Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:20

President stresses better infrastructure key for tourism growth

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday called for urgent improvements in infrastructure and services to accommodate the growing number of tourist ..

Tourist arrivals top 600,000 mark

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:23

In a promising start to the year, Sri Lanka has seen a remarkable uptick in visitor arrivals, exceeding 600,000 in the first half of March, boosting c ..

Court of Appeal dismisses Deshabandu’s petition

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:17

The Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed the writ petition filed by suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Thennakoon, which sought to ..

JVP to pursue legal action over Batalanda Commission report

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:14

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva has announced that the party will take legal action based on the findings of the Batala ..

New allure as Esna Jewellery opens at One Galle Face

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:08

Luxury meets elegance as Esna Jewellery last week unveiled its latest boutique at One Galle Face, Colombo’s premier shopping destination. ..

ComBank launches “TradeLink” – a digital platform for importers and exporters

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 00:50

Sri Lanka’s importers and exporters have been provided with a sophisticated new digital platform for all their trade finance requirements by the Com ..

WNS strengthens commitment to Sri Lanka with expansion at Orion City

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 00:46

WNS Global Services, a leading provider of Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, has announced that it will be expanding its operations signifi ..

Cabinet Spokesman dismisses Wickremesinghe’s late responses

Monday, 17 March 2025 05:17

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s response to the Batalanda Commissio ..

China expresses hope OCC countries including India will sign debt deal with Sri Lanka soon

Monday, 17 March 2025 05:08

China on Friday reiterated its support to Sri Lanka and singled out it being the first country to back the external debt restructuring last year, and ..

Cardinal gives President five-week ultimatum on Easter attacks probe

Monday, 17 March 2025 04:59

Archbishop of Colombo Malcom Cardinal Ranjith on Saturday gave President Anura Kumara Disanayake a five-week deadline to fulfil the Government’s pro ..

US companies to invest in Sri Lanka boosted by Govt.’s anti-corruption focus

Monday, 17 March 2025 04:52

Potential international investors tend to be fired up by a nation’s transparency, a positive anti-corruption stance, and healthy respect for investo ..

SLASSCOM, key Govt. delegation showcase Sri Lanka’s ‘Island of Ingenuity’ in India

Monday, 17 March 2025 04:40

The Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM), in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Government, made a powerful statement at th ..

Fitch affirms Standard Chartered, Sri Lanka at ‘AAA’; Outlook stable

Monday, 17 March 2025 03:30

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Standard Chartered Bank, Sri Lanka’s (SCBSL) National Long-Term Rating at ‘AAA (lka)’. The Outlook is stable. ..

Special Iftar ceremony with participation of President

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:12

A special Iftar ceremony was held yesterday evening at Temple Trees in commemoration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The event was graced by Pre ..

CoPF reviews and approves excise duty and tax orders

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:10

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), this week reviewed the proposed increase in excise duty on cigarettes. The meeting chaired by Parliamentaria ..

Adani Group signals confidence with renewed focus on US infrastructure development

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:00

The Adani Group, India’s infrastructure giant, has revitalised plans for significant investments in the United States, indicating a new chapter in i ..

PMI signals growth in manufacturing and services in February

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:19

The country’s manufacturing and services sectors in February have expanded as per the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), its compiler the Central B ..

Hayleys to raise Rs. 7 b via listed debentures

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:16

Diversified blue-chip Hayleys PLC is to raise Rs. 7 billion via a listed debenture issue. ..

Resilient digital industry poised for growth amid policy shifts

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:13

The digital services sector in Sri Lanka has witnessed new tax measures introduced in the latest national Budget, which marks a significant shift in t ..

LOLC Al-Falaah pioneers Sri Lanka’s first wakalah-based factoring solution

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 01:52

LOLC Al-Falaah, Sri Lanka’s leading provider of alternate financial solutions announced the launch of “Al-Falaah Wakalah Future-Cash”, a pioneer ..

Central Finance secures first place in K Seeds Investments’ ranking report

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 00:47

K Seeds Investments identified Central Finance PLC as the best performing finance company under the first category among the 27 listed finance compani ..

Sri Lanka sets sights on becoming global tourism powerhouse

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 00:45

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is gaining momentum, with the Government unveiling an ambitious vision to position the country as a top global destinat ..

Parliament to hold debate on Batalanda Commission report on 10 April

Monday, 17 March 2025 05:13

The Parliamentary Communications Department has announced that the long-awaited debate on the Batalanda Commission report will commence on 10 April an ..

Tourism earnings up 12% to $ 768.2 m in first two months

Monday, 17 March 2025 05:03

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is off to a strong start in 2025, raking in $ 768.2 million during the first two months, marking a 12% year-on-year (Yo ..

FitsAir expands regional network with direct flights to Kuala Lumpur

Monday, 17 March 2025 04:56

FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately-owned international airline, is expanding its regional connectivity with the introduction of direct flights to ..

