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Passenger traffic in all airports grow by 18% to over 8.88 m in 2024

The aviation industry achieved a significant milestone in 2024, with passenger movements across the country’s airports surpassing 8.88 million regis ..

Economic sentiment remains cautious – survey

Saturday, 25 January 2025 01:04

In its latest (January) edition, leading business magazine LMD reports that “confidence about the economy in corporate circles remains subdued, desp ..

Fitch upgrades 10 Sri Lankan banks’ national ratings and affirms five after scale recalibration

Saturday, 25 January 2025 01:03

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the National Long-Term Ratings of 10 Sri Lankan banks this week following the recent sovereign upgrade and recalibration of ..

MR fights to reinstate security detail amid Govt. cutbacks

Saturday, 25 January 2025 01:01

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s legal team yesterday filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition before the Supreme Court, seeking the reinstateme ..

Govt. takes responsibility for uninspected containers released by Customs: Deputy Minister

Saturday, 25 January 2025 00:59

Ports Deputy Minister Ruwan Kodithuwakku yesterday said that the Government would assume full responsibility for the recent release of 323 containers ..

Asia Capital PLC reassures stability

Saturday, 25 January 2025 00:58

With reference to the article published on 16 January 2025 in the Daily FT under the caption ‘Commercial High Court orders winding up of Asia Leisur ..

Vehicle permits have not been revoked: Deputy Minister

Friday, 24 January 2025 00:10

Economic Development Deputy Minister Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday clarified that the import of vehicles through permits has not been revoked ..

NDB aims to strengthen SMEs via TradeLinc

Friday, 24 January 2025 00:06

Reaffirming its position as a leader in digital banking innovation, the National Development Bank (NDB) launched TradeLinc, a company-developed platfo ..

Free visa policy for 39 countries soon: Tourism Minister

Friday, 24 January 2025 00:04

Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath on Wednesday announced that the Government is moving with the plan to offer free visas for nationals ..

CBSL clarifies deviation on inflation target

Friday, 24 January 2025 00:02

With continuing deflation, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday reiterated its explanation over the deviation of inflation target. In Janua ..

Govt. to fast-track $ 3.7 b Sinopec oil refinery

Thursday, 23 January 2025 05:31

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday clarified that the recently signed agreement with Chinese energy giant Sinopec was to expedite the long-dela ..

Benji signs BOI agreement for $ 35 m expansion

Thursday, 23 January 2025 05:27

Apparel industry major, Benji Ltd., has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment (BOI) for a $ 35 million expansion. ..

Banks, BIL boost bourse to new highs

Thursday, 23 January 2025 05:26

The Colombo stock market yesterday gathered more momentum, fuelled by bullish sentiments on banks, which boosted turnover to over Rs. 10 billion amids ..

World Bank VP visits Sri Lanka; announces $ 200 m financing

Thursday, 23 January 2025 05:23

World Bank Vice President for South Asia Martin Raiser concluded a two-day visit to Sri Lanka yesterday, reaffirming support for education, rural deve ..

Renowned global experts to inspire at 99x’s ProductXperience Conference

Thursday, 23 January 2025 04:16

As the countdown begins for 99x’s ProductXperience Conference 2025 on 28 January at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, all eyes are on the remarkable line- ..

Jetwing Saman Villas recognised “Best Boutique Hotel” at Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024

Thursday, 23 January 2025 03:06

Following a six-year hiatus, the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards returned, celebrating industry excellence under the theme “Towards an Inclusive Tourism Ec ..

CSE ends week on the up

Saturday, 25 January 2025 01:03

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week with losses, a complete U-turn after the previous saw sharp gains. The active S&P SL20 lost by 1.2 ..

Adani denies cancellation of wind power project

Saturday, 25 January 2025 01:02

Adani Group yesterday denied cancellation of its 484 MW wind power project in Mannar and Pooneryn. In a statement Adani said reports of cancellation ..

Aravinda Senarath appointed CoPA Chief

Saturday, 25 January 2025 01:00

National People’s Power (NPP) Hambantota District Parliamentarian Aravinda Senarath has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Committee on Publi ..

Fitch upgrades 10 Sri Lankan NBFIs’ ratings, affirms 8 following national scale recalibration

Saturday, 25 January 2025 00:58

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the National Long-Term Ratings of 10 Sri Lankan non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) and affirmed the ratings of eight. ..

Galle Literary Festival, key driver of economic growth and cultural tourism

Friday, 24 January 2025 00:14

Galle Literary Festival (GLF), Gourmet Galle, and the Art Trail stand as vibrant showcases of Sri Lanka’s cultural her ..

