Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:39

March exports soar to 19-month high of $ 1.14 b

Exports in March have risen to a 19-month of $ 1.14 billion propelling the first quarter performance by 5.7% to $ 3.17 billion, according to latest ex ..

City of Dreams Sri Lanka a game changer and catalyst – Balendra and Lawrence Ho

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:30

The promoters of the City of Dreams Sri Lanka, the first of its kind integrated resort in South Asia have described it as both a game changer and a ca ..

Avurudu at its best for CSE

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:26

The Colombo stock market saw sharpest gain year to date in April thanks to rebound in investor sentiment over prospects for listed equities. ..

CCPI based headline inflation increases in April

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:22

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100)1 showed some uptick to record ..

Gold shop to glitter departure/transit area at BIA

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:21

In a move set to enhance passenger experience and expand commercial offerings, the Government announced plans to introduce a gold shop in the departur ..

S&T Interiors successfully concludes phase 1 of Hilton Colombo refurbishment project

Thursday, 2 May 2024 01:58

S&T Interiors, Sri Lanka – a joint venture between Hayleys PLC and S&T Interiors, Oman, announced the completion of the 1st phase of the refurbishme ..

HNB appoints Sanjay Wijemanne as new Chief Operating Officer

Thursday, 2 May 2024 00:00

Hatton National Bank PLC has appointed Sanjay Wijemanne as the bank’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) with effect from 26 April 2024, subject to r ..

Indonesia - Sri Lanka PTA talks progress to 2nd round

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 00:32

The second round of Indonesia - Sri Lanka Preferential Trade Agreement (ISLPTA) is scheduled to be held from 19 and 20 June in Colombo. “The move ..

CSE shows resilience amidst profit taking

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 00:28

The Colombo stock market yesterday showed resilience amidst profit taking which dragged the indices down in early trades but recovered subsequently am ..

Semasinghe says SOEs record profit amidst divestment drive

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 00:26

State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe yesterday announced the remarkable turnaround of State-Owned Enterprises (SoEs) has garnered attention, wi ..

Mirissa to become Blue Flag Coastal Zone, Marine Wildlife Sanctuary

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 00:22

Recognising the economic and ecological importance, the Government aims to transform Mirissa into a Blue Flag Coastal Zone and a Marine Wildlife Sanct ..

President hails Dilmah for giving new beginning for Ceylon Cinnamon

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:42

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday hailed Dilmah for giving a new beginning for Ceylon Cinnamon as one of Sri Lanka’s iconic tea brands made a ..

Semasinghe forecasts over $ 5 b tourism revenue for 2024

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:41

State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe expressed confidence in exceeding the $ 5 billion mark by year-end, driven by the strong growth in the tou ..

State Minister Diana unveils plans to improve tourism, combat corruption

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:39

State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage yesterday announced ambitious initiatives aimed at boosting tourism sector, whilst cracking down on corruption ..

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa here on Thursday

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:37

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 4 to 5 May 2024. During this visit ..

Jetwing Hotels increases reliance on solar power with $ 1 m investment

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:35

Jetwing Hotels, a pioneer in the Sri Lankan hospitality industry for over five decades, remains dedicated to fostering positive change for people and ..

Rayynor races to third largest shareholder at Hayleys within weeks

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:27

Electronic media baron and high net worth investor Raynor Silva has within weeks raced to become the third largest shareholder at Sri Lanka’s most d ..

President announces sharp daily wage hike for plantation workers

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:22

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday announced a sharp hike of 70% in the daily wage for plantation workers to Rs. 1,700 during the May Day rally ..

Cement price reduced further

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:21

The maximum retail price of a 50kg bag of cement has been reduced by Rs. 50, to Rs. 2,400 from yesterday. ..

Construction sector expands in March; employment dips

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:19

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction) indicates an expansion in construction activities in March, as refl ..

A Cheese Affair at Shangri-La Colombo

Thursday, 2 May 2024 01:18

Meet Olivier Poulard as he delves deep into his plans for Colombo’s cheese connoisseurs and culinary enthusiasts during the much-anticipated French ..

Colombo Port throughput up 24% to over 2 m TEUs in 1Q

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 00:40

The Port of Colombo (POC) has seen a robust 24% surge in container volumes topping the 2 million TEUs mark in the first quarter of 2024. The Sri Lank ..

Sri Lanka bans corporal punishment in all sectors

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 00:30

By Charumini de Silva In a landmark decision, the Cabinet of Ministers approved amending both the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code, which i ..

Govt. unlocking the nation with smart public sector workforce says Ravi K

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 00:26

Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake yesterday revealed that the Government is now compelled to transform the public sector employees into smart ..

Supreme Court curbs President from nominating judges to SC, other than CJ

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 00:24

The Supreme Court yesterday issued an interim order until 4 October preventing President Ranil Wickremesinghe from nominating judges to the Supreme Co ..

Cabinet nod to gazette bill on Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the publication of the draft bill for the amended Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory in the Government gazette a ..