Former Central Bank Governor says SL’s hardest work lies ahead

Monday, 17 March 2025 04:45

Former Central Bank (CBSL) Governor Dr. Indrajith Coomaraswamy last week delivered a critical assessment of the country’s economic past, present, an ..

ITC, EDB and UK Govt. launch SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub

Monday, 17 March 2025 04:35

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) last week launched the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub, funded by the UK ..

Batalanda Commission Report tabled in Parliament after decades

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:15

The long-awaited Batalanda Commission Report was tabled in Parliament yesterday by Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake, marking the first time the do ..

CSE posts modest gain but 3.8% down so far in March

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:11

The Colombo stock market managed to eke out a gain yesterday though closing negatively for the week and losing 3.8% so far in March fuelled by profit ..

Sri Lanka to boost ties with International Solar Alliance

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:00

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved key proposals to enhance Sri Lanka’s engagement with the International Solar Alliance (ISA), aiming to b ..

Tea crop declines in February

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:00

Sri Lanka’s tea production for February totalled 15.59 million kilograms, reflecting a decrease of 4.40 million kilos compared to 19.99 million kilo ..

Tourist arrivals top 600,000 mark

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:23

In a promising start to the year, Sri Lanka has seen a remarkable uptick in visitor arrivals, exceeding 600,000 in the first half of March, boosting c ..

PMI signals growth in manufacturing and services in February

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:19

The country’s manufacturing and services sectors in February have expanded as per the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), its compiler the Central B ..

Court of Appeal dismisses Deshabandu’s petition

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:17

The Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed the writ petition filed by suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Thennakoon, which sought to ..

Hayleys to raise Rs. 7 b via listed debentures

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:16

Diversified blue-chip Hayleys PLC is to raise Rs. 7 billion via a listed debenture issue. ..

JVP to pursue legal action over Batalanda Commission report

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:14

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva has announced that the party will take legal action based on the findings of the Batala ..

Resilient digital industry poised for growth amid policy shifts

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:13

The digital services sector in Sri Lanka has witnessed new tax measures introduced in the latest national Budget, which marks a significant shift in t ..

New allure as Esna Jewellery opens at One Galle Face

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 03:08

Luxury meets elegance as Esna Jewellery last week unveiled its latest boutique at One Galle Face, Colombo’s premier shopping destination. ..

LOLC Al-Falaah pioneers Sri Lanka’s first wakalah-based factoring solution

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 01:52

LOLC Al-Falaah, Sri Lanka’s leading provider of alternate financial solutions announced the launch of “Al-Falaah Wakalah Future-Cash”, a pioneer ..

ComBank launches “TradeLink” – a digital platform for importers and exporters

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 00:50

Sri Lanka’s importers and exporters have been provided with a sophisticated new digital platform for all their trade finance requirements by the Com ..

Central Finance secures first place in K Seeds Investments’ ranking report

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 00:47

K Seeds Investments identified Central Finance PLC as the best performing finance company under the first category among the 27 listed finance compani ..

WNS strengthens commitment to Sri Lanka with expansion at Orion City

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 00:46

WNS Global Services, a leading provider of Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, has announced that it will be expanding its operations signifi ..

Sri Lanka sets sights on becoming global tourism powerhouse

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 00:45

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is gaining momentum, with the Government unveiling an ambitious vision to position the country as a top global destinat ..

Cabinet Spokesman dismisses Wickremesinghe’s late responses

Monday, 17 March 2025 05:17

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s response to the Batalanda Commissio ..

Parliament to hold debate on Batalanda Commission report on 10 April

Monday, 17 March 2025 05:13

The Parliamentary Communications Department has announced that the long-awaited debate on the Batalanda Commission report will commence on 10 April an ..

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President calls for urgent tourism infrastructure development

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 10:36

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New initiative launched for consumer rights awareness in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 10:25

India donates 50,000 Furosemide injections to Sri Lanka

Sunday, 16 March 2025 15:14

Grand celebrations at St. Antony’s Church, Katchatheevu

Sunday, 16 March 2025 14:18

Japan supports Sri Lanka’s fair trade reforms

Thursday, 13 March 2025 10:42

Cabinet approves amendment to Industry Promotion Act

Tuesday, 11 March 2025 19:48

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Saturday, 1 March 2025 00:00

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WNS strengthens commitment to Sri Lanka with expansion at Orion City

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 00:46

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Tuesday, 18 March 2025 00:05

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Monday, 17 March 2025 04:09

FT Lite

The Workshop Players present ‘Encore for a Cause’

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:23

The Workshop Players, one of Sri Lanka’s most esteemed theatre ensembles, are set to return to the stage for a special charity concert, Encore for a ..

Action comedy film “Novocaine” now showing in 11 cinemas in SL

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:22

“Water of Life” solo exhibition by renowned artist H.A. Karunaratne at PRSFG

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:21

Opinion and Issues

Proceeds of Crime Bill: For whom the bell tolls

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 01:26

‘For whom the bell tolls’ is a novel by Ernest Hemingway published in 1940. It is widely believed that the title was derived from a poem written b ..

Are Sri Lankan universities not ashamed of their poor global rankings?