Tea exports garner $ 1.43 b on 245.5 m kilos in 2024

Friday, 24 January 2025 00:08

Sri Lanka has exported 245.7 Mn kg in 2024 worth $ 1.4 billion narrowly ahead of last year’s low figure of 241.9 Mn kg. One significant positive ..

CSE sustains record highs, ASPI crosses 17,000-point mark

Friday, 24 January 2025 00:06

The Colombo stock market yesterday reaffirmed its bullish momentum setting new benchmarks amidst gain in indices fuelled by banking stocks. The bench ..

Papon Live enthrals Colombo

Friday, 24 January 2025 00:04

The High Commission of India in Colombo with its cultural arm, Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) organised a live music concert on 22 January 2 ..

Sri Lanka and China agree to revive FTA discussions

Friday, 24 January 2025 00:00

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Wednesday confirmed that Sri Lanka and China agreed to establish a working group to resume negotiations on the dela ..

Sri Lanka to feed Chinese with poultry export breakthrough

Thursday, 23 January 2025 05:29

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said the poultry industry achieved a significant breakthrough as China opened its market for direct imports ..

Apparel exports up 5% to $ 4.7 b in 2024

Thursday, 23 January 2025 05:27

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports in 2024 grew by 5% to $ 4.76 billion as per provisional data released by the Joint Apparel Association Forum. ..

HNB buys out Acuity Partners for Rs. 6.5 b from DFCC

Thursday, 23 January 2025 05:25

HNB concluded the purchase of the remaining 50% stake in Acuity Partners Ltd., from DFCC Bank for Rs. 6.5 billion on Monday. ..

Securing Sri Lanka’s critical infrastructure: Conversations on building resilience in evolving threat landscape

Thursday, 23 January 2025 04:19

The Daily FT-CICRA Cybersecurity Summit 2025 concluded with a powerful final session that delved deep into securing critical infrastructure in an era ..

eMarketingEye shines at Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024

Thursday, 23 January 2025 03:10

eMarketingEye emerged as a standout at the seventh National Tourism Awards, winning two prestigious accolades that spotlight its excellence in digital ..

CAASL sets record straight on boundary wall at Rathmalana Airport

Wednesday, 22 January 2025 00:30

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) yesterday issued a statement setting record straight over concerns raised by aviation community rega ..

Economic sentiment remains cautious – survey

Saturday, 25 January 2025 01:04

In its latest (January) edition, leading business magazine LMD reports that “confidence about the economy in corporate circles remains subdued, desp ..

CSE ends week on the up

Saturday, 25 January 2025 01:03

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week with losses, a complete U-turn after the previous saw sharp gains. The active S&P SL20 lost by 1.2 ..

Fitch upgrades 10 Sri Lankan banks’ national ratings and affirms five after scale recalibration

Saturday, 25 January 2025 01:03

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the National Long-Term Ratings of 10 Sri Lankan banks this week following the recent sovereign upgrade and recalibration of ..

Adani denies cancellation of wind power project

Saturday, 25 January 2025 01:02

Adani Group yesterday denied cancellation of its 484 MW wind power project in Mannar and Pooneryn. In a statement Adani said reports of cancellation ..

MR fights to reinstate security detail amid Govt. cutbacks

Saturday, 25 January 2025 01:01

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s legal team yesterday filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition before the Supreme Court, seeking the reinstateme ..

Aravinda Senarath appointed CoPA Chief

Saturday, 25 January 2025 01:00

National People’s Power (NPP) Hambantota District Parliamentarian Aravinda Senarath has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Committee on Publi ..

Govt. takes responsibility for uninspected containers released by Customs: Deputy Minister

Saturday, 25 January 2025 00:59

Ports Deputy Minister Ruwan Kodithuwakku yesterday said that the Government would assume full responsibility for the recent release of 323 containers ..

Fitch upgrades 10 Sri Lankan NBFIs’ ratings, affirms 8 following national scale recalibration

Saturday, 25 January 2025 00:58

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the National Long-Term Ratings of 10 Sri Lankan non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) and affirmed the ratings of eight. ..

Asia Capital PLC reassures stability

Saturday, 25 January 2025 00:58

With reference to the article published on 16 January 2025 in the Daily FT under the caption ‘Commercial High Court orders winding up of Asia Leisur ..

Galle Literary Festival, key driver of economic growth and cultural tourism

Friday, 24 January 2025 00:14

Galle Literary Festival (GLF), Gourmet Galle, and the Art Trail stand as vibrant showcases of Sri Lanka’s cultural her ..

Vehicle permits have not been revoked: Deputy Minister

Friday, 24 January 2025 00:10

Economic Development Deputy Minister Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday clarified that the import of vehicles through permits has not been revoked ..

Tea exports garner $ 1.43 b on 245.5 m kilos in 2024

Friday, 24 January 2025 00:08

Sri Lanka has exported 245.7 Mn kg in 2024 worth $ 1.4 billion narrowly ahead of last year’s low figure of 241.9 Mn kg. One significant positive ..