Draft bill on Parate Law suspensions to be presented in Parliament on 7 May

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:42

The Draft Bill of the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act, allowing for the temporary suspension of the Parate Law will be taken up fo ..

Upbeat investor sentiment at CSE boosts indices, turnover

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:40

The Colombo stock market yesterday began a new week from it ended on Friday – upbeat investor sentiment bolstering turnover and the indices. The ac ..

EDB and CHEC Port City Colombo inks MoU to boost export-oriented businesses

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:38

CHEC Port City Colombo Ltd., entered into a partnership with Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in a move towards attracting export-oriented bus ..

BASL calls for dismissal of Tiran over controversial statement

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:37

The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe to reassign the portfolio of Public Security i ..

CSE, UNDP sign MOU to leverage capital markets for sustainable financing

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:21

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establis ..

City of Dreams Sri Lanka a game changer and catalyst – Balendra and Lawrence Ho

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:30

The promoters of the City of Dreams Sri Lanka, the first of its kind integrated resort in South Asia have described it as both a game changer and a ca ..

Rayynor races to third largest shareholder at Hayleys within weeks

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:27

Electronic media baron and high net worth investor Raynor Silva has within weeks raced to become the third largest shareholder at Sri Lanka’s most d ..

Avurudu at its best for CSE

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:26

The Colombo stock market saw sharpest gain year to date in April thanks to rebound in investor sentiment over prospects for listed equities. ..

President announces sharp daily wage hike for plantation workers

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:22

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday announced a sharp hike of 70% in the daily wage for plantation workers to Rs. 1,700 during the May Day rally ..

CCPI based headline inflation increases in April

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:22

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100)1 showed some uptick to record ..

Cement price reduced further

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:21

The maximum retail price of a 50kg bag of cement has been reduced by Rs. 50, to Rs. 2,400 from yesterday. ..

Gold shop to glitter departure/transit area at BIA

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:21

In a move set to enhance passenger experience and expand commercial offerings, the Government announced plans to introduce a gold shop in the departur ..

Construction sector expands in March; employment dips

Thursday, 2 May 2024 03:19

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction) indicates an expansion in construction activities in March, as refl ..

S&T Interiors successfully concludes phase 1 of Hilton Colombo refurbishment project

Thursday, 2 May 2024 01:58

S&T Interiors, Sri Lanka – a joint venture between Hayleys PLC and S&T Interiors, Oman, announced the completion of the 1st phase of the refurbishme ..

A Cheese Affair at Shangri-La Colombo

Thursday, 2 May 2024 01:18

Meet Olivier Poulard as he delves deep into his plans for Colombo’s cheese connoisseurs and culinary enthusiasts during the much-anticipated French ..

HNB appoints Sanjay Wijemanne as new Chief Operating Officer

Thursday, 2 May 2024 00:00

Hatton National Bank PLC has appointed Sanjay Wijemanne as the bank’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) with effect from 26 April 2024, subject to r ..

Colombo Port throughput up 24% to over 2 m TEUs in 1Q

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 00:40

The Port of Colombo (POC) has seen a robust 24% surge in container volumes topping the 2 million TEUs mark in the first quarter of 2024. The Sri Lank ..

Indonesia - Sri Lanka PTA talks progress to 2nd round

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 00:32

The second round of Indonesia - Sri Lanka Preferential Trade Agreement (ISLPTA) is scheduled to be held from 19 and 20 June in Colombo. “The move ..

Sri Lanka bans corporal punishment in all sectors

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 00:30

By Charumini de Silva In a landmark decision, the Cabinet of Ministers approved amending both the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code, which i ..

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STF seizes large drug haul near Sri Jayewardenepura University

Thursday, 2 May 2024 11:49

In a significant breakthrough in the fight against narcotics, the Police Special Task Force (STF) has intercepted a substantial cache of illicit subst ..

No issues reported at Uma Oya project: State Minister

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 12:54

Government approves amendment to ban physical punishment

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 21:54

Sri Lanka to designate 40 more destinations as tourist zones

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President expresses confidence in biz community to drive economic growth

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Port of Tianjin offers support to transform Port of Colombo into Green Port

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 13:53

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FITIS champions national digital economy in 2023/2024

Thursday, 2 May 2024 02:24

CA Sri Lanka launches Chartered Accountant Prabash Galagedara’s transformative book on AI

Thursday, 2 May 2024 02:23

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Thursday, 2 May 2024 02:21

FT Lite

Nihonbashi opens doors at Port City Colombo

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:10

Nihonbashi, Chef Dharshan Munidasa’s flagship Japanese restaurant, marked its relocation to Port City Colombo with an official unveiling held on Wed ..

Performance by The French Dance Troupe ‘Souffle de Danse’

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Cloé Café, where every cup tells a story, now in Nawala

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Ranil, SJB, JVP-NPP: Who will best secure Lanka’s national interest?

Thursday, 2 May 2024 01:29

With exactly the same figures of indebtedness, we could still have been facing this crisis in far better shape than we are now. ..

