Friday, 27 September 2024 00:00

Govt. restores ETA system extending biggest relief to tourism sector

The Government last night announced that the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system was reinstated, allowing all foreigners to once again obtain ..

Biden congratulates AKD

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:40

US President Joe Biden has congratulated Pres-ident Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his victory at the elections held last week. “The people of Sri Lan ..

CSE sustains newfound optimism; turnover tops Rs. 4 b

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:28

The Colombo stock market yesterday further sustained its newfound optimism with turnover topping Rs. 4 billion mark. The indices closed marginally up ..

Western Province Governor Hanif Yusuf calls for collective action to combat corruption

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:26

Newly appointed Western Province Governor Hanif Yusuf yesterday assumed office with a strong call for collaboration among stakeholder to tackle corrup ..

Suresh Srinivasan takes over as Capital Maharaja Group Director and CEO

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:22

The Capital Maharaja Group (CMG) said yesterday it is entering an exciting new chapter as Suresh Srinivasan takes over as Group Director and Chief Exe ..

Ambassador Qi Zhenhong highlights friendship and development at China’s 75th anniversary celebrations

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:15

Ayubowan! Vanakkam! Good evening! 大家たいか晚ばん上じょう好こう! Thank you all for joining us tonight to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Peop ..

Shangri-La Hambantota triumphs at 8th edition of South Asian Travel Awards 2024

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:10

Shangri-La Hambantota has made waves at the 8th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2024 by securing two prestigious accolades. The gran ..

Acuity Knowledge Partners marks year of change

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:04

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics, talent and technology solutions to the financi ..

IMF MD congratulates President AKD

Thursday, 26 September 2024 02:07

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has extended her congratulations to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on ..

Former MPs welcome Supreme Court rule, pledges to fight against ‘e-visa fraud’

Thursday, 26 September 2024 02:03

United Republican Front leader Patali Champika Ranawaka and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress leader Rauf Hakeem yesterday vowed to continue the fight against ..

Bids called for completion of BIA Development Phase II Stage 2

Thursday, 26 September 2024 02:00

The Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee (CAPC) has called for bids for the completion of the Bandaranaike International Airport Development Projec ..

Business leader Hanif Yusuf appointed Western Province Governor

Thursday, 26 September 2024 01:55

Business leader and co-founder of Sri Lanka’s multinational logistics giant Expolanka Holdings PLC Hanif Yusuf has been appointed as the Governor of ..

Fitch affirms Sri Lanka at ‘RD’

Thursday, 26 September 2024 01:30

Fitch Ratings said yesterday has affirmed Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘RD’ (Restricted Default) and Lo ..

HNB wins ‘Sri Lanka’s Best Bank’ and ‘Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for SMEs’ at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024

Thursday, 26 September 2024 01:19

In the face of a challenging economic landscape and global market downturn, HNB, was honoured with the titles of ‘Sri Lanka’s Best Bank’ and ‘ ..

Hirdaramani’s Net-Zero Science Based Targets approved by SBTi

Thursday, 26 September 2024 00:10

Hirdaramani Apparel is proud to announce that its Net-Zero Science Based Targets have been officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative ..

IMF to work with new President AKD, welcomes creditor deal

Wednesday, 25 September 2024 00:28

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said it looks forward to working with newly elected Ppresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake and welcomed the rec ..

World Bank congratulates President; pledges support for economic recovery

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:30

The World Bank Group has extended its heartfelt congratulations to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the ninth Executive President ..

Epic Lanka gets interim order against procurement of 750,000 passports

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:28

Court of Appeal yesterday has granted an interim order suspending the operation of the Cabinet Decision dated 02.09.2024 and any consequential steps t ..

Esna Holidays welcomes over 500 guests from top Indian corporate

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:24

Esna Holidays, a leading Destination Management Company (DMC) in Sri Lanka, yesterday welcomed over 500 guests from ICICI Lombard Insurance, Mumbai, ..

Browns buys warehouse operator for Rs. 1.5 b

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:20

Brown and Company has bought over Isin Lanka for Rs. 1.5 billion. It is said, Isin Lanka will facilitate the warehouse operations of Browns Group and ..

SriLankan Airlines named Leading International Airline in South Asia at SATA 2024

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:12

SriLankan Airlines has once again been recognised as the Leading International Airline in South Asia under the Visitors’ Choice Awards category at t ..

Sri Lanka’s IT sector to participate at GITEX Expand North Star in October

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:06

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Dubai, UAE, is organising the Sri Lanka pavilio ..

People’s Bank and People’s Leasing partner to introduce co-branded CLASSIQUE VISA Infinite credit card

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:00

People’s Bank, together with Sri Lanka’s pioneering State-owned non-banking financial institution People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), launched ..

