Friday, 23 April 2021 00:00

Chorus against new Tourism Act grows

The chorus against a new Tourism Act is getting louder as the private sector funded and driven industry is fighting for its rightful representation in ..

Govt. should widen discussion on Port City Bill for fuller benefits: Ranil

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:30

Former Prime Minister and leader of the UNP Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday urged the Government to ensure broader discussion on the proposed Port City ..

WB signs deals for fresh $ 139m support for SL development

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:27

The World Bank yesterday signed agreements with the Government to boost key socio-economic infrastructure and development with fresh funding of $ 139 ..

India posts global record of 315,000 daily COVID cases

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:24

India posted a global record of almost 315,000 new COVID infections on Thursday as hospitals in New Delhi sent out desperate warnings that patients co ..

WIND heads north as stock market shifts south

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:22

Stock market debutant WindForce Ltd. yesterday gained by 15.6% or Rs. 2.50 to Rs. 18.50 during its maiden trading. The largest renewable energy firm ..

Women’s Chamber for Digital: Pushing forward women’s contribution to digital economy

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:02

Established in 2019 by the Ministry of Digital Infrastructure and Information Technology (MDIIT) and facilitated by the Information and Communication ..

Dull sentiment in the bond market continues

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:00

The dull sentiment in the secondary bond market continued yesterday as most market participants persisted to be on the side lines. Limited trades were ..

2020 Group to present ‘Odyssey’ at the launch of Colombo Art Gallery

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:00

In view of reigniting appreciation for representational art, a group of senior artists of different disciplines, practicing distinctive styles of thei ..

Supreme Court directs AG to share amendments to Port City Commission Bill

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:29

The Supreme Court yesterday instructed the Attorney General to inform the court on the amendments that would be introduced to the Colombo Port City Ec ..

SriLankan Airlines launches flights to Nairobi

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:25

SriLankan Airlines, the flag carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the prestigious oneworld alliance, said yesterday it would commence flight operation ..

Inflation on the rise in March

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:23

The headline inflation in March as measured by the year-on-year (YOY) change based on the NCPI has been compiled as 5.1%, up from 4.2% in February. Th ..

Bourse turns bearish again after Wednesday’s rebound

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:21

The Colombo stock market turned bearish yesterday, indicating Wednesday’s rebound was fickle as both indices declined by 1.5% amidst moderate turnov ..

The Grand Ward Place celebrates Sinhala and Tamil New Year with a vibrant fusion of cultures

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:00

In celebration of this year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the flagship property of Sri Lanka’s leading property developer, The Grand Ward Place, h ..

GoMicro seals commercial contract with Keells Supermarkets to assess tuna quality with AI

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:00

The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that up to one-third of global primary produce is wasted. Minimising food wastage co ..

Harsha rebuts Nivard

Thursday, 22 April 2021 01:30

Main Opposition SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday rebutted State Minister Nivard Cabraal over the latter’s assertion that the former had mixed up ..

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International Women’s Day 2021 : Leading in Extraordinary Times

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Saturday, 27 March 2021 14:53

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Wednesday, 24 March 2021 18:14

Pathfinder - COVID Watch: The Case of Israel

Thursday, 18 March 2021 10:14

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Thursday, 22 April 2021 00:57

Prime Group hosts gala to welcome the New Year

Monday, 19 April 2021 02:58

IT / Telecom / Tech

Women’s Chamber for Digital: Pushing forward women’s contribution to digital economy

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:02

Anytime unlimited Internet for the first time in Sri Lanka from SLT-Mobitel

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:00

AI & Vision Solutions wins Best Disruptor Award at SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards 2021

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:00

FT Lite

ALKE: One-of-a kind sustainable jewellery

Saturday, 17 April 2021 00:10

As people become more aware of the impact their lifestyle choices have on the environment, the demand for sustainable fashion has increased. Materials ..

Sri Lanka’s Kanya D’Almeida shortlisted for 2021 Commonwealth short story prize

Saturday, 17 April 2021 00:05

Ceylon Craft Artisans open new showroom

Saturday, 17 April 2021 00:04

Opinion and Issues

Dreaming of the presidency

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:05

Sri Lanka is now in a terrible and unfortunate situation. It lies in the bottom of the pit of failure. In other words, the entire system of the countr ..

The desired social thinking which contributes to the growth of the economy

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:04

The Port City we need

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:00

FT View - Editorial

Fake news controls

Friday, 23 April 2021 00:00

Cabinet this week gave approval for the legal draftsman to begin drawing up new laws to regulate social media with the aim of controlling fake news an ..