Breaking boundaries: Strategies for shattering career glass ceilings

Thursday, 2 May 2024 00:53

On the NPP-SJB debate: the real question at stake

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 00:24

FT View - Editorial

Decline of SLFP and the rot in Lankan politics

Thursday, 2 May 2024 01:51

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) is a shadow of its old self. It makes the news daily for all the wrong reasons: namely, internal bickering, petty p ..

Politicisation of May Day and ignoring workers’ interest

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 00:00

Easter Sunday made into political football

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:17

Should we listen to Genocide Joe?

Monday, 29 April 2024 00:00

Breeding impunity in the Police Department

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Commitment to market-oriented economic policies is necessary

Friday, 26 April 2024 00:00

Special Report

World’s first-ever Cinnamon Museum opens in Mirissa

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 00:00

Spotlighting Sri Lanka’s significance and rich spice heritage, the world’s first cinnamon museum opened its doors on 6 April at Mirissa Hills Esta ..

Celebrating World Water Day with special philatelic cover by PASL

Friday, 22 March 2024 00:10

Integrated water resources management: Creating a positive ripple effect

Friday, 22 March 2024 00:00

Business News

Cabinet nod to renovate KKS port with Indian funding

Govt. to renovate Karainagar Boat Yard with Indian financial assistance

Deepal on “How to Beat your Success Blockers” during International Coaching Week

Hayleys Solar and Bank of Ceylon partner to offer low-interest solar financing loans

Fairy Herbal Products honoured at Golden Inmedien Awards

Cabinet nod to designate China Harbour Engineering as secondary business in Port City

Swisstek Aluminium shines for 3rd consecutive year at Best Management Practices Company Awards 2024

CMA webinar on Management Accountants and AI tomorrow

Samson Rubber Products celebrates 30-year anniversary

Japan bestows “The Order of the Rising Sun” on Kosala Wickramanayake and Athulla Edirisinghe

SL, Egypt discuss measures to boost trade

Tokyo Cement salutes top performers at 2024 Annual Gala Dealer Convention

Ceylon Chamber Sri Lanka Climate Summit 2024 on 7-9 May

Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre signs MOU with Sri Lanka National Arbitration Centre

Kapila Ariyaratne joins RIL Property Board

Maharaja Foods appoints two Non-Executive Independent Directors

Mayura Fernando and Aruni Goonetilleke appointed to PGP Glass Board

SLT-Mobitel wins ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2023’

Ninewells Hospital partners Sri Lanka Army to implement health insurance scheme for war heroes

Amana Bank collaborates with the University of Colombo to mark World Water Day

Siyambalapitiya outlines objectives of SOE restructuring

Govt. to introduce relief program for senior citizens affected by withholding tax

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President calls on SJB, JVP and other to unite in supporting IMF deal for success

Maithri confirms Wijeyadasa as SLFP Presidential candidate

Sri Lanka co-chairs 22nd ASEAN Regional Forum Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief

LMSV, Rotary Honda Purudu Champions Season 3 celebrates unity and good ethics

Court defers verdict in Weliveriya shooting case

Pathfinder Foundation and Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue to co-host 4th Bay of Bengal Maritime Dialogue

Ambassador Colombage presents “Sri Lanka: Land of Opportunities” at IBSE 2024

Court clears Mahindananda of money laundering charges

75th Foundation Day of Indian Council for Cultural Relations celebrated in Colombo

Cabinet clears visa exemption pact between Rwanda and Sri Lanka

Kabir urges Gota to withdraw allegations of conspiracy by minorities

BASL declines SJB invite to coordinate SJB – NPP debate

State Minister for Defence urges immediate action on potential landslide threat near Ella-Wellawaya road

Rotary International District 3220 Conference creates hope for Sri Lanka

Pakistan’s National Day reception held in Colombo

Mujibur blames Govt. for failing to address Opposition’s fresh poser on Easter attacks

Semasinghe highlights positives of strengthening Rupee

US research ship granted entry to SL waters for replenishment

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STF seizes large drug haul near Sri Jayewardenepura University

No issues reported at Uma Oya project: State Minister

Government approves amendment to ban physical punishment

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No issues reported at Uma Oya project: State Minister

Government approves amendment to ban physical punishment

Sri Lanka to designate 40 more destinations as tourist zones

Today's Columnists

Ranil, SJB, JVP-NPP: Who will best secure Lanka’s national interest?

Breaking boundaries: Strategies for shattering career glass ceilings

On the NPP-SJB debate: the real question at stake

UN Security Council needs restructuring for a world without “refugees and poverty”

KPMG’s technology openings; UK’s overcrowded prisons, reoffending rates, and new lifelines

Call to end corporal punishment against children in Sri Lanka: Vision for a fear-free childhood

What’s Ranil’s secret?

Foreign debt restructuring: Too late and too short to get out of the debt trap

Wither the Muslim parties

Unveiling the dark reality: Sri Lanka’s deepening drug crisis

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