based Kast Finance acquires Sri Lanka’s Kaiju Labs

Virtusa: Engineering with purpose for better tomorrow

Sri Lankan winners shine at 14th Top50 Global Awards 2024

Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce congratulates NPP Govt.

UAE Ambassador and COYLE to strengthen bilateral opportunities in trade, technology, and tourism

CA Sri Lanka hosts SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards 2023

Two Lankan companies at Paperworld and Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East 2024

Dr. Chamara Bandara appointed to Nawaloka Hospitals Board

Rubber Traders’ congratulates NPP; new Plantation and Community Infrastructure Minister

EDB partners IFC; launches Export Excellence Initiative to boost SME competitiveness

Kumar, Lasanthi join Hunters and Company Board

Changes at MPI Film Circuit

Sri Lanka kicks off Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024

National Chamber of Commerce congratulates new Govt., pledges support for MSME growth

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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

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NPP victory boosts female representation in Parliament to 9%

Ravi K defends NDF National List appointment

ICC issues arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant

President adjourns Parliament till 3 December

Ranil appoints committee to probe Ravi K.’s controversial National List appointment

Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando assumes duties as Minister of Labour

Orientation program for new MPs next week

Ranjith Madduma Bandara secures first SJB National List slot

Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa new Cabinet Spokesman

16 Ministries, PM get new Secretaries

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Muslims in the Cabinet is not a KPI

New Govt. focuses on Easter bombings 2019 investigation

No Muslim in Cabinet: Does that matter?

A Tamil’s take on Sri Lanka’s historic 2024 Parliamentary elections

Brand AKD defies marketing theory to win

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