NDB aims to strengthen SMEs via TradeLinc

Friday, 24 January 2025 00:06

Reaffirming its position as a leader in digital banking innovation, the National Development Bank (NDB) launched TradeLinc, a company-developed platfo ..

CSE sustains record highs, ASPI crosses 17,000-point mark

Friday, 24 January 2025 00:06

The Colombo stock market yesterday reaffirmed its bullish momentum setting new benchmarks amidst gain in indices fuelled by banking stocks. The bench ..

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STF arrest suspect with 2kg of crystal meth in Hanwella

Thursday, 23 January 2025 11:28

Police Special Task Force (STF) have arrested a 41-year-old suspect in the Niripola area of Hanwella with nearly 2 kilograms of crystal methamphetamin ..

President announces inclusive economic focus for 2025 budget

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 21:33

Sri Lanka, Italy to sign civil aviation agreement

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 21:03

World Bank to support Sri Lanka’s key development projects

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‘Love Letters’ – Valentine’s celebration at Lionel Wendt in February

Saturday, 25 January 2025 00:08

A.R. Gurney’s Pulitzer Prize nominated play ‘Love Letters’ go on the boards of the Lionel Wendt Theatre to coincide with the Valentine’s Day s ..

Redefining festive cheer: A season to remember at Cinnamon Red Colombo

Saturday, 25 January 2025 00:07

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Connecting global and national level: Climate finance in the wake of COP29

Saturday, 25 January 2025 00:10

The last United Nations Climate Change Conference 2024 (COP29) ended on 24 November in Baku, Azerbaijan. While climate finance was one of the headline ..

MPLRAG applauds women in Parliament prioritising child rights

Saturday, 25 January 2025 00:10

Pathfinder Foundation hosts webinar on Sri Lanka’s path to global economic integration

Saturday, 25 January 2025 00:05

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Lankans first when it comes to coconuts

Saturday, 25 January 2025 00:00

Explaining to Sri Lankans the importance of coconuts is like telling them the importance of clean air to help them breathe. Worse is telling them that ..

Sanath Jayasuriya’s inflated coaching excellence

Friday, 24 January 2025 00:00

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Thursday, 23 January 2025 03:48

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Special Report

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JITF 2025 bridges North, South and world once again

Samson Rajarata Tiles triumphs with Gold at National Chamber of Exporters Awards 2024

Sri Lanka Economic Summit to highlight blueprint for economic transformation

Maliban achieves GLOBAL G.A.P certification for excellence in agricultural practices

Nutritional food products maker Candil Products shines at Entrepreneur Awards

Emirates resumes flights to Beirut from 1 February

Aitken Spence Hotels triumphs with record seven wins at Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024

Govt. targets stability in passport services by August

George Steuart & Co. turns 190 this year

Alcohol, tobacco and cannabis nexus and substance abuse challenge wellbeing of Lankans

Correction and apology to National Construction Association

Leema Creations celebrates 25 years of excellence in interior design

Food and beverage companies of Sri Lanka conclude visit to Saudi Arabia

Jaffna International Trade Fair kicks off today

Alumni UK Network Program to unlock opportunities for Sri Lankan graduates

HSBC and Sarvodaya Fusion champion economic empowerment for women

WCIC Prathibhabhisheka – WEA Awards 2024: Celebrating outstanding women entrepreneurs

Great Place to Work Sri Lanka workshop to empower women to excel in leadership roles

Govt. says ensuring food security a key policy

SSCL further ruins contractors charges CIOB Chief; seeks Govt. relief

CA Sri Lanka’s Past President Manil Jayesinghe receives prestigious international appointment to IFRS Advisory Council

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Pathfinder Foundation hosts webinar on Sri Lanka’s path to global economic integration

Mother’s Movement in Sri Lanka applauds Trump’s fight against LGBTQIA++ woke values

Opening of new Advanced Level building to celebrate 150 years of Bishop’s College

President axes ministerial expenses

Sajith calls for strengthened UK-Sri Lanka ties

Jaffna MP withdraws support for ruling party over Parliamentary privilege violation

MPs’ meal charges to increase as Committee revises rates

District Court of Colombo issues enjoining orders over land at Jawatta Road

Sajith sounds alarm over lapses by AKD Govt.

Trump puts all US Government diversity staff on paid leave, starting ‘immediately’

Cabinet Spokesman calls on MR to vacate residence

School food program to benefit 1.5 m students this year

NMSJ hails PUCSL’s move to reduce electricity tariffs by 20%

Court orders arrest of MP Archchuna

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STF arrest suspect with 2kg of crystal meth in Hanwella

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