Supreme Court remands Controller General of Immigration for contempt of Court

Thursday, 26 September 2024 02:04

The Supreme Court yesterday ordered the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya be remanded, following hi ..

Stock market on a roll; enjoys highest single day gain after 14 months

Thursday, 26 September 2024 02:02

The Colombo stock market yesterday rose to new heights as investors stepped up their bullish sentiment under the new regime of President Anura Kumara ..

Hayleys, ComBank and LOLC helm LMD 100 rankings

Thursday, 26 September 2024 01:57

In an exclusive pre-publication release to the Daily FT, the publisher of the leading business magazine LMD, Media Services, yesterday announced its t ..

SL Banks’ Association congratulates new President, assures support for nation building

Thursday, 26 September 2024 01:53

The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) yesterday congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for being elected as the 9th Executive President ..

DFCC reflects on opening day-oversubscription of first-ever Rs. 2.5 b Green Bond issuance

Thursday, 26 September 2024 01:24

DFCC Bank said this week the opening-day oversubscription of its Green Bond issue, first of its kind in Sri Lanka, was a significant milestone for the ..

Sampath IT Solutions achieves ISO 27001 Certification

Thursday, 26 September 2024 01:16

Sampath Information Technology Solutions (SITS), is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO 27001 certification. This certification highlights the ..

Parliament dissolved – election on 14 Nov.

Wednesday, 25 September 2024 00:30

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, exercising the powers vested in him under Article 70 of the Constitution, dissolved Parliament effective from midn ..

Stock market gets AKD spirit; records highest day gain in 2024

Wednesday, 25 September 2024 00:26

In an apparent show of growing confidence in new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Colombo stock market yesterday shot up to record its largest ..

Biden congratulates AKD

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:40

US President Joe Biden has congratulated Pres-ident Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his victory at the elections held last week. “The people of Sri Lan ..

World Bank congratulates President; pledges support for economic recovery

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:30

The World Bank Group has extended its heartfelt congratulations to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the ninth Executive President ..

CSE sustains newfound optimism; turnover tops Rs. 4 b

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:28

The Colombo stock market yesterday further sustained its newfound optimism with turnover topping Rs. 4 billion mark. The indices closed marginally up ..

Epic Lanka gets interim order against procurement of 750,000 passports

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:28

Court of Appeal yesterday has granted an interim order suspending the operation of the Cabinet Decision dated 02.09.2024 and any consequential steps t ..

Western Province Governor Hanif Yusuf calls for collective action to combat corruption

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:26

Newly appointed Western Province Governor Hanif Yusuf yesterday assumed office with a strong call for collaboration among stakeholder to tackle corrup ..

Esna Holidays welcomes over 500 guests from top Indian corporate

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:24

Esna Holidays, a leading Destination Management Company (DMC) in Sri Lanka, yesterday welcomed over 500 guests from ICICI Lombard Insurance, Mumbai, ..

Suresh Srinivasan takes over as Capital Maharaja Group Director and CEO

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:22

The Capital Maharaja Group (CMG) said yesterday it is entering an exciting new chapter as Suresh Srinivasan takes over as Group Director and Chief Exe ..

Browns buys warehouse operator for Rs. 1.5 b

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:20

Brown and Company has bought over Isin Lanka for Rs. 1.5 billion. It is said, Isin Lanka will facilitate the warehouse operations of Browns Group and ..

Ambassador Qi Zhenhong highlights friendship and development at China’s 75th anniversary celebrations

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:15

Ayubowan! Vanakkam! Good evening! 大家たいか晚ばん上じょう好こう! Thank you all for joining us tonight to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Peop ..

SriLankan Airlines named Leading International Airline in South Asia at SATA 2024

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:12

SriLankan Airlines has once again been recognised as the Leading International Airline in South Asia under the Visitors’ Choice Awards category at t ..

Shangri-La Hambantota triumphs at 8th edition of South Asian Travel Awards 2024

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:10

Shangri-La Hambantota has made waves at the 8th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2024 by securing two prestigious accolades. The gran ..

Sri Lanka’s IT sector to participate at GITEX Expand North Star in October

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:06

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Dubai, UAE, is organising the Sri Lanka pavilio ..

Acuity Knowledge Partners marks year of change

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:04

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics, talent and technology solutions to the financi ..

People’s Bank and People’s Leasing partner to introduce co-branded CLASSIQUE VISA Infinite credit card

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:00

People’s Bank, together with Sri Lanka’s pioneering State-owned non-banking financial institution People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), launched ..

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Japan to resume 11 stalled development projects in Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 September 2024 13:04

The Japanese government has pledged to resume 11 stalled development projects in Sri Lanka, offering full support for the new administration’s initi ..