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 01:18

How to ensure fairer tax burden on all

Monday, 17 March 2025 02:12

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Securing your rights: Power of Financial Consumer Protection Regulations – Part IV

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 04:03

In the first three articles of this series, we explored the Financial Consumer Protection Regulations No. 01 of 2023, highlighting their key provision ..

Addressing deep-rooted issue of sexual violence

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 04:02

Lessons for Sri Lanka from extradition of Duterte

Monday, 17 March 2025 02:00

Ranil’s Batalanda blues and UNP woes

Saturday, 15 March 2025 00:24

Poaching by Tamil Nadu fishermen: Biggest stumbling block in Indo-Lanka ties

Friday, 14 March 2025 00:00

Measured response needed to deal with violence against women

Thursday, 13 March 2025 00:00

Special Report

President and experts dissect new Govt.’s maiden Budget 2025

Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:36

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President AKD presents Budget 2025

Tuesday, 18 February 2025 03:18

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Regulatory framework for boat building and boating industry

E.B. Creasy Solar unveils SUNGROW Service Centre to enhance customer experience

Delmege partners Hettich to introduce full range of hardware solutions

ALFT empowers leading consumer brands with industry-first packaging masterclass

Serendib Flour Mills recognises top performers and unveils strategic vision at Annual Sales Conference 2025

Lumala wins at National Industry Brand Excellence Awards 2024

ComBank celebrates International Women’s Day with more than 20 events

AmCham Sri Lanka to uplift female entrepreneurs in Anuradhapura and Monaragala

LSEG and SLASSCOM join forces to champion women in tech at Conference 3.0

Sri Lanka to engage with US on reciprocal tariffs amid economic concerns

LKI hosts roundtable discussion on ‘Sri Lanka’s Preparedness to Meet Emerging Global Economic Challenges’

Sri Lanka Business Council UAE hosts Iftar under theme “Celebrating Our Diversity”

Marlon Ferreira wins award for entrepreneurship

COYLE AGM 2025: A new era of growth and global expansion

UTE delivers Sri Lanka’s largest Cat D8 Track-Type Tractor to NEM Construction

New Anthoney’s Group showcases sustainable and antibiotic-free poultry

Ambassador of Sri Lanka meets Minister of Commerce of Thailand

Kotler Impact chooses Macktiles

Biggest textile industry show kicks off in Colombo

Pelwatte Dairy announces key leadership appointments to drive growth

Amari Colombo presents “Catalysts of Change” with Savithri Rodrigo: Two nights. Bold conversations

Matale District Chamber and Noritake sign MoU to launch Managerial Skills Development Program

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Bimal calls for end to ‘unfair’ criticism of Women’s Affairs Minister

Police issue strict guidelines on reporting of crimes

Boossa Prison jailer remanded over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

14 Sri Lankans rescued from cybercrime centres in Myanmar

Bimal accuses ex-President RW of extravagant UK trip at taxpayers’ expense

Lihini Fernando urges GMOA to tender public apology to Dr. Shafi

Election Commission issues guidelines for LG polls nominations

AG directs CID not to arrest others in Weligama shooting except Deshabandu

‘A Maze in GRACE’ celebrates EU-funded Grassroots Conflict Prevention project

Lankan envoy calls on New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

Lankan Ambassador meets Myanmar Union Minister of Home Affairs and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

Fostering talent and awareness through Zero Chance school competition

High Commission of Sri Lanka in UK hosts panel discussion on women’s role in shaping economies

Viruliya Sevena celebrates International Women’s Day

President addresses FUTA’s concerns; assures solutions

Main suspect in sexual assault of Anuradhapura female doctor remanded

‘Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival 2025’ to be held for 4 days in Colombo

SLMC’s Sali Naleem resigns as MP to contest LG polls

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President calls for urgent tourism infrastructure development

New initiative launched for consumer rights awareness in Sri Lanka

India donates 50,000 Furosemide injections to Sri Lanka

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Comprehending “Contemporary Sri Lankan Consumer”: Commendable contribution

Yoga: Timeless solution for modern corporate workforce

Debt justice for Sri Lanka

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Unpacking Global Goal on Adaptation and its implications

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President calls for urgent tourism infrastructure development

New initiative launched for consumer rights awareness in Sri Lanka

India donates 50,000 Furosemide injections to Sri Lanka

Grand celebrations at St. Antony’s Church, Katchatheevu

Today's Columnists

Securing your rights: Power of Financial Consumer Protection Regulations – Part IV

Proceeds of Crime Bill: For whom the bell tolls

Are Sri Lankan universities not ashamed of their poor global rankings?

Emerging Trumporder or Trump(dis)order: IMF-WB advocated policy package at risk

Comprehending “Contemporary Sri Lankan Consumer”: Commendable contribution

Yoga: Timeless solution for modern corporate workforce

Debt justice for Sri Lanka

Vehicles of governmental transgression v. transports of delight under a new regime

Unpacking Global Goal on Adaptation and its implications

Coverup of collusive evil

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