Prevent a COVID-19 resurgence

Thursday, 22 April 2021 00:50

Time for justice

Wednesday, 21 April 2021 00:00

Ownership registries

Tuesday, 20 April 2021 00:10

Public service conundrums

Monday, 19 April 2021 00:04

Financial literacy

Saturday, 17 April 2021 00:00

Special Report

Interbrand-Daily FT International Women’s Day 2021 Forum showcases leading in extraordinary times

Tuesday, 6 April 2021 00:20

The observance of International Women’s Day 2021 by Interbrand in association with the Daily FT brought together representatives from the diplomatic ..

Perceptions of China’s Belt & Road Initiative and investments in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 6 April 2021 00:00

Sri Lanka’s water resources: Preserving identity, transforming lives

Thursday, 25 March 2021 00:00

FT NEWS

672 COVID-19 patients detected

COVID-19 fatalities rise to 634

Kuliyapitiya Police Division isolated due to COVID-19 outbreak

Speaker appoints seven-member committee to probe tense situation occurred in P’ment

Reopening of universities postponed

Armed forces to continue maintaining public order

China’s Defence Minister to visit SL next week

578 more test positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 fatalities rise to 630 with 5 more deaths

Cardinal slams Govt. delays in Easter attacks probe

Parliament observes minute’s silence in remembrance of Easter attacks

Health Minister plays down vaccine blood clot fears

Daily PCR tests to be increased to 15,000

Camillus Abeygoonewardena: The epitome of quintessential standards

ChildFund SL shares experience of youth engagement in youth-led eco system management

Equite Sri Lanka champions campaign against forced marriages in LGBT community

Health authorities concerned on upsurge of COVID-19 patients

COVID deaths rise to 625

Second dose of AstraZeneca Covid vaccine is to be given from 1 May

SJB MPs call for all evidence recorded by PCoI on Easter attacks to be made public

AG indicts 16 for involvement in 2018 Mawanella statue defacing incident

Govt. unenthusiastic of referendum on PC: Keheliya

Business News

WB funding to improve management of watersheds and water resources

Kandy to redevelop major transit terminal to support road safety, tourism, COVID recovery

Abans: Legacy that started from a tiny corner store and evolved into a renowned Sri Lankan conglomerate

Malé ground vehicle collides with parked SriLankan flight

Pathirana scoffs at weak response from Excise Dept. to allegations of malpractice

Webinar on ‘German-Sri Lankan Economic Relations: Maritime Industry and Digitalisation Trends’

Prof. Mohammad Yunus to speak on ‘Managing Lives in the New Normal’

Today's Columnists

Dreaming of the presidency

The desired social thinking which contributes to the growth of the economy

Octane 92 or 95?

The Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005 shouldn’t be repealed

Sacrifice or slaughter? An assault on monotheism

Emergence of SJB as vanguard for social democracy: Message to distractionists

Destiny of the SJB: Krishantha sticks to his guns

Sustainability innovations power forward on a planetary scale

Will our large dams last forever?

It was all wrong: Covidian codswallop

FT NEWS

672 COVID-19 patients detected

COVID-19 fatalities rise to 634

Kuliyapitiya Police Division isolated due to COVID-19 outbreak

Speaker appoints seven-member committee to probe tense situation occurred in P’ment

Reopening of universities postponed

Armed forces to continue maintaining public order

China’s Defence Minister to visit SL next week

578 more test positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 fatalities rise to 630 with 5 more deaths

Cardinal slams Govt. delays in Easter attacks probe

Parliament observes minute’s silence in remembrance of Easter attacks

Health Minister plays down vaccine blood clot fears

Daily PCR tests to be increased to 15,000

Camillus Abeygoonewardena: The epitome of quintessential standards

ChildFund SL shares experience of youth engagement in youth-led eco system management

Equite Sri Lanka champions campaign against forced marriages in LGBT community

Health authorities concerned on upsurge of COVID-19 patients

COVID deaths rise to 625

Second dose of AstraZeneca Covid vaccine is to be given from 1 May

SJB MPs call for all evidence recorded by PCoI on Easter attacks to be made public

AG indicts 16 for involvement in 2018 Mawanella statue defacing incident

Govt. unenthusiastic of referendum on PC: Keheliya

Business News

WB funding to improve management of watersheds and water resources

Kandy to redevelop major transit terminal to support road safety, tourism, COVID recovery

Abans: Legacy that started from a tiny corner store and evolved into a renowned Sri Lankan conglomerate

Malé ground vehicle collides with parked SriLankan flight

Pathirana scoffs at weak response from Excise Dept. to allegations of malpractice

Webinar on ‘German-Sri Lankan Economic Relations: Maritime Industry and Digitalisation Trends’

Prof. Mohammad Yunus to speak on ‘Managing Lives in the New Normal’

Today's Columnists

Dreaming of the presidency

The desired social thinking which contributes to the growth of the economy

Octane 92 or 95?

The Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005 shouldn’t be repealed

Sacrifice or slaughter? An assault on monotheism

Emergence of SJB as vanguard for social democracy: Message to distractionists