Wednesday, 15 July 2020 00:00

Finance Min. issues letters on outstanding dues to suppliers

The Finance Ministry yesterday said it has commenced issuing letters to contractors and suppliers owed by the Government, so they can use the document ..

Johnnie Walker whisky to be sold in paper bottles

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 00:00

BBC: Johnnie Walker, the whisky which traces its roots back 200 years, will soon be available in paper bottles. Diageo, the drinks giant that owns the ..

Magistrate issues travel ban, summons on criminal complaint against condo developer

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 00:00

The Mount Lavinia Magistrate yesterday issued summons and a travel ban on Suranee Thumilan and Sivarajah Thumilan of Blue Ocean Breeze condominium pro ..

CDA initiates investment assistance program for entrepreneurs

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 00:00

By Charumini de Silva In a bid to promote bristle fibre production and construction of coconut shell burners, the Coconut Development Authority (CDA) ..

AG orders to record statements from Ravi K and six others over March 2016 bond auction

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 00:00

The Attorney General (AG) yesterday directed the Acting IGP to record statements from former Minister Ravi Karunanayake, businessman Arjun Aloysius an ..

People’s Bank amongst ‘World’s Top 1,000 Banks’ on a consolidated Tier 1 basis

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 00:00

People’s Bank once again made its mark by securing its place amongst the ‘Top 1000 Banks in the World’ – a ranking carried by the prestigious ..

Special SWAP talks

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 00:00

Central Bank Governor Prof. W.D. Lakshman met acting Indian High Commissioner Vinod K. Jacob yesterday to discuss the progress of the proposed special ..

Paddy price set at Rs. 50 per kilo

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 00:00

The Finance Ministry yesterday said it has released the relevant funds to purchase the Yala Season harvest with the price per kilogram set at Rs.50. ..

19 persons test positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 00:00

By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya 19 persons tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total number of confirmed patients in the island to ..

Coronavirus crisis may get ‘worse and worse and worse,’ warns WHO

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 00:00

Geneva (Reuters): The raging coronavirus pandemic has the potential to get far worse if all nations do not adhere to basic healthcare precautions, the ..

President pledges to overcome challenge of protecting people from COVID-19

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 00:00

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday assured that the challenge of protecting all Sri Lankan people until the COVID-19 outbreak is eradicated from t ..

SJB goes for sustainable SOEs model

Tuesday, 14 July 2020 00:37

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will be espousing sustainable state-owned enterprises (SOEs) model if elected, the party revealed yesterday. ..

CB suspends ETI Finance and Swarnamahal Financial Services

Tuesday, 14 July 2020 00:36

The Central Bank yesterday said business of ETI Finance Ltd. and Swarnamahal Financial Services PLC have been suspended and due to the companies not b ..

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How to Manage the Supply Chain under new import procedures

Thursday, 2 July 2020 17:17

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Inspiring Metamorphosis

Wednesday, 1 July 2020 17:09

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Saturday, 13 June 2020 20:19

The Experience Economy – how to reset Sri Lanka sustainably and drive visitor spend for all sectors of the industry

Friday, 12 June 2020 11:27

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Thursday, 11 June 2020 17:35

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Friday, 10 July 2020 00:00

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SLASSCOM conducts first-ever Digital IT/BPM Week 2020

Tuesday, 14 July 2020 00:00

‘Hack:bit 2020’ aims to bring ideas of school and university students to life

Tuesday, 14 July 2020 00:00

IFS recognised as Top Export Corporate Brand by Brands Annual

Monday, 13 July 2020 00:06

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Art is non-essential, until it is not

Saturday, 11 July 2020 00:02

Poet, curator and social activist Madhu Raghavendra’s poem ‘Artist’ is resonating with artists from all around the world, who are feeling especi ..

Sybil, the eternal child

Saturday, 4 July 2020 00:02

Media-friendly Father Poruthota

Saturday, 4 July 2020 00:00

Opinion and Issues

How Sirimavo became the world’s first woman prime minister 60 years ago

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 00:01

Sri Lanka known as Ceylon made history 60 years ago when Sirimavo Bandaranaike was sworn in as the world’s first woman prime minister on 21 July 196 ..