Harini Amarasuriya sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 21:21

President appoints new secretaries for Presidential office, Defence and Public Security Ministries

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 12:52

Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka

Monday, 23 September 2024 14:00

Special address by President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Monday, 23 September 2024 13:25

Major General Dinesh Nanayakkara appointed as 65th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army

Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:38

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Monday, 23 September 2024 03:32

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IT / Telecom / Tech

Sri Lanka’s IT sector to participate at GITEX Expand North Star in October

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:06

Acuity Knowledge Partners marks year of change

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:04

Kaspersky expands Global Transparency Initiative with new South Korea Transparency Centre

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:02

FT Lite

Courtyard by Marriott Colombo’s coffee event raises over Rs. 250,000 for hearing charity

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:03

What do coffee and charity have in common? At the Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, quite a lot, it seems. Recently this bustling hotel, in collaboration ..

Mount Lavinia Hotel unveils fully organic vegan lunch buffet

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:01

Occidental Paradise partners Colombo University for World Photography Day

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:00

Opinion and Issues

The prelate and the premier: Why Buddharakkitha Thera got S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike murdered

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:40

Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as his Prime Minister. The academic turned politic ..

In celebration of China’s 75th National Day: Towards greater progress of China-Sri Lanka friendship

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:30

2024: The change and the choice

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:28

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Mandate against the establishment

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:00

21 September 2024 marked a watershed moment in the history of the island. The election of NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake as President of Sri Lank ..

Give back the UNP

Thursday, 26 September 2024 00:00

Mandate for change

Wednesday, 25 September 2024 00:00

President’s challenging journey ahead

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 01:04

Salute to Anura

Monday, 23 September 2024 00:24

Vote wisely, accept the verdict graciously

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:00

Special Report

Presidential Election 2024

Monday, 23 September 2024 00:50

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Upbeat President Ranil Wickremesinghe shares vision for transformative Sri Lanka

Thursday, 12 September 2024 02:56

First-ever Ceylon Chamber debate puts spotlight on economic vision of key Presidential candidates

Monday, 2 September 2024 00:40

Business News

Ironwood Capital Partners partially exits its stake in Colombo Coffee Company to CAL-led consortium

ECCSL congratulates President AKD

Jetwing expands organic tea footprint

Logistics and Freight Forwarders Association congratulates President AKD

Frankfurt consumer goods trade fairs on tour

Planters’ Association welcomes new President AKD; calls for collaborative efforts

President holds discussion with CBSL Governor and Finance Secretary

OPA expresses confidence in new President AKD

Association of Honorary Consuls in Sri Lanka congratulates new President AKD

Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries hails President AKD

Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council congratulates new President AKD and Secretary

RIUNIT signs exclusivity agreement with Port City for prime mixed-use plot

Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce congratulates President AKD

International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka signs MoU with Port City Colombo

Tea Exporters congratulates AKD

Sri Lanka puts up impressive show at first edition of Gulfood Green 2024

Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association congratulates President AKD; looks for progressive steps

FITIS congratulates new President

SLASSCOM congratulates President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Chamber of Construction Industry congratulates President AKD, appeals for effective interventions

Association of Professional Bankers says Presidency of AKD marks beginning of new era

Ceylon Institute of Builders congratulates new President Anura

FT NEWS

President assures sufficient fuel reserves

AKD boosts paddy, fishery sectors

Mawbima Janatha Party appoints Dilum Amunugama as National Organiser

PM Harini tells schools to stop inviting politicians

New President calls on Colombo Archbishop; visits mosque

Mahinda Rajapaksa expresses confidence in President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s leadership

Minister Vijitha Herath pledges to resolve passport crisis by mid-October

President orders investigation into misuse of 253 Presidential Secretariat vehicles

2024 General Election: Number of MPs elected from each district revealed

Sajith denies possibility of alliance with defeated President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sajith congratulates new Premier Dr.Harini

SajithPremadasa named Prime Ministerial candidate for SJS in upcoming election

New Ministry Secretaries appointed

Korean President congratulates President AKD

New DG at President’s Media

Ranil to skip General Election, focus on party leadership: Ruwan Wijewardene

Murdered journalist Lasantha’s daughter hopes AKD will bring justice

Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake appointed as Secretary to the President

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Japan to resume 11 stalled development projects in Sri Lanka

Harini Amarasuriya sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister

President appoints new secretaries for Presidential office, Defence and Public Security Ministries

Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka

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Harini Amarasuriya sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister

President appoints new secretaries for Presidential office, Defence and Public Security Ministries

Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka

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In celebration of China’s 75th National Day: Towards greater progress of China-Sri Lanka friendship

2024: The change and the choice

A call to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya: Lighten school bags, reform education

Has the new Government already violated its own principles?

Partnering to unleash SL’s maritime industry and blue economy into multibillion-dollar income generation

Comrade President: Dimensions of AKD’s victory and Sajith’s defeat

Inside the enigma: Ranil’s legacy and Anura’s destiny

Fed up of racist politics, corruption, and mismanagement

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