Invest in skills today to thrive tomorrow

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 00:00

Redefining the service experience

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 00:00

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Building buffers

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 00:00

As worries of another spike of COVID-19 cases grow, the biggest challenge before the Government is figuring out how to handle the economic fallout fro ..

Increase precautions

Tuesday, 14 July 2020 00:02

Free and fair polls

Monday, 13 July 2020 00:19

Resurgence of COVID-19 fears

Saturday, 11 July 2020 00:00

Reforms for leasing

Friday, 10 July 2020 00:00

Accessible construction

Thursday, 9 July 2020 00:02

Special Report

President to chair Exporters’ Forum quarterly

Tuesday, 16 June 2020 00:00

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is to chair the Exporters’ Forum quarterly to resolve their issues following an initial engagement last week. ..

South Asia is at the crossroads; it should seize the moment

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 00:00

UN Sri Lanka launches ‘COVID-19 Asian Recovery Stories’

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 00:00

FT NEWS

Heads of workplaces accountable for adherence to health guidelines: GR

Tipper driver who ran over three policemen arrested

Outgoing Navy Commander promoted to rank of Admiral

New Navy Commander takes the helm

SLPP defends national list candidates

SJB raises concerns about journalist being questioned by CID

RW proposes Public Health Emergency Act to Govt.

CMEV concerned by Health Ministry’s refusal to gazette election guidelines

SLPP mulls amending election laws

Japan extends Rs. 345m grant aid to strengthen anti-illegal drug measures in Sri Lanka

UNP questions accuracy of Govt. COVID-19 numbers

AKD, Shani A. file Writ Petitions against COI on political victimisation

Pope appoints new auxiliary bishop in Sri Lanka

Chief Inspector arrested over alleged links to Easter Sunday bombing

Rs. 463 m from JICA for public sector HR development with schools for young officials in Japanese unis

Hearing into FR case on SL-Singapore FTA postponed to November

Postal voting from today as EC Chairman says polls will go ahead

Former Speaker reiterates need for legal teeth for election-related COVID-19 regulations

If elections are going to be postponed, do it quickly: UNP

Sajith criticises Govt. inability to contain COVID-19

Business News

Hambantota District Chamber to work with Chinese Chamber of Commerce in SL

Mobitel reassures customers

Maliban: First food company to get COVID-19 Safety Management System certification from SLSI

First virtual PCQI training for food sector exporters by NCE

Litro Gas empowering Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 economic recovery

ICCSL sets up an Export Promotion Committee

SLRA to host Asia-Pacific Federations’ Executive Director Meeting 2020

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Heads of workplaces accountable for adherence to health guidelines: GR

Tipper driver who ran over three policemen arrested

Outgoing Navy Commander promoted to rank of Admiral

New Navy Commander takes the helm

SLPP defends national list candidates

SJB raises concerns about journalist being questioned by CID

RW proposes Public Health Emergency Act to Govt.

CMEV concerned by Health Ministry’s refusal to gazette election guidelines

SLPP mulls amending election laws

Japan extends Rs. 345m grant aid to strengthen anti-illegal drug measures in Sri Lanka

UNP questions accuracy of Govt. COVID-19 numbers

AKD, Shani A. file Writ Petitions against COI on political victimisation

Pope appoints new auxiliary bishop in Sri Lanka

Chief Inspector arrested over alleged links to Easter Sunday bombing

Rs. 463 m from JICA for public sector HR development with schools for young officials in Japanese unis

Hearing into FR case on SL-Singapore FTA postponed to November

Postal voting from today as EC Chairman says polls will go ahead

Former Speaker reiterates need for legal teeth for election-related COVID-19 regulations

If elections are going to be postponed, do it quickly: UNP

Sajith criticises Govt. inability to contain COVID-19

Business News

Hambantota District Chamber to work with Chinese Chamber of Commerce in SL

Mobitel reassures customers

Maliban: First food company to get COVID-19 Safety Management System certification from SLSI

First virtual PCQI training for food sector exporters by NCE

Litro Gas empowering Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 economic recovery

ICCSL sets up an Export Promotion Committee

SLRA to host Asia-Pacific Federations’ Executive Director Meeting 2020

Today's Columnists

How Sirimavo became the world’s first woman prime minister 60 years ago

Invest in skills today to thrive tomorrow

Redefining the service experience

Hugging the 18th Amendment to replace the 19th Amendment?

The UNP, SJB and intra-party democracy

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